New York and California recently made headlines when they became the first states in the nation to adopt plans to raise their statewide minimum wage rates to $15 per hour. The controversial legislation has drawn a myriad of comments from political parties, workers, and business owners, including HVAC contractors.
For those looking to take energy conservation to the next level, many contractors are encouraging the installation of a combination geothermal heat pump and solar energy system.
As we move from one crises to the next, we’re forced to put out fires of all kinds along the way and answer to issues that occur with our employees on a daily or hourly basis. Given the circumstances, it’s very easy to get distracted from our main purpose.
The NEWS’ Trainers Panel consists of some of the best HVAC educators, instructors, and trainers from across North America. Their insights will be used to answer technical questions from the field and suggest solutions to everyday problems faced by technicians.
With technology developmenting so quickly and customer expectations steadily rising, the way service technicians do their jobs is rapidly changing. Companies that are able to implement new technologies and adapt job expectations for field service techs will reap the benefits of a profitable service department in an increasingly service-focused economy.
HVAC contractors learned about linking the major components of home-performance contracting during the National Comfort Institute’s (NCI) 13th annual Summit meeting in April in Savannah, Georgia.
The two-day event drew a record number of distributors, wholesalers, manufacturers, and manufacturer’s representatives to Capitol Hill and included a legislative briefing, guest presentations from several members of Congress, networking events, and the opportunity for participants to meet with legislators from their districts.
Manufacturers offer a wide array of high-end products loaded with features designed to exceed the expectations of discerning consumers and contractors alike. Here are a few examples.
Having designed so many systems for others, it’s natural to wonder what kind of HVAC equipment contractors would install in their own homes if money were no object. Their answers just might surprise you.
The research program is part of an ongoing global effort to phase down the use of high-GWP refrigerants and identify appropriate climate-friendly alternatives. The DOE will contribute $3 million; ASHRAE, $1.2 million; and AHRI, $1 million.
Global demand for HVAC equipment is forecast to increase at a 4.1 percent yearly rate through 2020 to $122 billion, according to a new study from The Freedonia Group, a Cleveland-based industry research firm.
At www.achrnews.com, The NEWS’ Extra Edition page is home to hundreds of online-exclusive service and maintenance, technical, and business management articles. Here are some of the best.
Service World Expo is the bold, new, must-attend conference, trade show, and networking event for residential contractors involved in plumbing, HVAC, or electrical service who want to ignite growth and performance in their companies.
ABCO was recognized for its work on the Cornell Tech Residential Tower. The award is given to unique projects nominated by each of the five business units.
The commitment includes a $500 million investment in product-related research and development by 2020 to fund the long-term reduction of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions through its transport refrigeration and HVAC solutions.
Shurtape recently launched its second year of the Mission: HVAC program with three new students who were selected from a pool of applicants from technical schools nationwide.
Poor IAQ has led to health issues, such as sick building syndrome, building-related illnesses, and multiple chemical sensitivity (MCS). These factors have resulted in the framing of new guidelines and regulations for commercial buildings, which has accelerated the demand for better air filters in the HVAC systems used in commercial buildings.
ASHRAE is seeking papers for the International Conference on Energy and Indoor Environment for Hot Climates; ACCA forms new Commercial Service Committee; more HVAC organization news briefs.
Henson Mechanical joined the Direct Energy family of brands; No-Frost A/C & Heating Co. earns an Angie’s List award; more HVAC residential contractor news briefs.
This device is designed for automatic collection and removal of condensate from air conditioning, refrigeration, and dehumidification equipment installed in air-handling and plenum applications.
This addition to the Champion Direct Replacement rooftop solution features advanced controls and an optional Mobile Access Portal (MAP) Gateway and fault detection and diagnostics (FDD).
Thirty-six different rack models are available, all specifically designed for the commercial Energy Star®-certified NCC199 (GQ-C3257WZ US) Condensing Tankless Water Heater Series.