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April 12, 2021

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A Guide to Low-GWP Refrigerants

Manufacturers have created a number of low-GWP solutions that are designed to have similar (or better) efficiencies and capacities than the refrigerants they are intended to replace. Read More

HVAC Contractors Face Higher Prices to Buy, Operate Vehicles

HVAC contractors need to make an effort to contain vehicle costs in any way, including how they shop and how they use vans on a daily basis. Read More

HVAC Contractors Work with Insurance Providers to Budget Costs

Given all that’s happened in the past year, from the pandemic to natural disasters, it’s inevitable that insurance costs will rise. Read More

Servicing Older Refrigeration Systems Can Be Challenging

Depending on its prior maintenance and repairs, or lack of prior maintenance, repairing a refrigeration system can be a little tricky. Read More

Time to Refine Summer Tune-Up Strategies for Condensing Units

Most outdoor units will have survived another winter intact, but nearly all will need some routine (or added) TLC to get into game shape. Read More

How HVAC Contractors Can Handle ‘The Ballpark Estimate’ Question

How can these calls can be converted into customers who understand the value of a thorough, precise estimate? Read More

Manufacturers Expand Offerings in Hydronics Market

The number of hydronic offerings on the market is growing as firms expand their product lines to meet changes in how consumers want to heat their homes. Read More

Top 40 Under 40 Honoree Marries Old Buildings, New HVAC

Sylvain talks about retrofitting historic buildings with cutting-edge HVAC technology. Read More

Facts + Figures: AHRI Shipment Data for January 2021

Industry figures are estimates that are derived from the best available figures supplied by a sample of AHRI member companies. Read More

Internet Marketing for the HVAC Contractor

As HVAC contractors try to navigate the digital marketing world, Blue Corona CEO Ben Landers provides some advice. Read More

Troubleshooting Puzzle: A Split System With Ongoing Complaints

The equipment in this month’s troubleshooting situation is a split system that has only been in service for two years, but there is a lot of history. Read More

Popular Restaurant Show Cancelled This Year

Event organizers announced the cancellation of the 2021 National Restaurant Association (NRA) show, which was scheduled to take place May 22-25 at McCormick Place in Chicago. Read More

Lennox Announces Price Increase

Lennox Industries announced a price increase of 6-9% on all residential and commercial equipment, controls, and parts & supplies, effective June 1. Read More

Trane Establishes New Operations in Dayton, Ohio

Trane by Trane Technologies is establishing new operations in Dayton, Ohio, to serve the market effective April 1, 2021. Read More