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Daikin VRV-S Condenser

Water-Source VRF/VRV Units Offer a Clean, Sustainable Option

These HVACR systems are suitable for projects where space is at a premium
Herb 2018
Herb Woerpel
August 23, 2023
Water-source VRF/VRV units are often specified for large building and high rises applications as both contain water-cooled modules that are located indoors, closer to the space they’re serving.
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Ductword Puzzle

The ACHR NEWS Launches Weekly Word Game “DuctWord”

How good are your HVAC sleuthing skills?
August 22, 2023
Each week, DuctWord gives players six guesses to decode a hidden word. The word of the week will be related to the HVAC industry and, once solved, will link to one of our most popular articles on the topic. There’s also a leaderboard where players can log their high scores to win bragging rights.
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Artificial Intelligence and Business Management Software

Artificial Intelligence Can Help HVAC Contractors Run a Better Business

AI can run lead generation, troubleshoot training, even optimize pricing
Hannah Belloli
Hannah Belloli-Oster
August 22, 2023
Contractors have to spend the time to effectively choose the right business management software that allows AI capabilities to fold into their day-to-day operations with ease.
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Residential HVAC Installation

Tracking and Counteracting Installer Missteps

An HVAC Minute Video Update: August 21, 2023
Hannah Belloli
Hannah Belloli-Oster
August 22, 2023
According to the preliminary results of a DOE Building America study, only 23% of newly installed residential HVAC systems are perfectly charged.
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2023 Top 40 Under 40

2023 Top 40 Under 40 HVACR Professionals List

For the 9th Year, the Young Guns of the HVAC Industry Are Recognized
Kyle Gargaro
Kyle Gargaro
August 21, 2023
The 9th Annual ACHR NEWS Top 40 Under 40 List highlights those young HVAC professionals making a difference in the industry.
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The ACHR NEWS Podcast

The NEWSMakers Podcast: What it Means to Invest in Branding

Catch up with industry trends in the latest episode of the NEWSMakers Podcast
Hannah Belloli
Hannah Belloli-Oster
August 20, 2023
Is branding still a crucial element to business success? Yes.
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Small Diameter Copper Tubes

The Beneficial Properties of Small Diameter Copper Tube for Heat Exchangers

The decarbonization of the HVACR industry is on full display in 2023
Marcus Elmer
August 19, 2023
Manufacturers are designing a new generation of heat exchangers with more advantages over present designs.
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Quality Inn

Project Files: Episode 62 — PTAC Replacement at Quality Inn

A retrofit using Fujitsu split terminal heat pumps gets creative to replace 25-year-old vertical air handlers in a tight space.
Maria Taylor
Maria Taylor
August 18, 2023
The hotel has one of the largest private solar arrays in New Mexico, and when the HVAC retrofit is complete, it should be able to handle the building’s entire load.
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A2L Refrigerant Technician

Six Steps to Smoothly Transition to A2L Refrigerants

The move from HFCs to A2Ls is bringing us from a nonflammable refrigerant to a mildly flammable one
Matt Serdar
Matt Serdar
August 17, 2023
Starting next year, HFC production will be cut by 40% and the transition to A2L in manufacturing will be nearly complete.
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Sales Books

Transforming HVAC Technicians Into Sales Consultants

Adopting better sales techniques can pay huge dividends for field techs
Ralph P. Sita, Jr., CPA
Ralph P. Sita, Jr., CPA
August 17, 2023
When a customer needs to spend money on a costly repair or a new HVAC unit, it’s the field tech who must serve as their consultant – not a vendor.
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