Home energy management systems: The next big thing in HVAC
Electricity demand in the United States is projected to rise 16% in the next five years, fueled by the explosive […]
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And the engineer said…..
While attending ACCA 2025 at the Kalahari Resort in Texas this past March, I was asked a question that comes up often. The question focused on adding extra BTUs to the calculated heat gain to account for what was described as “additional loads.”
Share Your Leadership Story at ACCA Next Level
The Call for Presenters at ACCA Next Level 2024 has begun. Learn more about this event, register for presentation, and share your leadership story in this blog.
Is Manual J® Really Necessary in Existing Homes?
Who wants to learn about problems after the job is completed? Read this blog to learn why utilizing Manual J can maximize effectiveness on service calls.
The Inflation Reduction Act: What Does it Mean for Residential Contractors?
What does the Inflation Reduction Act mean for residential contractors? Read this blog to how the Act affects residential contractors.
Doctor Cool & Professor Heat Recognized as ACCA 2022 Residential Contractor of the Year
ACCA announces Doctor Cool & Professor Heat of League City, TX, as the ACCA 2022 Residential Contractor of the Year, […]
Attend Codes & Coffee Live at ACCA 2022!
ACCA’s Codes & Coffee is a monthly webinar focusing on the latest codes and standards issues facing the HVACR industry. […]
Rosenberg Indoor Comfort Named ACCA’s 2021 Residential Contractor of the Year
The Air Conditioning Contractors of America (ACCA) concludes its winter Board of Directors and membership meeting by announcing Rosenberg Indoor Comfort in […]
A Well-Balanced Ownership Team and Happy Customers and Employees Lead to Success for Rosenberg Indoor Comfort
When there is anything a customer may need, customers of Rosenberg Indoor Comfort know that the family-run business is a […]
Building Homes as an Integrated System
In the past, architects, engineers and builders collaborated on residential homebuilding projects without giving much thought to MEP requirements. HVAC […]
Rock Solid Workmanship, Investing in Employees and Superior Customer Service Lead to Success for Missouri Contractor
Customers who have the foresight to call Hoffmann Brothers for service enjoy the results of superior workmanship and an added bonus. Hot, oven-baked […]
Make Dew Point Your Friend
I’ve been on a bit of a mission for the past several years. My goal is to get more people […]
Make it Bigger: Selling Quality Home Services
So, here’s a warning tale for my contractor friends: I recently needed a tow truck, so I dialed the number […]
Solving the Difficulties of the Low-Load Home
I found out last month that the Air Conditioning Contractors of America (ACCA) is working on a new design manual. […]
How to Air Seal an Attic “Right and Tight” – Part 1
When working to make a home more comfortable and energy efficient, simply adding more fiberglass batts or loose fill fiber […]
Are You Making These Mistakes With Manual J?
When you do a heating and cooling load calculation using ACCA Manual J, it’s important to be as accurate as […]
When Choosing a Heating and/or Cooling System Give Your Customer the Choice to Round Down
When choosing the right size heating and cooling system for your customer, it would be a great practice to give […]
Sizing, Installing, And Maintaining An HVAC System
When installing an HVAC system, calculate heating and cooling loads using a recognized method (ACCA Manual J), and ensure you […]
HVAC Design Is About More Than Equipment Sizing
Many people seem to think HVAC design means you get a load calculation (Manual J in the ACCA protocols) so […]
Case Study: Preventing Mold and Moisture Issues in Senior Housing
The following is the second article in a three-part series addressing mold and moisture control in multi-family housing. The first […]
