Residential air movement and ventilation can be a challenge that requires multiple callbacks. There is a way to fix that, though.

A duct system is the part of an HVAC system that most homeowners don’t consider, yet it determines how well their equipment works.

Ducts play a crucial role but are often overlooked.

Properly sealing and maintaining heating and cooling ducts is a low-cost measure that can improve energy efficiency.

Don’t assume equipment capacity or conditions. Instead, do some digging and find the tables for the equipment you install and service.

While some contractors fabricate sheet metal in-house and others outsource that work, both groups can benefit from a few best practices.

In the end, it's about airflow control. Unless your solution involves airflow and pressure measurement, you're guessing whether the repair worked.

The ductless market has grown significantly in the U.S. in the last 20 years. What was once a fringe product has become a prominent subset of the HVAC world.

Poughkeepsie, New York - Dandelion, a geothermal company that started at “X” at Google’s parent company Alphabet, announced its newest installation partner: American Heating and Cooling.

The National Air Duct Cleaners Association (NADCA) offers two certifications; the Air Systems Cleaning Specialist (ASCS) certification and the Certified Ventilation Inspector (CVI) certification — credentials that are internationally recognized and known for showcasing an individual's enhanced knowledge and skills related to HVAC system hygiene.

The new comfort solution reduces energy use by 50 percent by using water more efficiently than the legacy system.

Volunteering a total of 244 hours of work, Arista’s employees put their skills and passion towards a great cause.

Wendy Abbagliato of Chester, New York, was promoted to office manager at Nebrasky Plumbing, Heating & Cooling, an award-winning Hudson Valley business. Abbagliato will be responsible for planning, directing, and overseeing the office operations for the company.

Sales of air conditioners and heat pumps were brisk this summer, as record heat blanketed much of the U.S.

Meet a few of the podcasters who have taken the HVAC world by storm. 

67% of contractors see digital transformation as important to their success.

The Gold award goes to a new computer application designed to help technicians save time and money and provide efficient HVAC equipment installation and diagnostics.

Contractors have to spend the time to effectively choose the right business management software that allows AI capabilities to fold into their day-to-day operations with ease.

HVACR distributors today are introducing software to meet contractors where they’re at and to fit the way they place electronic orders. At the same time, they’re working to maintain the personal relationships they’ve built with those customers.

Founding engineer and head of growth at Rilla, Will Gao, compares the value of data analysis for winning in sports to sales.

The gold winner can service, certify, and ship a combustion analyzer the same day it’s received.

Contractors can get more productivity from staff by letting software take care of the small things.

With modern technology, HVAC contractors can leave paperwork behind, and instead share information in real-time.

The advent of smartphones has made life both simpler and more complicated for people around the world.

As cold weather approaches, van drivers and fleet owners become increasingly aware of the caution needed to drive safely.

It’s been said that technology takes longer to arrive than expected, but once it does, adoption occurs more quickly than expected as well.

The latest version of the ProMaster work van from Ram, the truck division of Stellantis, offers many features previously only available on consumer vehicles.

Add “increased risk of theft” to the growing list of concerns HVAC contractors face as they grapple with a shortage of supplies and equipment. Both HVAC equipment and service vehicles prove prime targets for thieves.

Since the COVID-19 pandemic struck nearly three years ago, automobile manufacturers have had trouble getting many of the parts — computer chips especially — required to assemble the vans and trucks that field-service businesses use daily.

These products are designed to serve both the new construction and replacement markets.

The YORK brand of JCI is launching a line of RTUs designed to exceed the DOE energy efficiency standards, which will take effect January 1, 2023.

At a booth thick with traffic at the AHR Expo’s, commercial product manager Schlegel talked about Johnson Controls’ new YORK Sun Choice rooftop unit.

“Obviously, energy conservation and energy efficiency are two huge trends in the market.”

Commercial rooftop units feature a host of intelligent solutions to improve efficiency and ease of service/installation.

Packaged rooftop units are the workhorses of the commercial market, providing cooling to approximately 60% of U.S. commercial building floor area.

The second phase will take place on Jan. 1, 2023, and require an additional 15% increase in efficiency.

The ACHR NEWS caught up with Johnson Controls’ “Game On” Roadshow at its final stop in Rochester Hills, Michigan.

Ashley Martin joined Nibco in 2012 and most recently served as president and COO since 2023. Before that, she held the position of executive vice president.

Daniel Truxillo, the general manager of the Dayton, Ohio, branch of Thomas & Galbraith Heating, Cooling & Plumbing, has a long history of success in the home-services industry and got his start as an HVACR technician nearly two decades ago.

Garett Edde’s new role includes promoting, selling, and supporting Fujitsu’s residential products.

New Mexico is jump-starting its rebates program by offering low-income owners of single-family homes up to $1,600 off of home insulation purchased at participating retailers. Later, the state will offer rebates for heat pumps and other high-efficiency appliances.

The grant will provide state-of-the-art technology and equipment for industrial training programs such as mechatronics, information technology and cybersecurity, HVAC, construction management, welding, and more.

Philip Laiche exemplifies the same values that make Malco great: dedication to excellent customer service and going above and beyond to ensure contractors have the Malco tools they need to get the jobs done, a press release from Malco Tools Inc. said.

The Charlotte Mecklenburg School System (CMSS), the 19th largest in the U.S. with a $1.3 billion operating budget, recently decided to take action to identify school system buildings that might be exhibiting air leakage.

At the AHR Expo, RectorSeal LLC highlighted several new products designed to combat leaks and corrosion, both on the inside of the unit and from salty sea breezes on the coast.

AR-GLO 5 fluorescent dye was introduced to The Spectroline brand of leak detection kits to ensure all leaks can be found quickly.

This product combines field leak detection reliability with cloud hunting mode, which helps the operator to find the area highest in concentration and then switch to pinpoint mode to quickly find the leak.

This professional-grade flue gas analyzer offers features tailored to HVAC professionals.

Refrigerant leaks in HVACR equipment – particularly commercial refrigeration systems -- are a significant problem.

Before you can fix a leak, you need to find it. That’s where leak detectors come in.