National Flood Insurance Program’s R-22 Catch-22
The Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) R-22 phase-out and ban on the sale of pre-charged condensing units, and the Department of […]
Technical Tips
Manual J Calculations: What and Why?
If you’re installing a heating or cooling system in a single family home, you need to have a Manual J ‘right […]
Managing Airflow In Zoned Applications
This article explains why a bypass duct does not always work as expected. We will learn the importance of creating […]
Proper Management of Waste Mercury Thermostats
You replace a lot of thermostats, but how much consideration do you give towards proper management of the ones that […]
What Are Your Standards?
During ACCA 2013 this February, I was scheduled to make a presentation focused on the revision efforts of the ANSI/ACCA […]
Does Determining Insulation R-Values Make You Sweat?
Have your Manual J8® practitioners ever called you with questions on a home that does not match any construction option […]
A Case Of Commercial Requirements Being Applied In Residential Applications
In 2007, a code change proposal to the International Mechanical Code (IMC) passed the code hearings with little objection (or […]
Creative Solutions For ASHRAE 62.2 Makeup Air Requirements
ACCA members are taking the lead in developing methods that economically meet the ASHRAE 62.2 ventilation requirements for residential applications. […]
Tips from Three ENERGY STAR Raters
ACCA has conducted various interviews with other ENERGY STAR stakeholders in order to offer different perspectives and potential areas for […]
R-22: Contractor Perspectives On The Confusion
R-22. Wasn’t there a phaseout? Yeah, but prices to service existing units have skyrocketed, and then there’s the whole “dry charge” thing. Contractors talk about the refrigerant that won’t go away.
Precious Metals: Recycling Helps Turn Trash Into A Little Bit Of Treasure
There’s gold in them thar units! Okay, maybe not gold, but rising copper prices can be an opportunity for contractors when replacing existing systems.
Encapsulated Attics Guidance For HVAC Designers
Encapsulated attics are becoming more and more popular in new home construction and among homeowners looking to improve the energy […]
More Concerns or New Opportunity?
Building construction regulations exist to protect the public and provide a minimum acceptable level of building performance.All in the building […]
A 360° View: Overcoming QA Challenges
In the last edition, ACCA opened a discussion with a Quality Assured (QA) recognized contractor, a Homebuilder, and a RESNET […]
QA Program On-Site Visits
The QA Program established minimum requirements for participation in the program. On-site visits recognized contractors allow the program to see […]
Creative Solutions for Ventilation in New Homes
ACCA members are taking the lead in developing methods that economically meet the ASHRAE 62.2 ventilation requirements for residential applications. […]
Putting the Q in QA
The EPA’s ENERGY STAR for New Homes Program helps homebuyers distinguish between newly-constructed homes that deliver superior energy efficiency and homes of standard construction.
