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ACCA, AHRI, HARDI, PHCC Outline HVAC Legislative To-Do List

Trade groups push workforce, refrigerant, energy issues, and more in Washington
Matt Jachman
Matt Jachman
October 8, 2025

Portions of the sweeping One Big, Beautiful Bill Act impacted the HVACR industry, but lobbyists are still keeping busy on several fronts. 


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HVAC Q&A Episode 15: Is R-454B Finally Easier to Get?

HVAC Q&A Episode 15: Is R-454B Finally Easier to Get?

Maria Taylor
Maria Taylor
October 7, 2025
In this video, we catch up with Manny Griego, owner of Arrowhead Refrigeration, to see what refrigerant availability is looking like this fall and through the end of the year.
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Shortages and Sticker Shock Stall Summer HVAC Sales

Cautious consumers, lack of R-454B, and high-priced equipment dampened demand
Joanna Turpin
Joanna R. Turpin
October 7, 2025

Despite the summer heat, HVAC replacements are lagging as high prices, refrigerant shortages, and consumer caution weigh on the residential market.


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Technician Spotlight: Brian Swiger

The technician and trainer helping recruits and his company grow and progress
Hannah Belloli
Hannah Belloli-Oster
October 6, 2025

Swiger chose HVACR for the opportunities it presents and found himself taking on the role of training recruits and helping them progress their careers.  


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Dead Motors, Faulty Switches, and the Smarter Way to Diagnose Electrical Failures in HVAC Systems

Electrical Troubleshooting, Part 2: How to Verify Loads, Trace Circuits, and Diagnose Faulty Controls
Matthew Akins
October 6, 2025

Learn how ohmmeter checks and hopscotching can save HVAC techs from costly misdiagnoses. 


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Turning A2L Challenges Into VRF Opportunities

Europe shows how smart zoning and charge-aware design can become strong selling points
Victoria Garcia Massimo
Victoria Garcia Massimo
October 5, 2025

As A2L VRF systems roll out in the U.S., contractors can save time and headaches by applying proven lessons learned from Europe’s earlier transition.


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From Friction to Teamwork: The Case for Cross-Training in HVAC Distribution

Cross-training shattered myths about coworkers’ roles — and transformed store morale
Nathan Davis
October 4, 2025

With warehouse, drivers, and inside sales at odds, one HVAC distributor tried something radical — swapping jobs for a week. The result? Misconceptions vanished, respect skyrocketed, and customer service shot from worst to first.  


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New Pumps Improve Efficiency, Reliability at Brewery

Grundfos helped craft brewer upgrade its ammonia and evaporative cooling systems
October 3, 2025

Struggling with old equipment, New Belgium Brewery turned to Denver Industrial Pumps and Grundfos for a cooling upgrade that boosts reliability and trims costs.


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Guest Column

Stop Swapping Parts — Start Troubleshooting Smarter

Part 1: Electrical troubleshooting — line voltage, control voltage, and the tests every HVAC tech should master
Matthew Akins
October 3, 2025

A blown fuse or tripped breaker may point to deeper problems — here’s how to trace the issue before swapping parts and burning time.


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Drip Happens: Fixing Reach-In Cooler Drain Issues

Condensate leaks are often easy to repair, but some jobs can be more time-consuming
Joe marchese
Joe Marchese
October 2, 2025

Fixing condensate issues may not be the hardest repair on a reach-in cooler, but it can certainly be time-consuming.  


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