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Employees are likely to apply for a promotion they aren’t qualified for. Read this blog to find out the proper course of action.

measureQuick® gives you an advantage over your competition when it comes to equipment installations. Read more about measureQuick at this blog.

When the weather is this hot, HVAC technicians will be called to serve AC units quite frequently. Read this blog to see the forecast and plan accordingly.

When it comes to the Fair Labor Standards Act, there are exempt employees and non-exempt employees. Learn the difference at this blog.

Congressman Don Beyer (D-VA) introduced the Airborne Act, which incentivizes non-residential building owners to conduct indoor air quality assessments (IAQ) and upgrade their ventilation and air filtration systems.

The EPA is moving to ban disposable cylinders under the AIM Act. Late last year ACCA partnered with fellow HVACR industry associations Heating, Air-conditioning and Refrigeration Distributors International (HARDI) and Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors Association (PHCC) in filing a petition to overturn the EPA’s ban. That litigation is moving forward.

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.

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).

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.

New research shows that when a common antiseptic is applied to filters… they can KILL COVID-19! But, upon looking at the research, questions emerged.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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?