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In a democracy, voting is not just a right; it’s a powerful tool that allows citizens to shape the future of their country. Unfortunately, not everyone exercises this privilege, and many remain unregistered to vote. In an effort to change that, Employee Voter Registration Week was born. Check out this blog post to learn more.

What are the key considerations when retrofitting a system to accommodate natural refrigerants? What is the importance of the “3 Rs” (recover, recycle, reclaim)? Register for this free webinar to find out!

What to understand what Duct Testing is? Learn about Code Requirement 48 in this edition of “Hey Ed!”

Federated Insurance® is one of ACCA’s longest-standing Corporate Partners, supporting ACCA for 20 years. One of Federated’s biggest programs with ACCA is the Federated Insurance® ACCA Super S.T.A.R. Award, which was presented to Total Air & Heat’s Justin Lauten this year. Read more about this partnership in this blog post.

Want to know whether or not to add gauges to an AC system during inspections? Find out why you shouldn’t in the edition of “HVAC Skill Builder!”

Whether you have a story to tell, a speaker to suggest, or a challenge you want to overcome, we want your help to shape our program for the ACCA 2024 Conference and Expo in Orlando, FL, March 11-14! Learn how in this post.

If leadership is influence, and it is, then the most direct path to teaching your coworkers how to be of influence is through basic leadership training.  Learn more in this article.

Want to learn how to pronounce Ed’s last name? Learn how to pronounce Janowiak in this edition of “Hey Ed!”

Recently, ACCA named Kane D’Amico, president of Alliance Heating & Air Conditioning in Bridgeport, CT, as the Co-Chair of ACCA’s Events Committee with Ryan Kletz, vice president of Classic Air’s One Hour Heating & Air Conditioning in Virginia Beach, VA. ACCA Now asked D’Amico a few questions about the value of being a member of an ACCA committee. 

Want to know about the Form Method? Learn about Family, Occupation, Recreational Activities, and Material Possessions in this edition of “HVAC Skill Builder!”

Contractors need to be familiar with heat pumps, especially if they haven’t worked with them much in the past. Check out this blog post to learn more about the changes, challenges, and opportunities that come with electrification.

In the constantly evolving HVACR industry, planning for the future can seem daunting. The Strategy and Communication track at Next Level is designed to demystify this process, offering insights and strategies to help you chart a clear course for your company’s future. Read more here.

Do you have a bird feeder? If so, you have likely noticed those persistent little rodents called squirrels. No matter how many times they are run off, they continue to come back. Now, let’s talk about your business. Read more in this blog post.

Want to know if Sensible Heat Ratio (SHR) applies to Mini Splits? Learn about mini split latent capacity in this edition of “Hey Ed!”

Want to know if you should park in a customer’s driveway? Find out how to take the proper precautions in this edition of “HVAC Skill Builder!”

Whew, it was a hot summer! I’m sure I don’t have to tell any of you that! Just in case your customers’ concerns were not enough, the national media sure has done a wonderful job reminding the public of the challenges that come along with record heatwaves that almost every one of us has felt by now. Read more in this blog post.

While heat pumps have existed for years in residential applications, huge strides have been made in the technology, making today’s most cutting-edge models attractive for commercial contractors to offer to facility managers as an alternative to what they have used for years. Read this blog to learn more.

Effective team leadership is more than just managing – it’s about inspiring, motivating, and empowering your team to achieve unparalleled success. Read more about this Next Level track in this blog post.