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ChatGPT-Style AI Tool for HVAC Takes Aim at Labor Shortage

Trained on 50,000 HVAC tech support calls, the app answers HVAC troubleshooting questions with 96% accuracy, according to its creators

Maria Taylor

October 5, 2023

AI tools, such as Bluon’s MasterMechanic, could make a big dent in another aspect of the labor issue: the wisdom lost as older, highly skilled workers leave the industry.

Customer Service Lessons a Veterinarian Taught Me

Don’t forget to put yourself in the customer’s shoes and see the experience through their eyes

David Richardson

October 4, 2023

It’s easy to forget that what is a regular day on the job for you is a significant event in the life of your customer.

Contractors and Transparent Online Pricing

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Contractors Reap the Benefits of Transparent Online Pricing

The decision to publish pricing online is a complex one for HVAC contractors that unearths numerous questions

Herb Woerpel

October 3, 2023

A recent survey conducted by ClearSeas Research and The ACHR NEWS revealed that 71% of homeowners are more likely to call an HVAC contractor that includes pricing on its website.

Ductless HVAC Solves Vacation Home Comfort Conundrum

Mini-split solution is sure to offer comfort for years to come

Herb Woerpel

October 2, 2023

Every year, as the temperature pushes toward 100°F, I’ve proposed a ductless mini-split system to my father-in-law for his vacation home on Lake Michigan. Each year, his rebuttal remains logical: “We’re not there enough to justify the investment.” Until this year, his stance changed.

The Go-to Thermostats From Contractors

An HVAC Minute Video Update: October 2, 2023

Hannah Belloli-Oster

October 2, 2023

Since HVAC contractors are usually the ones installing the systems, not to mention performing maintenance, when necessary, their opinions on comfort controls are not to be taken lightly

Deep Decarbonization of Cities Essential for Key Climate Targets

New whitepaper from Danfoss lays out new roadmap for decarbonizing cities

October 1, 2023

Action is needed urgently to make the changes necessary to enable large-scale decarbonization.

The Benefits Of Remote Refrigeration Management

Custom notifications and remote monitoring are revolutionizing commercial refrigeration

Randy Skyba

September 30, 2023

Integration of remote monitoring, custom notifications, and remote control in commercial refrigeration is enhancing efficiency and ensuring food safety, while helping businesses stay competitive.

EPA Approves New Refrigerants For Refrigeration

The newly listed nonflammable substitutes include R-471A and R-515B

September 29, 2023

EPA recently expanded its list of acceptable refrigerant substitutes for new refrigeration equipment to include R-471A and R-515B.

California Looks to Further Reduce HFC Emissions

CARB seeks input on how to increase recovery and spur adoption of low-GWP refrigerants

September 28, 2023

Despite current rules, California is coming up short on reducing HFC emissions and is seeking input from the public on how to identify further cuts.

Hot New Cooling Technologies

Many HVAC innovations focus on humidity control to increase efficiency and reduce emissions

Joanna R. Turpin

September 28, 2023

The decarbonization trend has spurred the development of new cooling equipment technologies that often use humidity control to increase efficiency and reduce emissions.