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Stay Safe While Preparing for Power Outages

Contractors push for preventative maintenance, weather awareness

Layan Dahhan

July 14, 2022

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Storms are not the only thing that lead to power outages — as temperatures continue to rise, the nation’s power grid is only put under more strain. Planning ahead and staying safe is key.

June 27, 2022 NEWSRoom: Furnace Phaseout, Tech Salaries, Summer Safety, Employee Retention

Layan Dahhan

June 27, 2022

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Catch up on the latest headlines in this episode of the ACHR Newsroom.

Tips for HVAC Techs to Stay Safe in the Field

Chris Holbert

June 16, 2022

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Working as an HVAC technician requires a lot of caution and attention to detail to do the job well and remain safe. It’s important to ensure HVAC techs remember a few key things going into any job.

Why HVAC is Necessary for Correctional Facilities

Siddharth Bhat, PE, CPD, GPD, LEED AP

June 15, 2022

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One of the key specialized areas of HVAC design is correctional facilities due to their unique challenges. Traditionally, most of the correctional facilities in U.S. lack basic air conditioning.

HVAC Tips: Keeping Cooler in the Summer Sizzle

With a hot season ahead, veteran tech has tips for staying safe

Matt Jachman

June 15, 2022

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Most regions within the 48 contiguous U.S. states are likely to see hotter-than-normal temperatures this summer. Here are some tips for staying healthy in the heat.

Two Uponor Campuses Honored with Governor’s Safety Awards

June 13, 2022

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In recognition of its workplace safety and health initiatives, Uponor North America has been honored with two Governor’s Safety Awards for 2021 by the Minnesota Safety Council.

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Joseph S. Groh Foundation Helps Paralyzed HVAC Business Owner With Vehicle Modifications

June 13, 2022

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After suffering a spinal cord injury in June 2021, Jacob Scheffel turned to the Joseph Groh foundation to help him fund the necessary vehicle modifications for his 2019 Toyota Tundra.

CO2 Refrigeration Fundamentals: Servicing Tips

Andre Patenaude

June 10, 2022

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In the first installment of a technical series from Emerson, the company reviews some key tips that technicians need to be aware of when servicing CO₂ transcritical booster systems.

How to Protect HVAC Vehicles From Extreme Weather

Tips From a Fleet Manager: Seasonality With James Shelton

Peyton Panik

June 8, 2022

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It goes without saying that HVAC work shifts with the seasons. But did you know that the same mentality can apply to your company vehicles?

HVAC Contractors Deal with Rising Crime Rates

Some firms no longer risk servicing high-crime areas

Ted Craig

May 31, 2022

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Crime is a growing problem in many parts of the country, and it’s affecting HVAC contractors. Thieves are stealing tools out of work trucks, along with the catalytic convertors — and in some cases, they are stealing the trucks. Thieves are also targeting the copper and other metals inside of HVAC units, and sometimes even the units themselves.

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