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Greg Fox, co-owner of Fox Family Heating and Cooling.

Lack of Microchips Creates Big Challenges for HVAC Industry

Higher end units hit the hardest by supply chain shortages
Ted Craig
Ted Craig
October 15, 2021
The microchip shortage creates challenges for HVAC contractors as they explain to customers why they have to wait longer and pay more for equipment.
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Dugan-Carder

HVAC Distributor Liberty Supply Talks Supply Chain Issues

Patrick Carder and John Dugan talk about what distributors should offer contractors
October 15, 2021
Patrick Carder and John Dugan talk about how the HVAC industry navigates the supply chain issues.
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Winter weather.

Northern States Should Experience a Cold Winter; West Remains Hot and Dry

Many factors at play make definite calls hard to make
Ted Craig
Ted Craig
October 14, 2021
Heading into winter, what should HVAC contractors expect?
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Money.

HVAC Contractors Deal with Shortages and Hiring Challenges

Usual shortages hit general contractors hard, but some look toward infrastructure funding and talent to pull through
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Robert Beverly
October 14, 2021
The core problems of the era — staffing, materials, and pandemic-related issues — affect practically all contractors throughout the United States.
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Condenser

Troubleshooting Water-Cooled Condensers

Analyzing the correct operating characteristics can help identify problems
Joe marchese
Joe Marchese
October 13, 2021
Occasionally while servicing refrigeration equipment, technicians may come across a system utilizing a water-cooled condenser instead of an air-cooled condenser.
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Mike Branson, Rheem’s president of Global Air.

Rheem Executive Explains Strategy Behind Friedrich Acquisition

Contractors gain access to select products for single room air solutions
Ted Craig
Ted Craig
October 13, 2021
Rheem recently acquired Friedrich Air Conditioning from Monomoy Capital Partners. Mike Branson answered our questions on how the deal developed.
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Carrier technicians.

HVAC Industry Helps Customers Reach Their ESG Goals

Client concerns now go beyond money
Ted Craig
Ted Craig
October 12, 2021
ESG funds are experiencing a record year, as more investors, such as pensions fund managers, are making it a top priority when deciding where to put their money.
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HVAC training.

HVAC Educators Embrace Online Learning and Working With Contractors

HVAC contractors can partner with educators to develop the next workforce
Gordon White
Gordon White
October 12, 2021
What’s the state of HVAC education this year with a weakened but still very present pandemic?
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Refrigerant Cylinder.

A1 Versus A2L Refrigerants: Similar But Different

Some new tools will be needed with A2Ls, but overall best practices remain the same
Joanna Turpin
Joanna R. Turpin
October 11, 2021
The refrigerant transition has caused concern among HVAC contractors who wonder whether it is safe to work with mildly flammable refrigerants.
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October 11, 2021, NEWSRoom

HVAC Contractors Report Record Sales, DOE Revisiting Noncondensing Furnace Rule

Maria Taylor
Maria Taylor
October 11, 2021
Hot weather fueled sales this summer but shortages may plague fall, and training is available for lower-GWP refrigerants.
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