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The Many Uses of AI in HVAC

Consultant: We’re on the cusp of a boom in artificial intelligence, and HVACR should harness it

January 3, 2025

Generative AI can analyze contracts, take dictation, write sales scripts, create customer profiles, and much more, a software consultant told a crowd during the recent HARDI conference.

4 Reasons for 2024’s Boom in HVAC Manufacturer Sales

HVAC manufacturers purchasing innovation, prepping for tariffs

Maria Taylor

January 2, 2025

Deals in the HVAC equipment sector have risen 41.7% year-over-year

Marijuana’s Legal Landscape

HVAC Contractors need to know local laws when addressing employee pot use, lawyer tells ACCA group

Matt Jachman

January 1, 2025

Attorney Tray Batcher offers ACCA members an overview of how to address marijuana use, which is now legal in many states, by their employees.

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NTI Offers New Commercial Refrigeration Training Course

Specialized two-month program in Phoenix prepares graduates for successful careers

December 30, 2024

National Technical Institute has launched a commercial refrigeration training program at its Phoenix location.

Facts + Figures: AHRI Shipment Data for October 2024

December 29, 2024

Industry figures are estimates that are derived from the best available figures supplied by a sample of AHRI member companies.

Air Balancing: Achieving Harmony in an HVAC System

Tony Gonzalez

December 28, 2024

Utilizing air balancing techniques can transform underperforming zones and deliver more even temperatures across HVAC systems.

HVAC Q&A Episode 6: Selling HVAC Upgrades to Landlords

Maria Taylor

December 27, 2024

In this video, three industry experts share how to sell new heating and cooling system as an investment that will help property owners stand out from the crowd.

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Ringing in 2025 with Big Changes and a Few Challenges

Regulations mean adapting to an evolving landscape of new refrigerants and technologies

Joanna R. Turpin

December 27, 2024

The New Year is bringing significant changes to the HVACR industry. Manufacturers can no longer produce new R-410A systems, and states are enacting stricter HFC laws. Staying informed is key.

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Greener Technology Poised to Replace Vapor Compression

Magnetocaloric heat pumps are a promising replacement for cooling and heating systems

December 26, 2024

Researchers have developed a magnetocaloric heat pump that eliminates refrigerant emissions, uses less energy, and matches vapor-compression systems in weight, cost, and performance.