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.

When electrically inspecting or troubleshooting a compressor, you should always protect yourself against the possibility of terminal venting.

Any compressor that gets too hot or is overheated is subject to premature wear between its internal moving parts.

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.

At its press conference at the AHR Expo, LG Electronics Component Solutions highlighted its new compressors for residential applications that will utilize the low-GWP refrigerants.

Learning how to troubleshoot a system that is experiencing leaky valves or worn rings can be challenging, so technicians need to take careful measurements in order to isolate the problem.

Ross B. Shuster, CEO, Copeland, discusses Blackstone’s investment into the company, how the transaction will impact the company’s HVAC offerings, and more.

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

Read this white paper to learn more about why variable-speed compressors are the best solution for heat pump applications.

Complex buildings come with increasingly unique requirements, including the vital aspect of climate control.

When you’ve decided to sell your HVAC business, the time of year to close is an important detail.

Most HVAC company deals are asset sales. As the name suggests, it’s a purchase of company assets including inventory, tooling, and company trucks.

The question of who is going to buy your business can be just as important as the cash for the sale itself.

HVAC contractors have an underutilized tool available to help optimize their businesses: customer data.

Our heating and air business has to keep generating revenue even when the weather is not cooperating.

As the size – and profits – of these companies continues to grow, they are likely to come under increasing levels of cyberattack.

If you feel like your site is just taking up digital space and not adding dollars to your bottom line, we hope the tips below will help.

All of these women have made a mark on the HVAC industry and continue to do so. While they serve in different areas of the industry, each is making a contribution to both improve the industry and make it a more welcoming career for females.

The initiative will also support Honeywell Energy Solutions Group’s existing multi-phase Energy Savings Performance Contract (ESPC) program with Boston as part of the Renew Boston Trust program to help achieve energy and carbon reductions in city-owned historic buildings.

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

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

The Uponor Experience Center is part of the company's North American headquarters campus and is surrounded by corporate offices, a research and design facility, and manufacturing space.

The event attracted nearly 100 mechanical and electrical contractors from the surrounding area, opening the door for new business avenues both for Republic and its manufacturer partners.

Business Uncensored partnered with Service World Expo to provide a joint event for contractors pursuing excellence in their local markets.

Providing accessible and effective virtual HVACR education in Spanish is a significant step toward meeting the growing demand for skilled technicians, HVACRedu.net said.

Ducted Systems Academy programs feature a combination of hands-on experiences, virtual resources, on-demand courses, and in-person courses at the state-of-the art academy in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

HVAC contractors have to focus on recruiting and retaining technicians by focusing efforts on learning and then providing what the current workforce is looking for.

Ferris State professor Eric Quilitzsch is a guest on the podcast to let us know what is new in the HVACR education segment of the industry.

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

If an HVAC contractor possesses knowledge pertaining to IAQ solutions and how to approach the subject with a homeowner, they are in a good spot to sell the equipment.

The most successful trainers will realize that the relationship Gen Z has with technology fits right in with the present mindset of the HVACR industry.

The EPA has proposed a one-year extension for VRF systems using high-GWP HFCs.

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.

A federal measure designed to improve IAQ, particularly in schools and child-care facilities, is winning support from HVAC industry trade groups. 

Wisconsin just became the first state in the nation to launch the Home Efficiency (HOMES) portion of the IRA's rebate program.

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.

The Inflation Reduction Act’s (IRA) tax credits and rebates can unlock thousands for residential homeowners looking to upgrade to energy-efficient HVAC equipment.

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.

The IRA is driving heat pump sales in New York, and there are a few things lessons contractors in other states can learn from the success.

Regal Beloit Corp. has become an expert in FER compliance by redesigning its products to meet the new standards, including the Genteq^® Ensite^® motor, DEC Star^® blower assemblies, and a new electronically commutated motor (ECM) to provide FER compliance for entry-level fans. These products were on display at the 2019 AHR Expo.

In HVAC, we rarely need to have a deep understanding of electrical design. But there are a few cases where a little understanding can go a long way in identifying issues before they cause trouble, and that is the intent of this short article.

The flow control industry has stubbornly clung to pneumatic actuators, specifically in the American market, for decades.

A few months on the other side of the summer’s FER implementation, we check-in with aftermarket motor veterans and a furnace manufacturer.

The question of replacing a blower versus an entire system – versus the chance something else is the real culprit – remains a case-by-case challenge.

Here is the trending technology that three motor manufacturers are saying will improve the future of motors in HVAC.

Inverter technology is being incorporated into a wider range of HVAC systems, allowing the equipment to operate at lower speeds and consume less energy, which results in significant energy savings and lower carbon emissions.

The business employs around 600 people and generated revenues of approximately $63 million in 2021.