The NEWS (ACHR)

Since its inception in 1926, The NEWS has been a reliable source of information for decision-makers in the HVACR industry. It is published weekly in print and is accessible online 24/7. The NEWS offers you the best chance to connect with a dedicated audience of key buyers through your advertising. With The NEWS being the only paid-circulation publication in this field, you can effectively reach, target, and engage your customers and potential clients.

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#485032

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#158231

Heavy Industry and Engineering/Construction and Maintenance

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HVAC Q&A Episode 9: Tools for Working With A2Ls

23 hours 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.
6 Million Heat Pumps By 2030? California Has a Plan.

2 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.
Red, White, and Renewable: Geothermal Makes the Case for Federal Investment

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.
Getting Money Back from HVAC Organizations and Associations

3 days ago | achrnews.com | Hannah Belloli

The types of programs were born out of a desire to help contractors mitigate pain points — and what can help ease the pain? Money. Especially in today’s economy. The Air Conditioning Contractors of America (ACCA) recently launched the ACCA World Elite Business Mastercard, which offers up to 2.1% unlimited cash back on all purchases, with 5% cash back on HVACR equipment and supplies. The program also covers 100% of ACCA membership dues each year.
Digging into Geothermal: The New Underground Frontier

4 days 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.
Honeywell Announces 42% Surcharge on R-454B

1 week ago | achrnews.com | Joanna R. Turpin

In the April announcement, Honeywell explained that the sharp price increase for R-454B is due to “unprecedented demand” that domestic production alone cannot meet.
Bridging the Heat Pump Training Gap

1 week ago | achrnews.com | Dylan Kurt

HVAC ContractingNewsService and MaintenanceHVAC Residential MarketTraining and Education Heat pumps are everywhere, but one bad install could spell disaster for a contractor’s reputation. Studies are consistently showing that more and more homeowners are curious about the technology. If that’s not enough, technicians and HVAC professionals themselves are predicting that the trend is only going to continue upwards.
How Radiant Heat Is Changing the Game for Homeowners

1 week ago | achrnews.com | Hannah Belloli

HVAC ContractingNewsHVAC Residential Market Radiant heat is typically seen in commercial spaces like hospital rooftops, parking lots, or even entire cities, and now homeowners are catching on that it’s not only suitable for their home but can help them achieve their comfort and energy needs. Radiant HVAC has become popular for its ability to deliver even, consistent warmth without the visible components of traditional heating systems.
How Residential IAQ Monitoring Leads to Customer Retention

1 week ago | achrnews.com | Hannah Belloli

NewsHVAC Residential MarketIndoor Air QualityResidential Indoor Air Quality The average American spends about 90% of their life indoors. Before the pandemic, a huge percentage of that time was spent in an office. Five years later, for many, a majority of that time is now spent at home. And, now that homeowners are more educated on the effects poor indoor air quality (IAQ) can have on their health, residential indoor air quality IAQ monitoring devices are gaining in popularity.
Brand Importance in the HVAC Industry

1 week ago | achrnews.com | Matt Jachman

When it comes to residential HVAC installations, homeowners are more likely to see an HVAC contractor’s brand as more important than the brand of equipment being installed, according to a recent survey of contractors. Some 87% of contractors who responded to the survey said homeowners always or frequently rely on them to decide the brand of equipment they purchase, and 60% said homeowners will allow them to sell a brand that’s different from the one requested.