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In the latest episode of The NEWSMakers podcast, The NEWS’ business management editor Hannah Belloli is joined by Ray Landry, owner and president of Landry Mechanical in Millbury Massachusetts.

The 2023 ACCA Conference & Expo will have serious content for serious contractors, as well as networking opportunities and social events to encourage the growth of attendees’ personal networks.

The use of ductless heat pump HVAC systems has broadened considerably since they were introduced to the U.S. market decades ago, but their technology isn’t familiar to all technicians or in all parts of the country.

Technicians should learn how to troubleshoot defrost timers, as they can be the culprit if a freezer that uses an electric heater as its supplemental heat source has a frozen evaporator coil.

Smart thermostats offer preventive maintenance options and rebates for customers, but contractors should be sure to get educated — and educate homeowners — on utility rebates like demand-response programs.

The last two years have been very good for the HVAC industry, thanks to robust demand for new equipment; however, manufacturers worry that inflation, rising interest rates, and a possible recession could dampen growth in 2023.

A split system heat pump's defrost sensor is used to detect ice buildup on the heat pump's outdoor coil. The exact way in which a defrost sensor works can vary.

Duct renovation is one of the largest missing pieces in our industry. To create a foundation, let’s look at two duct renovation approaches.

Jason Fleming, Noritz executive vice president and general manager, shares insights and perspective into what’s to be expected out of the industry’s tankless water heaters.