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When it comes to training technicians, numerous HVAC contractors have elected to create their own academies, granting them the opportunity to equip technicians with the skills and knowledge that best fit their service models.

The federal AIM Act passed in 2020, giving the U.S. EPA the authority to phase down the import and production of high-GWP HFC refrigerants, such as R-410A and R-134a. Are you ready for life after R-410A? This infographic clarifies the schedule.

While the industry will wrestle through new refrigerants and the higher prices that result, the hotter weather of the next few years will stimulate demand despite equipment affordability issues.

Four takeaways from candid contractor conversations that occurred at at the AirCare Contractor Annual Meeting in Jacksonville, Florida.

To improve IAQ, contractors have to focus on ensuring their customers are informed on regular HVAC system maintenance, proper ventilation, air filtration, and purification, and then recommend IAQ technology and products that work well together.

Schools must shift away from outdated, inefficient HVAC systems reliant on polluting fossil fuels in favor of efficient, electric systems.

Proper indoor RH — generally between 35% and 60%, with the range leaving wiggle room for personal preferences and outdoor conditions — is vital in maintaining IAQ, the health and well-being of a home’s occupants, and the condition of its furnishings.

The Clear Seas Research survey found, for example, that while 47% of contractors advertise via local print media, such as newspapers and mailers, only 22% of homeowners search for a contractor through print media.

The 40% reduction in HFC production in 2024 could profoundly affect HVACR contractors, which is why it is crucial to prepare now in order to minimize disruptions in this shifting landscape.

At a recent GreenChill webinar, the experts from DC Engineering provided insights on how to create a strategic leak reduction and refrigerant management plan.