HVAC Residential Market - Articles - Page 161

How the HVACR Directory Can Help You

Use the search box to search on any product

January 7, 2019

Just go to the HVACR Directory and you can search on any product type. Select the best match from the results displayed, and click into manufacturers of interest for their complete listing information.

Carrier Selects R-454B to Replace R-410A in North America

January 2, 2019

Carrier has been working with The Chemours Co., a global leader in fluorochemicals and refrigerant technology, which will produce and distribute the new refrigerant under the name Opteon™ XL41 in North America.

Georgia Contractor Earns 2018 Angie's List Super Service Award

December 28, 2018

This is the third year that ClimateSmith has earned the Super Service Award for its consistently high level of customer service.

Nortek Air Management Announces Price Increase

December 24, 2018

The increase will take effect during the first quarter of 2019.

10 Ways Contractors Can Lawsuit-Proof Their HVAC Businesses

Angela D. Harris

December 24, 2018

Although being sued isn’t as commonplace as the 1-800 TV lawyers would like viewers to think, there is still an issue of both merited and frivolous lawsuits being filed, even in the HVACR industry.

Every base metal and alloy responds a little differently, but we always use indicators of some sort. - The ACHR News

Don’t Be Brazen When It Comes to Soldering and Brazing Techniques

Use these best practices for the best results

Bryan Orr

December 24, 2018

When the liquid temperature (liquidus) of the alloy (rod or wire) you are using is 840°F or lower, the process is considered soldering. Brazing occurs when the liquid temperature of the alloy is above 840°.

Let’s Just HVAC and Netflix

Kyle Gargaro

December 24, 2018

The premiere of the documentary just happened a few weeks ago in Austin at the Heating, Air-Conditioning & Refrigeration Distributors International (HARDI) conference. It is called “Hot Commodity,” and it is a recruitment documentary for the HVACR industry.

Why HVAC Contractors Must Be Data Literate in Business Today

Jason Krantz

December 24, 2018

It’s easy to have a similar feeling of confusion and bewilderment come over you when it comes to data and analytics. The goal of this piece is to arm you with the basic terminology needed to be data literate and unleash your analytical potential.

Every year, ACCA brings contractors from all over the country together for a few days of leadership training because better coaches make better teams. - The ACHR News

ACCA Leaders Build Strong Teams

It’s important to have company goals — celebrate every win, learn from every loss

Amy Al-Katib

December 24, 2018

What’s the difference between HVAC field techs and NFL players? Or how about the difference between owners/managers and NFL coaches? Well, the answer, according to Ryan Harris, who played for the Denver Broncos when they won Super Bowl 50, is nothing, really.

ASHRAE Publishes Updated Residential, Construction Standard

December 19, 2018

The 2018 revision of Standard 90.2 outlines cost-effective residential building energy performance measures that are at least 50 percent more efficient than those defined by the 2006 International Energy Construction Code (IECC).