December 18 2023 Issue

This issue of The ACHR NEWS celebrates this year’s class of NEWSmakers, examines the effectiveness of UV-C in health care applications, gathers input from contractors regarding CO₂ refrigeration systems, describes the dangers of oil in an evaporator, pinpoints the role of separating grids in ice machine evaporators, reminisces about a contractor’s first CO call, offers research into HVAC purchasing decisions, explains when to let an employee go, and much more.

Check back throughout the week for additional content.

Five Star Home Services Training Academy

Homegrown Training Academies Help HVAC Contractors Fill the Workforce Gap

Three contractors share how and why they built their own training programs

Herb Woerpel

August 23, 2023

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Contractor-run training facilities allow company leaders to tailor the curriculum to meet their employment needs.

2023 NEWSmakers of the Year List

This year’s headline-makers span the industry from social media to legislation and beyond

Maria Taylor

December 18, 2023

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The ACHR NEWS highlights five HVAC NEWSmakers who have made headlines in the last 12 months.

2023 NEWSmakers: John Cerasuolo Takes the ‘Leap’ In HVAC Contractor Acquisitions

Positive culture gives fast-growing Leap Partners an edge, says CEO

Matt Jachman

December 19, 2023

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John Cerasuolo, who’s led Leap Partners to dramatic growth since its first acquisition in 2022, is a NEWSMaker of the Year for 2023.

2023 NEWSmakers: Stanley E. Kolbe Jr., Executive Director of Government and Political Affairs for SMACNA

Addressing the logistical and administrative challenges of properly implementing the latest HVAC laws are what fills Kolbe’s schedule

Austin Keating

December 22, 2023

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Kolbe Jr. has helped all levels of government effectively follow through on recent landmark pieces of legislation.

2023 NEWSmakers: Chris Forth Takes On HVAC Regulations

The Johnson Controls VP relishes his job of shaping the policies that affect the industry

Joanna R. Turpin

December 20, 2023

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Chris Forth, VP at Johnson Controls, navigates the complex challenges in the HVAC industry, which include addressing regulatory, code, and environmental concerns.

2023 NEWSmakers: Jessica Bannister Blazes a Trail Across HVAC’s Instagram, TikTok

Bannister, or @hvacjess, is that ‘person who looks like me’ for girls considering industry

Hannah Belloli

December 19, 2023

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Though she didn’t ever think she could be an HVAC apprentice herself, Jessica Bannister inspires both those considering the industry and those in it.

2023 NEWSmakers: Nate Adams, HVAC 2.0 Founder, is Defined by Curiosity and Precision

Adams continues to question the confines of HVAC contracting

Herb Woerpel

December 21, 2023

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Nate Adams, cofounder, HVAC 2.0, deems it’s time to take back HVAC.

UV-C an Optimal HVAC Option in Health Care Applications

Few industries value pristine IAQ more than the health care sector

Herb Woerpel

December 20, 2023

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The use of UV-C in HVAC systems has proven to be an effective way to minimize the threat of volatile organic compounds (VOCs), small particles, and other airborne pathogens commonly found in health care environments.

Ice Machine Evaporators With Separating Grids

If grid separation occurs, it is often more cost-effective to replace the entire ice machine

Joe Marchese

December 20, 2023

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If an ice machine evaporator has a grid design, it can separate from the evaporator plate over time, causing ice to form between the two parts, causing problems.

Grocers Not Yet Sold On CO₂ Refrigeration Systems

Some grocers cite disappointing results with the low-GWP equipment

Joanna R. Turpin

December 1, 2023

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Some food retailers express concerns over CO₂ refrigeration systems, which they have found to be leaky and less energy efficient than expected.

Lessons from a CO Alarm Newbie

Somewhere right now an HVAC technician is dealing with their first carbon monoxide (CO) alarm call

David Richardson

January 1, 2024

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How I handled my first CO alarm call looked much different than it would five years later.

Contractor Pro Homeowner Series

Why Do Homeowners Purchase HVAC Equipment?

Warranty, pricing, contractor reputation are all top factors in purchase decisions

Hannah Belloli

November 28, 2023

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There are a number of variables that affect why homeowners decide to purchase HVAC equipment, so HVAC contractors have to learn the needs of their customers, so they can then understand why they buy, and then train techs to hone in on it.

‘You’re Fired:’ Four Key Reasons to Let People Go

Ninety-five percent of the decisions can be made by others in your organization, but you earn your money making the tough 5%

Chris Hunter

December 14, 2023

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As leaders in the home service industry, our goal is to balance immediate needs with long-term vision, making decisions that are tough but necessary for growth and success.

RenewAire Wins Brilliance Award for its ERVs

November 20, 2023

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The innovations of the hard-wired EV Premium Series align with the Brilliance Awards’ theme of automation technology.

Navien Starts Shipping New NPF Hydro-furnace

November 16, 2023

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The NPF Hydro-furnace, Navien Inc.'s first HVAC product, claims an annual fuel utilization efficiency of 97% and can be outfitted to burn either natural gas or liquid propane.

FYI: News Briefs in HVAC - December 18, 2023

December 18, 2023

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For your information news briefs from a wide variety of categories within the HVAC industry. Price increases, mergers and acquisitions, award winners, and more are highlighted here each week.

Workiz: Payment Integration

December 1, 2023

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The Workiz Card is a Visa business card that integrates with its field service software, giving businesses a new way to manage their operational expenses.

Aircoil: Evaporative Condenser

December 4, 2023

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For Vertex Evaporative Condenser models with the EC Fan System, enhanced controls are now available including a user interface and integral pump control which improves uptime and reliability.

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Carrier: BMS Add-On

December 5, 2023

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The i-Vu weather forecasting add-on, for the i-Vu building automation system, enables intelligent control strategies based on real time outside air quality data, helping buildings adapt to changeable climate conditions.

RectorSeal: Condensate Neutralizer

December 14, 2023

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These pH-Pro condensate neutralizer products are code-compliant and work to safeguard drains, sewers, septic systems, and treatment facilities from the acidic condensate produced by condensing appliances, including boilers, water heaters, and gas furnaces.

Emerson: Digital Controller

December 18, 2023

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The Fisher Fieldvue DPC2K digital process controller (DPC2K) can be retrofitted to Fisher Wizard pneumatic controllers, and to pneumatic controllers from other manufacturers for improved closed-loop control and reliability, reduced maintenance, improved safety, and environmental compliance.

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.

On Demand Use the power of AI to your advantage to book more jobs and gain more operational efficiencies during busy season this year! See how an AI Employee can help you save time by qualifying every lead for you, automatically responding to incoming leads, and working overtime so you don’t have to.

ACHR NEWS

2023 December 18

Cover Story

Homegrown Training Academies Help HVAC Contractors Fill the Workforce Gap

2023 NEWSmakers of the Year List

Feature Articles

2023 NEWSmakers: John Cerasuolo Takes the ‘Leap’ In HVAC Contractor Acquisitions

2023 NEWSmakers: Stanley E. Kolbe Jr., Executive Director of Government and Political Affairs for SMACNA

2023 NEWSmakers: Chris Forth Takes On HVAC Regulations

2023 NEWSmakers: Jessica Bannister Blazes a Trail Across HVAC’s Instagram, TikTok

2023 NEWSmakers: Nate Adams, HVAC 2.0 Founder, is Defined by Curiosity and Precision

UV-C an Optimal HVAC Option in Health Care Applications

Ice Machine Evaporators With Separating Grids

Grocers Not Yet Sold On CO₂ Refrigeration Systems

Lessons from a CO Alarm Newbie

Why Do Homeowners Purchase HVAC Equipment?

Columns

‘You’re Fired:’ Four Key Reasons to Let People Go

Newsline

RenewAire Wins Brilliance Award for its ERVs

Navien Starts Shipping New NPF Hydro-furnace

FYI

FYI: News Briefs in HVAC - December 18, 2023

New HVAC Products

Workiz: Payment Integration

Aircoil: Evaporative Condenser

Carrier: BMS Add-On

RectorSeal: Condensate Neutralizer

Emerson: Digital Controller

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