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HVAC Tactical Works to Change Industry Mindset

Founder of HVAC swag brand uses social media to empower “the guys (and gals) in the trenches”

March 2, 2023

As HVAC Tactical gained traction across social media, Founder Ben Poole realized that the brand had potential to do what he really wanted: create a community that could change the prevailing mindset within the HVAC trade.

Generac Announces Home Standby Generator Integration with ecobee Smart Thermostats

Home energy management to be incorporated into a central, easy-to-use interface

March 1, 2023

Generac Power Systems Inc. announced that its entire line of Wi-Fi and cellular-enabled home standby generators will soon integrate with the latest ecobee smart thermostats.

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Today’s Residential HVAC Controls Are Smarter Than Ever

Smart thermostats give homeowners, contractors ultimate monitoring

Matt Jachman

March 1, 2023

Programmable thermostats that can be accessed through an internet device are old hat. Here are just a few of the residential HVAC controls products featured at the Georgia World Congress Center, the host venue for this year’s Expo.

Joseph Groh Foundation Presented with Lifetime Achievement Award by HVAC Tactical

March 1, 2023

On Sunday, February 5, Ben Poole, founder of HVAC Tactical, announced the top industry influencers at the 2023 AHR Expo in Atlanta.

What’s All The Fuss About PFAS In Refrigerants?

Look for regulation of these chemicals, which are found in many synthetic refrigerants

Joanna R. Turpin

March 1, 2023

The latest refrigerant transition is well underway, with the 10% cut in the production of HFC refrigerants that went into effect last year. But there are growing concerns about some of the chemicals used in certain synthetic refrigerants, such as PFAS.

AAON Promotes Doug Wichman to President of Coil Products

February 28, 2023

The Board of Directors of AAON Coil Product Inc. promoted Doug Wichman as president of AAON Coil Products.

Heat Pumps Dominate Residential Cooling Scene at AHR

Focus shifts from a/cs to heat pumps; new products align with IRA tax credits

Maria Taylor

February 28, 2023

In the realm of residential cooling, two trends popped out at the 2023 AHR Expo: the new federal tax credits and heat pumps.

A Faster Path to Scholarship Funds

February 28, 2023

The PHCC —National Association Educational Foundation scholarship program plans to award 56 scholarships totaling over $140,000.

Why Aluminum Coils Are Being Repaired, Not Replaced

Supply chain issues and shorter warranties are leading HVACR contractors to make more repairs

Christen Foltz

February 28, 2023

Copper was the mainstay in HVAC and refrigeration coils until 2011, when copper prices went through the roof. As manufacturers began testing alternatives, the industry settled on aluminum as a workable, less costly option.