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The ACHR NEWS - February 6, 2023

2023 February 6

In this issue of The ACHR NEWS, we present our 2022 list of Best Contractors to Work For. We also discuss text messaging as a marketing tool, the latest dehumidifier products, and share two opinions on whether Manual J calculations are necessary while working on residential projects. Also in this issue: marijuana workplace laws, staying optimistic during a recession, basic refrigeration principles, and more.

Check back throughout the week for additional content.

Residential Retrofit

Is a Manual J Load Really Necessary on Residential Retrofits?

January 19, 2023

Is performing a Manual J load calculation needed in residential retrofit applications? For the industry energy experts sitting behind a desk, yes. For those of us in the real world, it doesn't make sense.

Manual J in Existing Home

ACCA Defends Need for Manual J in Residential Home

A few minutes spent on data entry will ensure satisfied customers, professional results

January 25, 2023

Residential HVAC system design is a foundational step in the process to deliver predictable comfort, and estimating the heat loss and gain of a dwelling is the cornerstone of that process.

Guest Columnist Scott Merritt.

Managing Seasonality as an HVAC Contractor

Merritt

December 11, 2022

The “holy grail” for contractors is to have a roughly equal amount of business throughout the year, keeping revenue streams flowing smoothly and employees uniformly busy every month. But in reality, we know better than to count on it.

2022 Best Contractors To Work For

2022 Best Contractors to Work For

The ACHR NEWS’ 2022 BCTWF winners share dedication to their teams

Hannah belloli

February 6, 2023

This year’s Best Contractors to Work For all aim to treat their employees like family and they do so through cultivating relationships and culture by being attentive, open, understanding, and intentional.

AHR Expo 2023 Show Schedule

February 6, 2023

Exhibitors and organizers are excited to welcome thousands of HVAC contractors and other industry personnel to Atlanta for the AHR Expo.

VRF Retrofit

Historic Preservation Tax Credits Fund VRF Retrofit for High-Rise

900 on Lee Elevates West Virginia Capital

January 26, 2023

One of the tallest buildings in Charleston was originally a division of Huntington National Bank. AB Contracting Inc. acquired the 17-story building in April of 2021 and immediately began creating a modern, mixed use-space in the circa-1960 high-rise.

Text Marketing

Text Marketing 101 for HVAC Contractors

Experts say text-messaging is a fast, cost-effective way to reach customers

Matt jachman

February 9, 2023

Texting may be the best marketing technique for the digital age: It’s quick, direct, cost-effective, and can be easily personalized.

Oasis105 Dehumidifier

Dehumidifiers Provide a Solution to Residential, Commercial Indoor Air Quality Issues

A look at the latest dehumidification products on the market

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February 10, 2023

Following are several of the latest dehumidification products on the market, representing residential and industrial applications alike.

Business Briefs - The ACHR News

Marijuana and Workplace Law in 2023

Richard D. Alaniz

January 27, 2023

The marijuana industry is booming across the country. While marijuana use is still viewed negatively by many, this is rapidly changing.

Recession.

Ten Reasons to Be Optimistic In a Recession

August 19, 2022

Recessions can be good for businesses that approach them correctly. Here are 10 reasons for optimism in a recession.

Airside Testing

Four Lessons Bowling Can Teach Us About Airside Testing

David richardson

David Richardson

December 16, 2022

Bowling is a game that provides instant feedback. Testing the airside of an HVAC system has some interesting similarities. Let’s look a little deeper at some lessons bowling can teach us about airside testing.

Don Fort and intelliGen Refrigeration Controller

Basic Refrigeration: Thermodynamics of Heat Transfer

First in series describes how temperature and pressure changes affect refrigerant

Don fort

February 1, 2023

Technicians should understand how heat transfer works in a refrigeration system, as well as the four laws that describe how temperature and pressure changes affect the state of refrigerant in a sealed piping system.

Opinion-Kyle-Gargaro

Pay Attention But Don’t See Recession Ghosts

February 4, 2023

As contractors embark on 2023, it is important to keep an eye on the economy without seeing a recession that is not there yet … and might not be here for a while.

Facts + Figures: AHRI Shipment Data

Facts + Figures: AHRI Shipment Data for November 2022

February 2, 2023

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

Synergy Announces Board Members, Award Winners

January 16, 2023

Synergy Solution Group announced two new board members, the winner of the 2022 Tim Hartigan Loving Heart Award, and the winner of the 2022 Sam De Angelis Peer of the Year Award.

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Built In Honors Interplay Learning in 2023 Best Places to Work Awards

January 17, 2023

Built In announced that Interplay Learning was honored in its 2023 Best Places to Work Awards, earning a place on Austin’s Best Midsize Places to Work list.

B&I Contractors

Why B&I Contractors is SNIPS NEWS’ 2022 Contractor of the Year

Slideshow: The employee-owned business takes pride in HVAC installations that meet high wind speed standards. While the company has grown its sales massively, it still prioritizes quality and service.

Austin keating

February 13, 2023

In the aftermath of a hurricane like Ian, the second-highest insured loss on record, recovery is a multi-year effort.

The Complete Guide to HVAC Duct Fabrication

Steps boil down to carefully verifying, measuring and considering various factors. Teams that do that can create ideal HVAC systems for any installation.

January 24, 2023

Reliable, efficient ductwork is a crucial part of any HVAC system.

SNIPS 2022 Sheet Metal Industry Icon: Bob Reid

Reid, who has spent 45 years in the HVAC industry, is dedicated to spreading awareness on best practices within the industry. That's what makes him a SNIPS Sheet Metal Industry Icon.

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Stacey Winconek

January 13, 2023

Bob Reid is on a mission. He wants to unify HVAC professionals across the country to ultimately be on the same page about best practices and energy efficiency.

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How the HVAC Sheet Metal Industry Developed Over the 1970s

SNIPS Industry Icon David Daw reviews the developments of the HVAC Sheet Metal Industry in the 1970s – including the transition from sheet stock to coil.

February 3, 2022

Saving labor was a priority in the 1970s as much it is today. One of the biggest developments in the ‘70s (and ‘80s) came from transitioning away from fabricating rectangular sheet metal duct “straights” using galvanized sheet stock, instead using 12,000 pound, 48” and 60” coils.

SMACNA Releases New Edition of the Fire, Smoke, and Radiation Damper Installation Guide for HVAC Systems

The sixth edition reflects industry changes brought on by new technology and products, along with an emphasis on inspection of fire dampers.

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Stacey Winconek

January 31, 2023

The revised standard provides contractors, designers, and other industry professionals with all the information needed to install and inspect fire, smoke, and radiation dampers.

RectorSeal: Outset Seal

RectorSeal: Outset Seal

February 1, 2023

The Outset Seal is designed to protect indoor areas by blocking air leakage, moisture penetration, and rodent intrusion and hiding unsightly wall penetrations where HVAC linesets enter or exit structures.

Yellow Jacket: Torque Wrench

Yellow Jacket: Torque Wrench

February 3, 2023

The Digital Adjustable Torque Wrench P/N 60624 and 60648 captures and displays torque measurement in real time mode, providing users with control and accuracy.

Nibco: Pressing Jaws

Nibco: Pressing Jaws

February 3, 2023

These jaws are compatible with the Nibco PC-280 tool for use on the PressACR product line. The new jaws can be used to press the full PressACR size range through 1⅜-inch with one tool.

Mitsubishi Electric Trane HVAC US LLC (METUS): Ceiling Cassette

Mitsubishi Electric Trane HVAC US LLC (METUS): Ceiling Cassette

February 4, 2023

Emerson: Leak Detection

Emerson: Leak Detection

February 5, 2023

Bellows Leak Detection, for the Crosby J-Series pressure relief valve (PRV) product line, addresses the problem of bellows failures, which are challenging to detect and often remain unnoticed for years until removal of the valve for periodic service.

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