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When a Safety Shutdown Isn’t What it Seems and How to Avoid it
Safety shutdowns in gas furnaces are meant to protect homeowners, equipment, and technicians. Yet every heating season, contractors across the country lose money, time, and customer trust because safety faults are misdiagnosed as failed components instead of the warning signs they truly are.
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Setting realistic expectations for HVACR performance: educating clients for efficiency and comfort
When customers expect their system to handle heat loads it was never sized for, complaints start rolling in. Explaining why their system can’t exceed its designed capacity helps customers understand realistic performance limits and manage their expectations. Here’s how to inform customers so they know their system’s capabilities and limitations.
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How to conduct community outreach as an HVACR contractor
Community engagement is vital for HVACR companies because it builds trust, raises awareness, generates leads, creates customer loyalty, and helps you stand out. Here’s a guide to help you plan effective outreach events for better community engagement.
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Heat pumps surge ahead: What HVAC contractors need to know now
Heat pumps may not be the golden child of the federal government like they were under President Biden, but that hasn’t put a dent in their popularity with everyone else. See why heat pumps continue to gain traction and what to expect as we head into 2026.
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Can you trust ChatGPT?
I have mixed feelings about ChatGPT — so I asked it directly. ChatGPT said: That’s a fair and important question. The honest answer is: you can trust ChatGPT for many things, but not everything. Here’s a breakdown:
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ACCA members can read the latest ACCA Now Magazine online!
The newest edition of ACCA Now Magazine is now available online for members. Inside, you’ll find: Meet your 2025 Commercial Contractor of the Year Heat Pumps Surge Ahead: What HVACR contractors need to know How Ray O. Cook uses ACCA QI Certificates to prove their quality ACCA’s policy priorities – developed by contractors, delivering for contractors Can you trust ChatGPT?
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Level up your risk management leadership
In today’s business environment, effective risk management can help take you to the next level of success and safety. It can bring your team closer, encourage active safety practices, and show that you care for the well-being of your business and employees.
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Manual D® or duct design: How are you calculating airways?
Something I’ve observed for quite some time, but it seems to need more attention lately, is how we are actually sizing airways— commonly referred to as ductwork. I appreciate when people say they’re using the Manual D® process when discussing duct designs.
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A pesky issue: What’s an independent contractor?
The independent contractor issue just never seems to go away. Some employers use independent contractors to avoid paying benefits, to save on workers compensation insurance premiums, or to avoid paying overtime.