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In the HVACR industry, it’s all too common to hear comments about ductwork being too big or too small based solely on appearance. Similarly, there are far too many comments that a system will never condition a space properly just by looking at it. While everyone is entitled to their opinion, there is a significant difference between opinions based on expectations and those grounded in precise measurements.  

To make the most of their marketing budget and connect meaningfully with their target audience, embracing a multi-channel strategy is key for building performance professionals. Drawing inspiration from Pearl Certification’s “Marketing to Homeowners: Lessons from the Field,” this article outlines the value of multi-channel marketing and provides actionable tips on how to get started.

It’s no secret that for many years I’ve been talking about four things that we must do to a system that has already been installed. Let’s talk about them!

On March 29, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) issued its final “Walkaround” Rule that will have major implications for workplace inspections and, potentially, labor relations in the industry. ACCA members can read more here.

Last month, we covered the expectations of a few different groups on the results that come from performing a Manual J® calculation. This topic garnered some great responses from members, and one of those comments sparked the idea behind this article. This month, we’ll address how homeowners perceive what we do and how we can move things in our favor. ACCA members can read more here.

Earlier this year, the Department of Treasury and IRS proposed regulations to implement product identification number (PIN) requirements for taxpayers who use the 25C residential energy efficiency tax credit. ACCA provided comments to Treasury regarding the proposed regulations, with a specific focus on several points. ACCA members can read more here.

ACCA Manuals J®, S®, and D® are referenced and required in building codes across America. ACCA has recently improved its Residential Plans Examiner Review Form for HVAC System Design (Loads, Equipment, Ducts). This simple one-page form provides a quick and easy review of HVAC system design elements. ACCA members can read more here.

Contractors excited to inform their customers about the IRA’s $8.8 billion in rebates for residential energy efficiency improvements may have to wait a little longer as states take a deliberate approach towards developing programs that will vary greatly from state to state. ACCA members can read more here.

You might hear that there’s nothing wrong with Manual J®, but you might also hear people complain about it. This group is very adamant about how badly Manual J® oversizes the heating plant requirement. ACCA members can read more from Ed Janowiak here.

Last week, Senator Ted Cruz and Representative Michelle Fischbach introduced S.J.Res.58 and H.J.Res.111, which would overturn DOE’s rule prohibiting the sale of all non-condensing natural gas furnaces. ACCA members can read more here.

The House of Representatives passed the Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act (H.R. 7024) by a margin of 357-70. The bill allows for the immediate expensing of research and experimentation expenditures, reinstates the less restrictive “EBIT” cap on interest expense deductions, and restores 100-percent bonus depreciation, which is set to expire. ACCA members can read more here.

Last month, the Department of Treasury and IRS proposed regulations to implement product identification number (PIN) requirements for taxpayers who use the 25C residential energy efficiency tax credit. ACCA members can read more here.

This article is designed to demystify the essential operation of defrost control boards, which, despite the variety available in the market, share a common ground in their fundamental workings. ACCA members can read more here.

Are you familiar with the ACCA Residential Plans Examiner Review Form for HVAC System Design? If you are not, you might be surprised how much help it can be. ACCA members can learn more here.