May 2017 Tech Challenge
A commercial rooftop utilizing R-410A with a TXV feed device (and receiver) has a customer complaint of “insufficient cooling.” The […]
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.
Warranty Changes: Contractors Must Adapt To Succeed
As much as you might wish manufacturers would stick to standard warranties, that’s not the current reality. Manufacturers are dealing […]
A Message from ACCA’s President & CEO
Thank you to everyone who attended ACCA’s IE3 Show in Nashville, TN. A special thanks to our sponsors and exhibitors […]
March 2017 Tech Challenge – Answer
An R-410A rooftop system with a fixed orifice has a customer complaint of insufficient cooling. The symptoms confirm a warm […]
Are Sites Like Home Advisor or Angie’s List Worth the Expense?
I know a lot of contractors don’t think highly of online referral services, but at AccuTemp we’ve had great success […]
Summer Overtime: Handling Personnel Issue When Things Get Busy
No matter where they do business throughout the country,HVAC contractors routinely encounter the same personnel challenge: a shortage of qualified […]
Do I Have to Pay Overtime If We Use Flat Rate?
Question: I am inquiring about overtime requirements for Flat Rate Pay (i.e. piece meal). Is overtime supposed to paid to employees […]
Hello, Dolly!
While OSHA doesn’t have an established maximum limit for how much weight workers should lift, they recommend lifting no more […]
Unemployment Claims: When Are Employers Liable?
Some unemployment claims are clear cut, in favor of either the displaced worker or the employer. Laid off full-time workers […]
Enhancing Company Culture to Reduce Turnover
Paying your workers well plays a big role in keeping them happy, but a fat paycheck and generous perks only […]
It Still Regularly Amazes Me
“Service” is a noun, a verb and a calling. If you believe that last one, there’s a hidden version of […]
Do I Have To Pay Unemployment?
Question: My business is in California, and I need to know how long I have to fire someone before I have […]
The “V” in HVAC: Ventilation and Your Health – Proper Bathroom Ventilation
Over the coming months, I plan to address several aspects of HVAC. Today, I want to focus on the “V” […]
Commercial Bids: Rules to Follow
It may seem obvious, but HVAC contractors agree that before you can prepare and submit a commercial bid, you need […]
What Are My Pregnant Employee’s Rights?
Question: We have a problem that has “blossomed” up at our business. We hired a dispatcher about a month ago. When […]
Controlling Inventory Shrinkage
Controlling inventory shrinkage on HVACR vehicles is essential to maintaining acceptable profit margins, and not just to prevent loss. Before […]
OSHA 30: 1926 Subpart D Health and Environmental Controls
In a previous article that was posted on December 14, 2016, we gave an overview of OSHA’s 30-hour training course. […]
HVAC Retrofits for Older Buildings
Many older homes are a popular target for remodeling by homeowners who seek dwellings with vintage charm but demand 21st […]
Case Study: The David Whitney Building in Detroit
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Detroit lost 60 percent of its population from 1950 to 2010. The decline meant bankruptcy, […]
The Home Performance Forum Has Launched!
The Internet age has made it easy to find information. Occasionally you can find some that’s even true. That’s where […]
