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Program offers veterans a concentrated seven-week course equivalent to the first year of sheet metal apprenticeship training.

“When I first began looking into potential business opportunities, I knew I wanted to go into business with a respected brand that has established a reputation for setting industry standards,” said Jerry Aument, the new owner of DUCTZ of South Central PA.

Starting in 2025, most new comfort cooling systems will use lower-GWP, mildly flammable refrigerants, which include a safety feature called the refrigerant detection system (RDS), which detects leaks and can be factory or field installed.

The fully redesigned website offers an immersive and user-friendly experience focused on meeting the diverse needs of today’s trade professionals and homeowners.

The annual "Women in HVAC" event engages and supports women in the industry by sharing trending industry topics and addressing their unique challenges. 

This collaboration provides students across the United States with a pathway to careers in essential fields, enabling individuals to enhance their skills and increase their earning potential.

ACCA’s Bart James (left) and author Ryan Kiscaden (right) stop by the podcast to talk about a new project to help introduce HVAC at a young age.

The investment by RectorSeal Corp. will empower Flair to accelerate its growth, expand its hvacOS smart heating and control platform, and strengthen its position in the home HVAC control market.

When you look at a modern data center, its entire skin is often made up of louvers and dampers.

ASHRAE Guideline 44-2024 outlines best practices for building design, operation, and maintenance to reduce the health risks associated with prolonged exposure to wildfire and prescribed-burn smoke.

Designed for secure protection, durability, and reliability, the cabinets are available in both recessed or surface mount in various dimensions to meet any residential or commercial radiant application.

 When it comes to choosing a place to start a career in HVAC, Service Direct’s new report provides data to help make the decision.  

Explore this on-demand webinar to learn about the shift to low GWP A2L refrigerants, including R-32 and R-454B, and understand the new handling, storage, and safety practices required.

Together, they have developed a 10-week Field Service Technician training program, culminating in the graduation of 14 candidates on December 3, 2024.

The list of the Top 25 Most Influential HVACR Instructors and Educators, put together by HVAC Excellence, recognizes individuals who are shaping the future of the HVACR industry through exceptional teaching, dedication, and advocacy for education.

The new laboratories, in Anchorage and Fairbanks, Alaska, will research a variety of LG’s heat-pump solutions, including both ducted and ductless indoor and outdoor units.

"For those of you mentoring others new to commissioning, I hope this gets you thinking about what your best advice would be," writes ES NEWS contributor Miles Ryan. "It is a fascinating job, but it can be overwhelming."

HVAC manufacturers are empowering contractors with tools and other resources to unlock IRA incentives for customers, helping boost sales and consumer confidence.

In his new role at Nibco Inc., Aaron Edds will be responsible for overseeing and guiding the product management team, working closely with senior leadership and cross-functional teams to ensure product development aligns with Nibco’s business strategy and meets customer needs

Fan of the movie Office Space? There’s an important lesson HVAC contractors can take from the cult classic.

From the perspective of HVAC contractors, it’s worth noting that while HVAC systems aren’t as linked to embodied carbon like other structural materials, they still contribute to both embodied and operational emissions.

Next time you recycle a beer bottle, consider this: it might just end up helping to make the world more sustainable, and quieter, one building at a time.

HVACR political insiders talk about some of the year’s most important developments, and about what might be ahead for the industry in Washington, D.C.