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HVACR technicians are special individuals. They have the intelligence, aptitude, and knack for problem-solving. In fact, they are expected to know how to diagnose and troubleshoot equipment of all types, sizes, and ages.

The air duct calculator, or “ductulator,” is a commonly used tool for designing and installing duct systems. Unfortunately, many designers and technicians receive limited instructions on its correct use.

If there is one thing DiversiTech Corp. is excited about in 2018, it’s new products. That was evident from the manufacturer’s booth at the 2018 AHR Expo.

Fieldpiece Instruments brought a healthy mix of the past, present, and future to its booth at this year’s AHR Expo in Chicago.

Sealing and seaming reflective insulation isn’t easy, and Shurtape Technologies LLC continued to hear this complaint from contractors. When a contractor in South Carolina expressed that even Shurtape’s AF 100 tape wasn’t doing the trick, the company decided to do some digging.

Last year was a notable one for Testo Inc. as the test and measurement manufacturing company celebrated its 60th anniversary. However, 2018 promises to be just as momentous as Testo US will reach its 35th anniversary milestone.

Just like bees return to the hive every day for sunset, Yellow Jacket has habitually returned to the AHR Expo every January for the past 45 years.

It’s human nature to keep at least one eye peeking over the horizon and wonder what may soon be possible, even if it isn’t quite at our fingertips already. Complacency, especially in the evolving world of HVAC, is a path toward consumer abandonment for manufacturers.

Hand tools are an ever-shifting part of the HVAC landscape. Manufacturers are constantly developing new technologies with the goal of making life easier for technicians in the field.

In the world of HVACR, the focus is often directed toward the equipment in the field, such as a/c units, furnaces, boilers, air handlers, and condensing units. However, fleet management is an essential part of the business that cannot be overlooked or forgotten.