Cylinders of counterfeit refrigerant falsely labeled as R-410A actually contain R-40, which poses risks to human health and could damage HVAC systems. Authorities in Canada are offering tips for spotting and avoiding counterfeit refrigerant.
The United Association’s push for 30,000 new HVACR professionals isn’t just about training — it’s about partnership. Contractors who engage with local trade programs and advisory committees are finding early access to the next generation of skilled technicians.
The acquisition will include Stellar Energy’s existing Digital business operations, including two assembly operations in Jacksonville, Florida, and its highly skilled team of approximately 700 employees.
Winter is closing in, and long-range forecasters are calling this season “mostly mild with pockets of wild.” Both the Old Farmer’s Almanac and AccuWeather see a weak-to-neutral La Niña shaping a split jet stream — meaning moisture pushed south and uneven cold across the country.
As global demand for cleaner heating intensifies and regions such as Europe phase out fossil-fuel boilers to support decarbonization targets, heat pumps are emerging as a key technology in the transition to more sustainable climate control.
A survey looked at the reasons contractors choose brands and might consider changing brands, and a comparison of five identical surveys shows the reasons for changing shifted over time.