Women entering the trades as technicians must overcome the perception that they aren’t strong enough or mechanically inclined enough to be a service tech. Even though women have worked in the skilled trades industry for decades, there is still a stigma about women working as HVAC technicians, plumbers, or electricians.

During my time in this industry, I think we’ve done a really good job of adding more women across different fields. Women don’t always think about HVACR, but it’s an industry that needs good leaders just like any other.

The most rewarding aspects of working in the HVACR field is being able to solve comfort and efficiency issues for homeowners. I love to look back at a job upon completion and say, “Yeah! We did that!”

As an industry, we should stress the importance of diversity. It provides us with more perspectives, which is an important piece in the strategic planning and success equation.

The 10th annual ACHR NEWS Top 40 Under 40 list highlights those young HVAC professionals blazing a trail.

The DOE's new Rooftop Accelerator program encourages manufacturers to develop efficient commercial rooftop heat pumps for cold climates, which could reduce GHG emissions and energy costs by up to 50%.

This dual-fuel option reduces the need for upsizing electrical services and field wiring when using a heat pump to replace a conventional gas-electric unit.

The ACHR NEWS is pleased to announce the winners of the 2024 Dealer Design Awards, a competition that recognizes exceptional manufacturing of HVAC equipment, tools, and technology.

Businesses are increasingly looking to cut down energy consumption, driven by cost, sustainability initiatives, or a combination of the two.

Industry figures are estimates that are derived from the best available figures supplied by a sample of AHRI member companies.