Tech Challenge — November 2021
A commercial rooftop utilizing R-410A with a TXV feed device has a customer complaint of insufficient cooling. The symptoms confirm inadequate cooling and the compressor appears to be short cycling. […]
The Importance of Strengthening Our Workforce
I want to discuss an issue critical to the entire industry: attracting and retaining skilled workers. Workforce development has been […]
Teamwork and Synergy
One of my first clients was a commercial real estate developer who managed 103 million square feet of industrial and […]
EPA Finalizes First Rule on HFC Phasedown, Non-Refillable Cylinder Ban
The American Innovation and Manufacturing (AIM) Act of 2020, which was signed into law by President Trump last December, mandates […]
Thirteen (13) Things NOT to Do on A Service Call! Part 3
Over the last few issues, we’ve covered the first seven of 13 things not to do on a service call. […]
September Tech Challenge — Answer
A medium temperature beer cooler utilizing R-134a with a TXV metering device and liquid receiver, has a customer complaint of warm beer. The symptoms at the convenience […]
Scorpion Cares, and So Should You
From giving back to those in need to providing the HVACR industry with priceless digital marketing tools and support, it’s no surprise […]
The Other Side of Fear
Company owners sometimes struggle with terminating long-term employees, especially those who serve in a management capacity. The fear of not knowing […]
ACCA Fights EPA’s Proposed Ban on Disposable Cylinders Under AIM Act
This summer ACCA submitted an official comment to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) opposing the agency’s proposed ban on the import, production, and use of non-refillable […]
Tech Challenge – September 2021
A medium temperature beer cooler utilizing R-134a with a TXV metering device and liquid receiver, has a customer complaint of warm beer. The symptoms at the convenience […]
How Do I Combat the Amazon Effect?
Today, there is a growing number of consumers that are spending their time and money online with retailers such as Amazon and eBay. Founded in 1994, Amazon is said to […]
Tech Challenge – July 2021 Answer
An installed split A/C system utilizing R-410A with a fixed orifice metering device has a customer complaint of “insufficient cooling.” The symptoms […]
A Recipe for Disaster — Chemical Hazards in the Workplace
Take a minute to evaluate your workplace for chemicals that you use on a regular basis. Even if you use chemicals for your job frequently, […]
Paying Employees for Answering Messages After Hours
Question: If an employee, particularly an hourly paid employee, receives and responds to e-mails and/or texts on his/her time after hours, […]
When To Consider Manual J®, S®, and D®
Service technicians can make a good living using their troubleshooting skills. Troubleshooting is identifying problems and establishing their cause. Effective troubleshooting demands more than just trying to match […]
Thirteen (13) Things NOT to Do on a Service Call — Part 2
Last issue, we covered the first four of 13 things NOT to do on a service call. You will remember these were not […]
Tech Challenge – July 2021
An installed split A/C system utilizing R-410A with a fixed orifice metering device has a customer complaint of “insufficient cooling.” The symptoms […]
ACCA Launches Marketing Masters Awards Program
The Air Conditioning Contractors of America (ACCA) launched its newest awards program, ACCA’s Marketing Masters Awards, sponsored by RYNO Strategic Solutions. […]
Tech Challenge May 2021 – Answer
A rooftop utilizing R-410A with a fixed orifice metering device has a customer complaint of “no cooling.” The symptoms confirm […]
What Is Benchmarking, and Do I Even Need It?
In the world of business, it may seem that there are too many innovative tools to keep track of and […]
