Key Takeaways MCA and MOP Serve Different Purposes: Minimum Circuit Ampacity (MCA) determines minimum wire size while Maximum Overcurrent Protection (MOP) sets the maximum breaker size. For UL-listed equipment, these nameplate values supersede...
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The HVAC industry is evolving at a pace that demands agility, innovation, and a people-first mindset. Contractors today face a growing need to differentiate themselves beyond tools and technical skill, and showcase their ability to lead...
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When your building’s heat isn’t working right, the whole workday can get off track fast. Commercial heating repairs are a big part of keeping things running smoothly through Ohio winters. Even a small heating issue can make a big...
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Your phone rings at 7:00 a.m. in January. The homeowner says their heat pump quit, and the house is freezing. When you pull up, there’s ice everywhere on the outdoor unit — a solid block covering the whole thing. This scenario...
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Industry professionals from around the world will soon gather for the 2026 International Air Conditioning, Heating and Refrigeration Exposition. Held yearly, attendees come together to share ideas, the latest trends and showcase the future of...
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ASHRAE Bill McQuade, 2025-2026 president “The HVAC&R industry is experiencing a period of rapid transformation. The focus is no longer solely on efficiency or cost savings, it is equally about creating indoor spaces that actively...
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If you’ve been thinking about replacing your furnace or water heater in Denver, Colorado just put a deadline on that decision. Starting January 1, 2026, a new state law changes what gas furnaces and water heaters can be manufactured for...
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After several years of turbulence in construction and housing, the HVACR industry is entering 2026 with signs of stabilization — even if a full rebound remains out of reach. Residential HVAC demand continues to be driven primarily by...
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Winter puts your home’s heating system to the test, and when issues arise, you may find yourself searching for boiler repair in Washington, DC sooner rather than later. Boilers often give subtle—and not-so-subtle—signs that something isn’t...
Read moreThe construction industry had 292,000 job openings on the last day of November, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors’ analysis of data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey...
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Key Takeaways COP drops as temperature drops: Heat pumps deliver COP 3.0-4.0 at 47°F but decline to 1.75-2.5 at 5°F for cold climate units Balance point determines when bills spike: Modern inverter systems have lower balance points than...
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