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Detect and Protect: Everything Techs Need to Know About RDSs

Manufacturers offer resources and guidance on refrigerant detection systems

December 16, 2024

Starting in 2025, most new comfort cooling systems will use lower-GWP, mildly flammable refrigerants, which include a safety feature called the refrigerant detection system (RDS), which detects leaks and can be factory or field installed.

Bryant Inspires 260 Women to 'Discover Their Possible'

2024 Women in HVAC Conference held in Palm Springs, CA

December 15, 2024

The annual "Women in HVAC" event engages and supports women in the industry by sharing trending industry topics and addressing their unique challenges.

The NEWSMakers Podcast: Teaching Kids About HVAC

Kyle Gargaro

December 14, 2024

ACCA’s Bart James and author Ryan Kiscaden stop by the podcast to talk about a new project to help introduce HVAC at a young age.

Which States Are Best for an HVAC Education and Career?

New Report Ranks States Based on Pay, Opportunities for Technicians

Dylan Kurt

December 13, 2024

 When it comes to choosing a place to start a career in HVAC, Service Direct’s new report provides data to help make the decision.

HVACR Groups Looking Forward to Trump’s Presidency

An HVAC Minute Video Update: December 12, 2024

Hannah Belloli-Oster

December 12, 2024

Many HVACR groups are looking forward to how the industry might change once Trump’s in office.

HVAC OEMs Help Contractors Cash in on IRA Incentives

New tools help dealers unlock billions in consumer rebates and tax credits

Joanna R. Turpin

December 12, 2024

HVAC manufacturers are empowering contractors with tools and other resources to unlock IRA incentives for customers, helping boost sales and consumer confidence.

Rolling Out the Mat for a More Comfortable Home: Don’t 'Jump to Conclusions'

How HVAC Contractors Should Be Looking Beyond Equipment and Instead at the Whole Home

David Burd

December 11, 2024

Fan of the movie Office Space? There’s an important lesson HVAC contractors can take from the cult classic.

HVAC Legislation: 2024 Year in Review

Refrigerant Transition, Scrapping of Chevron Doctrine Among the Year’s Critical Issues

Matt Jachman

December 11, 2024

HVACR political insiders talk about some of the year’s most important developments, and about what might be ahead for the industry in Washington, D.C.

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HVAC Customers and Contractors at Odds With Online Pricing

More Homeowners Want Price Transparency, But Most Contractors Aren’t Offering Those Numbers

Dylan Kurt

December 10, 2024

There’s a stark divide when it comes to the percentage of homeowners who say they’re likely to call a contractor with prices on their website, versus the percentage of contractors who actually provide them.

What the Overruling of the Chevron Doctrine Could Mean for HVAC Regulations

HVACR regulations more likely to be successfully challenged

Hannah Belloli-Oster

December 9, 2024

Some HVACR industry advocates have already started to challenge certain regulations, and ACCA believes this could have had some impact on the EPA’s recent rule about tracking systems for cylinders.