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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.
According to the Employee Benefits Research Institute (EBRI), many individuals with Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) fail to fully utilize the tax benefits associated with their accounts. Learn more on how to take advantage of these tax savings on this blog.
Want to know how to calculate the target superheat of a residential air conditioner and heat pump? Find out how in this edition of “HVAC Skill Builder!”
Is it legal to hire someone for 30 days as an independent contractor and then switch them to employee status if they work out?
The Atlantic hurricane season runs from June 1 through November 30 and includes the Atlantic Ocean, the Caribbean Sea, and the Gulf of Mexico. Learn more about how to prepare for the unexpected.
The answer to the ACCA HVAC Blog May Tech Challenge is here! Check out this blog to see if you were able to find the answer!
Week five (May 29-31) is Solving Challenges Together, which addresses some of the issues that we face as a global community, including extreme weather events and water scarcity. Read more in this blog.
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Alternative refrigerants are being used to replace HFC refrigerants in various applications, including refrigeration, air conditioning, and heat pumps. Learn more in this members-only blog.
Hiller Plumbing, Heating, Cooling, Electrical was announced as the 2023 ACCA Residential Contractor of the Year at the ACCA 2023 Conference & Expo in New Orleans, LA, on April 2, 2023. Check out this article from ACCA Now to find out their secrets!
Department of Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm speaks to ACCA contractors as presented at ACCA 2023 Conference and Expo in New Orleans, LA. Click here to watch the video and hear her call to action!
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Last week, Senator Steve Daines (R-MT) reintroduced S.1706, the Main Street Tax Certainty Act, which would make the Section 199A deduction for small businesses structured as ‘S-corporations’ or ‘pass-through entities’ permanent. Read more on this members-only blog.
Week four (May 22-28) is Advocate for Your Community, which highlights tips and tools to help advocate for building safety in your community. Read more in this blog.
The US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has recently made several updates to its COVID-19 technical assistance document. Read this blog to find out more.
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HFC refrigerants are being phased out due to their high global warming potential (GWP). The “natural” refrigerant R-290 (propane) has emerged as an increasingly viable low-GWP alternative. However, current US safety standards limit refrigeration system charges to 0.33 lbs (150g). Read more in this members-only blog.
May is Asthma Awareness Month. One of the triggers of asthma is workplace-related causes. Read this blog to learn more about asthma and what you can do to raise awareness.
Customer comfort and cost efficiency are top priorities for restaurants and shops; now, managers are looking towards heat pumps for both. Read more about the benefits of heat pumps in this blog.
Formerly ACCA Fall Meetings, Next Level has the same pieces as the former event you love with a fresh new twist!
Week three (May 15-21) is Prepare Your Community, which focuses on how building codes help to protect us against flooding, earthquakes, hurricanes, and wildfire events. Read more in this blog.
Join Carrier for a free webinar covering all the service tools and software to effectively troubleshoot and diagnose Carrier 2pipe VRF, Toshiba Carrier 3 Pipe VRF, and Carrier Ductless equipment.
The International Comfort Products (ICP) recently announced six dealers with awards at its annual Elite Dealer Meeting. Read about the awards in this blog.
The “Explore The Trades Skills Lab, Built by Ferguson” grant aims to find and prepare the next generation of plumbers and HVAC technicians. Read this blog to learn more.
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