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Home Energy Upgrade Incentives: Programs in the Inflation Reduction Act, Other Recent Federal Laws

September 30, 2022

The recent Inflation Reduction Act, along with the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) from last year, provide more than $25 billion for programs and tax incentives for home energy upgrades.

Skilled Workers Struggle with Post-Pandemic Stress

Labor shortage, supply chain issues, and changing work expectations add pressure

Layan Dahhan

September 30, 2022

Working in the trades already comes with its fair share of stress, but for the last couple years, the industry has also had to deal with COVID-19, supply chain issues, the material shortage, rising gas prices, and much more.

Heatcraft Refrigeration Products Promotes Bob Landi to VP and General Manager

September 29, 2022

Heatcraft Refrigeration Products LLC has promoted Bob Landi to vice president and general manager.

Airzone Announces Compatibility with Whole-Home Automation Platforms

September 29, 2022

Airzone announced certified drivers for certain whole-home automation platforms, ensuring compatibility between systems from Crestron, Control4, ELAN, Lutron, and Savant.

Two-way Radios Improve HVAC Business Communication

Stewart McClintic

September 29, 2022

Effective communication is key to the success of any business, and HVAC business owners and employees are no exception. One of the best tools for improving on-the-job communication is two-way radios.

Tech24 Acquires Allied Service Group

September 28, 2022

Tech24, backed by HCI Equity Partners, announced that it acquired Allied Service Group on September 23, 2022.

Proper Superheat Can Protect Compressor From Damage

Technicians should make sure that liquid refrigerant is not entering the compressor

John Tomczyk

September 28, 2022

One of the worst enemies of a compressor is liquid refrigerant, so technicians should make sure the refrigeration system has proper superheat in order to protect the compressor from damage that can occur from flooding or slugging.

EGIA Foundation Announces 2022 HVAC HERO Scholarship Recipients

New class of recipients takes EGIA Foundation’s total HVAC scholarship contributions to over $225,000 in five years

September 28, 2022

The EGIA Foundation announced its fifth annual class of HVAC HERO Scholarship recipients.

HVAC Contractors: Don’t Ignore the Customer at the Door

Justin Jacobs

September 28, 2022

Reality strikes us pretty hard when we realize that most incoming leads a business receives are wasted. Are we asking for more customers while ignoring the one standing at the door, wanting to buy?

Harris Becomes Factory Authorized Systems Integrator for Distech Controls

To serve Bellingham area and Pacific Northwest

September 27, 2022

Harris, a mechanical contractor, announced it is now the factory authorized systems integrator for Distech Controls, serving the Bellingham, Washington area and the Pacific Northwest.