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ACCA 2024 opening keynote speaker Jake Havron kicked off the event with his dynamic session, “Leading with Influence,” sponsored by Rheem and Ruud. Read more here.

Join Pearl Certification and ACCA for a webinar on marketing tools that help attract homeowners to your website, keep them there longer, and help them convert to customers more quickly.

The number of women in the workforce reached a record high in 2023. Yet, the U.S. Bureau of Labor and Statistics reported that only 10% of mechanical engineers and only 2.3% of HVAC mechanics and installers are women. ACCA Corporate Partner Johnson Controls believes a diverse workforce that empowers women is crucial for continued growth.

ACCA Corporate Partner Adrian Steel, a market leader in cargo management solutions for commercial vans, proudly introduced an innovative lineup of truck solutions at this year’s Work Truck Show. Learn more here.

ACCA is proud to attend the HVAC Excellence National HVACR Education Conference in Las Vegas, NV, March 24-27, 2024. This event offers an exceptional opportunity for professionals and educators alike to remain updated on the latest industry advancements. Read more here.

A dedicated group of ACCA member contractors stepped into their new leadership roles on the 2024-2025 ACCA Board of Directors at ACCA 2024. Read more here.

One of our employees is constantly disregarding safety instructions. Are we allowed to discipline him when workers’ compensation is involved? Find out from ACCA Corporate Partner Federated Insurance.

Many new business owners unknowingly skip over important foundational steps. Read this blog for some of the common blunders new business owners make and how you can avoid them.

In today’s digital age, online reviews are a big deal when it comes to making decisions, especially for homeowners on the hunt for HVAC contractors. Research shows that 78% of people trust online reviews as much as a recommendation from a friend or a family member. Learn more in this blog post.

Register for this free webinar where Kirk Reimer of Hudson Technologies will elaborate on the refrigerant reclamation market, the mandated uses of reclaimed refrigerants in various industry sectors, and the future of reclaimed refrigerant in the move toward a low-GWP refrigerant environment.

National “Slam the Scam” Day is designated by Social Security’s Office of the Inspector General to raise awareness of government imposter scams, which continue to spread across the United States. Read this blog post for information on how to spot, avoid, and report a scam.

FRACCA’s board recently spent a day at the Florida Capitol, where they met with 21 senators and representatives from across the state. CAAG is gearing up to fight for two contractor priorities in the coming session. Read more here.

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.