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Packaged and Split System Heat Pump FAQs

December 16, 2024

Explore Trane's FAQ resource to learn how rooftop and split system heat pumps enhance energy efficiency, support decarbonization, and provide reliable heating in diverse climates.

HVAC OEMs Help Contractors Cash in on IRA Incentives

New tools help dealers unlock billions in consumer rebates and tax credits

Joanna R. Turpin

December 12, 2024

HVAC manufacturers are empowering contractors with tools and other resources to unlock IRA incentives for customers, helping boost sales and consumer confidence.

Rolling Out the Mat for a More Comfortable Home: Don’t 'Jump to Conclusions'

How HVAC Contractors Should Be Looking Beyond Equipment and Instead at the Whole Home

David Burd

December 11, 2024

Fan of the movie Office Space? There’s an important lesson HVAC contractors can take from the cult classic.

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HVAC Customers and Contractors at Odds With Online Pricing

More Homeowners Want Price Transparency, But Most Contractors Aren’t Offering Those Numbers

Dylan Kurt

December 10, 2024

There’s a stark divide when it comes to the percentage of homeowners who say they’re likely to call a contractor with prices on their website, versus the percentage of contractors who actually provide them.

Geothermal Borehole Drilling Framingham Massachusetts

Neighborhood Network Geothermal Project Connects More Than Just Residents

A partnership between a utility company and climate group could expedite decarbonization efforts

Hannah Belloli-Oster

December 9, 2024

While a shared system has been utilized before on college campuses or in hospitals, this is the first time in the United States that a utility company has ever installed geothermal across a neighborhood. And it happened because of a unique partnership.

Overcoming Communication Challenges Within the Refrigerant Transition

2025 Could Be a Trying Time for Contractors Who Don't Prepare

The ACHR NEWS Editorial Staff

December 4, 2024

With a big refrigerant transition slated to pick up steam in 2025, contractors need to be prepared to communicate what these changes mean to both their customers and staff.

HVAC Contractor Builds Business on Heat Pumps

Kim Bergeron has been installing heat pumps since 1989

Kyle Gargaro

December 4, 2024

The HVAC residential electrification trend is growing for contractors.

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Did the Election Turn Down the Heat on Anti-Gas Measures?

Voters in California and Washington State rejected initiatives designed to curb gas use

Joanna R. Turpin

December 3, 2024

The battle over natural gas is heating up, as courts and voters push back. But environmental groups aren’t backing down and will continue to fight against the use of gas in space and water heating.

What HVAC Contractors Need to Know About the Refrigerant Transition

Clear Communication Will Play a Big Role in Educating Customers

The ACHR NEWS Editorial Staff

December 1, 2024

As the HVAC industry inches closer to the refrigerant changes coming in 2025, are contractors prepared about how to communicate these complex, and likely costly, upgrades to homeowners?

Q&A: Marketing Green HVAC Products to Homeowners

Colleen Keyworth shares insights on selling to America’s eco-conscious

Hannah Belloli-Oster

November 29, 2024

To learn more about the marketing strategies contractors can employ when trying to sell those green products, The ACHR NEWS caught up with Colleen Keyworth, director of sales and marketing at Online Access Inc.