The ACCA HVAC Blog

October 29, 2021

Tech Challenge — November 2021

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. […]

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October 28, 2021

Three Month Forecast: Plan For Maintenance, Education, and Sales

See the weather forecast for the next three months and find out how what HVAC business owners should do to properly prepare.

October 27, 2021

The Importance of Strengthening Our Workforce

I want to discuss an issue critical to the entire industry: attracting and retaining skilled workers. Workforce development has been […]

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October 26, 2021

ACCA Fights Proposed Tax Increases, IRS Reporting Requirement

Learn more about ACCA’s recent pushes in Congress to oppose any policy that would increase taxes for small and independently-owned businesses, and to do away with a proposed reporting requirement.

October 25, 2021

Inclement Weather Awareness While on the Job

This article originally appeared here. The weather can be an unpredictable force, and try as we might, it’s impossible to […]

October 25, 2021

Teamwork and Synergy

One of my first clients was a commercial real estate developer who managed 103 million square feet of industrial and […]

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October 22, 2021

Economic Balance Point

From thermal heat pump balance points to economic, ACCA HVAC expert Ed Janowiak explains all you need to know about balance points.

October 21, 2021

EPA Finalizes First Rule on HFC Phasedown, Non-Refillable Cylinder Ban

The American Innovation and Manufacturing (AIM) Act of 2020, which was signed into law by President Trump last December, mandates […]

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October 20, 2021

Update on Mechanical Code Change Hearings + New Energy Code Proposals

See the major takeaways HVAC contractors should know from the ICC Mechanical Code Public Comment Hearings that took place in Pittsburgh last month.

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October 19, 2021

Sneak Peek: Cool Insights Data Shows COVID Impact, High Hopes for the Future

Between stay-at-home orders, supply chain disruptions, labor shortages, and constantly changing customer concerns, 2020 was a tumultuous year for HVAC contractors. But what do the numbers show about COVID’s impact on their bottom line? And how do they expect to fare in 2021? Continue reading to learn more.

October 19, 2021

Work and Play at ACCA 2022

ACCA’s 2022 Annual Conference is an opportunity for the HVACR industry to network, learn, and grow together for the first […]

October 18, 2021

EPA Looks Into Current Air Quality Standards

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) says it has found evidence to support the tightening of a key air quality standard. […]

October 15, 2021

Get Recognized for Your Hard Work!

Calling all HVACR Contractors; Contracting Business is looking for industry members to submit high-resolution photos and descriptions of your best […]

October 14, 2021

The Power of Quality Assured Accreditation

Congratulations to ACCA member Blue Water Climate Control, which has been accredited by the ACCA Quality Assured (QA) program. ACCA’s […]

October 13, 2021

What To Know About the AIM Act

The EPA has issued a final rule on HFC refrigerant allowances entitled, “Phasedown of Hydrofluorocarbons: Establishing the Allowance Allocation and […]