Overall, this ban aims to reduce emissions of hydrofluorocarbons and help promote the use of more sustainable alternatives, such as natural refrigerants, which have lower environmental impacts. The EPA Cylinder Ban has been met with some opposition from industry groups such as Worthington Industries and several HVACR associations, who argue that it will raise costs for businesses and consumers while empowering Chinese manufacturers ..read more

Learn more from Lainey Brooks, an architect and HVAC sustainability expert, about how to make HVAC systems sustainable, how regulations are helping to increase sustainability, and what the future of energy-efficient HVAC systems may look like ..read more

HVAC technicians continuously learn and develop their skillset to keep up with the industry's ever-changing demands; however, how do they afford training? Read on to learn more about options for paying for HVAC program, including loan forgiveness and repayment options ..read more

While the most common route for prospective HVAC professionals is to take up an apprenticeship, students can also take up a certificate program in HVAC. These programs introduce students to the fundamentals of heating, ventilation, cooling, residential air conditioning, commercial air conditioning, and the installation, repair, and maintenance of these systems ..read more

Even current HVAC professionals occasionally need a reference guide, as this is a living language. New environmental standards and new technologies come with new terms and new abbreviations ..read more

The ENERGY STAR Federal Tax Credit program encourages property owners and homebuilders to make energy-efficient upgrades to save money while protecting the environment ..read more

Many HVAC professionals get their start with a two-year degree or a certificate. This can be an excellent way to get one foot in the door with some basic HVAC knowledge. However, a bachelor's degree can represent a major competitive advantage for those ambitious individuals who want to go further in the field and perhaps even own their own HVAC business one day ..read more

The title of HVAC project manager can mean different things depending on the hiring party. In most cases, an HVAC project manager is someone with experience in the HVAC field who oversees new projects for an HVAC construction company, or as a consultant for a contractor ..read more

Even as the Covid-19 pandemic recedes, its effects on the heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning (HVAC) industry are likely to linger for a long time to come. Years of rolling lockdowns and remote work have altered the public perception of home, and comfort is much less a luxury and more a necessity ..read more

As a homeowner, you own your HVAC/R systems. And while you don’t need to be an HVAC/R specialist yourself, it is important to know a few basic facts about how your home is heated and cooled. What type of HVAC/R system you have, what condition it’s in, and how old it is will impact how and when you (and your HVAC/R technician) should repair, replace, or maintain it ..read more