The Gold award goes to a tube cleaner that takes high-speed tube cleaning to new levels and is designed for contractors and facility managers with large tube bundles.

The Gold award goes to a hand tool which grants HVAC technicians a new tubing option that focuses on fatigue and job site time.

Despite rising costs, consumers remain open to high-end HVAC systems, especially when guided by contractors who emphasize balancing upfront expenses with improved comfort and energy efficiency.

The ACHR NEWS spoke with several HVAC manufacturers to discover the latest and greatest with portable cooling systems.

The Gold winner reduces the on-site service call time required to service refrigeration equipment by providing a simple solution that would utilize smartphone and tablet technology to diagnose issues quickly and determine if corrective actions provided resolution for the problems.

Brittany Galgon, executive assistant for Galgon HVAC in Atlanta, discusses being a young woman in the industry, lessons she’s learned, and what it’s like to work with family.

PHCC’s Summit presented a chance to make a meaningful impact on issues and opportunities facing plumbing and HVACR contractors and the industry.

In order for HVAC contractors to start offering financing, they have to find the right finance company, train their staff, and invest in understanding what financing means for their customers and company in order to make it profitable enough to outweigh any associated costs.

The Cold Climate Heat Pump Technology Challenge is designed to help manufacturers speed the development of the next generation of heat pumps and ensure that they will perform reliably during chilly winters.

The key is to adjust your set point slowly and focus on progress, not perfection. Don’t try to add 100°F all at once; you’ll burn out.