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Smart Tools for HVAC Professionals

mattjachman@achrnews.com (Matt Jachman) — Tue, 02 Apr 2024 14:00:00 -0400

Everything from your phone to your home is going “smart” these days. Here’s a look at the latest in smart HVAC tools from four different manufacturers.

Preventing Leaks In Refrigeration Systems

Tue, 21 Nov 2023 14:00:00 -0500

While servicing equipment, technicians should be on the lookout for sources of potential future leaks, as well as follow good service practices to prevent creating leaks.

Tips for Residential Heating Combustion Analysis

Wed, 15 Nov 2023 07:00:00 -0500

The biggest tip is that combustion analysis should be the first and last thing completed during any heating appliance repair.

HVAC Contractors Compare Technician Tool Policies

hannahbelloli@achrnews.com (Hannah Belloli) — Wed, 25 Oct 2023 14:00:00 -0400

Having the right tool policy is important not only to the success of an HVAC company, but also to the success of the technicians who work there.

2 Rep Firms Expand RectorSeal Duties

Tue, 10 Oct 2023 08:30:00 -0400

EDOS represents RectorSeal in the New England and Northeast markets, primarily in plumbing products; those responsibilities will be expanded to encompass RectorSeal’s HVAC division. United Components represents RectorSeal in the Mid-Atlantic region and will expand into the Northeast HVAC market.

Malco Names 5 Trade Pros of the Year

Mon, 25 Sep 2023 08:30:00 -0400

The annual HVAC Trade Pro of the Year Award honors exceptional HVAC professionals who are dedicated to the industry, on-the-job safety, and their communities.

Fieldpiece Wins Kepner-Tregoe Excellence Award

Fri, 22 Sep 2023 17:20:00 -0400

The Fieldpiece leadership team had used Kepner-Tregoe methodology to develop a solid plan for encouraging process excellence in all areas related to operational performance and client satisfaction.

Ridgid Hosts Trades Workers From Around the Country

Fri, 11 Aug 2023 11:50:30 -0400

Attendees are selected from a pool of hundreds of professional tradespeople who enter the Ridgid Experience contest annually.

Ridgid Hosts Open House to Mark its Centennial

Fri, 04 Aug 2023 08:30:00 -0400

Ridgid has had a manufacturing presence in Ohio since the company was founded in 1923. The 27-acre complex in Elyria is the world headquarters for the brand’s operation and the company’s hub for innovation.

2023 Dealer Design Awards: Testing and Monitoring Products

mattjachman@achrnews.com (Matt Jachman) — Fri, 04 Aug 2023 07:00:00 -0400

The Gold winner this year in the Testing & Monitoring Products category measures O₂, CO, CO₂, and draft pressure and offers live draft measurements to help technicians troubleshoot while running a combustion analysis.

2023 Dealer Design Awards: Electronic Tools

mariataylor@achrnews.com (Maria Taylor) — Tue, 01 Aug 2023 11:00:32 -0400

Winning Gold in the Electronic Tools category this year is a cordless model that allows technicians to evacuate the line set of residential and light commercial HVAC systems without having to first locate a power source.

2023 Dealer Design Awards: Hand Tools

hannahbelloli@achrnews.com (Hannah Belloli) — Tue, 25 Jul 2023 11:00:06 -0400

The Gold award goes to a hand tool which grants HVAC technicians a new tubing option that focuses on fatigue and job site time.

Malco CEO Named to Company's Board of Directors

Tue, 27 Jun 2023 16:15:08 -0400

Benninghoff joined the board earlier this spring and will further support the organization’s strategic growth goals and help shape the future of the organization, the company said

Ridgid Hosts We Love STEM Day for Local Students

Tue, 20 Jun 2023 11:08:00 -0400

We Love STEM Day is designed to expose students to the roles that science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) play in their everyday lives and, potentially, in their future careers, the company said.

Malco Seeks Nominations for Top Counterperson

Mon, 19 Jun 2023 10:45:00 -0400

The contest is designed to celebrate outstanding counter employees at U.S. wholesale distribution locations.

Choosing, Selecting, and Utilizing a Refrigerant Leak Detector

Thu, 27 Apr 2023 07:00:00 -0400

Know what type of detector you are using, know how to use it, and ensure it’s capable of detecting leaks by calibrating it on a regular basis.

Enter Your HVAC Innovation in the 2023 Dealer Design Awards Contest

Sat, 01 Apr 2023 00:00:00 -0400

The final deadline for product submissions is 5 p.m. EST on April 6.

Carbon Monoxide Detectors Serve Multiple Purposes

mattjachman@achrnews.com (Matt Jachman) — Wed, 29 Mar 2023 11:00:00 -0400

According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), accidental CO poisoning is the cause of approximately 50,000 emergency room visits and more than 400 deaths each year in the U.S.

Refrigeration Manifold Gauges: Digital vs. Mechanical

Tue, 21 Mar 2023 07:00:00 -0400

Technicians have the choice of using either a digital or mechanical manifold gauge. Each one has its benefits and disadvantages, which is why it may pay to own one of each kind.

Enter to Win a Trip to the Sixth Annual RIDGID Experience 2023

Mon, 20 Mar 2023 12:00:00 -0400

RIDGID will select six winners for a VIP experience at its global headquarters.

HVACR Professionals Highlight Their Most Underrated Tools

layandahhan@achrnews.com (Layan Dahhan) — Sun, 19 Mar 2023 07:00:00 -0400

Are all tools treated equally or are some disregarded? At this year’s AHR Expo in Atlanta, Georgia, held Feb. 6-8, The ACHR NEWS interviewed six attendees about their most underrated tools.

Tools/Test Instruments: Getting Connected

hannahbelloli@achrnews.com (Hannah Belloli) — Fri, 10 Mar 2023 07:00:00 -0500

Contractors are seeking tools that are equipped to handle A2L refrigerants, offer Bluetooth and wireless compatibility, operate efficiently, save the user time, and are safe to utilize.

Duct Dynasty: Seven Combustion Testing Skills of Elite Service Technicians

Sat, 19 Nov 2022 07:00:00 -0500

Combustion issues can be a service technician’s most challenging and intimidating problem to diagnose. Let’s look at seven key skills they frequently use to solve combustion problems.

HVAC Contractors Share Their ‘Must-Have’ Tools

layandahhan@achrnews.com (Layan Dahhan) — Mon, 24 Oct 2022 07:00:00 -0400

With new products being released almost every day, The ACHR NEWS asked a few contractors to share their current favorite or “must-have” tools.

2022 Dealer Design Awards: Testing and Monitoring Products

layandahhan@achrnews.com (Layan Dahhan) — Sun, 31 Jul 2022 07:01:00 -0400

The Testing & Monitoring Products category winners include a combustion analyzer, a wireless clamp meter, and a non-contact voltage clamp meter.

2022 Dealer Design Awards: Hand Tools

hannahbelloli@achrnews.com (Hannah Belloli) — Fri, 22 Jul 2022 07:21:06 -0400

The Hand Tools category winners include a power tube expander, a vacuum pump, and a power flaring tool.

2022 Dealer Design Awards: Electronic Tools

mariataylor@achrnews.com (Maria Taylor) — Thu, 21 Jul 2022 07:15:32 -0400

The Electronic Tools category winners include a new press tool, a press tool kit, and an infrared sensor leak detector.

Understanding Vacuum Level Measurements

Tue, 19 Jul 2022 11:00:00 -0400

Technicians should pull the necessary vacuum to ensure the system they are working on is properly evacuated.

The NEWSMakers Podcast: HVAC Contractors and Tools

Wed, 06 Jul 2022 11:00:00 -0400

In the latest episode of The NEWSMakers podcast, Kyle Gargaro, editorial director for The ACHR NEWS, talks to Michael Kane, president of UEi Test Instruments.

Tool Manufacturers Lighten Load for Techs

Mon, 25 Apr 2022 11:00:00 -0400

The physical demands of HVAC take a toll on technicians and often contribute to their decision to leave the trade. That’s why the major tool manufacturers work to make their offerings lighter and easier to use.