Five Hot Topics in AHR Expo’s 2023 Industry Trend Report

Top 2023 trends in the HVACR industry were decarbonization, IAQ, the supply chain, workforce development, and refrigerant regulations.

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Carrier to Expand its Digital Solutions Available on AWS

Carrier Global Corporation announced that it has signed a strategic collaboration agreement with Amazon Web Services Inc. to offer additional Software-as-a-Service solutions in AWS Marketplace. 

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From Technician to HVAC Business Owner: Changing Your Mindset

In order for a technician to transform into a true HVAC business owner, they have to leave their truck behind and enter into the business owner mindset.

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Service Champions Group Acquires M and M Heating, Cooling, Plumbing and Electrical

Service Champions Group announced the signing of a definitive agreement under which it has agreed to acquire locally owned and family operated M and M Heating, Cooling, Plumbing and Electrical.

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Daikin Announces Name Change and Major Organizational Realignment

The Daikin unitary, ductless, and light commercial (including VRV) products organization in North America is unifying its core Daikin, Goodman, and Amana HVAC brands under a new top level corporate name and structure – Daikin Comfort Technologies.

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Public Schools Provide Opportunity for HVAC Contractors

HVAC contractors are leaving money on the table: $122 billion to be exact. The federal government’s largest pool of funds from the American Rescue Plan was designated for public schools.

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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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The NEWSMakers Podcast: HVAC Contractor Mergers and Acquisitions

In the latest episode of The NEWSMakers podcast, Kyle Gargaro, editorial director for The ACHR NEWS, talks to Wrench Group CEO, Ken Haines.

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HARDI Recognizes ECCO Supply with Talent Pillar Champion Award

ECCO Supply was recognized by the HARDI organization with the Talent Pillar Champion Award for 2022 at the Annual HARDI Conference in Houston, Texas.

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The Unified Group Hosts Annual Meeting and Owners’ Forum

Expanding on 24 years of Annual Meeting & Owners’ Forums, the 2022 meeting in the Cayman Islands emphasized creating and deepening lifelong relationships.

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HVAC Tax Incentives Enhanced in Sweeping Bill

The Inflation Reduction Act was passed August 12 in the U.S. House of Representatives and is expected to be signed by President Joe Biden on August 16.

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Changes on Capitol Hill Could Affect HVAC Industry

With Republicans taking control of the U.S. House of Representatives for at least the next two years, there could be attempts to alter, or even repeal, measures that affect the HVAC industry.

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T. F. Campbell Joins Controls Group North America as a Distributor Member

T.F. Campbell, a Pittsburgh-based HVAC distributor, has joined Controls Group North America.

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2022-2023 Winter Weather Forecast

Some experts expect this weather to be colder than normal, others expect it to be milder. Contractors should prepare either way.

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December 26, 2022 NEWSroom: HVAC NEWSmakers and Top Articles of 2022

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

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HVAC Equipment Maintenance Can Boost Indoor Air Quality

Without proper cleaning and maintenance, many products that have been designed to improve the quality of air within a building or home will start to falter. That’s where contractors come in.

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Rick Sporrer Appointed President, Danfoss North America

Danfoss acquired a new president this summer when Rick Sporrer moved into the position that was vacated by John Galyen, who retired after serving as president of Danfoss North America since 2011.

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HVAC Excellence Accredits Three HVACR Educational Programs

HVAC Excellence announced that three schools have been granted accreditation of their HVACR educational programs.

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Rheem Receives Two GOOD DESIGN Awards

Rheem’s Commercial water heating and HVAC divisions have each been recognized with GOOD DESIGN Awards for 2022.

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Prokeep Enlists Top National Talent to Board and VP Positions

Prokeep announced the recent appointment of board member, Scott Wolfe Jr., in addition to new Vice President of Product, Bryan Hjelm, and Vice President of Sales, Derek Halpern.

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Matt Michel, Retiring President, Service Nation

While retiring Service Nation president Matt Michel is being named an ACHR NEWSmaker for 2022, the truth is Michel has been making news in the HVAC industry for years.

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Strikepoint Group Holdings Acquires Air McCall

SGH announced that it has recently acquired Air McCall Inc., a residential air conditioning and indoor air quality company serving customers throughout Florida’s Jacksonville communities.

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Hudson Technologies’ Partner AprilAire Transitions to Reclaimed Refrigerants in Residential IAQ Systems

Hudson Technologies Inc. announced that its partner AprilAire has fully transitioned to the exclusive use of reclaimed refrigerants in its refrigeration systems. 

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Right Time Group Acquires Dunn Heating ClimateCare

Right Time Group of Companies announced the acquisition of Waterloo-based Dunn Heating ClimateCare, which now operates as Dunn Heating and Air Conditioning. 

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Modine Manufacturing Recognized for 60-year Partnership with HARDI

Modine Manufacturing Company, a provider of heating solutions in the HVAC industry, was recently recognized by HARDI for its 60-year participation in the HARDI conference.

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HARDI’s Ignite Fires Up HVACR Distributors

Record attendance, standing-room-only educational sessions, and plenty of networking opportunities marked the 2022 HARDI conference, which wrapped up December 6.

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Low Recovery Rates Threaten Future Refrigerant Supplies

As supplies of virgin refrigerant dwindle, EPA is counting on the availability of reclaimed refrigerant to service existing equipment; however, the quantity of refrigerants being returned is insufficient to meet future demands.

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Dakota Supply Group Opens New Facility

Dakota Supply Group has opened a new facility in Otsego, Minnesota, as a replacement for its Monticello location at 9668 Fallon Ave NE, which is now closed.

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HVAC Branding: A Company Snapshot

Honing in on the brand of a company may just be what’s needed to truly communicate to customers, employees, and investors about what a company stands for while also helping retain and recruit talent.

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FYI: News Briefs in HVAC - December 19, 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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HVAC Business: Christmas Bonus Do’s and Don’ts

It’s that time of year again where you may be considering giving out a Christmas bonus. But can your Christmas bonus actually have a negative impact on your culture?

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<em>The ACHR NEWS</em> Learns About Electrical Wiring

The NEWS’ senior managing editor, Maria Taylor, visited Flame Furnace in Warren, Michigan to learn about electrical wiring in furnaces. Taylor then practiced her skills on a furnace simulation boards.

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EVAPCO Names New Sales Representative, CHC Arizona

CHC has been named by EVAPCO as manufacturer’s representative for Arizona, expanding their responsibilities in the Western U.S.

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Modine Coatings Partners with Air Solutions Partners

Modine Coatings is partnering with Air Solutions Partners to expand access to the GulfCoat Contractor Series product line and the Insitu Spray Applied Coating Services.

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NCI and The Energy Conservatory Announce New Partnership

National Comfort Institute and The Energy Conservatory are partnering to provide performance tools and instruments to the HVAC and building performance industries.

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Unique Indoor Comfort Acquisitions Expand Services in Key Markets

Unique Indoor Comfort, a partnership of employee, technician, and customer-focused home services companies, has acquired three companies.

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Tech of the Month — December 2022: James McGuigan

Meet James McGuigan from Accurate Baker Elman, this month’s Tech of the Month.

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WarmlyYours: Snow Melt Controller

The ZoneBraker Touchscreen Multi-Zone Snow Melting Controller comes with touchscreen operation along with in-screen access to FAQs and a troubleshooting guide. It allows for zoned control of the snow melting system, meaning the total heating coverage can be broken into 4 separate zones.

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Emerson: Furnace Control

The White-Rodgers 50M56X-843 Universal Single Stage Hot Surface Ignition (HSI) Integrated Furnace Control offers a single-stage universal replacement that can be configured for either PSC or ECMx blower motors. 

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Bosch Thermotechnology: Air-Source Heat Pump

The IDS Premium Connected heat pump features wireless connectivity to the Bosch EasyAir App, allowing contractors to access the information they need to conduct on-site installation, troubleshooting, and warranty registration.

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Trane: Rooftop Heat Pump

The all-electric Precedent packaged rooftop heat pump is available in 12.5- to 25-ton capacities. 

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NAVAC: Power Flaring Tool

The NEF6LM BreakFree Power Flaring Tool weighs less than 3 pounds and produces precise, automatic flares.

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Delta Electronics: Ceiling Fan

The Breez Rio Vista and Pleasanton Series ceiling fans pull cool air from the floor to the ceiling in the summer, and circulate warm air rising to the ceiling back down to the floor in the winter.

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Propane Council Hires New Head of Business Development

Gavin Hale joined the Propane Education & Research Council (PERC) as vice president in charge of business development, PERC president and CEO Tucker Perkins announced.

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Uponor Announces New VP Appointments for HR and Sales

Uponor North America has named Erica Amévo as vice president of human resources and Matt Bahr as vice president of sales. 

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HVAC Pros, Biden Administration Collaborate on Air Quality Website

The National Energy Management Institute Inc. has collaborated with the Biden administration on the Better Air in Buildings website, which links customers with quality ventilation information and contacts

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EPA Proposes Ban on R-410A Starting in 2025

The EPA released a proposed rulemaking detailing how it plans to ban the use of many HFCs in new air conditioners and commercial refrigeration equipment.

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Top Four Easiest Points of Entry for Homeowners to Improve Indoor Air Quality

The coronavirus increased many people’s awareness of IAQ. While IAQ had been a focus of the EPA and a commercial building standard for years, it only recently became a significant household concern.

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Climate Control Group Appoints New Chief Technology Officer

Climate Control Group publicly announced that it has named Kevin Keller as its new chief technology officer. 

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Synergy 2022 Executive Forum: Sharing is Caring

On November 6-9 in Charleston, South Carolina, 63 executives and owners from 47 different companies of different regions gathered at Synergy Solution Group’s 2022 Executive Forum, an organization that puts a whole new meaning on “sharing is caring.”

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Managing Seasonality as an HVAC Contractor

The “holy grail” for contractors is to have a roughly equal amount of business throughout the year, keeping revenue streams flowing smoothly and employees uniformly busy every month. But in reality, we know better than to count on it.

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Washington State Pushes for Heat Pumps

Heat pumps for both space and water heating will be required in most new homes in the state of Washington beginning next July.

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Goettl Acquires SoCal Airflow Pros and 4 Seasons Heating & Cooling

Goettl Air Conditioning & Plumbing announced two newly acquired businesses: SoCal Airflow Pros and 4 Seasons Heating & Cooling.

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ASHRAE Commits to Developing an IAQ Pathogen Mitigation Standard

ASHRAE’s board of directors announced its commitment to support the expedited development of a national IAQ pathogen mitigation standard.

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Allied Air Enterprises Announces Price Increase

Allied Air Enterprises announced a price increase of up to 8% on all residential and commercial equipment, accessories, and service parts.

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Mountain Air Joins Wrench Group

Wrench Group LLC announced that Mountain Air Conditioning & Heating, an HVAC services company in the Salt Lake City area, has joined the Wrench Group family.

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Baltimore Aircoil Company Announces Release of its First ESG Report

Baltimore Aircoil Company announced the release of its 2021 ESG Report.

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Vistage Recognizes Scott Weaver for 15 Year Membership

Vistage, a CEO coaching and peer advisory organization for small and midsize business leaders, honored APR Supply Co. President and CEO Scott Weaver for 15 years of membership.

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Interplay Learning Named to Inc.’s 2022 Best in Business List

Interplay Learning, a provider of online and VR training for the essential skilled trades, has been named to the Inc. 2022 Best in Business list in the Prosperous and Thriving category.

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DSG Opens New Facility

Dakota Supply Group (DSG) has opened a new facility in Otsego, Minnesota. The previous Monticello location was at 9668 Fallon Ave NE, Monticello, which is now closed.

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‘Tis The Season To Sell Your HVAC Business

For decades, family-owned HVACR companies have had succession plans established by birthright. But much has changed and many businesses don’t have succession plans.

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Modine Coatings Partners with Wright Sales

Modine Coatings is partnering with Wright Sales to expand access to the GulfCoat Contractor Series product line and the Insitu Spray Applied Coating Services.

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Creative Fleet Management for HVAC Contractors

Since the COVID-19 pandemic struck nearly three years ago, automobile manufacturers have had trouble getting many of the parts — computer chips especially — required to assemble the vans and trucks that field-service businesses use daily.

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Lennox Industries Announces Price Increase

Due to persistent cost increases, Lennox Industries will be increasing prices up to 8%  on residential and commercial equipment, accessories, and parts.

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Defense Production Act, Incentives ‘Turbocharge’ Geothermal

Since President Joe Biden invoked the DPA back in June 2022, HVAC-related energy efficiency incentives and renewable energy technology, have made their way into the spotlight. Many of those who work in the geothermal industry have been “waiting for this day” for decades.

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FYI: News Briefs in HVAC - December 5, 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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The NEWSMakers Podcast: Pricing, Labor, and Growing Your HVAC Business

In the latest episode of The NEWSMakers podcast, Kyle Gargaro, editorial director for The ACHR NEWS, talks to Rodney Koop from the New Flat Rate.

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Best in Class: HVAC National Championship Winner

Mack Shwert recently took home the title of the country’s best HVAC technician, as well as a check for $40,000, in the inaugural ServiceTitan HVAC National Championship.

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Johnson Controls Supports American Red Cross Annual Disaster Giving Program for 10th Year

Johnson Controls announced the Johnson Controls Foundation’s $500,000 donation to the ADGP to support future disaster responses across the U.S.

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Project Files: Episode 55 — Heat Pump for Open-Concept Breakfast Hotspot

The vision for a new Billy Gail’s location included an open kitchen that connected to a high-ceiling dining room. This meant that there was no way to divide the cooling and heating needs of the kitchen from the dining area.

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Air-to-Water Heat Pump: Solstice Inverter Extreme

The Solstice Inverter Extreme (ILAHP) is an inverter-driven cold climate air-to-water heat pump that provides hydronic heating, cooling, and DHW, without the use of fossil fuels. 

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Malco Products, SBC, Appoints New Director of Business Intelligence

Malco Products, SBC announced that Michael Hemmesch has joined the company as its director of business intelligence.

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HVAC Contractors Can Stay Busy, Make Money During Shoulder Season

During the shoulder season, HVAC contractors can focus on business fundamentals, inventory, training, and maintenance to stay busy and generate revenue.

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