Hannah Belloli

Detroit

News Product Editor at The NEWS (ACHR)

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Beyond Paychecks: How Incentives Transform HVACR Technician Retention

3 weeks ago | achrnews.com | Hannah Belloli

HVAC ContractingNews In the HVACR industry, where skilled labor is increasingly hard to find, contractors are rethinking how to keep technicians happy — or, put differently, on the payroll. Competitive pay is a must, but many businesses are going even further, creating custom incentive programs that boost engagement, reward performance, and build loyalty.
How Improper HVAC Installation Is Fueling a Wave of Lawsuits

1 month ago | achrnews.com | Hannah Belloli

HVAC ContractingNews In 2018, the Department of Energy (DOE) conducted a study that found that 70-90% of newly installed residential HVAC systems were installed with significant, detectable faults. That’s 70-90% of HVAC systems that weren’t operating at their fullest potential. Many of them still aren’t. And people are catching on. There’s been a recent uptick in scrutiny around HVAC installations, and lawsuits are beginning to play a major role.
The HVACR Regulatory Rollercoaster

1 month ago | achrnews.com | Hannah Belloli

HVAC ContractingNewsBusiness ManagementRegulatory Update With a new administration in Washington, the HVACR industry is once again navigating a wave of regulatory uncertainty. Jennifer Butsch, Director of Regulatory Affairs at Copeland, breaks down the key issues contractors need to keep on their radar — from refrigerant phaseouts and evolving efficiency standards to the future of government incentives.
From Surviving to Thriving: Lessons from Over 1,000 Contractors

1 month ago | achrnews.com | Hannah Belloli

HVAC ContractingNewsHVAC Residential Market Each year, a nationwide survey of residential contractors sheds light on the state of the trades —how businesses are performing, what challenges they’re facing, and where they’re finding success.
HVAC Distributors Face Hurdles Amid R-454B Shortage

1 month ago | achrnews.com | Hannah Belloli

As HVACR distributors across the U.S. brace for the busy summer months, a critical shortage of R-454B refrigerant cylinders is creating mounting challenges. While new equipment pre-charged with the A2L refrigerant remains available, the aftermarket supply needed for installations and service work has become increasingly scarce. What began as a relatively smooth transition from has been derailed by a mix of supply chain setbacks.
9 of the Latest HVAC Tools to Enhance Efficiency and Performance

1 month ago | achrnews.com | Hannah Belloli

HVAC ContractingNewsTesting | Monitoring | Tools In the HVACR industry, where margins are increasingly tight, labor is hard to find, and customer expectations are high, the difference between providing competent and exceptional service often comes down to the tools in hand. With that in mind, The ACHR NEWS is placing a focus on today’s innovations in HVACR tooling that reflect a deeper shift towards precision, automation, and data-driven decision-making.
Trump’s New Executive Order Puts Skilled Trades - and HVACR - Front and Center

1 month ago | achrnews.com | Hannah Belloli

According to industry experts, this initiative has the potential to solve the persistent labor shortage while also strengthening the HVACR workforce. “Registered apprenticeships create a vital pipeline for bringing in new, highly-trained talent,” said James. “The federal government currently spends about 175 times more on promoting higher education than career and technical education.
Flip the Script — and the Manual: HVAC Training Goes AI

1 month ago | achrnews.com | Hannah Belloli

HVAC ContractingNewsServices | Apps | SoftwareApps & SoftwareTraining and Education I often dream of a world that has no technology. Besides telephones with rotary dials — those are kind of fun, and you do need to be able to reach people in case of an emergency. I’d like there to be movie theatres, too, if that counts as technology. And things like a/c, heat, electricity — those can stay. I guess when I really think about it, I just wish smartphones didn’t exist.
R-454B Prices Hike as HVACR Industry Prepares for High Summer Demand

1 month ago | achrnews.com | Hannah Belloli

NewsRefrigerationRefrigerants If you haven’t heard already, you might want to brace yourself: Honeywell has announced a 42% surcharge on R-454B refrigerant. The company cites rising raw material costs, unprecedented demand, and new tariffs as the reasons behind the sharp increase. This follows two earlier price hikes — 15% in February and another 8% in March.
Austin Mandates A/C in All Homes Amid Rising Heat Concerns

1 month ago | achrnews.com | Hannah Belloli

Hannah Belloli is an editor at The ACHR NEWS. She has been with BNP Media for over two years. Hannah holds a bachelor's degree in communications from Wayne State University, where she also obtained minors in English, journalism, and creative writing. As a daughter of a carpenter, she has admired the trade industry for as long as she can remember.