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ACCA Members Gather to Discuss Issues Facing Industry

Annual event addresses challenges, opportunities

April 12, 2022

Members of the Air Conditioning Contractors of America (ACCA) gathered in St. Louis March 28-30 for the organization’s annual Conference & Expo. The three-day event featured workshops aimed at helping HVAC contractors improve their operations, an expo hall for vendors to present their latest offerings, and plenty of opportunities for networking.

Neutralizing Condensate Essential for High-Efficiency Condensing Systems

Process eliminates harmful side effects of corrosive runoff

Luis Arias

April 12, 2022

If you are a plumber or a trade professional who actively promotes the use of high-efficiency, condensing equipment, you should be equally energetic in treating discharge coming from this equipment with some sort of neutralization.

The Unintended Consequences of Electrification

End users could find themselves with limited choices, higher electric bills, and less comfort

Joanna R. Turpin

April 12, 2022

While proponents claim that electrification is necessary to reduce global warming, critics say that it limits choices for consumers and that some electric technologies may not be as efficient or reliable as their fossil fuel counterparts.

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Duct Cleaning a Good Fit for HVAC Pros

Experts offer tips for contractors who want to add service

Matt Jachman

April 11, 2022

A move into duct-cleaning work is natural for HVAC contractors looking to expand their repertoire and add another source of revenue.

Geothermal Offers an Opportunity for HVAC Contractors

Interest in environment, saving money make it more attractive

Ted Craig

April 11, 2022

The moment for geothermal seemed to have arrived several times since the 1970s. A number of factors are forecasting wider use of this type of heating and cooling solution.

HVAC Company Offers Diverse Services, Boasts Family Culture

The “Schlosser Way” or the Highway

Layan Dahhan

April 10, 2022

Originally named Schlosser Plumbing, the company was founded by Paul Schlosser in 1954.

Apps Provide More Ways for HVAC Contractors to Get Paid

Consumers embrace paying via mobile devices

Ted Craig

April 9, 2022

As digital payments grow, contractors should consider allowing consumers pay the way they want. This means accepting payment apps and possibly even other types of currency, such as crypto.

Facts + Figures: AHRI Shipment Data for January 2022

April 8, 2022

Industry figures are estimates that are derived from the best available figures supplied by a sample of AHRI member companies.

Oil Traps Protect the Compressor

All vapor-carrying lines in a system should have an oil trap to ensure proper oil return

John Tomczyk

April 8, 2022

Even though the circulated refrigerant is the working fluid required for cooling, lubricant or oil is needed for lubrication of the compressor’s moving mechanical parts.

ACCA Celebrates Industry with First In-Person Conference Since 2019

Association hands out awards to those who promote HVAC industry

Ted Craig

April 7, 2022

With the pandemic finally waning, ACCA members gathered in the city known as the Gateway to the West for four days of education, networking, and celebration of the industry.