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How technicians troubleshoot refrigeration system problems is very personal. Each technician has his or her own style and will use various methods.

Recent history suggests post-9/11 veterans are having a difficult time finding jobs. According the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), unemployment for this group reached 12.1 percent in 2011.

HVACR pros rely on the directory to locate products, get technical support, and discover new business opportunities.

This section provides the address, phone, fax, email and web addresses of local wholesalers.

A complete list of addresses, phone numbers, fax numbers, email and web addresses, plus contact names, products, and trade names is provided.

The HVACR Directory helps you locate manufacturers of more than 1,800 types of products and gives you complete contact information for each manufacturer.

Technicans are in a unique position in the HVAC contracting world because they often act as both a serviceman and salesperson. Some companies even push for their service techs to sell, offering cash bonuses or other incentives.

On Dec. 15, a Senate-House Conference Committee released its agreed-upon tax reform bill. But to the surprise and dismay of GEO, our hard-fought language to finally bring tax credit parity back to the GHP industry was NOT included within the bill. Needless to say, we were extremely disappointed that the tax credit inequity created by Congress in a solar incentive deal they passed in late-2015 remains.

In a world that looks to the internet for answers on a daily basis, it’s no wonder the HVAC industry has decided to enter the video uploading game.

HVAC contracting is a dangerous profession. Technicians are threatened by electrical shock, burns, muscle strains, refrigerant gases, injuries from handling heavy equipment, and much more. According to the U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics, fatal injuries among specialty trade contractors involved in foundation, structure, or exterior work rose 27 percent to 231 in 2015, up from 182 in 2014.