7 Predictions for HVAC in 2026
Barton James, president and CEO of ACCA, didn’t mince words when summing up last year. “2025 was a freaking train wreck,” he said. “It was tough.” What is coming down the pipeline for 2026? We asked...
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ACCA Launches New AI App
The middle of a service call isn’t exactly an ideal time to flip through a physical manual or attempt to scroll through a PDF on a phone, but for technicians wrestling with a load question or trying to find a detail on duct layout...
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Heat Pumps and Rising Electricity Costs: What Are the Tradeoffs?
Electricity prices have been climbing faster than inflation in many regions, raising questions about how contractors should present high-efficiency equipment to customers. For heat pumps, the conversation around affordability is shifting. Are...
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ACHR NEWS Announces Inaugural HVAC Contractor Forum in Frisco, Texas
BIRMINGHAM, MI: The ACHR NEWS, the leading source for HVACR industry intelligence, today announced the launch of the HVAC Contractor Forum, a new live event tailored specifically for residential HVAC contractors. Taking place in Frisco...
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Gas Furnace Installation: Safety and Performance Best Practices
Skipping the manufacturer’s instructions during installation may result in a furnace that fails within six months or less. For example, heat exchangers can crack from improper venting, and gas valves can clog and malfunction by skipping...
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ACCA’s Focuses on Better Serving Members, and Overall Industry
HVAC professionals are always juggling the next day’s installation and repair jobs versus what’s coming down the pipeline on the business front. Fortunately, the Air Conditioning Contractors of America (ACCA) has got it covered...
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HVAC Q&A Episode 7: 2025 HVAC Predictions
What’s ahead for HVAC in 2025? The ACHR NEWS turned to 4 industry leaders for their thoughts: Stephen Yurek, president of AHRI; Barton James, president and CEO of ACCA; Scott Merritt, owner of Fire & Ice Heating and Air Conditioning...
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What the Overruling of the Chevron Doctrine Could Mean for HVAC Regulations
The Chevron Doctrine was established in 1984 through the Supreme Court case Chevron v. Natural Resources Defense Council. Most recently, in June of 2024, it was overruled in Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo. Chevron basically states...
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The NEWSMakers Podcast: Teaching Kids About HVAC
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. Source link
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ACCA Praises Court Decision That Canceled Overtime Rule
ALEXANDRIA, Va. — ACCA is applauding a federal court’s decision to invalidate the Department of Labor (DOL) 2024 overtime rule. The November 15 ruling by the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas preserves...
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Standard for Residential HVAC Maintenance Reaffirmed
ALEXANDRIA, VA. — The standards task team at the ACCA Educational Institute (ACCA-EI) has announced American National Standards Institute (ANSI) approval for the reaffirmation of ACCA 4 QM – 2019 (R2024), Maintenance of...
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