Matt Jachman

Matt Jachman

Matt Jachman is an editor at the ACHR NEWS. He has 30-plus years of experience in community journalism and a bachelor’s degree in English from Wayne State University in Detroit.

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Wall-Mounted HVAC Unit in Living Room
High-End HVAC

Leveraging Incentives in HVAC Sales

Rebates, tax credits make it easier to market high-end, high-efficiency products
Matt Jachman
Matt Jachman
September 23, 2024
High-end HVAC typically means high-efficiency products, which may qualify for the tax and rebate incentives available now. Here’s a look at how three manufacturers are helping contractors leverage incentives.
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Ask A2L panel

AI and 'Ask A2L'

New artificial intelligence tool helps HVACR distributors with refrigerant transition
Matt Jachman
Matt Jachman
September 19, 2024

Artificial intelligence and HARDI’s new AI tool were big topics during the group’s recent Focus conference in Dallas, Texas.


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Warehouse

7 Best Practices for HVAC Warehouses

Stay organized, keep close track of inventory, and double-check orders, experts say
Matt Jachman
Matt Jachman
September 16, 2024
Product organization, storage, and delivery are fundamental to HVACR distribution, and any type of distribution business. We talked to experts about some best practices for HVACR warehousing.
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High-efficiency HVAC equipment

The IRA’s Incentives at 2-Year Mark

Fans cheer public’s reception of residential HVAC incentives, but critics have issues with program
Matt Jachman
Matt Jachman
September 6, 2024

Those in favor of the Inflation Reduction Act’s incentives for residential building decarbonization say the numbers show they’re working, but critics fear the program is flawed.


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Carlyle Compressors Variable-Speed 06M Compressor

Changing Compressor Technology

The transition to A2L refrigerants means a compressor transition too
Matt Jachman
Matt Jachman
August 30, 2024
The move to A2L refrigerants means compressors in new a/c and heat pump systems will have different features than older models. Three compressor manufacturers say they’re prepared.
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Ron DeSantis

Florida Budget Includes IRA Money

All 50 states, DOE says, have rebate funding approved or an application in the works
Matt Jachman
Matt Jachman
August 16, 2024
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, who dropped out of the presidential race early this year, has backtracked on accepting his state’s share of federal funding for the Home Electrification and Appliance Rebates program.
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