Maria Taylor

1 day ago | achrnews.com | Maria Taylor

What tools do HVAC techs need for working with A2L refrigerants? In this video, reps from three tool manufacturers explain the broad categories of tools that might need an update to comply with new heating and air conditioning systems: leak detectors, manifolds, vacuum pumps, recovery machines, and gauges that can sense R-454B. Read more about HVAC tools.

3 days ago | achrnews.com | Maria Taylor

“What we've been hearing from the market is, regardless of 25C credits, the majority of activity — what homeowners ask about and what contractors push — is local utility incentive rebates from your power and gas company, and those will survive,” said Charles Hurd, director of residential product management at Johnson Controls. In other words, electrification is now going to be up to the states and utilities. What does that look like? Well, we are finally getting a road map to large-scale adoption.

3 days ago | achrnews.com | Maria Taylor

NewsHVAC Residential MarketHVAC Light Commercial MarketHVAC Commercial Market Technically, the U.S. has been in a national energy emergency since January 20. That’s when President Donald Trump, on the day of his inauguration, signed two executive orders (EOs) calling to ramp up domestic energy production. Geothermal advocacy groups are making the case that geo is the perfect solution — and should be the target of federal incentives and investment.

2 weeks ago | achrnews.com | Maria Taylor

HVAC ContractingNews Ever since ChatGPT came onto the scene in November 2022, we at The ACHR NEWS have been writing about AI. Artificial intelligence is impacting just about every industry, and HVAC is no exception. Whether it’s automating back-office busywork, following up on calls, monitoring refrigeration cases remotely, or helping techs find troubleshooting info in the field, AI is already shaping how HVAC businesses work.

1 month ago | achrnews.com | Maria Taylor

There’s no question the IRA has influenced HVAC product design. Many manufacturers at AHR showed off their latest models alongside signage for the relevant tax credits. “When we set about redoing our portfolio for A2L and being 2025 ready, we took into account the CE tier levels and the level of 25C incentives for customers.