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Have you ever caught yourself pondering, “would a different indoor coil help with dehumidification,” or, “how does airflow affect efficiency?” The capacities and efficiencies that our equipment operates at can be manipulated in multiple ways. Understanding the fundamentals of how equipment functions and where to obtain this information can eliminate potential problems before they can even start.
Dealing with infuriated customers is no fun. When I was a service manager, handling phone calls with angry customers required me to employ the behaviors of rational thought and self-control. […]
For many of us, the start of the summer means getting back to the things we enjoy – hiking, swimming, […]
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Informal testing results from Trane show GFCI outlets or disconnects severely affect variable capacity equipment (ECM / brushless rotor motors / inverter technology). Single speed and two speed equipment has proven to be less susceptible to nuisance trips. This is good news, but much more work needs to be done.
ACCA members’ number one public policy priority is workforce. We have heard from members across the country who are struggling […]
The Air Conditioning Contractors of America (ACCA) is seeking nominations for the Service Manager of the Year award, sponsored by […]
The light at the end of the tunnel is here. We overcame the COVID-19 pandemic, and ACCA contractor members continue […]
In field service, the core of any service company is the strength and tribal knowledge of its service technicians. At […]
Question: One of my techs injured himself and is out on workers’ compensation and I don’t think the guy is coming back […]
The Air Conditioning Contractors of America (ACCA) recently announced that Bob McHolland of United Mechanical Corporation in Charlotte, North Carolina, […]
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During a recent virtual meeting, modifications and revisions were proposed for a variety of HVACR standards, including a requirement for fittings to be brazed only, eliminating the use of press-connect fittings tested and certified to UL Standard 207.
With guidance from the Codes Subcommittee, ACCA has been publicly fighting for our members against several “bad” code requirements. Sometimes […]
