Matt Akins is ACCA's Manager of HVACR Education. He can be reached at matt.akins@acca.org or 703-824-8867.
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HVACR done right: How technicians can sell quality over price
There’s an old saying that “the bitter taste of poor quality lingers long after the sweet taste of low price is forgotten.” This rings especially true in the HVACR industry, where technicians often compete against low-cost providers who cut corners to win business.
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Understanding a Defrost Board on a Heat Pump
This article is designed to demystify the essential operation of defrost control boards, which, despite the variety available in the market, share a common ground in their fundamental workings. ACCA members can read more here.
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Contactors & Relays
This article will dive into the exciting realm of contactors and relays, the behind-the-scenes heroes in your HVAC systems. ACCA members can learn more here.
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Refrigerant Gauges No More
This article will go over the steps necessary to make estimated calculations of the system’s pressure, superheat, and subcooling without refrigerant gauges. Read more in this members-only blog.
As an HVAC technician, you can increase your earnings by suggesting hard start kits to your clients. These kits are cost-effective and straightforward to install, and they significantly enhance the starting efficiency and dependability of air conditioning and heat pump units. This article will explore the advantages of hard start kits and how they function.
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Oops! I Did It Again!
Let’s delve into common mistakes, embrace actionable solutions, reduce callbacks, minimize liability, increase revenue, and strengthen your brand. Together, we embark on a transformative journey toward HVAC excellence. Read more in this members-only blog.
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Maintenance Ambush
A Maintenance Ambush is when a customer calls for maintenance, knowing their system has problems. Learn how to handle this situation in this members-only blog.
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Testing a Furnace’s Hot Surface Ignitor
A hot surface ignitor is a key factor in furnace systems as it helps ignite the burner flame. Read this blog to learn troubleshooting and maintenance tips.
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Diagnosing a Heat Pump Defrost Sensor
When ice starts building up on a heat pump’s outdoor coil, this reduces its ability to transfer heat. This blog will help you in defrosting your heat pump.
ACCA Training helps HVAC contractors increase their revenue, reduce liability, and reduce callbacks. Read about the benefits of ACCA Training in this blog.
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Practice What You Preach – HVAC Inspection & Maintenance
Being consistent in your brand builds trust and improves efficiency. Consistency is essential, especially when running your maintenance calls for your clients. It’s critical that you establish trust with clients, which can lead to better customer service, improved client relations, and less customer churn. This article discusses the importance of consistency when performing HVAC maintenance and some things you can do to build better consistency.
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Tripping High-Limit Switches and What You Can Do
Have you come across high-limit switches tripping? A limit switch is a critical safety device. This article will provide insight into recognizing issues that cause high-limit switches to trip and eventually fail.
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Carbon Monoxide and Your Responsibility Part Two
In part two of Carbon Monoxide and Your Responsibility, we dive into some of the typical ways to test a furnace for carbon monoxide. Last month, we discussed types of combustion and some high-level items to check while on service calls. Now we’ll review popular test methods for checking combustion in gas furnaces.
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Carbon Monoxide and Your Responsibility – Part 1
The furnace season is upon us, and technicians across the country are busy keeping clients’ heating systems running smoothly and safely. This two-part article will discuss items you should be checking on furnaces to help reduce liability on combustion and venting.