Maria Taylor

HVAC’s Next-Generation Job Seekers

For the up-and-coming generation of technicians, a job is more than just a paycheck

April 29, 2019

Six members of The NEWS’ 2018 40 Under 40 shared their thoughts on what the next generation of technicians looks for when considering a job in the HVAC field.

What It’s Really Like To Be An HVAC Guy In The Marijuana Market

A Q&A with Bill Kean

Maria Taylor

April 22, 2019

The NEWS spoke with Kean, who hails from Lake Forest, California, about what it’s like to work in the burgeoning marijuana industry.

Contractors Who Haven’t ‘Broken Into’ Smart Homes Are Missing Out

It’s time for the HVAC industry to stake its claim in home automation

Maria Taylor

April 15, 2019

Service vans that say “heating and cooling” are still a lot more prevalent than vans that tout “heating, cooling, and smart home.”

Reasons to Offer Zoning on Every HVAC Job

Manufacturers share benefits to homeowners, contractors

Maria Taylor

April 8, 2019

Zoning remains a small but growing segment of the overall HVAC market, representing less than 5 percent of equipment sales.

York’s contractor-dedicated app, which accompanies the Hx3 Smart Thermostat. - The ACHR News

Smart Homes Are Getting Smarter

Connected devices are learning to communicate with each other

Maria Taylor

April 8, 2019

Smart home technology is rapidly becoming commonplace, with 24 percent of American households owning a smart speaker in late 2018, per a study by Nielsen Holdings Inc.

Controlling the HVAC Controls

What to do when smart technology won’t work

Maria Taylor

April 8, 2019

What happens if the smart controls that tell a smart thermostat how to operate aren’t acting, well, very smart? Or the system won’t work with the Wi-Fi at a customer’s house?

ACCA Annual Conference 2019 - Keynote speaker Seth Mattison - The ACHR News

ACCA Discusses the Business Part of HVAC Contracting Businesses

The annual conference uncovered the secrets to success

Maria Taylor

April 8, 2019

Nearly 1,000 contractors took time from their day-to-day routines to travel to San Antonio, where they spent several days at the 2019 ACCA Annual Conference.

Project Files 16: The Woodland House - The ACHR News

Project Files: Episode 16 — The Woodland House

Geothermal and radiant technology turned one couple’s dream home into a reality

Maria Taylor

April 4, 2019

Dave and Jamie Van Dixhorn were avid fans of modern architecture, and dreamed to move to the country and build a home.

The Secret Science Behind HVAC Equipment Ratings

Is 14 SEER really 14 SEER if there’s no data to prove it?

Maria Taylor

March 11, 2019

When taxpayer dollars are spent to create regulations based on information the public isn’t allowed to access, some in the HVAC industry call foul.

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Geothermal Is Rising From the Ground Up

The global geothermal market is forecasted to reach $4 billion in 2024

Maria Taylor

March 11, 2019

While geothermal still represents just a fraction of the overall energy market, a renewed interest in energy efficiency and clean, electric technologies is creating a favorable environment for growth. Per a December 2018 study by Global Market Insights Inc., the global geothermal market is forecasted to reach $4 billion in 2024.