Ted Craig

Government Money Available for Library HVAC Upgrades

Feds, states, cities help pay for repairs, replacements

Ted Craig

October 19, 2021

If HVAC contractors want to find a new source of revenue, they should visit their local library.

Chiller Manufacturers Respond to Needs of In-Demand Markets

Data centers, schools need chiller upgrades due to pandemic shifts

Ted Craig

October 19, 2021

Several segments of the commercial HVAC market are showing strength. Chillers play an integral part in the HVAC systems for these markets.

Greg Fox, co-owner of Fox Family Heating and Cooling.

Lack of Microchips Creates Big Challenges for HVAC Industry

Higher end units hit the hardest by supply chain shortages

Ted Craig

October 15, 2021

The microchip shortage creates challenges for HVAC contractors as they explain to customers why they have to wait longer and pay more for equipment.

Northern States Should Experience a Cold Winter; West Remains Hot and Dry

Many factors at play make definite calls hard to make

Ted Craig

October 14, 2021

Heading into winter, what should HVAC contractors expect?

Mike Branson, Rheem’s president of Global Air.

Rheem Executive Explains Strategy Behind Friedrich Acquisition

Contractors gain access to select products for single room air solutions

Ted Craig

October 13, 2021

Rheem recently acquired Friedrich Air Conditioning from Monomoy Capital Partners. Mike Branson answered our questions on how the deal developed.

HVAC Industry Helps Customers Reach Their ESG Goals

Client concerns now go beyond money

Ted Craig

October 12, 2021

ESG funds are experiencing a record year, as more investors, such as pensions fund managers, are making it a top priority when deciding where to put their money.

A technician from Jett’s Specialty Contracting works on a unit at an elementary school.

HVAC Contractor Pays Each Employee $500 Bonus for Getting Vaccinated

Cost of program less than cost of lost business for HVAC contractor

Ted Craig

October 8, 2021

Jett’s Specialty Contracting in Paducah, Kentucky, is paying all of its 62 employees a $500 bonus for getting fully vaccinated.

Kentucky International Convention Center.

Service World Expo Returns as an In-Person Event

HVAC contractors gather in Kentucky to learn, share knowledge

Ted Craig

October 7, 2021

Service World Expo drew hundreds of HVAC contractors, vendors, and allied businesses to the Kentucky International Convention Center in Louisville.

HVAC Technicians Share Favorite Tools, Ways to Carry Them

Keeping bags organized makes the job easier

Ted Craig

October 5, 2021

The ACHR NEWS recently spoke with three technicians — representing residential service, commercial service, and installation — about what they carry in their bags.