Tuesday, May 31, 2022

Johnson Controls Invests $7.5M Into Automation Equipment

Johnson Controls completed a major $7.5 million investment into new automation equipment at its commercial HVAC manufacturing plant in Norman, Oklahoma



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HVAC Contractors Deal with Rising Crime Rates

Crime is a growing problem in many parts of the country, and it’s affecting HVAC contractors. Thieves are stealing tools out of work trucks, along with the catalytic convertors — and in some cases, they are stealing the trucks. Thieves are also targeting the copper and other metals inside of HVAC units, and sometimes even the units themselves.

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Celebrate World Refrigeration Day On June 26

The United Nations Environment Program OzonAction, Chefs4thePlanet, and Global Food Cold Chain Council are partnering to explain cooling’s essential role in protecting human health and the planet.



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Monday, May 30, 2022

Warming Up Ice Cream Freezers To Reduce Energy Use

Unilever is launching two pilots to trial warmer ice cream freezer cabinets with an aim of reducing energy use and greenhouse gas emissions by approximately 20% to 30% per freezer.



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May 30, 2022 NEWSRoom: DOE Standards, Tesla HVAC System, HARDI Conference, NATE Anniversary

Catch up on the latest headlines in this episode of the ACHR Newsroom.

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Top 30 HVACR Distributors of 2022

Distributors raised the bar in HVACR wholesaling during the boom year of 2021, working in a vibrant and competitive overall marketplace but also creating a little more room at the top.

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Top 30 HVACR Distributors of 2022 - Part 2

Distribution Trends annually surveys distributors to come up with a sales-based Top 30 list and glean insights about the state of the industry.

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Top 30 HVACR Distributors of 2022 - Part 3

Distribution Trends annually surveys distributors to come up with a sales-based Top 30 list and glean insights about the state of the industry.

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Sunday, May 29, 2022

HVAC Labor Management: Callbacks and Inventory Management

Here are some specific ideas for metrics and areas of an HVAC business that can inform its success — or lack thereof.

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Saturday, May 28, 2022

Navigating A Summer of Electricity Uncertainty

There’s nothing better than a comfortable, air conditioned home during summer. Unfortunately, that may be in jeopardy, as electric grid operators around the country warn of possible shortages.

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Friday, May 27, 2022

New Standard Allows Higher A3 Charge In A/C

A new standard allows higher charge limits for hydrocarbons such as propane (R-290) and other flammable refrigerants in household technology.



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DriSteem Appoints New Director of Operations

DriSteem Corporation announced that Andy Erdmann has joined DriSteem as director of operations.



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Midwest Technical Institute Granted HVAC Excellence Accreditation

HVAC Excellence announced that the HVACR training program at Midwest Technical Institute in Springfield, Illinois has been granted accreditation. 



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HVAC Manufacturers to Exit Russian Market

A number of HVAC manufacturers had joined the international effort to pressure Russia via economic sanctions. Three months later, two have decided to quit the country completely.

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Thursday, May 26, 2022

WaterFurnace International Holds Commercial National Sales Meeting

WaterFurnace International highlighted how it’s working to redefine the commercial HVAC market at its recent Commercial National Sales Meeting.



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Carrier Announces HVAC Price Increase

Carrier announced a price increase of up to 12% on North American light commercial, commercial applied products and controls.



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A ‘Gray Tsunami’ Is Hitting the HVACR Industry

The labor shortage is hitting the HVACR industry hard, leading some contractors to look for ways to hang on to their older technicians.

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Wednesday, May 25, 2022

Strikepoint Group Holdings Acquires Pinellas Comfort Systems

Strikepoint Group Holdings announced it has expanded its presence in the Tampa market through the recent acquisition of Pinellas Comfort Systems.



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ServiceTitan Expands Executive Team

ServiceTitan welcomed Olive Huang as general counsel and secretary of the board, and Doug Myers as senior vice president of operations. 



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Balancing the Residential and Commercial Markets

In the latest episode of The NEWSMakers podcast, Kyle Gargaro, editorial director for The ACHR NEWS, talks to Allison Lange and Jason Zapalac of Shafer Services Plus, a San Antonio-based HVAC contractor.

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Emerson’s GO Real-time 4G/5G Tracker Selected as a Top Innovative Product of 2022

Emerson announced that the new GO real-time 4G/5G tracker was selected as one of the Top Innovative Products of 2022 at the THAIFEX Anuga Asia trade show.



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Pregnant Employees and Employer Obligations

While sexual harassment and gender equity issues often garner more attention, how to accommodate a pregnant employee who may have work limitations continues to vex employers.

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Tuesday, May 24, 2022

Air Pros' One Source Home Service Named A/C Partner of Air Force Athletics

One Source Home Service, powered by Air Pros USAhas become the exclusive air conditioning partner of Air Force Athletics.



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Refrigerated Solutions Group Announces New COO

Refrigerated Solutions Group recently appointed Brian Casserilla as chief operations officer, effective May 23, 2022.



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Determining the Correct Refrigerant Charge

When adding refrigerant to a refrigeration system, there are several different methods a technician can use to determine the correct amount needed.

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Uponor Named 2022 Manufacturer of the Year Honoree

Uponor North America was recently named a 2022 Minnesota Manufacturer of the Year honoree in the large company category by the MSPBJ.



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Data Shows Three Reasons Techs Leave HVAC Contractors

ServiceTitan unveiled data that could predict when and why an HVAC service technician will leave a company.

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Monday, May 23, 2022

Rooter Hero Acquires Velavi Heating & Cooling Inc.

Rooter Hero Plumbing & Air, a plumbing and HVAC company serving residential and commercial locations in California and Arizona, announced it has purchased Velavi Heating & Cooling Inc.



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Phil Sponsler Joins Malco Board of Directors

Malco Products, SBC, a manufacturer of American-made hand tools, announced that Phil Sponsler was recently appointed to its board of directors.



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Prepare Now for 2023 Energy Efficiency Standards

As of January 2023, the DOE’s minimum energy efficiency requirements go into effect for all newly manufactured residential and commercial air conditioners and heat pumps.

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Rheem Receives Awards For IoT and Good Design

Rheem, a global manufacturer of water heating and HVACR products, is being recognized for innovation and product design by the IoT Breakthrough Awards and the Good Design Awards.



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Commercial Cooling Showcase 2022

The ACHR NEWS is featuring the industry’s latest commercial cooling products for 2022.

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FYI: News Briefs in HVAC - May 23, 2022

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.

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Sunday, May 22, 2022

HVAC Labor Management: Planning and the Value of Time

In part one of the labor management series, we touch on the importance of a plan, the value of a minute, and time management.

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Saturday, May 21, 2022

Transform Your Outlook on Company Culture

Next time you are at a dealers’ meeting, be open-minded, and your life may change like mine did. Companies with the best culture will win and will grow.

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Friday, May 20, 2022

Fieldpiece Instruments Awards Scholarships to HVACR SkillsUSA Students

Fieldpiece Instruments has awarded $2,500 scholarships to 10 SkillsUSA students committed to studying for a fulfilling career in the HVACR industry.



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Unico Makes High Efficiency EC Motors Standard for All Blower Models

Unico Inc. announced it is making highly efficient EC motors standard for all blower models within its modular air handling units.



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Clay’s Climate Control Celebrates 21st Anniversary, Expands Service Area

Clay’s Climate Control is commemorating its 21st anniversary this month by expanding their service area for the first time.



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HVAC Contractors Look More Closely at Insurance as Costs Rise

Insurance is an unavoidable expense, but there are steps business owners can take to reduce these costs.

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ServiceTitan Pantheon Event

In the latest episode of The NEWSMakers podcast, Kyle Gargaro, editorial director for The ACHR NEWS, talks to Vahe Kuzoyan, ServiceTitan president.

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Thursday, May 19, 2022

Owning the HVAC Workflow is Driving Record Valuations

Whether you are thinking about exploring strategic alternatives for your business or simply want to take it to the next level, private equity investors and strategic buyers are looking for tech-enabled companies.

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METUS Celebrates Distributors at Diamond Leadership Conference

METUS held its 2021 Diamond Leadership Conference in Key Biscayne, Florida, where the company recognized distributors for their outstanding performances.



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Strikepoint Group Holdings Acquires Phillips Air Care

Strikepoint Group Holdings, a home services company, announced it has recently acquired Phillips Air Care’s North Charlotte location. 



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Tennessee College of Applied Technology Granted HVAC Excellence Accreditation

HVAC Excellence announced that the HVACR training program at the Tennessee College of Applied Technology in Knoxville, Tennessee has been granted accreditation.



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HARDI Conference Encourages Positive Workplace Cultures

In the Great Resignation era, when businesses are short of qualified employees, building the right company culture is more important than ever.

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Wednesday, May 18, 2022

Trane and Discovery Education Launch National STEM Education Initiative

Trane Technologies and Discovery Education announced they have teamed up to launch a multimedia STEM education experience for students in grades 5 to 10.



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Southeastern Home Services Buys Mario's Air Conditioning & Heating

Southeastern Home Services announced that it has purchased Tampa Bay-based Mario’s Air Conditioning & Heating in a deal backed by WhitneyWilder.



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Don’t Forget ‘Soft Skills’ When Hiring in the Trades

Now more than ever, soft skills matter, even in a hard technical occupation.

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Franklin Electric Announces New Director

The board of directors of Franklin Electric Co. Inc. has elected Chris Villavarayan to be a director of the company effective May 6, 2022.



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The ACHR NEWS Tours Ridgid Factory

The ACHR NEWS toured the Ridgid plant for a behind-the-scenes look at how pressing jaws are made.

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Tuesday, May 17, 2022

Tulsa Welding School Expands HVACR and Electrical Programs

To help address the skilled labor shortage, StrataTech Education Group’s Tulsa Welding School is adding electro-mechanical technologies and refrigeration technologies, and electrical applications program offerings.



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Fostering the Best Company Culture Requires Constant Communication

A strong culture provides the key to success for an HVAC firm. Speakers at the recent Barefoot Roundtable event shared ways to improve in a number of areas.

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BDR Leadership Excellence Academy Launches Foundations Development Program

BDR announced their Leadership Excellence Academy: Foundations, an ongoing development program, which launches in October.



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Trane Technologies Commercial Brands Announce Price Increase

Trane Technologies’ commercial HVAC business announced a price increase of up to 18% on select Trane unitary, applied, and controls equipment with some items subject to additional increases.



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Facts + Figures: AHRI Shipment Data for February 2022

Industry figures are estimates that are derived from the best available figures supplied by a sample of AHRI member companies.

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Danfoss Climate Solutions Announces “RETHINK Live”

Danfoss Climate Solutions’ RETHINK Live: Cooling in the Green Transition is an online event that will explore sustainable cooling practices.



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Monday, May 16, 2022

Uponor Pipe-cutting Ceremony Celebrates Hutchinson Expansion

Uponor North America held a ceremonial “pipe-cutting event” to mark the opening of its $5.5 million, 25,000-square-foot expansion to the Hutchinson, Minnesota facility.



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SPX Cooling Technologies Inc. Announces Price Adjustment

SPX Cooling Technologies, Inc. is increasing prices effective immediately for Marley, Recold, and SGS Refrigeration brand products to offset commodity increases.



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May 16, 2022 NEWSRoom: Building Codes, Consolidation, Daikin and XOi Collaboration, Supply Chain Issues

Catch up on the latest headlines in this episode of the ACHR Newsroom.



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HVACR Industry Fights Refrigerant Cylinder Changeover

The first brief was filed for the federal case against the EPA rule that would ban the use of non-refillable refrigerant cylinders and require refillable cylinders to be tracked.

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NexGen Joins Wrench Group

Wrench Group announced that NexGen Air Conditioning & Plumbing has joined the Wrench family of brands. 



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Sunday, May 15, 2022

Tesla, Other Electric Vehicle Makers Provide Some HVAC Insight

A couple of recent developments show Tesla is a company dedicating a lot of resources to HVAC in different ways.

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Saturday, May 14, 2022

Duct Dynasty: Three Things Rob Falke Taught Me About AIR

While all the technical principles I learned from Rob Falke were valuable concepts, the most beneficial lessons I learned from him were about life.

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Friday, May 13, 2022

The SEER Group LLC Acquires Majority Stake in J. A. Bertsch Heating & Cooling

The SEER Group LLC announced the acquisition of a majority stake in J. A. Bertsch Heating & Cooling located in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho.



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Southern HVAC Acquires AirNow Cooling & Heating

Southern HVAC Corporation announced the recent acquisition of AirNow Cooling & Heating, their first acquisition in the state of Alabama.



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Inflation Raises Revenues, Costs at Public Companies

All levels of HVAC companies, from manufacturers to distributors to contractors, reported higher revenues in the first quarter.

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Air Pros USA Welcomes Robert DiPietro as President

Air Pros USA, a residential and commercial air conditioning services company, has appointed Robert DiPietro as president. 



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GE Appliances Opens Manufacturing Plant In South Carolina

GE Appliances officially opened its $70 million state-of-the-art water heating manufacturing plant in Camden, South Carolina earlier this week.



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Select the Right Financial Partner When Leasing Home Comfort Systems

Leasing of home comfort systems is a growing industry trend. Contractors should explore the following five key topics before signing on the dotted line.

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Thursday, May 12, 2022

Advanced Training Institute Granted HVAC Excellence Accreditation

HVAC Excellence announced that the HVACR training program at Advanced Training Institute in Las Vegas, Nevada has been granted accreditation. 



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Survey Finds Customers Expect Long Wait Times

A Marlo survey found how expectations of lead times have changed since the pandemic and other events have wreaked havoc on supply chains.

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Automate to Dominate: How HVAC is Evolving

Modern technology has brought with it both benefits and new challenges, but one of the ways it’s made it possible to do many little things is via automated processes.

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Danfoss North America President John Galyen to Retire in Summer 2022

John Galyen, president of Danfoss North America, has announced his retirement later this summer. VP sales America for Danfoss Power Solutions Rick Sporrer will fill role.



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Monday, May 9, 2022

Franklin Electric Appoints a New Director

The board of directors of Franklin Electric Co. Inc. has elected Chris Villavarayan to be a director of the company effective May 6, 2022.



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Sunday, May 8, 2022

States Update Codes to Allow A2L Refrigerants

Some alternatives to R-410A are mildly flammable (A2L) and thus require updated building codes and standards to ensure their safe use.

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HVAC Family Business Overcomes Pandemic, Faces Supply Chain Issues

Hyde’s Air Conditioning stayed open in California’s Coachella Valley during the worst of the pandemic, but had to make some adjustments as they went along.

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Saturday, May 7, 2022

Japanese Philosophies Can Enhance HVAC Business Practices

When I was two years old, our family moved to Japan. Certain Japanese words have stayed with me like green tea infused into boiling water.

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Friday, May 6, 2022

EGIA's Contractor University Announces Event Lineups for LEAD2022 and EPIC2023

Contractor University, a home service industry provider of business and technical training and a division of the EGIA, announced its latest conference events: LEAD2022 and EPIC2023.



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HVAC Contractors Need to Plan to Keep Busy During Slow Season

Shoulder season never happened for many HVAC contractors this past year but soon it will return, and they will need a plan for keeping staff busy.

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Rheem Earns Second Consecutive ENERGY STAR Award

Rheem has received the 2022 ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year Award from the EPA and DOE.



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Shafer Services Plus Appoints New President

Shafer Services Plus, an HVAC and plumbing company, announced the appointment of Alison Lange as president. 



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Thursday, May 5, 2022

Four Benefits of Commercial HVAC Automation

Here are some of the top benefits of commercial HVAC automation and how new technology may soon make automated systems even more valuable.

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Thermostat Recycling Corp. Announces Annual 'Banish Mercury Off the Planet' Contest

Thermostat Recycling Corporation has launched its 11th annual Banish Mercury Off the Planet competition.



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ServiceTitan: AI Solutions

Titan Intelligence (TI) is a suite of AI solutions for the trades. 



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Princeton Tec: UV Headlamp

The Remix Ultraviolet (UV) headlamp is specifically designed for HVACR fluorescent leak detection. 



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University of Northwestern Ohio Granted HVAC Excellence Accreditation

HVAC Excellence announced that the HVACR training program at the University of Northwestern Ohio in Lima, Ohio has been granted accreditation. 



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Private Equity Firms Continue to Acquire HVAC Firms at Rapid Clip

The past year saw a tremendous amount of consolidation as private equity investors continue to back the acquisitions of HVAC contractors.

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Wednesday, May 4, 2022

Rinnai Names New Executive Hires for North American Region

Rinnai America Corporation recently announced the appointment of three senior positions in efforts to drive growth and strengthen its vertical segments. 



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The Importance of a Clean Condenser

The condenser is the most underrated component in an air conditioning or refrigeration system.

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Danfoss Climate Solutions Launches Controller Talk Podcast

Presented by Danfoss North America, the Controller Talk podcast highlights best practices for using Danfoss controls in the supermarket and warehouse industries.



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Ease the Transition: Educate and Prepare for the New Efficiency Standards

Each industry will face some form of transitional period. In the HVAC world, that time is now.

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HARDI Distributors Report Revenue Increase in March

HARDI's monthly TRENDS report showed the average sales performance by HARDI distributors was an increase of 26.7% during March 2022.



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Tuesday, May 3, 2022

New Initiative Seeks To Advance Women In Cooling

Numerous international organizations have launched an initiative to advance career opportunities for women in the cooling sector. 



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Viega Fittings Earn Additional Navy Approval

Viega, a press fitting system that meets the standard for use on Navy combat ships, has won approval for additional components to be used onboard.



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Some Supply Chain Pressures Ease, But Other Challenges Remain

Many of the same challenges faced by the HVAC industry remain, and every new disruption creates a cascade of slowdowns.

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Tips On Training Technicians

Most reputable HVACR contractors spend a lot of time and energy training their technicians, as they realize the value of having a well-trained staff. 



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Tech of the Month — May 2022: Mike Miller of Atlantic Westchester

On a given day, Miller can be doing anything from replacing a pump or motor to doing service or preventative maintenance.

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National Restaurant Show Returns To Chicago

The National Restaurant Association Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show will take place from May 21-24, 2022, at McCormick Place in Chicago.



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Monday, May 2, 2022

Munch’s Supply Acquires T.A. Gentry Supply, Inc.

Munch’s Supply has acquired T.A. Gentry Supply  Inc., including its three branches servicing Lansing, Kalamazoo, and Holland, Michigan.



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May 2, 2022 NEWSRoom: Winsupply Conference, Home Energy, School HVAC Upgrades, and Equipment Theft

Catch up on the latest headlines in this episode of the ACHR Newsroom.

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U.S. Green Building Council Appoints Lisa Revitte As New COO

The U.S. Green Building Council announced that Lisa Revitte has joined as chief operating officer, supporting both USGBC and Green Business Certification Inc.



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Heartland Home Services Acquires Masters Heating & Cooling Inc.

Heartland Home Services announced that it has acquired Masters Heating & Cooling Inc.



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The Unified Group Hosts BIM Forum 2022

The Unified Group’s 2022 BIM Forum in Chicago largely focused on general Building information modeling, using Revit, and prefabrication challenges.

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Sunday, May 1, 2022

Proper Brazing Can Lower Refrigeration Costs

HVACR contractors can offer customers a solution to keep refrigerant costs down: reducing and eliminating leaks. That’s where better brazing comes in.

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FAQs About A2Ls

As the HVACR industry transitions away from HFCs such as R-410A to alternative refrigerants that are mildly flammable (A2L), it is not surprising that those who will be handling – or teaching about -- these new products have a lot of questions.

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