The Ridgid Experience, the brand’s signature event, gives select trades workers an all-expenses-paid, three-day trip that features hands-on factory experiences, fun, and camaraderie, a press release from Ridgid said.

The survey, which included responses from over 200 CEOs, CFOs, and CSOs across various industries in July 2024, also highlighted the impact of government incentives on sustainability plans.

James Piccione founded Aspen Manufacturing in 1975, and the company is now one of the largest independent manufacturers of evaporator coils and air handlers for the residential and light commercial HVAC markets in the U.S. and Canada.

For your information news briefs from a wide variety of categories within the HVAC industry. Price increases, mergers and acquisitions, award winners, and more are highlighted here each week.

For your information news briefs from a wide variety of categories within the HVAC industry. Price increases, mergers and acquisitions, award winners, and more are highlighted here each week.

When it began “raining” inside the Towson Court House, a leaky roof was assumed to be the culprit. But for the Maryland Department of General Services, the truth turned out to be much stranger.

Evaluating the age of the system and the urgency of the problem are two key ways to tell whether or not a boiler should be repaired or replaced.

The proceeds will be split between Make-A-Wish Greater Bay Area and the Randy Rawson Scholarship Program, which is run by the American Boil.er Manufacturers Association.

The third-party test was conducted at the Superior Boiler factory in Hutchison, Kansas, by Montrose Air Quality Services.

Consulting with an expert can streamline the conversion to electric boilers while reducing total project cost and maximizing system reliability.

Lasting learning in the skilled trades requires substantial time spent working on real equipment with real tools.

The home now has a 3.9 kW solar array that offsets nearly 100% of the System M and grid power supplied from the clean-sourced ConEd program — meaning that the house has zero emission heating, cooling, and hot water.

Condensing boilers save space and time on installation, as installing a condensing boiler is a pretty seamless process for a few reasons.

When considering radiant heating options, installers and homeowners are learning that using both hydronic and electric sources may be the best of both worlds.

The article provided valuable information on maintenance and cleanliness issues related to refrigeration equipment in restaurants and c-stores.

Emerson announced a new platform of AWEF-compliant condensing units for walk-in coolers to meet the DOE rule.

Canneberges Bécancour, one of the most productive cranberry farms in North America, wanted to develop a freezing facility to support a original 17,000-square-foot processing plant.

How do we motivate HVAC contractors to do more refrigerant recovery? The ACHR NEWS posed the question to three industry experts on the front lines of the refrigerant transition. Here’s what they had to say about what that will take — and what we’re all going to be in for if we don’t.

The NSF is providing a grant to six universities, which will work together to create sustainable refrigerant technologies.

A new technology has been developed that can decompose refrigerants, using a catalyst made from industrial waste called “red mud.'’ 

The CEO awards program seeks to honor C-level executives from around the world and across multiple industries, focusing on the personalities who drive successful corporations and organizations.

Gov. John Kasich and the legislature targeted funding in the state capital budget to assist Ohio’s public universities, community colleges, and career technical centers in providing the most up-to-date education possible, part of an effort to provide a skilled workforce for in-demand jobs.

A compressor design proposes a new drive mechanism for compressors used for cooling in homes, buildings, airplanes, and cars.

Condensing units that are exposed to low ambient conditions must have some sort of low ambient control installed on them.

Compressor manufacturers have been improving the products on multiple fronts in recent months.

The first step consists of determining the compressor’s mode of failure. Was it electrical or mechanical?

Airflow is one of the leading causes of failure for compressors.

HVACR systems consume a significant amount of energy, which leads to increased carbon emissions. Manufacturers have found that the variable-speed compressor may be the solution to this problem.

Continuous and rapid cycling is hard on a compressor, but the use of a simple time delay relay can mitigate the risk of compressor failure.

End users are looking for low-GWP solutions, and compressor manufacturers displayed their options at the AHR Expo.

Overby-Sheppard Elementary needed more than an HVAC upgrade, but with tight budgets and minimal state funding, it didn’t seem likely.

“We put together some sections of 2 ½-inch pipe, and Joe tried to drive a nail through them with a hammer. I remember him reporting back and saying, ‘This is not your typical plastic.’”

Here's how to ensure that your customers and employees stay healthy and safe during your service calls, in the midst of a pandemic.

It’s important to keep finding new ways to integrate technology into your daily workflows to increase your company’s efficiency and profitability.

How to safely wire the motors, what to know about the wire colors, and more.

The National Technical Institute's Regional Immersion Program is an opportunity for contractors to overcome recruitment hurdles and secure qualified entry-level workers, and for those with an interest in HVAC, plumbing, or electrical work to get fundamental training.

Contractor-run training facilities allow company leaders to tailor the curriculum to meet their employment needs.

When it comes to training technicians, numerous HVAC contractors have elected to create their own academies, granting them the opportunity to equip technicians with the skills and knowledge that best fit their service models.

Regardless of the teaching profession’s demands and challenges, many HVACR instructors continue to instruct because of their unconditional love for the trades and desire to prepare the industry’s next generation.

With multiple methods offering their own unique advantages, it’s important to be familiarized with the relevant radiant installation method to ensure a job well done.

Passion for the HVAC trades are still alive and well, the challenge is encouraging the next generation to come forward.

The Massachusetts facility will provide lectures and hands-on laboratory experiences led by seasoned LG instructors.

The AHRI’s 2024 Policy Symposium brought more than 200 members, along with AHRI staffers and others in HVAC, to Washington for the lobbying effort, plus panel discussions, keynote speeches, and networking.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, who dropped out of the presidential race early this year, has backtracked on accepting his state’s share of federal funding for the Home Electrification and Appliance Rebates program.

The ‘National Heat Strategy’ is directing several different governmental agencies to implement four goals and objectives that are expected to increase U.S. resiliency to extreme heat conditions.

As extreme heat becomes more common, more of a spotlight is being put on worker safety, and a new app may be able to help.

A change in the balance of power in Washington, D.C., and a desire to extend Trump-era tax cuts, could derail parts of the Inflation Reduction Act.

It took more than 17 months for Jackson Systems to research and build the Virtual Technician app, which won gold in the Contractor Services and Software category of the 2018 Dealer Design Awards.

Dynamic Systems Inc.’s l Stand-alone Mobile Inventory Application (SMIBA) uses barcodes to manage inventory and upload the information to any accounting system.

Today, HVACR distributors rely on enterprise resource planning (ERP) software to handle nearly every level of their operations. Vendor data, turns, dead stock, cycle counts, sales margins, and much more can be accessed directly from a computer or, in some cases, a mobile device.