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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.

During the course of troubleshooting and repairing refrigeration systems, there are times when refrigeration technicians need to work in extremely cold environments for extended periods of time.

Ongoing and evolving U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Department of Energy (DOE) regulations have created a complex landscape for supermarket owners.

Service technicians will often experience frost on a suction line or on the compressor in some refrigeration applications. Thinking that liquid refrigerant must be present because there is frost is a fallacy in most cases.

With the issue dominating major media outlets toward the end of the year, small business employers — including HVAC contractors — should take the time to review current sexual harassment policies in place, or, if they don’t have a policy, consider implementing one.

Wise HVAC business owners recognize the fact that happy employees equal happy customers. They also know that in an industry where qualified workers are becoming a scarcity, salary and wage are not the only factors to consider when it comes to recruiting and retaining employees.

Last October, President Trump surprised many when he announced he would sign an executive order allowing trade associations to sponsor health care coverage that could be sold across state lines.

Preventive Maintenance is Crucial for Commercial Hydronic Systems Unfortunately, many homeowners, business owners, and technicians are willing to let the boiler slide for months or even years without a proper checkup.

With thousands of products on display, the 2018 Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration (AHR) Expo is one of the best places for contractors to learn more about the latest equipment, systems, and technologies across every facet of the industry.

The technical program at ASHRAE’s 2018 Winter Conference will feature over 200 presentations by nearly 300 speakers. The program will include the traditional tracks on standards, fundamentals and applications, and systems and equipment, as well as tracks on industry trends in resiliency and modeling throughout a building’s life cycle.