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Troubleshooting a Faulty HVAC Compressor Requires Patience

How to differentiate an electrical shortage from an open winding, poor compression, or locked unit

March 26, 2018

How does a tech know the a/c compressor he or she is diagnosing is actually failed and that the problem is not a crankcase heater, condenser fan, or rubbed out wire?

Profitable Trends in Web Marketing for HVAC Contractors

Let’s get the unprofitable parts of business out of the way first.

Adams Hudson

March 26, 2018

In regards to websites, some used to say, “Build it, and they will come.” That might’ve been good enough for a field of dreams, but in today’s reality, seemingly everyone over 11 years old has a website.

Secretary of Labor Addresses Attendees at ACCA Conference

Kyle Gargaro

March 26, 2018

Considering how much the federal government affects the HVACR industry, it was only natural for ACCA to hold its 2018 Annual Conference and IE3 Expo at the Gaylord National Harbor in Washington, D.C.

Geothermal Leadership Should Take a Curtain Call for Tax Credits

Kyle Gargaro

March 26, 2018

The geothermal industry went to Washington, D.C., numerous times looking for a victory, and it finally left with a huge win.

Steel and Aluminum Tariffs Will Have Immediate Impact on HVAC Industry

Many fear negative ramifications from new tariffs

Nick Kostora

March 23, 2018

New U.S. tariffs on steel and aluminum imports are going to have major consequences for a multitude of manufacturing segments around the globe, but the HVAC industry looks to be particularly impacted.

Built-in Diagnostics, Internet of Things Simplify Service

Nicole Krawcke

March 19, 2018

There’s no doubt that Internet of Things (IoT)-enabled technology has impacted the HVACR industry. Now, the technology is evolving even further, allowing HVACR manufacturers to include built-in diagnostics and troubleshooting in the equipment itself.

HVAC Industry Prepares to Dig Into Reinstated Geothermal Tax Credits

Residential, commercial incentives retroactive to 2017 and extend through 2021

Herb Woerpel

March 19, 2018

Following a contentious two-year struggle, the HVACR industry is enthusiastically applauding Congress’ decision to reinstate the federal residential and commercial geothermal heat pump tax credits.

How to Properly Diagnose Low-Voltage Short Circuits in the Field

Strong economy, housing market expected to fuel HVAC sales growth

Bryan Orr

March 19, 2018

I see techs in the field get the most frustrated when they have a low-voltage short they can’t seem to locate. The challenge techs face with low voltage diagnosis is a combination of poor process and some root misunderstanding about what they are looking for.

Now Might Be the Right Time to Get Into Ductless Market

Kyle Gargaro

March 19, 2018

Follow the money. That is a phrase in the political world. It was popularized in the movie “All the President’s Men,” which was about the Richard Nixon Watergate scandal. Then, candidate Donald Trump used the same phrase to criticize Hillary Clinton and the Clinton Foundation.

Consumer Confidence Gives HVAC Manufacturers a Positive Outlook for 2018

Strong economy, housing market expected to fuel HVAC sales growth

Joanna R. Turpin

March 12, 2018

For the year ending December 2017, sales of HVACR equipment showed solid mid-single-digit growth. That is according to Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI).