Tech Challenge March 2021
A medium temperature cooler utilizing R-134a with a capillary tube feed device has a customer complaint of warm beer. The […]
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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.
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Plan Ahead – Mild Spring – Hot Summer
NOAA’s forecast can help you plan to make the most of spring maintenance and, finally…it looks like it’s going to be a busy summer.
Rosenberg Indoor Comfort Named ACCA’s 2021 Residential Contractor of the Year
The Air Conditioning Contractors of America (ACCA) concludes its winter Board of Directors and membership meeting by announcing Rosenberg Indoor Comfort in […]
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Testing a Pressure Switch
When it comes to diagnosing furnace pressure switches, a few crucial skill sets must be employed. ACCA’s Matt Akins explains.
HB McClure Named ACCA’s 2021 Commercial Contractor of the Year
The Air Conditioning Contractors of America (ACCA) concludes its winter Board of Directors and membership meeting by announcing HB McClure Company in […]
18 Reasons for Poor Performance
Have you ever played the blame game? Of course you have and it started when you were very young. When your mom […]
How HVAC Contractors Can Handle Third-Party Sexual Harassment
How many times have you had a technician return from a service call and report an uncomfortable interaction with a […]
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ACCA Supports Delay in 2020 NEC GFCI Requirement Due to Nuisance Trips
ACCA supports an emergency amendment submitted by AHRI. The amendment delays the requirement for GFCI disconnects for inverter driven (or power conversion) equipment until 2023. An NFPA Standards Council decision on the amendment is not expected until April 2021.
ACCA Drives Customers and Builders to QA Contractors
If you want more customers and builders to visit your website, then you need to be a QA Contractor. ACCA […]
A Well-Balanced Ownership Team and Happy Customers and Employees Lead to Success for Rosenberg Indoor Comfort
When there is anything a customer may need, customers of Rosenberg Indoor Comfort know that the family-run business is a […]
OSHA Issues New COVID-19 Guidance for Employers
Last week the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) posted updated guidance regarding COVID-19, primarily focusing on the prevention of […]
400 CFM Per Ton, Or Is It?
“That system needs 400 CFM per ton!“ Does this rule of thumb sound familiar? Although many contractors may have known about […]
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Can I Dock My Employee’s Pay?
A member asked whether they can dock an employee’s pay for continued mistakes on the job. ACCA’s Hilary Atkins explains what business owners can and cannot do in terms of employee pay.
It’s Easy to Make Money Recycling Refrigerants
Reclaiming, or recycling, used refrigerant that is recovered in the field is not only the right and legal thing to […]
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ACCA Template to Request States Not to Adopt GFCI Protection for Outdoor HVAC in 2020 NEC – Nuisance Trips
The 2020 Edition of the National Electrical Code (NEC) now requires ground-fault circuit-interrupter (GFCI) protection for outdoor outlets, which would include disconnects for HVAC/R condenser units and other outlets. The new requirement is covered in this blog.
Tech Challenge January 2021 – Answer
A beer cooler utilizing R-134a with a TXV metering device with receiver, has a customer complaint of “warm product.” The […]
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Take the Stress Out of Frozen Drain Lines
For many parts of the country, temperatures are dropping, condensing furnaces need servicing, and drain lines are freezing. When these lines freeze, most HVAC systems are designed to shut off, leaving clients dashing for a solution.
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Travel Time for Technicians
A member asked about paying for travel time for technicians and ACCA’s Hilary Atkins answers.
Looking at President Biden’s Picks to Run Key Agencies
A president’s cabinet is a crucial aspect of how any administration carries out its policy goals. They serve as the […]
Don’t Fall Victim to Ladder Accidents
Ladders are so commonly used by contractors that it is easy to forget the danger they pose. But falls from […]
