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Home » Keywords: » ACCA quality assurance program

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Stafford Mechanical Earns ACCA Accreditation

September 13, 2023

ACCA’s program was developed by contractors, for contractors, to focus on measurable standards and performance metrics that verify high-quality HVAC work.


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ACCA Promotes Value of Quality HVAC Installations to State Energy Officials

Improper installations can significantly reduce HVAC equipment efficiency
June 21, 2016

Paul T. Stalknecht, ACCA president and CEO, sent a letter to state energy offices through the National Association of State Energy Officials (NASEO) explaining the value of following ACCA’s Quality Installation (QI) Standard when installing new heating and cooling equipment in residential buildings.


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Updated HVAC System Cleanliness Restoration Standard Recognized by ANSI

The 2007 standard was revised to streamline the instruction set, clarify language, and update references/citations
October 14, 2015

The Air Conditioning Contractors of America Educational Institute (ACCA-EI) Standards Task Team announced that the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) has recognized the updated ANSI/ACCA 6 QR - 2015 (Restoring the Cleanliness of HVAC Systems) standard.


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Updated HVAC Quality Installation Specification Standard Recognized by ANSI

Standard was revised to include new procedures/approaches, clarify language, and more
August 13, 2015

The Air Conditioning Contractors of America Educational Institute (ACCA-EI) Standards Task Team announced that the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) has recognized the updated ANSI/ACCA 5 QI (HVAC Quality Installation Specification) standard.


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May 13, 2015: HVAC Quality Installation Specification Out for Second ANSI Public Review

Public Review Period Has a Comment Deadline of May 31, 2015
May 13, 2015

The Air Conditioning Contractors of America Educational Institute (ACCA-EI) Standards Task Team (STT) has announced an American National Standards Institute (ANSI) public review period for its BSR/ACCA 5 QI -201x, “HVAC Quality Installation Specification” as a revised industry standard.


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Faulty Installations Slash System Efficiency

Contractors Should Consider Airflow, Temperature, Pressure, and More
Nicole Krawcke
February 9, 2015

Duct leakage, refrigerant undercharge or overcharge, low indoor airflow, and oversized equipment with undersized ductwork have the most potential to significantly degrade equipment efficiency. 


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Oct. 29, 2014: New Study Quantifies Efficiency Losses Due to Improper HVAC Installation

The Report Presents Faulty Installation Practices That Are Commonly Performed
October 29, 2014

ACCA has announced the availability of a new report that the association says confirms that HVAC equipment requires a quality installation (QI) in order to perform at rated efficiency. The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) report found that substantial equipment efficiency is lost due to design and installation deficiencies.


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Feb. 13, 2014: ACCA Names We Care Air Its Residential Contractor of the Year

Company Credits Its Growth to Following ACCA’s QI Standard
February 13, 2014

The Air Conditioning Contractors of America (ACCA) has named WC - We Care - Heating and Air (We Care Air), Murrieta, Calif., as its 2014 Residential Contractor of the Year.


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Jan. 29, 2014: Ron Bladen Joins ACCA to Manage QA Program Oversight

He Brings Extensive HVAC Experience
January 29, 2014

The Air Conditioning Contractors of America (ACCA) has announced that Ron Bladen joined the national staff as the manager of Quality Assured (QA) Program Oversight.


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Jan. 28, 2014: ACCA Announces Single Fee Pricing for Quality Assured Accreditation Programs

The New Pricing Structure Gives Contractors a Simplified Path to Gaining Recognition
January 28, 2014

The Air Conditioning Contractors of America (ACCA) has announced that contractors can now become recognized in both ACCA Quality Assured (QA) accreditation programs for one fee.


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