HVAC contractors have been busier than ever these last two years, and they are hoping that momentum will continue. But inflation and interest rates remain high, and it’s harder than ever to find skilled labor in order to keep up with demand, so 2023 may be more of a challenge.
The ACHR NEWS chats with ACCA’s president and CEO, Barton James, and director of member communications and committee liaison, Melissa Broadus, about what’s on the association’s radar.
Consumers may know heating and cooling units are a major contributor to their overall utility bills and that their equipment’s efficiency matters, but terms like 14 SEER don’t translate to anything relatable.
Gina Ladefian used to call on Pittsburgh’s T.F. Campbell Co. as a manufacturer’s representative for Honeywell. Now, Ladefian owns the 103-year-old HVAC distributor.
Inverter technology is being incorporated into a wider range of HVAC systems, allowing the equipment to operate at lower speeds and consume less energy, which results in significant energy savings and lower carbon emissions.