According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), accidental CO poisoning is the cause of approximately 50,000 emergency room visits and more than 400 deaths each year in the U.S.

Technicians have the choice of using either a digital or mechanical manifold gauge. Each one has its benefits and disadvantages, which is why it may pay to own one of each kind.

Are all tools treated equally or are some disregarded? At this year’s AHR Expo in Atlanta, Georgia, held Feb. 6-8, The ACHR NEWS interviewed six attendees about their most underrated tools.

Contractors are seeking tools that are equipped to handle A2L refrigerants, offer Bluetooth and wireless compatibility, operate efficiently, save the user time, and are safe to utilize.

Combustion issues can be a service technician’s most challenging and intimidating problem to diagnose. Let’s look at seven key skills they frequently use to solve combustion problems.

With new products being released almost every day, The ACHR NEWS asked a few contractors to share their current favorite or “must-have” tools.