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      <title>Air-to-Water Heat Pump Innovations Driving Efficiency, Safety, and Performance in Residential Heating and Cooling</title>
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        <![CDATA[To meet the ambitious environmental goals being proposed at all levels of government, residential air-to-water heat pumps are emerging as a transformative solution to lower carbon emissions, enhance energy efficiency, and reduce utility bills.]]>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 11 Jul 2024 14:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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      <title>How HVAC Contractors Can Zone In on Zoning Systems</title>
      <author>hannahbelloli@achrnews.com (Hannah Belloli)</author>
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        <![CDATA[For more HVAC contractors to sell zoning systems, they have to understand the benefits, challenges, know how to approach customers to even be able to sell it, and then comes the install.]]>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 10 Jul 2024 07:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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      <title>Virginia Passes Geothermal Bill With Major Financial Incentives</title>
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        <![CDATA[The bill significantly reduces the cost of a geothermal installation, spurs job creation, and hopes to inspire more contractors to tap into the geothermal market.]]>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 09 Jul 2024 07:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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      <title>Hydronic Furnaces are Changing the Forced Air Heating Game</title>
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        <![CDATA[Using water to transfer heat energy into the home can minimize or even eliminate the issues of dry air and loud operation.]]>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 09 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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      <title>An ‘Air’ Balanced Approach to Comfort Problems</title>
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        <![CDATA[The duct system plays a pivotal role in customer comfort so HVAC technicians should be familiarized with air balance testing principles to get to the heart of the issues.]]>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 06 Jul 2024 07:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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      <title>Aiding High Humidity Levels With a Secondary Dehumidification System</title>
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        <![CDATA[For contractors in humid climates, a lot of the comfort they provide is through being able to control humidity levels, which can be aided by adding a secondary dehumidification system.]]>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 03 Jul 2024 07:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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      <title>A Slow Roll For IRA Rebates</title>
      <author>mattjachman@achrnews.com (Matt Jachman)</author>
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        <![CDATA[A marketing expert who specializes in assisting companies that boost energy efficiency in buildings told a webinar audience that contractors should get ready to use Inflation Reduction Act consumer incentives, even if the money is not yet in place.]]>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 02 Jul 2024 14:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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      <title>How to Sell More Indoor Air Quality</title>
      <author>hannahbelloli@achrnews.com (Hannah Belloli)</author>
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        <![CDATA[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.]]>
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      <guid>http://www.achrnews.com/articles/154758</guid>
      <pubDate>Wed, 26 Jun 2024 07:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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      <title>Are Duct Cleaners the New Wave of Duct Renovators?</title>
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        <![CDATA[Offering duct renovation can be a boon to HVAC contractors, and the time to get started is now.]]>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 25 Jun 2024 14:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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      <title>Selling Smart HVAC on Comfort and Efficiency</title>
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        <![CDATA[Smart HVAC systems optimize energy usage without sacrificing comfort by using data analytics and machine learning to regulate the indoor environment.]]>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 25 Jun 2024 11:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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      <title>Pascal Plans to Build A Better Heat Pump</title>
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        <![CDATA[The startup, Pascal, plans to build a better heat pump based on solid refrigerants that will deliver higher efficiencies at lower costs, while eliminating all refrigerant emissions.”]]>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 04 Jun 2024 14:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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      <title>Predictive Heat Pump Thermostat Could Reduce Energy Bills</title>
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        <![CDATA[Purdue University researchers have designed a predictive thermostat for heat pumps that has been shown to significantly reduce electricity use.]]>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 04 Jun 2024 07:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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      <title>The NEWSMakers Podcast: The Tool Belt Generation</title>
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        <![CDATA[Gen Z is now being called the “tool belt generation.” How did this happen? SMACNA CEO Aaron Hilger explains why young people are joining the HVAC industry.]]>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 02 Jun 2024 07:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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      <title>Facts + Figures: AHRI Shipment Data for March 2024</title>
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        <![CDATA[Industry figures are estimates that are derived from the best available figures supplied by a sample of AHRI member companies.]]>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 29 May 2024 14:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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      <title>Sizing Heat Pumps For Colder Climates</title>
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        <![CDATA[Contractors must be careful when sizing heat pumps for colder climates in order to avoid mold problems and homeowner discomfort.]]>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 27 May 2024 14:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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      <title>The NEWSMakers Podcast: HVAC and the Whole House Solution</title>
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        <![CDATA[Marco Radocajs, the owner of Balance HVAC, stops by the podcast to talk about how his company looks at the entire house when coming up with HVAC solution.]]>
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      <guid>http://www.achrnews.com/articles/154611</guid>
      <pubDate>Sat, 25 May 2024 07:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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      <title>New Company, Quilt, Launches Ductless Heat Pump</title>
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        <![CDATA[Quilt, a newly launched company, has introduced a ductless heat pump that they say simplifies the installation and rebate process, while offering transparent pricing.]]>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2024 07:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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      <title>How A Water-Source Heat Pump Works</title>
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        <![CDATA[To help the industry better promote geothermal heat pump technology, it first needs to have an understanding of exactly what is going on during its heating and cooling process.]]>
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      <guid>http://www.achrnews.com/articles/154604</guid>
      <pubDate>Wed, 22 May 2024 14:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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      <title>2024 Summer Weather Forecast</title>
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        <![CDATA[Across the country, experts are predicting this summer to be much like the last, with higher-than-normal temperatures and decreased precipitation.]]>
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      <guid>http://www.achrnews.com/articles/154559</guid>
      <pubDate>Mon, 13 May 2024 07:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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      <title>Facts + Figures: AHRI Shipment Data for February 2024</title>
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        <![CDATA[Industry figures are estimates that are derived from the best available figures supplied by a sample of AHRI member companies.]]>
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      <guid>http://www.achrnews.com/articles/154551</guid>
      <pubDate>Fri, 10 May 2024 07:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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      <title>High-End HVAC Systems Offer High Value</title>
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        <![CDATA[Customers looking for increased value out of their HVAC systems will find high-end features like connectivity, greater efficiency, and more intuitive controls attractive.]]>
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      <guid>http://www.achrnews.com/articles/154529</guid>
      <pubDate>Mon, 06 May 2024 07:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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      <title>Heat Pumps: What’s in a Name?</title>
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        <![CDATA[Experts discuss some of the issues that arise when selling and installing heat pumps in climates where the primary need is for cooling and not heating.]]>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 02 May 2024 07:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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      <title>What Millennial Homeowners Want From an HVAC Contractor</title>
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        <![CDATA[According to a survey comprised of more than 400 homeowners, there are three key ways in which millennials differ from previous generations in regard to their HVAC purchase decision-making.]]>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 01 May 2024 07:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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      <title>Hybrid Heat Pumps Offer Practical Compromise</title>
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        <![CDATA[Hybrid systems offer a pathway that balances environmental concerns with practical considerations, ensuring a more sustainable and feasible transition towards cleaner energy sources.]]>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 29 Apr 2024 07:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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      <title>The NEWSMakers Podcast: Delivering Great HVAC Service</title>
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        <![CDATA[Frank Favaro, founder and president of ServeCentric Coaching, joins the podcast to provide advice on how HVAC residential contractors can maximize their profitability through enhanced client experience.]]>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 27 Apr 2024 07:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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      <title>A New Day for Earth Day: Decarbonization by Heat Pumps</title>
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        <![CDATA[As people around the world prepare to celebrate Earth Day, it’s a good time to incorporate renewable energy solutions, like Thermal Energy Networks (TENs), into the ongoing conversation.]]>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 22 Apr 2024 07:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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      <title>The Evolution of (Smart) Thermostat Capabilities</title>
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        <![CDATA[Thermostats have come a long way since the first thermostat hit the market. So, it makes sense that consumers demand more from the technology’s capabilities than ever before.]]>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 17 Apr 2024 07:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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      <title>Getting an HVAC Customer Comfortable</title>
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        <![CDATA[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.]]>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 16 Apr 2024 11:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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      <title>Residential Cooling Showcase 2024</title>
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        <![CDATA[In this showcase, <em>The ACHR NEWS</em> introduces the latest cooling equipment available for the upcoming summer season in order to help contractors distinguish between brands.]]>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 08 Apr 2024 07:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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      <title>Heat Pump RTUs Taking Center Stage in Expanding Market</title>
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        <![CDATA[As heat pump technology advances and begins its march into colder climates, industry experts are expecting rooftop units to continue to gain popularity in both new construction and retrofits.]]>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 03 Apr 2024 07:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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