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Manufacturers are starting to introduce their A2L systems in the U.S., so contractors and technicians must learn how to service and install this new equipment.

Keeping the customer, the employees, and the company itself all happy and in concert is the key to unlocking growth.

The DOL released its final overtime rule which expands overtime protections increases the minimum salary thresholds required to exempt a salaried bona fide executive, administrative, or professional employee (EAP) from federal overtime pay requirements.

In the third installment of this series, we ask Chemours technical trainer Don Gillis if leak detection methods should change with A2L refrigerants.

Cleaning coils is a fairly simple task, but one that plays an important role in keeping a unit running strong.

Increased cooling capacities, remote monitoring technology, and the need for backup units are all part of the mix in the portable a/c market, experts say.

Despite all the turmoil and uncertainty in today’s climate, Lennox’s CEO Alok Maskara sees many silver linings on the road ahead.

While the refrigerant transition is expected to be relatively smooth due to the alternatives’ similarities to R-410A, dealers should still be aware of its impact on serviceability, product mix, and the HVAC industry overall.

The startup, Pascal, plans to build a better heat pump based on solid refrigerants that will deliver higher efficiencies at lower costs, while eliminating all refrigerant emissions.”

Purdue University researchers have designed a predictive thermostat for heat pumps that has been shown to significantly reduce electricity use.