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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.

Learn how to Implement Solar into your HVACR Offerings

The HVACR industry is an ever-changing industry filled with continuous trends, products, and updates constantly surfacing. As the demand for […]

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ACCA Partners with HARDI, PHCC in Lawsuit Over EPA’s Disposable Cylinder Ban

ACCA has partnered with Heating, Air-conditioning and Refrigeration Distributors International (HARDI) and Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors Association (PHCC) in filing a petition to overturn the EPA’s ban on the use of disposable cylinders for HFC refrigerants, which we believe exceeds the authority granted to EPA under the AIM Act.

Tech Challenge – January 2022

A frozen food case utilizing HFC R-404A with a TXV metering device (and receiver) has a customer complaint of “warm […]

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Vaccine Mandate Update: Federal Judge Blocks Mandate for Federal Contractors Nationwide

A federal judge in Kentucky recently blocked President Biden’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate for federal contractors in Kentucky, Ohio, and Tennessee. Now, a federal judge in Georgia has temporarily halted the mandate for federal contractors nationwide.

A Maintenance Plan for Your Business

We all know that regular maintenance of important home systems ensures system efficiency and extends equipment life. That’s why we […]

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ACCA Meets with Congressman Mike Carey to Discuss Legislative Priorities

See the important takeaways from ACCA’s meeting with Congressman Mike Carey (OH-15) on the major legislative issues affecting the HVAC-R industry.

Adrian Steel Company Launches New Customizable Profile™ HD Utility Rack Cargo Solution

The Adrian Steel Company is thrilled to announce the launch of its new customizable cargo management solution, the Profile™ HD […]

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Your Enthalpy is Showing!

Discover a simple process that produces a quality temperature measurement for an AC system and takes just a little more time than measuring a sensible-only temperature split.

ACCA Announces 2021 Service Manager of the Year

ACCA announces that Michael Barone of Encon Mechanical in Ocean Township, NJ, has been named ACCA’s 2021 Service Manager of the […]

Why Having a Well-Designed Mobile Site Is Important

If you happen to have been born before 1995 then you’ve been able to witness the internet first come online, […]

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Vaccine Mandate for Federal Contractors Blocked in Kentucky, Ohio, and Tennessee

Learn more about a federal judge’s ruling halting the Biden Administration’s vaccine mandate in Kentucky, Ohio, and Tennessee, and what it means for your HVAC business.

Keeping the Conversation Going: Opportunities in HVACR for Minority Contractors

As the conversation on diversity, equity, and inclusion continues, increasing the number of minorities in leadership roles at HVACR businesses […]

How the QA Program Will Serve You Better!

Thank you to the contractors who responded to our “Help Us Serve You Better!” survey. We found your feedback to be extremely […]

The Solar Forum: The Nation’s First HVACR & Solar Event

ACCA has teamed up with Pearl Certification, a national provider of third-party certifications for high-performing homes, to present The Solar […]

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Coil Cleaning Reloaded: It Matters

Find out how clean and dirty HVAC condenser coils impact heat transfer.

Ransomware and Your HVACR Business

Recent ransomware attacks have HVACR businesses on edge. Fortunately, there are various ways that these businesses can protect themselves and […]

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IRS Tips: What Small Business Owners Should Know About Depreciation of Property Deduction

See the tips and guidelines the IRS published regarding depreciation of property deduction that HVAC business owners need to know for tax season.

November Tech Challenge— Answer

A commercial rooftop utilizing R-410A with a TXV feed device has a customer complaint of insufficient cooling. The symptoms confirm inadequate cooling and the compressor appears to be short cycling. What […]

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Department of Labor Finalizes $15 Minimum Wage Rule for Federal Contractors

Recently, The Department of Labor finalized a rule that requires workers on contracts with the federal government to be paid at least $15/hr. Continue reading to learn more.

A Contractor’s Perspective: 6 Questions on Differentiating “From the Top”

  “Differentiation” is one of those words that gets a lot of buzz. But what does differentiation mean for the […]

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