Regularly inspect refrigeration equipment wiring for damaged or loose connections, especially in older systems that have not been properly maintained.

When it comes to tackling a difficult and technical project with a tight deadline in a building still occupied by tenants, it pays to plan ahead.

By creating an efficient, dedicated install team, contractors can increase profit margins by a substantial amount.

To identify a problem that is making an HVAC customer uncomfortable, it’s just as important to take a look at the building as it is the HVAC system.

The “midlife refresh” omits the question of repair-versus-replace by offering HVAC contractors a third option.

In 2023 and now the beginning of 2024, there’s been more of a shift in the HVAC industry towards repairing HVAC systems rather than replacing them.

Service technicians must understand how to charge refrigeration equipment with the latest refrigerant blends, so that they are able to retrofit existing units or replace failed equipment.

NASRC will offer free comprehensive CO₂ and propane refrigeration training at its Natural Refrigerant Training Summit.

Adding liquid refrigerant to refrigeration systems requires consideration of various factors, and one method might not work on every type of system.

Due to economic conditions, HVAC contractors should be focusing on the residential repair market in 2024.