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APR Supply Uses Video to Aid HVAC Contractors in the Field

December 13, 2023

With Blitzz, an APR technical service advisor can instantly see live video from the contractor’s smartphone camera, allowing him or her to visually assess the problem and collaborate with the contractor.

XOi, Tech Provider for Service Firms, Promotes 2

December 12, 2023

At XOi, Selena Judd has been named director of sales and marketing operations, and Amanda Harp has been named director of partnerships.

Terravis Energy Testing New Heat Pump Prototype

December 12, 2023

Terravis executes detailed tests that monitor the heat pump's performance across 12 ambient temperature points, from 14°F to -31°F.

Contractor Pro Homeowner Series

Homeowners, Contractors Mutually Support Maintenance Agreements

Seventy-five percent of responding homeowners agree that service agreements are important, per a Clear Seas Research study

Herb Woerpel

December 12, 2023

For contractors, service agreements provide guaranteed work during shoulder seasons and an opportunity to build rapport with customers.

Incentive Programs Adopt HI's Energy Rating System

December 11, 2023

The Hydraulic Institute's Energy Rating program provides energy-efficiency program administrators with a way to encourage adoption of more efficient technology.

Google wants to Inform, Guide Consumers’ Decisions on their HVAC Purchases

An HVAC Angel on Your Shoulder

Matt Jachman

December 11, 2023

A Google search for terms like “furnace” or “heat pump” will yield information on how the system works and its efficiency, plus side-by-side comparisons and, if applicable, available financial incentives that can defray the consumer’s costs.

2 Refrigeration Organizations to Merge

December 11, 2023

After nearly three years of discussion and planning, the memberships of both RETA and RSES approved a merger during their respective annual business meetings in November.

Amount of Reclaimed Refrigerant Not Enough to Meet Demand

An HVAC Minute Video Update: December 11, 2023

Hannah Belloli-Oster

December 11, 2023

The pressure is on for the HVACR industry to better manage refrigerants to prevent possible shortages.

Program Designed to Assess and Certify Indoor Air Quality Products

By enhancing IAQ, we create a healthier, more pleasant environment for all occupants

Dr. Gráinne Cunniffe

December 10, 2023

Poor IAQ can impact our daily lives by triggering or exacerbating respiratory problems and allergies, potentially worsening existing health conditions or affecting our long-term health.