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Working in the trades already comes with its fair share of stress, but for the last couple years, the industry has also had to deal with COVID-19, supply chain issues, the material shortage, rising gas prices, and much more.

Heatcraft Refrigeration Products LLC has promoted Bob Landi to vice president and general manager.

Airzone announced certified drivers for certain whole-home automation platforms, ensuring compatibility between systems from Crestron, Control4, ELAN, Lutron, and Savant.

Effective communication is key to the success of any business, and HVAC business owners and employees are no exception. One of the best tools for improving on-the-job communication is two-way radios.

Median calendar year-to-date sales growth of 21.8% was reported by respondents. For the Trailing Twelve Months ending in August 2022, respondents again reported strong sales growth of over 20%.

Tech24, backed by HCI Equity Partners, announced that it acquired Allied Service Group on September 23, 2022.

One of the worst enemies of a compressor is liquid refrigerant, so technicians should make sure the refrigeration system has proper superheat in order to protect the compressor from damage that can occur from flooding or slugging.

The EGIA Foundation announced its fifth annual class of HVAC HERO Scholarship recipients.

Reality strikes us pretty hard when we realize that most incoming leads a business receives are wasted. Are we asking for more customers while ignoring the one standing at the door, wanting to buy?

Harris, a mechanical contractor, announced it is now the factory authorized systems integrator for Distech Controls, serving the Bellingham, Washington area and the Pacific Northwest. 

The California Air Resources Board unanimously voted to approve a proposal that would eliminate the sale of gas-powered furnaces and water heating appliances by 2030. 

Dubson Heating, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Inc., the Trane Comfort Specialist in Monticello, and the Ameren Illinois Energy Efficiency Program announced their partnership during National Domestic Violence Awareness Month.

Whether it be a single-family household, school, or even a grocery store, all of those spaces need clean, high-quality air — which humidification plays a role in.

Pearl Certification announced that it has certified over 100,000 high-performing homes across 44 states.

Indoor air quality and decarbonization may seem to oppose each other, but with industry advances and the help of HVAC contractors, industry IAQ and decarbonization goals can be met.

The market for automated systems in commercial buildings is growing rapidly, driven by increasing energy-efficiency goals, improving technology, and updated standards set by governments and professional associations.

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.

In the latest episode of The NEWSMakers podcast, Kyle Gargaro, editorial director for The ACHR NEWS, talks to Jeff Drees, CEO of Daikin Applied.