High-Rises with High Rewards
ACCA member Thermal Concepts, Inc. has been serving commercial and industrial properties in South Florida since 1983. As one of […]
Welcome To The ACCA HVAC Blog!
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.
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Join ACCA for Town Hall Meeting at Annual Conference
Join ACCA’s government relations team and Kyle Gargaro of ACHR NEWS for a town hall meeting at ACCA 2022 Conference and Expo in St. Louis.
ACCA Urges Congress Against Tax Increases, Inflationary Spending Amid Historic CPI Report
ACCA has strongly urged Congressional Leadership against passing Build Back Better in its current state. If passed into law, the […]
Connect with the Industry at the Contractor Forum Live
ACCA has one of the HVAC industry’s foremost online forums—and one of the best features of ACCA membership is networking […]
AIM Act Allocation Rule FAQs
This article originally appeared here. The American Innovation and Manufacturing (AIM) Act was enacted in December 2020. It gives the […]
Hey Ed, Why Does OEM Performance Data Matter?
In this edition of “Hey Ed”, Ed discusses why OEM performance data matters in Manual S.
What Now? The Future of the HVACR Industry Post COVID-19
As we’re nearing the second year of the COVID-19 pandemic, it is no surprise that the American economy has faced […]
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Update: Supreme Court Hearing Oral Arguments on Employer Vaccine Mandate
The Supreme Court is hearing oral arguments regarding President Biden’s OSHA vaccine mandate for employers with 100+ employees.
Shark Tank Lesson: Don’t Be A Know-It-All
Most people are familiar with the TV show Shark Tank. It features five self-made multi-millionaires that listen to young entrepreneurs […]
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Is My Heat Pump Doing What It’s Supposed To?
Do you look forward to checking a heat pump’s performance in the winter? Do you have a routine that you rely on? We are going to walk you through a process that gives a good indication of whether the system is doing what it is supposed to be doing, or not. The best part is you don’t have to buy any special tools and the process is easy, it just requires some simple math.
A Solution to Rising Shipping Fees
ACCA partners with Savings4Members to give contractor exclusive discounts on products and services they are already using everyday. In fact, […]
Subject to OSHA ETS?
This article originally appeared here. The Question of the Month is provided by Enquiron®, a company wholly independent from Federated […]
Correctly Sizing Variable-Capacity Heat Pump Equipment
Bottom Line: The new ACCA Manual S® (2022) will allow heat pumps to be sized for heating when you follow […]
Hey Ed, What Is OEM Performance Data?
In this edition of “Hey Ed”, Ed discusses what is OEM performance data in Manual S.
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Tech Talk: Testing Thermocouples
Those who have been in the HVAC business for an extended period know systems with thermocouples and standing pilots are becoming a thing of the past. However, many appliances in the field still utilize a standing pilot, and a good service technician should know how to diagnose thermocouple issues correctly.
Mourning the loss of Jack Rise, ACCA Educational Program Instructor and ACCA Now Contributor
As we welcome the New Year and navigate new challenges with COVID-19, ACCA is saddened to share the passing of […]
Starting the Year with ACCA
As the only nationwide, non-profit association for HVACR professionals, we at Air Conditioning Contractors of America are proud to serve more than 3,000 business members, […]
Year-end Tax Planning
This article originally appeared here. Now that we’ve lived under the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) for several years, […]
2021: A Record-Breaking Year for ACCA Member Savings!
While 2021 was a challenging year for many, we’re happy to report that we were able to make our members’ […]
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ACCA Proposes Airflow Balancing Instead of Duct Leakage Testing for Energy Code
Typically, a home energy rater will conduct duct leakage tests and leakage tests on the home’s building envelope in accordance with energy codes. ACCA has proposed adding a code exception to conduct an airflow balancing procedure instead, thus giving contractors an opportunity to provide a more valuable service.
