Despite running into the same root cause over and over again, the industry still hasn’t learned that HVAC equipment and an HVAC system are two very different things.

Chillers are being used as heat pumps, outfitted with heat-recovery systems, used in building electrification projects, and installed in arrays to cool data centers.

With the dynamics of the workforce changing, now is the time to capitalize on revitalized career and technical education programs to find new technicians.

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.

In this showcase, The ACHR NEWS introduces the latest cooling equipment available for the upcoming summer season in order to help contractors distinguish between brands.

With the age demographics of the average HVAC company varying widely, leadership needs to utilize Emotional Intelligence practices to help bridge gaps and foster understanding.

The speedway’s original HVAC equipment, installed nearly 30 years ago, was outdated, and with one HVAC unit per suite, the cost to run and maintain the equipment was significant.

At the AHR Expo, manufacturers displayed their latest commercial refrigeration equipment, which included condensing units, components, controls, and other solutions.

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.

To avoid meeting fatigue and belaying the point, use these methods to keep things relevant and moving in the right direction.