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The ACCA HVAC Blog is focused on helping professional contractors run smarter, better businesses. Led by contractors themselves, who know firsthand the technology and cultural changes that are transforming old-school trades into a high-tech, dynamic, and driven industry. ACCA HVAC Blog is where forward-thinking contractors go for daily content to feed their passion for success.
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The Air Conditioning Contractors of America (ACCA) has named Ryan Kiscaden the 2025 Spirit of Independence Award winner for his extraordinary efforts to educate and inspire the next generation of HVACR professionals—beginning in the pages of a children’s book.
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Load calculations, and using software to do them, are key traits of the contractor of the future. According findings of the latest Contractor of the Future study from ACCA and the Farmington Consulting Group.
Employee retention is an important consideration for every business. After all, it’s your people who ultimately ensure your success. Taking […]
Few contractors give a second thought to the byline published on their technical manuals. However, the work of Henry “Hank” Rutkowski, founder […]
Update: June 2, 2026 Section 232 tariffs on HVAC equipment cut to 15% On June 1, a proclamation was signed […]
May is Disability Insurance Awareness Month, a time to consider what would happen if an illness or injury prevented you […]
Architects and builders are being asked to deliver more within the same footprint. Higher construction costs, tighter lot sizes, and […]
In this edition of “HVAC Skill Builder,” Matt discusses the importance of proper insulation on refrigerant lines and how it affects system performance.
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On May 21, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a final rule on reconsideration of the 2023 Technology Transitions Rule under the AIM Act, which will […]
The Department of Energy (DOE) is considering whether to delay implementation of the Biden-era consumer furnace standards. The furnace rule […]
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The Department of Education is launching the Workforce Pell Grant Program this summer, creating a new federal funding pathway for short-term technical training in high-demand career fields.
Nobody told you when you entered the industry that you’d one day be standing in a 90-degree attic explaining federal […]
The HVAC industry is growing, but so are the challenges The HVAC industry continues to experience strong demand as homeowners […]
Last summer, ACCA celebrated a big win as Congress made the Section 199A qualified business income deduction a permanent part […]
The difference between a record summer and a stressful one usually comes down to one thing: capacity. Missed calls. Longer […]
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Part 1 and part 2 of this series covered defrost diagnostics and electrical testing. You’ve checked voltage, tested resistance, and listened for clicks on a heat pump’s reversing valve. If the valve still isn’t working properly, it’s time to examine the mechanical side and check for internal leaks.
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Nine ACCA advocates made the rounds of Capitol Hill alongside attendees of the 2026 PHCC Legislative Conference. It’s a symbol of industry unity as we ask Congress to act on contractor priorities before the clock runs out on 2026.
You’re driving down the freeway on the way to Grandma’s house, going slightly above the speed limit, when a driver in […]
Contractors are already stocking and installing R-454B, and Chemours has been using its ACCA partnership to stay plugged into what […]
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