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Winsupply Makes Texas Acquisition

December 6, 2023

Milford Companies has been operating since 1972, supplying materials and rental equipment required for infrastructure needs, with five locations across Texas, Oklahoma, and New Mexico.

Grocers Share Concerns Over Alternative Refrigerants

Food retailers cite problems with CO₂ and other low-GWP refrigeration systems

Joanna R. Turpin

December 6, 2023

Food retailers are concerned over the HFC phasedown, noting that current alternative refrigerants have drawbacks, while others have not yet been fully evaluated.

Allied Air Announces Price Increases

December 5, 2023

Allied Air Enterprises is planning to raise prices on residential products by as much as 10% and on commercial products by as much as 12%.

Pros and Cons: Leasing HVAC Fleet Vehicles Versus Owning

Is leasing or owning fleet vehicles the better option for you?

Hannah Belloli-Oster

December 5, 2023

Whether or not a contractor chooses to buy or lease their fleet vehicles is totally up to them, but there are some key considerations to take into account.

F.W. Webb Acquires HVAC Supplier, Opens New Location

December 5, 2023

F.W. Webb’s 40,000-square-foot foot Poughkeepsie location offers plumbing, heating, HVACR, and PVF products, and custom metal fabrication.

Maximizing the HVAC Ductless Systems Market

These options and add-ons for residential systems offer extras for homeowners

Matt Jachman

December 5, 2023

The ACHR NEWS recently contacted several companies to ask about some of their options and accessories for ductless systems. Here’s a roundup of the products they told us about.

Best Service Practices for A2L Compressors

Mildly flammable refrigerants will require extra diligence

Joanna R. Turpin

December 4, 2023

Compressors in A2L systems are similar to A1 systems, so technicians won't need extensive retraining, especially if they follow best practices.

LG Air Conditioning Names VP of Operations

December 4, 2023

Darren Gibula is familiar with LG, the company said, having spent nearly six years with the company in the Air Conditioning Technologies division in operations and customer experience roles.

Give Homeowners What They Want: Misc. Payment Terms

An HVAC Minute Video Update: December 4, 2023

Hannah Belloli-Oster

December 4, 2023

More than two-thirds of homeowners like when their contractors offer a discount to pay in full, or in cash, for an HVAC service.

FYI: News Briefs in HVAC - December 4, 2023

December 4, 2023

For your information news briefs from a wide variety of categories within the HVAC industry. Price increases, mergers and acquisitions, award winners, and more are highlighted here each week.