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The ACCA HVAC Blog is focused on helping professional contractors run smarter, better businesses. Led by contractors themselves, who know firsthand the technology and cultural changes that are transforming old-school trades into a high-tech, dynamic, and driven industry. ACCA HVAC Blog is where forward-thinking contractors go for daily content to feed their passion for success.
Is the Proof Really in the Pudding?
What Does “The Proof is in the Pudding Mean?” “The proof is in the pudding” is an expression that means […]
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The Big Four in HVACR
It’s no secret that for many years I’ve been talking about four things that we must do to a system that has already been installed. Let’s talk about them!
Leadership Lessons: Top Books on Management
“People leave managers, not companies.” – Marcus Buckingham Marcus Buckingham made the above statement in the 1990s when he worked […]
March/April 2024 Tech Challenge Answer
A reach-in cooler utilizing R-134a with a capillary tube feed device has a customer complaint of warm product. The symptoms […]
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Department of Labor Releases Final Rule on Overtime Threshold for Salaried Employees
On April 23, the Department of Labor released its final rule altering the overtime regulations under the Fair Labor Standards Act. This new rule introduces two-tiered increases to the minimum salary threshold for ‘white collar’ salaried employees. ACCA has been closely monitoring this rule and its impact on contractor members.
FREE WEBINAR: Unlock Your Shop’s Potential: Mastering Inventory Management for HVACR, Electrical, and Plumbing Contractors!
Learn how to boost customer satisfaction, revenue, and control over your supply chain with strategic inventory practices. Join our free […]
ACCA Chair Martin Hoover Highlights the Value of ACCA with ACHR News
From mentorship to peer collaboration on business operations, ACCA’s new Board of Directors Chair Martin Hoover has experienced firsthand how […]
Elevating HVAC Maintenance with Systematic Checklists
As spring unfurls its verdant leaves and summer beckons with its promise of sun-drenched days, homeowners are gearing up for […]
Ken Goodrich Shares the Value of ACCA
ACCA was proud to have Ken Goodrich as an ACCA 2024 keynote speaker this past March in Orlando, FL. During […]
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Federated Insurance Hosts Risk Management Academy
As a benefit of ACCA’s partnership with Federated Insurance, ACCA members are invited to attend their upcoming Risk Management Academy for free!
ACCA Fights and Wins at Code Hearings
ACCA was successful in getting nearly all of its code proposals approved during the first stage of the code development […]
Harnessing The Power of Data: How SMBs Can Thrive in the Digital Age
By analyzing data, businesses can glean valuable insights about existing and potential customers, allowing them to refine promotional targeting and personalize customer experiences. Read more from ACCA Corporate Partner ECI ThermoGrid here.
Apple Users Beware of MFA Bombing Scheme
If you’re an Apple user, there’s a new cyber threat making the rounds lately – MFA Bombing. Learn how to protect your devices here.
Federated Insurance® Launches Association Member Benefits Page
ACCA Corporate Partner Federated® has created an Association Member Benefits page on their website to provide a helpful overview of what they can offer to help maximize their partnership with us. Learn more here.
Free Webinar: PURON ADVANCE™️ A New Refrigerant for a Better Future
Puron Advance is Carrier’s new refrigerant that will replace Puron in all residential ducted and ductless and light commercial products. Register for this free webinar to learn more here.
West Virginia Treasurer and Congressional Candidate Riley Moore Joins ACCA for Special Town Hall
How are elected leaders and candidates working on sensible changes that foster growth in vocational work? That was the topic of a special virtual town hall event ACCA hosted for members with West Virginia Treasurer and Congressional Candidate Riley Moore on April 2. Read more about this here.
ACCA’s 2024 Residential Contractor of the Year: FLAME Heating, Cooling, Plumbing & Electrical
Congratulations to FLAME Heating, Cooling, Plumbing & Electrical for being named ACCA’s 2024 Residential Contractor of the Year! Read more here.
Leadership Lessons: Are You a Leader?
Can you learn leadership from a book? Yes. Does that make you a leader? No. The only way that you can be a leader is to lead. Read more here.
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OSHA Finalizes Walkaround Rule, Allowing Non-Employees on Workplace Inspections
On March 29, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) issued its final “Walkaround” Rule that will have major implications for workplace inspections and, potentially, labor relations in the industry. ACCA members can read more here.
