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For HVACR contractors and technicians, a dependable, high-quality headlamp can significantly improve on-the-job safety and productivity.

In the latest episode of The NEWSMakers podcast, Kyle Gargaro, editorial director for The ACHR NEWS, talks to Jeff Henriksen, SMACNA executive director of communications.

The Fair Labor Standards Act requires employers to pay employees a minimum wage for all hours worked and a time-and-a-half overtime rate for all hours worked over 40 in a work week. However, it provides certain exemptions.

The HVACR industry has been experiencing a labor shortage for decades, and the latest trends aren’t looking great.

Working in the trades already comes with its fair share of stress, but for the last couple years, the industry has also had to deal with COVID-19, supply chain issues, the material shortage, rising gas prices, and much more.

Effective communication is key to the success of any business, and HVAC business owners and employees are no exception. One of the best tools for improving on-the-job communication is two-way radios.

One of the worst enemies of a compressor is liquid refrigerant, so technicians should make sure the refrigeration system has proper superheat in order to protect the compressor from damage that can occur from flooding or slugging.

Reality strikes us pretty hard when we realize that most incoming leads a business receives are wasted. Are we asking for more customers while ignoring the one standing at the door, wanting to buy?

Indoor air quality and decarbonization may seem to oppose each other, but with industry advances and the help of HVAC contractors, industry IAQ and decarbonization goals can be met.