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The Biggest Mistakes HVAC Workers Make

March 10, 2024

Taking a few precautionary steps before heading to the next job can prevent financial hardship, injury, and, even death.

The NEWSMakers Podcast: State of the HVAC Industry 2024 Report

Kyle Gargaro

March 9, 2024

What is in store for the HVAC industry in 2024? AHRI’s Steve Yurek fills us in on all the trends that will be affecting HVAC contractors in the upcoming year. Topics include refrigerant transition, decarbonization, and HVAC sales.

Are HVAC Contractors Getting the Message on Heat Pumps?

Matt Jachman

March 9, 2024

His jacket was emblazoned with the logo of a manufacturer of high-performing heat pumps, but when I mentioned that we were thinking of getting one, the tech shot down the idea.

PHCC Plans Washington, D.C., Lobbying Efforts for May

The ACHR NEWS Editorial Staff

March 8, 2024

Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors–National Association contractors will lobby federal lawmakers during its 2024 Legislative Conference in May.

The Many Uses of AI in HVAC

Artificial intelligence can perform or help out with many contracting business tasks, influencers say

Matt Jachman

March 8, 2024

Josh Crouch and Tersh Blissett, who have HVAC backgrounds, say AI can be employed in an answering service or a chatbot, for outbound dialing, as a technician’s assistant, or to respond to customers’ online reviews.

Jobber Offers Grants for Home Services Businesses

The ACHR NEWS Editorial Staff

March 8, 2024

Fifteen businesses will each be awarded a grant of $10,000. Anyone in home services, from aspiring business owners to experienced owners, is invited to apply.

AHR Expo 2024

Smart HVAC Products Work Smarter, Not Harder

Latest controls focus on simplifying the user experience

Hannah Belloli-Oster

March 8, 2024

At the AHR Expo, manufacturers talked about what’s fueling their design of smart products and ensuring they are simpler, more integrated, and save energy and time.

Private Equity Firm Acquires Freezer Manufacturer

The ACHR NEWS Editorial Staff

March 7, 2024

Arctic Industries is a manufacturer and distributor of engineered walk-in coolers, freezers, and insulating enclosures.

Servicing Customers With Meaningful Conversations

The perception of a salesperson has to change to create more work year-round

Hannah Belloli-Oster

March 7, 2024

Contractors have to ensure their service agreements actually service customers, and have meaningful conversations with them to solve their problems.

Workiz Launches AI-Powered Toolkit for Field Service Pros

The ACHR NEWS Editorial Staff

March 7, 2024

Workiz Genius adapts and learns, becoming a personalized smart assistant for users, providing suggestions and insights and allowing users to focus on what they do best.