A medium-temperature cooler utilizing R-134a with a TXV metering device with the receiver has a customer complaint of “warm.” The symptoms confirm warm product, and the condensing unit is cycling frequently on the LPC (low-pressure control). What are the “possible causes” with the following measured conditions on this field service check sheet? Find out here!

At times like these, it is important for honest contractors who are facing challenges to take time out of working “in” their businesses to work “on” their businesses. Read more in this article from Dr. Stephen Pape.

One common challenge faced by homeowners is the excessive use of technical jargon by HVACR professionals, which can lead to confusion and frustration. This phenomenon is known as the Curse of Knowledge. Read more here.

Have you ever been seeking an ACCA member benefits resource but can’t seem to find what you’re looking for? Are you a new member looking for the bountiful resources available to you? Resource Round-up is here to help!

Find out what ACCA has been up to in the government relations realm in this edition of Capitol Insights.

Has your company hit a brick wall? Are revenue and profitability in decline? Are you losing employees? Do you wish you were back in a truck running service calls? If so, your company has hit its lid. Learn what to do in this post.

A residential split A/C system utilizing R-410A with a fixed orifice metering device has a customer complaint of “insufficient cooling.” The symptoms confirm that the thermostat is not satisfied, and the condensing unit and blower are running continuously. What are the “possible causes” with the following measured conditions on this field service check sheet? Find out here!

It happens. At some point, all of us have sent a technician on a service call that requires more training than they have. Perhaps it’s because they weren’t technically advanced enough to handle the issue and not communications-savvy enough to save the job. The question is, what do we do about it?   

Is a technician’s value deliverable based on technical skills only? The answer will depend on your experience and the pivotal events which helped to shape your career. What does that have to do with odor? Keep reading. 

The EPA recently introduced two major rules. The HFC Refrigerant Management Rule, still in the proposal stage, and the finalized Technology Transitions Rule were put forward under the AIM Act to reduce the production and consumption of hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) by 85 percent over the next 15 years. Read more here.

Lately, there has been a relentless pace of things coming out of the D.C. Swamp that we all need to keep an eye on because the things we follow and work on aren’t typically going to get as much news coverage as things like the next potential government shutdown. Read more in this article from Barton James.

As we all continue to recover from shortages we have lived through recently, it might seem reasonable to develop a sense of pessimism or even helplessness due an apparent lack of control over our lives. Learn more about how to take back that feeling of control in your life.

Share this challenge with your staff and see who can figure out the diagnosis first. A frozen food case utilizing […]

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.

Share this challenge with your staff and see who can figure out the diagnosis first. A frozen food case utilizing […]

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.

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. 

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.

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.

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.