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Proposed Water Heater Standards Draw Criticism, Praise

New standards would replace electric resistance water heaters with heat pump technology

October 6, 2023

The Department of Energy recently proposed new higher energy efficiency standards for residential water heaters. Industry is split over whether the new standards will help or hurt consumers.

DOE Issues 95% AFUE Rule For New Gas Furnaces

October 5, 2023

Manufacturers will have five years, from the date the rule is published in the Federal Register, to ensure that new gas furnaces comply with the new minimum.

ChatGPT-Style AI Tool for HVAC Takes Aim at Labor Shortage

Trained on 50,000 HVAC tech support calls, the app answers HVAC troubleshooting questions with 96% accuracy, according to its creators

Maria Taylor

October 5, 2023

AI tools, such as Bluon’s MasterMechanic, could make a big dent in another aspect of the labor issue: the wisdom lost as older, highly skilled workers leave the industry.

Technician Spotlight: Ryan Simpson

Joplin’s Ryan Simpson hopes to work with his hands until retirement

Hannah Belloli-Oster

October 4, 2023

While Ryan Simpson of Bill Joplin’s Air Conditioning & Heating is an outstanding HVAC technician, but he’s an even better person.

Customer Service Lessons a Veterinarian Taught Me

Don’t forget to put yourself in the customer’s shoes and see the experience through their eyes

David Richardson

October 4, 2023

It’s easy to forget that what is a regular day on the job for you is a significant event in the life of your customer.

Contractors and Transparent Online Pricing

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Contractors Reap the Benefits of Transparent Online Pricing

The decision to publish pricing online is a complex one for HVAC contractors that unearths numerous questions

Herb Woerpel

October 3, 2023

A recent survey conducted by ClearSeas Research and The ACHR NEWS revealed that 71% of homeowners are more likely to call an HVAC contractor that includes pricing on its website.

Ductless HVAC Solves Vacation Home Comfort Conundrum

Mini-split solution is sure to offer comfort for years to come

Herb Woerpel

October 2, 2023

Every year, as the temperature pushes toward 100°F, I’ve proposed a ductless mini-split system to my father-in-law for his vacation home on Lake Michigan. Each year, his rebuttal remains logical: “We’re not there enough to justify the investment.” Until this year, his stance changed.

The Go-to Thermostats From Contractors

An HVAC Minute Video Update: October 2, 2023

Hannah Belloli-Oster

October 2, 2023

Since HVAC contractors are usually the ones installing the systems, not to mention performing maintenance, when necessary, their opinions on comfort controls are not to be taken lightly

Deep Decarbonization of Cities Essential for Key Climate Targets

New whitepaper from Danfoss lays out new roadmap for decarbonizing cities

October 1, 2023

Action is needed urgently to make the changes necessary to enable large-scale decarbonization.

The Benefits Of Remote Refrigeration Management

Custom notifications and remote monitoring are revolutionizing commercial refrigeration

Randy Skyba

September 30, 2023

Integration of remote monitoring, custom notifications, and remote control in commercial refrigeration is enhancing efficiency and ensuring food safety, while helping businesses stay competitive.