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Smart Thermostats Keep Contractors Relevant

Demand for smart controls rises as consumers build their home ecosystems

March 15, 2022

As people spend more time at home due to the lingering effects of the pandemic, the buzzwords that come to mind are comfort and convenience. The influx of smart controls and thermostats can help fulfill these desires.

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Pandemic Created Consumer Awareness, Increased Demand for Indoor Air Quality Solutions

Manufacturers expand offerings to meet homeowner desires, building operator needs

Ted Craig

March 14, 2022

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It has now been two years since the pandemic brought IAQ to the forefront of everyone’s minds. Manufacturers are stepping up with an array of products to clean and monitor the air people breathe.

Spiking Fuel Prices Hit Contractors

Members showing more interest in electric vehicles, ACCA says

March 14, 2022

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Retail gasoline prices in the U.S., which have been going up steadily for much of the past year, hit a nationwide average of $4.25 a gallon on March 9, an increase of just over 22% from a month earlier.

Sales Software Can Help HVAC Businesses During Busy Seasons

Nathan Petersen

March 11, 2022

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The last couple busy seasons, HVAC contractors have seen a high influx of calls due to remote work. There are steps HVAC companies can take to meet demand while also alleviating the stress of the season.

Unions Struggle to Remain Relevant

Richard D. Alaniz

March 10, 2022

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It appears that in the case of most employees, agreement with the concept of unions in principle does not translate into a willingness to vote a union into their workplaces.

Service Operations Forum Helps HVAC Contractors with Finding, Keeping Employees

Synergy Solution Group tackles the biggest issues facing the business right now

Ted Craig

March 9, 2022

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Synergy Solution Group recently hosted its Service Operations Forum in Charlotte, North Carolina, on January 23-26. The event drew 65 HVAC professionals.

AHR Expo Features Refrigeration Solutions

New equipment and components were on display at this annual HVACR event

Joanna R. Turpin

March 8, 2022

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On the show floor, refrigeration manufacturers were ready to show off their latest equipment and components, which included new compressors, condensing units, and other solutions.

Fourth Quarter Revenue; JCI’s OpenBlue; Coronavirus in HVAC Systems; HARDI Partners with SPARXiQ

Layan Dahhan

March 7, 2022

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Catch up on the latest headlines in this episode of the ACHR Newsroom.

Feds Sentence Refrigerant Smuggler to Probation, Must Pay $250,000 Fine

Man brought R-22 into country without a permit

Ted Craig

March 7, 2022

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There have been jokes in the HVAC industry about smuggling R-22 ever since the refrigerant phasedown was announced, but a Texas man isn’t laughing after getting sentenced for doing just that.

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Big Box Retailers Target Professional Business

Investments attract business from contractors

Ted Craig

March 4, 2022

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Both Lowe’s Companies Inc. and The Home Depot Inc. are going after professional contractors by offering special programs designed to meet the needs of people who do this work for a living.