Quality Standards

As we head into the colder months, HVACR technicians need to understand the fundamentals of defrost control board operation. While there are many types of defrost control boards on the market, they all function similarly. Let’s break down the basics so you’re prepared to handle this common cold-weather issue.

When customers expect their system to handle heat loads it was never sized for, complaints start rolling in. Explaining why their system can’t exceed its designed capacity helps customers understand realistic performance limits and manage their expectations. Here’s how to inform customers so they know their system’s capabilities and limitations.

ACCA’s Government Relations Committee gathered 1,100+ contractor comments to select four priority issues and 12 federal solutions.

This year, the HVACR industry entered a new chapter as manufacturers moved away from R-410A and begin releasing equipment designed for A2L refrigerants like R-454B. For contractors, this shift is not just a regulatory requirement, it’s a chance to strengthen customer relationships, differentiate your business, and capture new market opportunities. 

When ducts are sweating and customers complain about feeling sticky despite running the AC, the dew point gives you the answer.

ENERGY STAR’s future has been uncertain since May, when the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced plans to shut down or privatize the program as part of a broader rollback of energy-efficiency standards. Now, Congress is stepping up to defend the program.

The energy efficiency tax credits that have been driving premium system sales are about to disappear. Here’s what contractors can do to take advantage of these incentives before they’re gone.

Energy-efficient home construction just got a reprieve. Contractors working on qualifying projects under the 45L tax credit have more time to complete work before the federal incentive disappears.