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Making the Move to Low-GWP Refrigerants

Next-generation solutions balance performance, environmental impact, and safety

September 4, 2024

Next-generation ZE refrigerant blends offer customized performance that is tailored to the application, while helping support the push for decarbonization.

Bill Joplin Air Conditioning and Heating Technician

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What Triggers a Homeowner to Replace HVAC Equipment?

Survey finds most homeowners wait until they have to

Hannah Belloli-Oster

September 3, 2024

A recent survey shows that majority of homeowners wait until their HVAC equipment breaks to replace it, or after it has needed to make multiple repairs.

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Last Call For R-410A Equipment? Maybe Not

OEMs share refrigerant strategies on earnings calls

Joanna R. Turpin

September 2, 2024

HVAC manufacturers are prepared for the refrigerant transition to A2Ls but are finding that there is still strong demand for R-410A equipment.

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The ‘Eight Rs’ of Refrigerant Management

The HVACR industry must employ robust strategies to ensure sufficient supplies of HFCs

Charles Allgood, Ph.D

September 2, 2024

With the ongoing HFC phasedown, strong refrigerant management strategies are crucial to ensuring compliance, environmental responsibility, and business growth.

Top 4 Reasons to Offer Customer Financing

Richard Willard

September 1, 2024

The best way to increase ticket size, close more jobs, and develop customer loyalty? Offer financing.

Where Are You Headed? Chart Your Marketing Course

James Braasch

August 31, 2024

Without clear goals, it’s difficult to get clear results — that’s why having a marketing plan in place is essential for HVAC businesses.

Video Marketing for HVACR Contractors: Unique Strategies for Success in Brand Domination

Basel R. Hakim

August 30, 2024

Video has become an indispensable tool for effective marketing, particularly for local service providers like HVACR businesses — learn how to harness its potential.

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The Benefits and Impacts of A2L Refrigerants

HVACR OEMs, distributors, and contractors will all be affected by refrigerant transition

Matt Lattanzi

August 30, 2024

The transition to A2L refrigerants will offer benefits to the environment, as well as business challenges for HVACR OEMs, distributors, and contractors.

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Changing Compressor Technology

The transition to A2L refrigerants means a compressor transition too

Matt Jachman

August 30, 2024

The move to A2L refrigerants means compressors in new a/c and heat pump systems will have different features than older models. Three compressor manufacturers say they’re prepared.