HVAC Top Stories - Articles - Page 94

Are They Really Your Customer?

One service call doesn’t mean a customer for life

Will Merritt

March 5, 2025

It's difficult to re-acquire a customer - learn how to keep them the first time around.

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Research Leads to Breakthrough in Refrigerant Recycling

Separating the chemicals with membranes found to improve purification

March 5, 2025

Research has found that separating chemicals found in common refrigerants results in easier recycling at industrial scale

The Domino Effect: Steel and Aluminum Tariffs' Impact on HVAC

An HVAC Minute Video Update: March 4, 2025

Hannah Belloli-Oster

March 4, 2025

In an interview, Stan Kolbe, executive director of government and political affairs at SMACNA discussed the economic effects of the U.S. Section 232 tariffs on steel and aluminum.

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Integrating AI and ML into Ammonia Refrigeration Systems

These technologies can improve operational efficiency, safety, and sustainability

Kushal Aurangabadkar

March 4, 2025

AI and ML play a critical role in making ammonia refrigeration systems safer, more efficient, and sustainable.

How Tariffs Will Impact HVAC Pricing

Sam Snyder CFA

March 4, 2025

The stop-and-start-again tariffs have started again. Today, the Trump Administration initiated tariffs on Mexico and Canada at 25%, and increased tariffs on China to 20%. For HVAC contractors attempting to protect their profit margins during the coming tariff regime, it’s important to know what percentage of parts and equipment are made in the U.S. versus being imported.

Contractor and Homeowner Making Decisions

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HVAC Purchase Decision Factors

A new survey looks at the factors that homeowners consider the most important

Matt Jachman

March 4, 2025

A vast majority of survey respondents, 92%, ranked contractor reputation extremely important or very important, and HVAC contracting experts agreed that reputation is crucial.

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CoolSys Removes, Recycles Redbox Refrigerants

Kiosks contain refrigeration systems to protect DVDs from extreme temperatures

March 3, 2025

CoolSys is removing and recycling Redbox kiosks all over the U.S., including the refrigerant used to keep DVDs cool.

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Elon Musk Touts the Trades

The tech guru said electricians and plumbers are more important than political science majors

Joanna R. Turpin

March 3, 2025

Elon Musk recently voiced his support for the trades, and TV personality Mike Rowe believes they could collaborate to highlight the excellent career opportunities available for young people.