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Preparing the Next Generation of HVAC Technicians

June 16, 2023

As the industry ages and the demand for HVAC services continues to rise, recruiting, training, and retaining young talent is crucial.

Canadian Smoke Crisis Prompts Urgent IAQ Response

Research shows that PM2.5 from wildfire smoke is particularly damaging and can cause a range of issues, including both pulmonary and cardiovascular concerns.

Herb Woerpel

June 15, 2023

HVAC contractors find their services in high demand as the northern U.S. seeks refuge from polluted air.

Stay Interviews: A Tool to Overcome Your Biggest Staffing Challenges

Hiring right now is not only a nightmare, it’s your nightmare

Jeff Jones

June 15, 2023

While exit interviews help you identify areas that may have gone wrong after the fact, stay interviews address needs right away before the employee decides to jump ship.

Duct Renovators Are the Missing Link

True efficiency comes from both the installation and the equipment

David Richardson

June 14, 2023

Give your duct renovators purpose and help them understand why their position is valuable.

A 10-Step Guide to Installing a Residential Heat Pump

While all projects are unique, HVAC contractors can generally follow the same blueprint when installing a residential heat pump

Herb Woerpel

June 14, 2023

The ACHR NEWS offers a contractor-sourced list of the top 10 steps to a pristine residential heat pump installation.

Unico Initiatives Aim to Assist HVAC Partners

June 13, 2023

Unico Inc. will have quarterly video conferences with top distributors and installers, an exclusive distribution agreement with a maker of complementary products, a sales and support division to assist partners in the custom home-building market, and a compendium of incentives for the purchase and installation of energy-efficient HVAC equipment.

Chilling Changes Ahead: An Update on Refrigerant Regulations

New rules guide the transition to low-GWP alternatives, while future regulations could target PFAS

Joanna R. Turpin

June 13, 2023

There are numerous federal regulations, state building codes, and safety standards that are supporting the transition to low-GWP refrigerants. Copeland recently outlined some of these issues in a webinar.

HARDI Members Report April Sales Dip

June 13, 2023

Sales by HVACR distributors participating in the Heating, Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration Distributors International (HARDI) TRENDS report declined by 4.1% during April 2023.

The Top 5 IoT Applications in the HVAC Industry

The IoT offers numerous benefits to the built environment and the HVAC equipment installers tasked with keeping its occupants comfortable

Herb Woerpel

June 13, 2023

The ACHR NEWS compiled a list of the top 5 benefits IoT technologies can offer contractors based on information provided from a handful of HVACR controls manufacturers.