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What’s the CADR of Your IAQ Products?

The only existing test that looks at an air cleaner’s impact on particles in a room space over time is the ANSI/AHAM AC-1-2020

Steve Mores

October 12, 2023

If there is no air movement through the air cleaner, there will be no CADR results.

Yellow Jacket P51 TITAN and Series 41 Digital Manifolds

Cool New Tools for A2L Refrigerants

The transition to mildly flammable alternatives will require spark-free tools

Joanna R. Turpin

October 11, 2023

HVAC contractors and technicians must invest in new spark-free tools that are compatible with the A2L refrigerants.

Strong Demand for HVAC Rooftop Units

New energy standards, incentives, electrification push among forces shaping RTU market

Matt Jachman

October 11, 2023

Big-picture economic factors, such as inflation and rising interest rates, haven’t had much impact on RTU sales.

The Pros and Cons of Sharing Heat Pump Tax Credit Incentives with Homeowners

Ultimately, if you’re not talking with your customers about available incentives, you are doing homeowners a disservice

Nicholas Orth

October 10, 2023

Promoting incentives to homeowners — when it’s not a promotion you’re offering — can have risk written all over it.

Smart HVAC Tech, Smartly Grown Crops

An HVAC Minute Video Update: October 10, 2023

Hannah Belloli-Oster

October 10, 2023

Today's grow room technology allows HVAC technicians to monitor light, humidity, carbon dioxide, and more.

Residential Heating Showcase 2023

Manufacturers introduce heating equipment for the cold winter months

Joanna R. Turpin

October 9, 2023

The residential heating showcase is designed to help HVAC contractors learn about the new heating equipment that is available for the upcoming cooler months.

EPA Issues Final Rule on HFC Phasedown

A proposed rule on managing and reusing existing HFCs was also published

Joanna R. Turpin

October 8, 2023

Under EPA's final rule, the manufacture of most R-410A equipment will not be allowed after January 1, 2025.

The NEWSMakers Podcast: HVAC Contractor and Same Day Service

Catch up with industry trends in the latest episode of the NEWSMakers Podcast

Kyle Gargaro

October 7, 2023

6 & Fix HVAC offers guaranteed same day service. How do they do it? Learn how in this podcast episode.

A.O. Smith University Heat Pump Water Heater Course

Proposed Water Heater Standards Draw Criticism, Praise

New standards would replace electric resistance water heaters with heat pump technology

Joanna R. Turpin

October 6, 2023

The Department of Energy recently proposed new higher energy efficiency standards for residential water heaters. Industry is split over whether the new standards will help or hurt consumers.

ChatGPT-Style AI Tool for HVAC Takes Aim at Labor Shortage

Trained on 50,000 HVAC tech support calls, the app answers HVAC troubleshooting questions with 96% accuracy, according to its creators

Maria Taylor

October 5, 2023

AI tools, such as Bluon’s MasterMechanic, could make a big dent in another aspect of the labor issue: the wisdom lost as older, highly skilled workers leave the industry.