Maria Taylor

Maria Taylor is Senior Managing Editor for The ACHR NEWS. Maria holds a bachelor’s in English from Alma College and has worked in journalism since 2013. Contact her at 248-786-1741 or mariataylor@achrnews.com.

HVAC Contractors and Selling Products Online

An HVAC Minute Video Update: November 18, 2024

Maria Taylor

November 18, 2024

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Since most of the world already does a lot of their shopping online, the question on the mind of HVAC contractors who are thinking about starting an online store of their own, might just be where to start.

3 Things To Know About the HVAC Mergers & Acquisitions Market Right Now

Experts share 2024 recap, 2025 forecast

Maria Taylor

November 15, 2024

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Private equity’s peak interest in HVAC may have reached its apex, but for well-run businesses, the market remains strong.

When Consumers Opt to Repair v. Replace

An HVAC Minute Video Update: November 11, 2024

Maria Taylor

November 11, 2024

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Homeowners likely won’t choose to replace unless it’s cheaper than the repair.

HVAC Q&A Episode 4: Overlooked Ways to Advertise Locally

Maria Taylor

November 7, 2024

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Four marketing coaches share what makes an HVAC contractor stand out to potential customers.

How To Clean the Ducts in a Home With Asbestos

An HVAC Minute Video Update: November 4, 2024

Maria Taylor

November 4, 2024

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Old homes and old HVAC systems bring the potential for asbestos — here’s what HVAC contractors and duct cleaning professionals need to know if they run into it on a jobsite.

EPA: Refrigerant Reclamation On the Rise

An HVAC Minute Video Update: October 28, 2024

Maria Taylor

October 28, 2024

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EPA is counting on increased recovery and reclamation in order to maintain existing HVAC equipment, and finally, the numbers are going in the right direction.

How Podcasters Became the Cool Kids of HVACR

Podcasts provide connection, training for HVAC techs driving from job to job

Maria Taylor

October 23, 2024

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Meet a few of the podcasters who have taken the HVAC world by storm.

HVAC Q&A Episode 3: What Contractors Need To Know About RDS Field Installs

Maria Taylor

October 3, 2024

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Since A2L refrigerants are designated as mildly flammable, safety features like refrigerant detection systems (RDSs) are being incorporated into new residential/light commercial ducted split systems that contain more than 4 pounds of A2L refrigerant. Here’s what HVAC technicians need to know about installing those RDS in the field.

Carrier Teases Futuristic, Hybrid, Battery-Backup HVAC Units

‘Super disruptive new technology’ to provide comfort, grid resiliency

Maria Taylor

September 25, 2024

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At Climate Week NYC, a breakthrough HVAC technology that could help homeowners avoid peak pricing while also addressing growing concerns of over-stressing the grid was announced.

HVAC Q and A Episode 2 -Motivating HVAC Contractors To Do More Refrigerant Recovery

HVAC Q&A Episode 2: Motivating HVAC Contractors To Do More Refrigerant Recovery

Maria Taylor

August 27, 2024

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How do we motivate HVAC contractors to do more refrigerant recovery? The ACHR NEWS posed the question to three industry experts on the front lines of the refrigerant transition. Here’s what they had to say about what that will take — and what we’re all going to be in for if we don’t.

During this webinar, we will discuss what acidic condensate is, how it’s formed, and the damage it can cause if not properly treated—while hitting on the latest regulations that are driving the adoption of condensing technology.

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ARTICLES

HVAC Contractors and Selling Products Online

3 Things To Know About the HVAC Mergers & Acquisitions Market Right Now

When Consumers Opt to Repair v. Replace

HVAC Q&A Episode 4: Overlooked Ways to Advertise Locally

How To Clean the Ducts in a Home With Asbestos

EPA: Refrigerant Reclamation On the Rise

How Podcasters Became the Cool Kids of HVACR

HVAC Q&A Episode 3: What Contractors Need To Know About RDS Field Installs

Carrier Teases Futuristic, Hybrid, Battery-Backup HVAC Units

HVAC Q&A Episode 2: Motivating HVAC Contractors To Do More Refrigerant Recovery

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