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ACCA IE3 Show is Raising the Stakes This Year in Washington

February 12, 2018

ACCA is upping the ante this year with the return of its Annual Conference and IE3 Show, which will be held Feb. 12-14 at the Gaylord National Harbor in Washington, D.C.

New ACCA Chairman Shines Light on HVAC Workforce and Technology

Nicole Krawcke

February 12, 2018

Steve Schmidt, president of Frederick, Maryland-based Frederick Air Inc., founded his business in 1992 on his personal convictions of honesty, integrity, and faith in God. And since day one as a business owner, Schmidt has been a member of ACCA.

Ohio Contractor Views Change as an Unlimited Growth Opportunity

Nicole Krawcke

February 12, 2018

When you walk through the door of Kettering, Ohio-based McAfee Heating & Air Conditioning, you’re greeted by a stylish, comfortable-looking reception area complete with a bubbling fountain — not your typical HVAC contracting company.

Geothermal Heat Pump Tax Credits Reinstated

Hard-Fought Victory Will Secure Jobs and Time to Help Overcome Market Barriers

February 9, 2018

The U.S. geothermal heat pump (GHP) industry scored a victory for its workforce and their employers as federal legislation was passed to extend federal tax credits for residential and commercial installations of GHPs. The measure was included in the Continuing Resolution spending bill approved by Congress.

HVACR's Geothermal Tax Credits May Be on the Verge of Coming Back

Congressional leaders have released a budget deal that includes the return of the geothermal tax credits

Barton James

February 8, 2018

ACCA's Barton James shares breaking news on the potential revival of the 30 and 10 percent tax credits.

Ingersoll Rand and Mitsubishi Electric Corp.

Ingersoll Rand, Mitsubishi Electric Enter Joint Venture

Kyle Gargaro

February 5, 2018

The HVAC ductless market felt a shake up as Ingersoll Rand and Mitsubishi Electric Corp. announced they have entered into an agreement to establish a 50-50 joint venture (JV) pending global antitrust review.

HVAC Professionals Stress the Importance of Protecting Your Company’s Brand

Nicole Krawcke

February 5, 2018

Chad Setchell, president of Mobile, Alabama-based Hansen Heating & Air, never thought he’d see his company’s logo attached to another HVAC contracting company — but he was wrong.

HVACR Contractors Deem VRF Technology the Next Big Thing

Contractors tout the technology’s efficiency, effectiveness

Herb Woerpel

February 5, 2018

Whether it’s geothermal technology, inverter compressors, or Internet of Things (IoT)-enabled devices, HVACR contractors are constantly on the lookout for the next big thing.

HVAC Product Showcase: VRF Equipment

A snapshot of some of the latest and greatest VRF equipment available on the market today

Herb Woerpel

February 5, 2018

Carrier’s Toshiba Carrier Variable Refrigerant Flow (VRF) heating and cooling products can now connect seamlessly to the i-Vu building automation system (BAS), which allows building operators to manage their HVAC systems around the clock, from anywhere.

Knowledge is Power When it Comes to Variable Refrigerant Flow

Training is paramount in gaining the expertise necessary to adequately manage VRF equipment

Herb Woerpel

February 5, 2018

With all its piping, brazing, sophisticated controls, and new-age software, variable refrigerant flow (VRF) may seem like a daunting technology to some contractors.