OAK BROOK, IL – Synergy Solution Group, a network of peers in the commercial HVAC industry, brought together 63 members for its 2025 Sales Forum, held earlier this month in Oak Brook, Illinois. The event offered attendees chances to connect with peers across regions, roles, and levels of experience — all while sharpening sales skills…
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The House Republican majority supports ending federal tax credits for energy programs—including those for geothermal—outlined in the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). This rollback is a key feature of the 1,116-page “One, Big, Beautiful Bill Act” (H.R. 1). Following the votes held on May 13, 2025 by the House Ways and Means Committee and the Budget…
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HVAC systems should not make loud and disturbing noises. Ductless mini-splits, which can operate extremely quietly, certainly should not do so. We’ll discuss a few worrisome ductless mini-split noises that homeowners in West Harrison, IN should know about. Squealing or Screeching This piercing noise typically indicates that your system has a faulty fan belt. If…
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MISSION HILLS, Calif. — The founder of Rooter Hero Plumbing & Air, a HVAC and plumbing company serving residential and commercial customers in California and Arizona, says the high cost of a four-year college degree and the ability to earn a good living quickly are two reasons graduating high school seniors should consider a career in…
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Whether they’re traveling between job sites, retrieving parts and tools during repair calls, or ducking in to phone the office and double-check that technical guidance, HVACR technicians spend a lot of time in their trucks. HVACR work trucks and vans are rolling offices, workshops, and tool and equipment cribs as well as the vehicles technicians…
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The global market for commercial HVAC systems is on the verge of a dramatic expansion, projected to surge from $79.3 billion in 2024 to $136.45 billion by 2031, according to a new report by The Insight Partners. This growth — expected at a compound annual rate of 8.2% — is being driven by a convergence…
Everyone wants to save money, but sometimes the “cheaper” DIY fixes tend to be more costly in the long run. Take drain cleaning, for example. It might seem like a simple process, but you might be surprised at the amount of equipment and expertise it takes to do a professional drain cleaning. The Tools of…
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Enesfere Technologies, a Lafayette-based provider of building data analytics, has announced the launch of a new software tool designed to automate the commissioning and fault detection process for building HVAC systems. The company is inviting building owners and operators to pilot the technology in real-world deployments. The new tool continuously monitors HVAC controls and hardware,…
✕ As the 2025 trade show season winds down, contractors and manufacturers alike are taking stock of the major themes that emerged across the HVACR industry’s biggest events — including AHR Expo, International Builders Show, the National HVACR Education Conference, and ACCA Conference & Expo. Midea was proud to participate in each of these gatherings,…
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Bedford, Massachusetts — F.W. Webb Company has appointed Ryan Heusinkveld as its new vice president of information technology. In this capacity, he will lead the development and management of the technology infrastructure supporting the company’s growth across the Northeast. “Ryan is a skilled, experienced, and visionary leader who is perfectly suited to guide our information technology…
