Kyle Gargaro, Articles

The NEWSMakers Podcast: New ACCA Chair

May 5, 2024

New ACCA chair and co-owner of Empire Heating & Air Conditioning in Atlanta talks with The ACHR NEWS about what is happening at ACCA, the benefits of being in a Mix Group, and what is it like for an independent contractor to compete in the ever changing HVAC industry.

The NEWSMakers Podcast: ACCA Leadership

Kyle Gargaro

May 4, 2024

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The ACHR NEWS sat down with ACCA CEO Bart James and ACCA Vice President of Membership, Advocacy, and Events Sean Robertson at the recent ACCA conference. The trio discussed issues that are affecting HVACR contractors including regulations, legislation, and business management.

Top 40 Under 40 Contest Returns

Nominate HVAC professionals who are doing great things in the industry

Kyle Gargaro

April 30, 2024

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The ACHR NEWS is once again holding its HVAC Top 40 Under 40 contest.

The NEWSMakers Podcast: Delivering Great HVAC Service

Kyle Gargaro

April 27, 2024

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Frank Favaro, founder and president of ServeCentric Coaching, joins the podcast to provide advice on how HVAC residential contractors can maximize their profitability through enhanced client experience.

Rapid Locking System Opens St. Louis Training Center

Kyle Gargaro

April 22, 2024

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The RLS training center is the latest addition to the company's 80,000-square-foot headquarters facility and will serve as a one-stop-shop for contractors, engineers, and wholesalers to learn about evolving industry trends, and how to successfully install and implement press fittings.

The NEWSMakers Podcast: HVACR Education

Kyle Gargaro

April 19, 2024

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Ferris State professor Eric Quilitzsch is a guest on the podcast to let us know what is new in the HVACR education segment of the industry.

A2L Refrigerant Transition - Fact or Fiction - Flammability

How Contractors Can Mitigate the Risk of Ignition When Working with A2L Refrigerants

A2L Refrigerant Transition: Fact or Fiction? Episode 2

Kyle Gargaro

April 17, 2024

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In the second installment of this series, the topic of flammability is addressed. We ask Chemours technical trainer Don Gillis what steps contractors should take to mitigate the risk of ignition when working with A2L refrigerants.

How to Sell Heat Pump Technology

HVAC contractors need to educate their customers

Kyle Gargaro

March 28, 2024

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There are numerous factors for this trend, including energy efficiency, government incentives, and technology improvement. But HVAC contractors are still the boots on the ground in this electrification mission.

A2L Refrigerant Transition - Fact or Fiction - Recover and Recycle

How Contractors Can Safely Recover and Recycle A2L Refrigerants

A2L Refrigerant Transition: Fact or Fiction? Episode 1

Kyle Gargaro

March 27, 2024

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In the first installment in this series, we talk with Don Gillis who is a technical trainer with Chemours. Gillis travels the country providing top-notch training on the refrigerant transition. We ask Gillis how contractors can safely recover and recycle A2L refrigerants.