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Workforce, Career and Technical Education on Top of Governors’ Minds
In a recent publication, the Education Commission of the States analyzed the “State of the State” addresses of 44 governors to find out what issues they care about the most. The group found that 34 governors highlighted workforce development and career and technical education (CTE) as top priorities.
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Give Me Static!
This introduction to static pressure discusses the basic elements of vital measurements and how they can be used. You can quickly identify HVACR equipment in new or like-new condition with airflow problems. This can save you a warranty call for a burned-out motor or maybe a callback for a poorly performing duct system (or incorrect fan speed setting).
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Practice What You Preach – HVAC Inspection & Maintenance
Being consistent in your brand builds trust and improves efficiency. Consistency is essential, especially when running your maintenance calls for your clients. It’s critical that you establish trust with clients, which can lead to better customer service, improved client relations, and less customer churn. This article discusses the importance of consistency when performing HVAC maintenance and some things you can do to build better consistency.
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ACCA Energy Code Proposals Approved
Recently, the International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) Committee approved proposals submitted by ACCA for public comment. The proposals add the option of conducting a duct airflow balancing procedure per ACCA 5 QI, as well as adding ACCA Manual D, to ensure a more efficient HVAC thermal distribution system.
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ACCA-PAC Prior Approval FAQs
Federal law and the Federal Election Commission (FEC) require that all trade association connected political action committees (PACs) obtain written approval from their member companies before talking to that organization’s employees about the importance of the PAC. Continue reading for more FAQs.
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Either You’re Right or You’re Wrong
Over the next few months, Ed Janowiak will cover topics about measuring airflow, focusing on airflow measurements and how important it is to follow “the rules.” This month, he’s covering static pressure measurement.
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Grounding and Bonding and Faults! Oh My!
Nuisance trips on outdoor HVACR equipment connected to GFCIs due to the 2020 NEC have created quite a stir. Many states in the U.S. have excluded this requirement due to the efforts of ACCA and others. Regardless of all this, your installed equipment needs to be properly grounded and bonded per the NEC.
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Tripping High-Limit Switches and What You Can Do
Have you come across high-limit switches tripping? A limit switch is a critical safety device. This article will provide insight into recognizing issues that cause high-limit switches to trip and eventually fail.
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Buyer Beware
Starting January 1, 2023, the Department of Energy will be updating its energy efficiency standards for HVACR equipment. In addition to this, regional standards in the South and Southwest will be based on the date of installation, not the date of manufacture. These regulations could make existing supply shortages worse, and open the doors for distributors to shift responsibility to the customer. It is more important than ever for the industry to be ready for these standards, and to join the fight against them.
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Join ACCA for Panel on EPA’s Disposable Cylinder Ban at ACCA 2022 Conference & Expo
ACCA will be hosting a panel discussion and breakfast at ACCA 2022, focusing on how the EPA’s disposable cylinder ban will affect the industry. ACCA, along with HARDI and PHCC have been fighting the EPA’s ban on non-refillable cylinders for HFC refrigerants, which is set to go into effect in 2025 and 2027.
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Carbon Monoxide and Your Responsibility Part Two
In part two of Carbon Monoxide and Your Responsibility, we dive into some of the typical ways to test a furnace for carbon monoxide. Last month, we discussed types of combustion and some high-level items to check while on service calls. Now we’ll review popular test methods for checking combustion in gas furnaces.
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Throwing Shade – How Important Is It?
Do you like the sun shining on your face on a cold winter morning? ACCA’s Ed Janowiak does, but that’s not the case on a hot summer day. Strategies like opening the blinds to take advantage of the free BTU’s in the winter, and pulling the blinds closed to keep the sun out in the summer are great ways to stay shady. But, do these strategies help to get more run time out of your system?
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Train or Don’t Train? Count the Cost
Don’t you hate it when a good technician (or installer, or sales person, or CSR, etc.) quits? Now you have to start all over with someone new. Is it worth it?
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ACCA Promotes Renewal of Important Tax Credits, Opposes Costly Regulations
ACCA has urged Congress to extend the 25C and 45L energy efficiency tax credits for homeowners and property developers/new construction respectively. These important incentives, which help drive business for contractors, lapsed at the end of 2021 and Congress is actively negotiating their renewal.
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Supreme Court Blocks OSHA Vaccine Mandate for Employers
The Supreme Court struck down President Biden’s vaccine or test mandate for employers with 100+ employees in a 6-3 ruling. The mandate required that workers at businesses with 100 or more employees must get vaccinated or submit a negative COVID-19 test weekly to enter the workplace.
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If You Called Me Shady, I’d Take It As A Compliment
Acknowledging shade is a big part of doing a load calculation. Sometimes it’s done correctly and sometimes it’s done incorrectly. The more accurate we are with our inputs the more predictable our results will be. There are hard and fast rules that should be followed in Manual J. Some of the more important ones are discussed in this article.
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3 Month Forecast – Jan. 2022
Did NOAA get it right? Last October, ACCA’s Wes Davis reported that NOAA said there was a high probability for most of the country to be warmer, while the Pacific Northwest would be colder. Where he lives, it’s been cold. How about you? It’s early in the year but, did NOAA get it right?
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ACCA Promotes Renewal of Important Tax Credits, Opposes Costly Regulations
ACCA has urged Congress to extend the 25C and 45L energy efficiency tax credits for homeowners and property developers/new construction respectively. These important incentives, which help drive business for contractors, lapsed at the end of 2021 and Congress is actively negotiating their renewal. Continue reading to learn more.