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.
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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.
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.
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.
Price increases and inventory challenges are not going anywhere, so HVAC companies need to focus on transport, inventory, training, and communication as 2023 approaches.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 have announced the national launch of Link, their communication technology, designed to simplify installation, commissioning, and remote monitoring of variable speed HVAC systems.
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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