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EPA Issues HFC Allowances — and Penalties — for 2025

Numerous companies are having their allowances retired or revoked due to noncompliance

Joanna R. Turpin

October 18, 2024

EPA recently announced the HFC allowances for 2025, as well as penalties levied on some companies for noncompliance.

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Don’t Overlook Cleaning the Evaporator Coil 

Walk-in cooler coils can develop a layer of dirt, which reduces efficiency 

Joe Marchese

October 18, 2024

Cleaning evaporator coils in a walk-in cooler can be challenging, but it needs to be done in order to keep the system operating efficiently. 

Why I’m Building a Career in HVAC: Race Harber’s Perspective as a Gen Z HVAC Professional

Race Harber

October 17, 2024

A new generation is discovering that a four-year degree isn’t necessary to be successful.

Should You Clean the Ducts of a Home with Asbestos?

Even when you take every precaution, cleaning ductwork in homes with asbestos carries heavy liability concerns

Austin Keating

October 17, 2024

Trained to identify the varying types of asbestos used in old buildings, Matt Mountain of Mountain Duct Cleaning knows what he’s looking for.

Data Shows Just How Much Smart Thermostats Can Save on Heating, Cooling Costs

Four HVAC manufacturers share the numbers to back their efficiency claims

Matt Jachman

October 17, 2024

Thermostat manufacturers say they have the studies to show that the use of their smart, connected thermostats can help homeowners save on their HVAC-related energy costs.

Innovative Cooling Methods to Reduce Emissions and Increase Efficiency

An HVAC Minute Video Update: October 16, 2024

Hannah Belloli-Oster

October 16, 2024

New cooling technologies that promise to revolutionize the way climate control is approached are emerging in the HVACR industry.

The Power of Performance Evaluations: A Strategic Approach

Dave Borowski

October 16, 2024

Though it is time-intensive, regular evaluations drive growth by improving clarity, job satisfaction, and performance, while fostering continuous dialogue that aligns individual goals with organizational success.

Harris vs. Trump on HVACR

The presidential candidates take different approaches to issues that affect the industry

Matt Jachman

October 16, 2024

In their public remarks and respective campaign platforms, the presidential candidates have outlined their positions on issues that could impact the HVACR industry.

While on the Job, a Quick-Thinking Tech Saves Customer

Matt Jachman

October 15, 2024

Cameron Lowe was on a routine system checkup when his customer, David Killian, was stricken. "I was just gone. My heart had stopped," Killian recalled. A dispatcher talked Lowe through cardiopulmonary resuscitation, and together they kept Killian alive.

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How To Be the First and Last Quote a Homeowner Gets

Homeowners are likely to go with the first HVAC contractor they trust

Hannah Belloli-Oster

October 15, 2024

Homeowners have a few key concerns/priorities when choosing an HVAC contractor. These include the quality and timeliness of the installation, price, convenience, warranty, and trust.