4+ day, 18+ hour ago   (721+ words) TAKING CHARGE: Routine doesn’t mean foolproof. HVAC experts reveal the refrigerant charging mistakes that can hurt system performance — and how contractors can avoid them. As the seasons change, tips for tune-up do not. Refrigerant charging is one of the most…...

6+ day, 19+ hour ago   (915+ words) BEYOND THE QoE: Going beyond the QoE is where many commercial HVAC sales deals stall. Business buyers have questions that you can prepare for in advance. You have a letter of intent from a buyer for your commercial HVAC shop....

1+ week, 15+ hour ago   (253+ words) SAN FRANCISCO — HVAC financing and technology provider GoodLeap has launched its HVAC Lease program, which, unlike many lease programs that end in a large, unexpected buyout, gives homeowners a clear path to ownership from day one. The lease includes annual…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago   (46+ words) ACHR News Read more about HVAC copper thieves here. On Demand In this webinar, we'll outline how top contractors are turning every conversation into predictable revenue by coaching every comfort advisor visit, not just the ones a manager rides along…...

2+ week, 6+ day ago   (165+ words) INSULATED HAND TOOLS: The TR-9HVAC Toolkit from Cementex is a set of insulated hand tools for HVAC professionals. BURLINGTON, N.J. — The TR-9HVAC Toolkit, from safety tool specialists Cementex Products Inc., provides HVAC professionals with a versatile set of insulated tools essential…...

3+ week, 2+ day ago   (1164+ words) SOUNDING OFF: Homeowners are increasingly looking for systems that prioritize higher energy efficiency and quieter operation. Quiet has become the new measure of comfort. For years, residential HVAC equipment was largely evaluated on one metric: efficiency. Today, homeowners increasingly expect…...

3+ week, 6+ day ago   (1106+ words) HEAT PUMP SKILL GAP: The Heat Pump Ready program from TECH Clean California is partnering with manufacturers and educators to properly train HVAC students to work on modern heat pumps. Heat pumps are quickly becoming the preferred solution for efficient…...

4+ week, 15+ hour ago   (328+ words) HANDS-ON LEARNING: Marcello A. Santora, a student at Pennsylvania College of Technology, services the indoor unit of a mini-split system at the school's HVAC laboratory. Two of the college's HVAC degree programs were recently accredited by the American Council for Construction…...

4+ week, 1+ day ago   (469+ words) ACHR News Better Options for California's HVAC Sales Reporting Rule Alternatives would give the state useful data without disclosing sensitive information Earlier this year, I wrote about the California Energy Commission's (CEC) proposal requiring manufacturers, distributors, and contractors to report…...