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HVAC Contractors Deal with Rising Crime Rates

Some firms no longer risk servicing high-crime areas

May 31, 2022

Crime is a growing problem in many parts of the country, and it’s affecting HVAC contractors. Thieves are stealing tools out of work trucks, along with the catalytic convertors — and in some cases, they are stealing the trucks. Thieves are also targeting the copper and other metals inside of HVAC units, and sometimes even the units themselves.

New Standard Allows Higher A3 Charge In A/C

Flammable refrigerants such R-290 could be used in larger air conditioners and heat pumps

May 27, 2022

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A new standard allows higher charge limits for hydrocarbons such as propane (R-290) and other flammable refrigerants in household technology.

HVAC Family Business Overcomes Pandemic, Faces Supply Chain Issues

Despite challenges, company continues to take care of employees and customers

Layan Dahhan

May 8, 2022

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Hyde’s Air Conditioning stayed open in California’s Coachella Valley during the worst of the pandemic, but had to make some adjustments as they went along.

HVAC Contractors Put on Alert as Thieves Target Metals

Trucks, units require new kinds of protections

Ted Craig

April 14, 2022

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Add “increased risk of theft” to the growing list of concerns HVAC contractors face as they grapple with a shortage of supplies and equipment. Both HVAC equipment and service vehicles prove prime targets for thieves.

NADCA Recognizes 2021 Safety Award Winners

Organization awards HVAC inspection and cleaning contractors for best-in-class safety practices

April 7, 2022

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NADCA announced the recipients of its 2021 Safety Awards on March 21 at the association’s 33rd Annual Meeting & Exposition in Aurora, Colorado.

University Study Shows Coronavirus Can Be Detected in HVAC Systems

Findings could create an early-warning system for viruses

Ted Craig

February 26, 2022

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High-profile universities have released studies on how to prevent disease transmission through the air. One such study may provide the ability to take early action in the future to prevent the spread of an array of airborne ailments.

OSHA Drops Vaccinate-or-Test Mandate

Supreme Court decision killed pandemic mitigation measure

Matt Jachman

January 28, 2022

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The federal emergency vaccinate-or-test mandate that applied to companies with 100 or more workers was dropped with little fanfare on January 25.

Magid Releases Safety Matters Guide on Mask Effectiveness

Looks at N95 respirator and other masks’ effectiveness against COVID-19

January 17, 2022

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To help educate safety managers and others on mask safety and choosing the right masks, Magid released a comprehensive guide as part of its “Safety Matters” series.

Supreme Court Halts Vaccine-or-Test Rule

Case will return to lower court for test of mandate’s legality

Matt Jachman

January 14, 2022

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The U.S. Supreme Court ruled 6-3 in favor of a stay of the mandate from OSHA, which would have applied to businesses with over 100 employees and affected more than 80 million workers.

HVAC technician servicing air conditioner.

New Year Ushers In Start Of HFC Phasedown

Starting January 1, there is a 10% production cut of HFC refrigerants

Joanna R. Turpin

January 13, 2022

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Beginning this year, the production of HFC refrigerants will be reduced by 10%, while a steeper cut comes in 2024, when production must be reduced to 60% of the baseline established by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).