Industry News

If the COVID-19 pandemic cost you your job, you might be wondering, “What’s next?” With forced closures during lockdown, food service, hospitality and travel were some of the hardest hit sectors. Many manufacturing plants and construction sites, however, were never forced to close. Why? Because the U.S. Department of Homeland Security deemed them part of […]

Just as it is in many technical occupations, it can be important for HVAC technicians to stay current with government regulations.1 Students graduating from HVAC training programs in 2020 who are planning on pursuing careers in commercial refrigeration can benefit from knowing the latest regulations set forth by the Department of Energy (DOE).2 Following these […]

The HVAC industry, like any industry, is not immune to occasional misinformation or exaggeration, which is why staying informed of the facts and not believing everything you hear is important. Such is the case with the R-22 phaseout.1 Some customers mistakenly believe: R-22 is illegal. They’ll have to replace their R-22 HVAC systems. R-22 is […]

In early 2020, the U.S Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) repealed its HFC refrigerant management rules.1 However, many states are enacting their own laws to regulate HFC leak detection and recordkeeping.2 This could create some confusion in the industry because the laws governing the service of HFC equipment will likely vary across the nation.3 If you’re […]

A major deadline in the HVAC industry is swiftly approaching. New sources of one of the most commonly used refrigerants in the industry, R-22, will no longer be available starting on January 1, 2020.[1] Chances are, by the time you graduate from your HVAC/R training program and are working in the field, you could have […]

Guess what the top HVAC/R industry trends are for 2019? If you answered energy efficiency and going green, you’re on the right track. These were the top most important trends attendees of the recent ASHRAE- and AHRI-sponsored AHR Expo predicted for this year.[1] They’re also the focus of two regulations that could impact the industry […]

If you’re interested in becoming an HVAC technician, you’re in luck. The HVAC industry continues to grow at a very healthy rate. A new research report predicts that the HVAC market will grow by 6.20 percent between 2014 and 2022.[1] There are a number of trends that drive this growth, and they reflect the most […]