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The ACHR NEWS - January 16, 2023

2023 January 16

In this issue of The ACHR NEWS, we talk about the upcoming AHR Expo, which will take place at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, Georgia. We highlight the conference's educational offerings and Innovation Award winners. We also discuss new year's resolutions/predictions for HVAC contractors in 2023, geothermal systems, and state and local taxes. Also in this issue: texting customers, HFC refrigerant reclamation, preventive maintenance mistakes, and more.

Check back throughout the week for additional content.

AHR Expo - Georgia World Congress Center

AHR Expo Amps Up Educational Offerings

Education sessions and panel discussions will go into the last day of the 2023 AHR Expo

Hannah belloli

January 16, 2023

The 2023 AHR Expo will feature an expansion of education sessions, panel discussions, product presentations, while also leaving more than enough time to network on the trade show floor, check out the Podcast Pavilion, and more.

AHR Expo Will Host Innovation Award Winners

Innovation Award Winners To Be Featured at 2023 AHR Expo

Award-winning products in 10 categories will be displayed on show floor

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Joanna R. Turpin

January 16, 2023

The winners of the 2023 AHR Expo Innovation Awards have been announced and they include products that can be used in just about every sector of the HVACR industry.

Opinion-Kyle-Gargaro

Sell HVAC Online Before Someone Else Does

January 11, 2023

Social media and HVAC, digital marketing, online sales, marketing and HVACR, HVAC contractor best practices.

Clean Energy

Department of Energy Seeks to Cut Cost of Enhanced Geothermal Systems

DOE aims to accelerate research, development, and demonstrations within enhanced geothermal systems, while reducing cost

Hannah belloli

December 7, 2022

The DOE aims to build upon current Enhanced Geothermal Shots by accelerating research, development, and demonstrations within enhanced geothermal systems, to tap into and better understand resources while significantly reducing the cost of EGS.

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HVAC Contractors Navigate Inventory and Material Challenges

Manufacturers, suppliers weigh in on what 2023 has in store for contractors

Hannah belloli

November 17, 2022

Price increases and inventory challenges are not going anywhere, so HVAC companies need to focus on transport, inventory, training, and communication as 2023 approaches.

Income Tax.

Contractors: Plan for State and Local Taxes or Your Bottom Line Will Take the Hit

Matthew T. Dodge

January 3, 2022

Every state has its own sales tax rules for contractors, and it is imperative your business is familiar with the rules and regulations prior to preparing a bid.

C & C Heating & Air Conditioning.

HVAC Contracting, Served Family Style

Seven decades of HVAC keep Michigan-based C & C Heating & Air Conditioning thriving

Hannah belloli

August 24, 2022

A family-owned company founded in 1948 continues to thrive nearly seven decades later.

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Best in Class: HVAC National Championship Winner

Casual contest entry leads tech to first-place finish in HVAC National Championship

Matt jachman

December 3, 2022

Mack Shwert recently took home the title of the country’s best HVAC technician, as well as a check for $40,000, in the inaugural ServiceTitan HVAC National Championship.

Business Briefs

The Employee Attendance Dilemma

Richard D. Alaniz

June 17, 2022

Absenteeism has significant and costly effects on a business, but the conversation with employees should not take on an accusatory tone, since most absences are for legitimate reasons.

Five Star Heating and Cooling Group

Ohio HVAC Contractor Thrives as Second-Chance Employer

Second-chance employees are an asset that can help HVAC companies grow

November 30, 2022

Second-chance employers are no different than any other employer. However, there are many benefits for becoming one.

Texting and HVAC.

Four Reasons Why HVAC Contractors Should Be Texting Their Customers

Done right, business texting builds trust with customers

Hannah belloli

August 8, 2022

Texting with customers can bring business in, aid in the hiring process, and earn customer trust. But there are right ways to do it.

Refrigerant Cylinders

EPA Kicks Off Reclamation Rulemaking Process

Agency looks to increase refrigerant recovery/reclamation as HFCs are phased down

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Joanna R. Turpin

January 12, 2023

The EPA — with the help of stakeholder input — is in the process of establishing regulations that are designed to maximize the reclamation and minimize the release of certain HFC refrigerants from equipment.

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Avoid Careless Mistakes During Preventive Maintenance

Simple tasks can turn into big problems if proper precautions are not taken

January 13, 2023

Conducting planned maintenance on refrigeration equipment is beneficial to both equipment owners and contractors. However, simple tasks can turn into problems if not done properly or without taking the necessary precautions.

James McGuigan and Technicians

Tech of the Month — December 2022: James McGuigan

McGuigan is recognized as the technician of December 2022

Hannah belloli

December 15, 2022

Meet James McGuigan from Accurate Baker Elman, this month’s Tech of the Month.

Facts + Figures: AHRI Shipment Data

Facts + Figures: AHRI Shipment Data for October 2022

December 14, 2022

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

2022 AHR Expo in Las Vegas

What Distributors Will See at AHR 2023

With displays, breakout sessions, and new products, show offers plenty for distribution pros

Matt jachman

January 17, 2023

With several product and technology presentations, educational sessions, and exhibits planned, the 2023 AHR Expo in Atlanta will offer plenty to keep HVACR distribution professionals engaged for three days next month.

Darrell Sterling - Distribution Trends.

HVACR Salesperson, Know Thyself

Leverage strengths in sales while working to overcome weaknesses

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Darrell Sterling

January 12, 2023

It is incredibly important for you to understand both your strengths and weaknesses as a sales professional.

Doug Young, the CEO of Behler-Young Co.

Meet The Wholesaler: Doug Young

Behler-Young CEO reflects as family-owned company nears century mark

Matt jachman

January 5, 2023

Doug Young credits a strong foundation, solid company values, and a great team for the success of Behler-Young Co., an HVACR distributor based in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

HARDI CEO Talbot Gee

HARDI Forecasts Slowdown in HVACR Market Growth

Matt jachman

January 9, 2023

Following two boom years, economic signs point toward a slowdown in HVACR industry growth in 2023, but distributors who take the changes in stride should be OK.

FYI - The ACHR News

FYI: News Briefs in HVAC - January 16, 2023

January 16, 2023

For your information news briefs from a wide variety of categories within the HVAC industry. Price increases, mergers and acquisitions, award winners, and more are highlighted here each week.

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The Unified Group Hosts Annual Meeting and Owners’ Forum

Company culture, strategic planning discussed during event

December 27, 2022

Expanding on 24 years of Annual Meeting & Owners’ Forums, the 2022 meeting in the Cayman Islands emphasized creating and deepening lifelong relationships.

Trane and American Standard Launch Link Communication Technology

Link to simplify installation, commissioning, and remote monitoring of variable speed HVAC systems across the country

December 13, 2022

Trane and American Standard have announced the national launch of Link, their communication technology, designed to simplify installation, commissioning, and remote monitoring of variable speed HVAC systems.

HARDI Recognizes ECCO Supply with Talent Pillar Champion Award

December 28, 2022

ECCO Supply was recognized by the HARDI organization with the Talent Pillar Champion Award for 2022 at the Annual HARDI Conference in Houston, Texas.

RIDGID Celebrates 100th Anniversary with Year-Long Celebration Honoring Trades

January 6, 2023

RIDGID, a part of Emerson’s professional tools portfolio, is celebrating a major milestone this year: 100 years of designing and building tools.

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Seven Things the HVAC Industry Should Expect in 2023

January 3, 2023

If the past few years have taught us anything, it is that we should expect the unexpected. Nevertheless, here are seven things you can expect from the HVAC industry in the new year.

Greenheck Air Products

Greenheck: Airflow Products

January 12, 2023

Greenheck’s air distribution products include an extensive selection of supply and exhaust grilles and registers, ceiling diffusers, air terminal units (ATUs), linear diffusers and grilles, plenum slot diffusers, and VAV diffusers that are designed, engineered, and tested to meet a range of performance and aesthetic requirements.

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ADEY: Hydronic Cleaner

January 14, 2023

MC5 Cleaner and MC40+ De-scaler serve different purposes, but both were created to combat a frequently overlooked enemy of untreated hydronic heating systems: black sludge.

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Nortek Global HVAC: Unit Heaters

January 17, 2023

The three new capacities for the Reznor UEZ condensing gas-fired unit heater supplies fuel-efficient heating to ensure cost-effective operation while promoting the safety and comfort of building occupants.

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Sensaphone: Monitoring System

January 20, 2023

The Stratus EMS remote monitoring system helps facility managers keep watch on HVACR equipment and facility environments in real time via smartphone, tablet, or computer.

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