With a double brood of cicadas forecasted to awaken, now is the time to prepare for how to deal with the mess they will leave behind and the potential damage they can do to equipment.

Experts discuss some of the issues that arise when selling and installing heat pumps in climates where the primary need is for cooling and not heating.

Regularly inspect refrigeration equipment wiring for damaged or loose connections, especially in older systems that have not been properly maintained.

When it comes to tackling a difficult and technical project with a tight deadline in a building still occupied by tenants, it pays to plan ahead.

By creating an efficient, dedicated install team, contractors can increase profit margins by a substantial amount.

To identify a problem that is making an HVAC customer uncomfortable, it’s just as important to take a look at the building as it is the HVAC system.

The “midlife refresh” omits the question of repair-versus-replace by offering HVAC contractors a third option.

In 2023 and now the beginning of 2024, there’s been more of a shift in the HVAC industry towards repairing HVAC systems rather than replacing them.

Service technicians must understand how to charge refrigeration equipment with the latest refrigerant blends, so that they are able to retrofit existing units or replace failed equipment.

NASRC will offer free comprehensive CO₂ and propane refrigeration training at its Natural Refrigerant Training Summit.