Dylan Kurt

3 weeks ago | achrnews.com | Dylan Kurt

On the contractor side, 30% said they charge fees, while 70% offer free visits. Furthering the divide, of those contractors who do charge visit fees, the average price is $114, but among homeowners willing to pay, they said the maximum they’d be willing to fork over was $59. This data presents quite the conundrum for contractors, who need to cover costs, but also can’t afford to be out of the running.

3 weeks ago | achrnews.com | Dylan Kurt

HVAC ContractingNewsHVAC Residential MarketHVAC Commercial Market It’s shaping up to be another summer where air conditioners will be humming across much of the country. To help contractors get a feel of what’s to come weather-wise, ACHR NEWS reached out to three of the country’s leading long-range forecasters, who provided a region-by-region breakdown for what the future will hold this summer.

1 month ago | achrnews.com | Dylan Kurt

NewsComponents & AccessoriesCompressors In an industry evolving alongside consumer concerns over rising energy costs, impact on the environment, and, of course, stricter regulations handed down by the government, new technologies are quickly gaining a foothold and actually making a difference.  The promise of energy efficiency is now everywhere, but what does that really mean, and how much is changing as new generations of equipment enter the market?

1 month ago | achrnews.com | Dylan Kurt

The new mandate does not specify what type of air conditioning unit must be used, meaning window units, portable a/c, central systems, or any other systems meeting temperature criteria can be used.  “To enhance protections during extreme heat events, the updated code requires that all buildings — both new and existing — provide and maintain air conditioning systems that can keep indoor temperatures no higher than 85° and at least 15° cooler than outside,” the city’s official website states.

1 month ago | achrnews.com | Dylan Kurt

Geothermal checks almost all of the boxes — it’s sustainable, utilizes American soil, and there are plenty of tax incentives and rebates to support it. But despite all of its promises, it’s not enjoying the widespread adoption that it should.