ACCA Forms Digital Retargeting Program Partnership with The Association Partner
The Air Conditioning Contractors of America (ACCA) announces that The Association Partner has joined ACCA as an exclusive partner in […]
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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.
Evaluate Your Mental State Behind the Wheel
At times, our thoughts can feel like they’re racing faster than the traffic around us while we’re on the road […]
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ARPA Includes Six Months of Free COBRA Health Coverage
The federal government will pay 100 percent of COBRA insurance premiums for employees who lost their jobs because of the pandemic, and for their covered relatives, through September, allowing them to stay on their company-sponsored health plan, under the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) that President Joe Biden signed into law on March 11.
How Am I Supposed to Handle Compensation for Travel Time?
Question: We pay a flat daily amount of $15 to our techs which we call a “travel fee.” Should this payment […]
ACCA Urges Congress to Reject H.R. 842 and S. 420, the PRO ACT
On Friday ACCA urged Congressional leadership to reject H.R. 842 and S. 420, the PRO Act. This legislation would rewrite our country’s labor […]
A Look Back and a Look Forward
ACCA members are continuing to thrive after a complicated 2020 that threw us all off. Due to the global pandemic, our members had no choice but […]
ACCA Announces Two Quality Standards Renewed for ANSI Status
The Air Conditioning Contractors of America (ACCA) announces the reaffirmation of the ACCA 6 QR and ACCA 14 QMref for […]
Carbon Monoxide (CO) – Part 2
How much air is required for complete combustion? Every cubic foot of natural gas requires 10 cubic feet of air […]
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How Long Does An Employee Have to File A Wrongful Termination Claim?
ACCA’s Legal Expert, Brooke Duncan, answers a member’s question about how long former employees have to file wrongful termination claims.
Sponsored Content: Top 3 Reasons for Today’s Technician Shortage
Right now, skilled tradespeople are in extremely high demand. If you follow any trades websites, or have looked at job […]
2021 The Year We Return To Normal
I’m excited to be the chairman of ACCA and I’m looking forward to my year in office. I’m hoping 2021 is a […]
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 […]
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SBA to Prioritize Smallest Businesses, Expand Access for PPP Loans
The SBA recently announced steps it is taking to prioritize the smallest businesses and other individuals for PPP loans. ACCA’s Chris Czarnecki has the details for ACCA members.
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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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 […]
