HVAC Top Stories - Articles - Page 235

Where Have All The Workers Gone?

The supply of available employees has been shrinking

Joanna R. Turpin

October 2, 2022

The HVACR industry has been experiencing a labor shortage for decades, and the latest trends aren’t looking great.

Billions in Electrification Rebates Coming

New program, with income guidelines, will be managed by the states

Matt Jachman

October 1, 2022

A new $4.3 billion federal rebate program is being touted by HVAC manufacturers and environmentalists alike as a big step toward energy savings and reduced carbon emissions.

Home Energy Upgrade Incentives: Programs in the Inflation Reduction Act, Other Recent Federal Laws

September 30, 2022

The recent Inflation Reduction Act, along with the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) from last year, provide more than $25 billion for programs and tax incentives for home energy upgrades.

Skilled Workers Struggle with Post-Pandemic Stress

Labor shortage, supply chain issues, and changing work expectations add pressure

Layan Dahhan

September 30, 2022

Working in the trades already comes with its fair share of stress, but for the last couple years, the industry has also had to deal with COVID-19, supply chain issues, the material shortage, rising gas prices, and much more.

Two-way Radios Improve HVAC Business Communication

Stewart McClintic

September 29, 2022

Effective communication is key to the success of any business, and HVAC business owners and employees are no exception. One of the best tools for improving on-the-job communication is two-way radios.

Proper Superheat Can Protect Compressor From Damage

Technicians should make sure that liquid refrigerant is not entering the compressor

John Tomczyk

September 28, 2022

One of the worst enemies of a compressor is liquid refrigerant, so technicians should make sure the refrigeration system has proper superheat in order to protect the compressor from damage that can occur from flooding or slugging.

HVAC Contractors: Don’t Ignore the Customer at the Door

Justin Jacobs

September 28, 2022

Reality strikes us pretty hard when we realize that most incoming leads a business receives are wasted. Are we asking for more customers while ignoring the one standing at the door, wanting to buy?

California Bans Natural Gas Furnaces

Kyle Gargaro

September 27, 2022

The California Air Resources Board unanimously voted to approve a proposal that would eliminate the sale of gas-powered furnaces and water heating appliances by 2030.

Will Humidification Stay ‘Hot’?

Improving indoor air quality through proper humidity control

Layan Dahhan

September 27, 2022

Whether it be a single-family household, school, or even a grocery store, all of those spaces need clean, high-quality air — which humidification plays a role in.

Indoor Air Quality and Decarbonization: A Healthy Balance

Trades, technologies must work in tandem to make these seemingly conflicting goals align

Hannah Belloli-Oster

September 26, 2022

Indoor air quality and decarbonization may seem to oppose each other, but with industry advances and the help of HVAC contractors, industry IAQ and decarbonization goals can be met.