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2024 Top Women in HVAC List

October 21, 2024

All of these women have made a mark on the HVAC industry and continue to do so. While they serve in different areas of the industry, each is making a contribution to both improve the industry and make it a more welcoming career for females.

Revolutionizing Comfort: How Advanced HVAC Technology Is Transforming Living Conditions

Josh Koplin

October 20, 2024

Since its inception, air conditioning has saved lives and driven technological innovation – take a deep dive into its transformative role.

HVAC Contractor Ditches Paper, Pen, and Binder for App and Scannable Labels

Blue-Ray Mechanical revolutionizes its equipment and maintenance tracking with BitRip and BR Code labels

Barry Campbell

October 19, 2024

With modern technology, HVAC contractors can leave paperwork behind, and instead share information in real-time.

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EPA Sees Uptick in HFC Reclamation

R-134a and R-410A lead the charge in significant year-over-year gains

Joanna R. Turpin

October 18, 2024

EPA recently reported an increase in the total volume of HFCs reclaimed in 2023 compared to 2022.

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EPA Issues HFC Allowances — and Penalties — for 2025

Numerous companies are having their allowances retired or revoked due to noncompliance

Joanna R. Turpin

October 18, 2024

EPA recently announced the HFC allowances for 2025, as well as penalties levied on some companies for noncompliance.

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Don’t Overlook Cleaning the Evaporator Coil 

Walk-in cooler coils can develop a layer of dirt, which reduces efficiency 

Joe Marchese

October 18, 2024

Cleaning evaporator coils in a walk-in cooler can be challenging, but it needs to be done in order to keep the system operating efficiently. 

Why I’m Building a Career in HVAC: Race Harber’s Perspective as a Gen Z HVAC Professional

Race Harber

October 17, 2024

A new generation is discovering that a four-year degree isn’t necessary to be successful.

Should You Clean the Ducts of a Home with Asbestos?

Even when you take every precaution, cleaning ductwork in homes with asbestos carries heavy liability concerns

Austin Keating

October 17, 2024

Trained to identify the varying types of asbestos used in old buildings, Matt Mountain of Mountain Duct Cleaning knows what he’s looking for.

Data Shows Just How Much Smart Thermostats Can Save on Heating, Cooling Costs

Four HVAC manufacturers share the numbers to back their efficiency claims

Matt Jachman

October 17, 2024

Thermostat manufacturers say they have the studies to show that the use of their smart, connected thermostats can help homeowners save on their HVAC-related energy costs.