In this issue of The ACHR NEWS, the NEWS presents its second annual Top Women in HVAC List and its 2022 Residential Heating Showcase. We also discuss the Senate's ratification of the Kigali Amendment, how to be proactive when great equipment meets bad ductwork, finalizing A2L provisions for the 2024 mechanical codes, and proper superheat. Also in this issue: making sure universal parts are the right fit for the job, showcasing community involvement in HVAC marketing, and designing a sales process.
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The Kigali Amendment, already agreed to by more than 130 other countries, was ratified by the U.S. Senate on a bipartisan vote, 69-27, on September 21.
All of these women have made a mark on the HVAC industry and continue to do so. While they serve in different areas of the industry, each is making a contribution to both improve the industry and make it a more welcoming career for females.
Every industry has its problems and the HVAC business is no different. Let’s look at how our industry got into the mess of great equipment installed on not-so-great duct systems and one way you can prevent it.
The ICC and IAPMO are in the process of updating their 2024 mechanical codes to include the use of A2L refrigerants in comfort cooling equipment, and contractors should become familiar with these new provisions.
One of the worst enemies of a compressor is liquid refrigerant, so technicians should make sure the refrigeration system has proper superheat in order to protect the compressor from damage that can occur from flooding or slugging.
When looking for new ways to generate leads and build brand awareness and brand loyalty, home service business leaders can look inward to something they are likely already doing: impacting the community.
Whether it’s you, a sales manager, an outside firm, or even your lead salesperson, having a solid and standardized sales process is key to avoiding mistakes and maintaining your brand’s trust.
Thermostat Recycling Corp. (TRC) is urging consumers to examine their thermostats and recycle them if their unit contains mercury on Monday, Oct. 24: Recycle Your Mercury Thermostat Day.
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