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Items Tagged with 'technicians'

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Stop Fishing in the Same Pond: Cross-State Hiring for HVAC Contractors

More businesses are hiring across state lines to widen the talent pool
Norma Zibani
July 18, 2026

As the labor shortage persists, HVAC companies are finding new ways to recruit techs 


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How to Extend the Life of AC Equipment: A Guide for HVAC Technicians

July 15, 2026

Learn the steps HVAC techs can take during routine service calls to extend the life of AC equipment, protect compressors and prevent costly failures.


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New AI Tool Assists Techs Who Manage Cooling Systems

The ACHR NEWS Editorial Staff
July 7, 2026

The AI Insights Agent lets users generate custom charts of system data, compare trends across systems or facilities, diagnose and prioritize problems, and ask technical questions about operational anomalies using natural language.



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National Technical Institute Plans New Nevada Campus

The ACHR NEWS Editorial Staff
July 1, 2026

NTI’s 8,000-square-foot campus in The Oddie District, a planned maker space and innovation and arts center, will have the capacity to train 400 technicians annually in HVAC, plumbing, and electrical skills.



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Customer Service Is Not Dead: How an R.E. Michel Sales Representative Saved the Day

A search for hard-to-find PEX tubing revealed the power of going the extra mile
David Richardson
David Richardson
June 26, 2026

With drywall crews scheduled and a tight deadline looming, a missing 200 feet of PEX tubing could have derailed a major project. 


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4 Myths About Getting Into HVAC

An HVAC technician explains why some of the industry's most common assumptions are wrong
Lianna Schwalenberg
Lianna Schwalenberg
June 22, 2026

The biggest challenges in HVAC aren't always technical. Here's a look at 4 myths that can affect confidence, career decisions, and day-to-day life in the trade. 


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Report: Only 65% of HVAC Technician Time is Billable Hours

Finding ways to optimize a technician’s time equates to big savings
Chris Gray
Chris Gray
June 16, 2026

A new report from Field Promax indicates that about three hours per day of a technician’s paid time aren’t being optimized. 


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Scaling Service in a Technician Shortage

HVAC’s real constraint isn't capital — it's capacity. That's exactly why private equity cares
Andrew Fuselier
June 14, 2026

Only about 20% of homeowners enroll in maintenance plans, but contractors who scale memberships with connected systems are turning retention into higher productivity and stronger valuations. 


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I Touched AI — It Didn’t Bite

The HVAC industry's AI anxiety may be missing the point
Maria Taylor
Maria Taylor
June 9, 2026

Brainbox, Trane execs say AI isn't replacing techs, it's replacing guesswork 


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How HVAC Contractors Can Reduce Fleet Downtime and Keep Technicians Productive

Downtime can cost an HVAC contractor up to $760 per vehicle, per day
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Landon McKay
May 10, 2026

Fleet downtime can cost HVAC contractors more than missed appointments — it can disrupt schedules, delay service, and cut into peak-season revenue.


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