Air Conditioning Contractors of America

05/31/2026

Proper insulation on a refrigerant line might seem like a minor detail, but skipping it can cost a system its efficiency and leave a customer with a water-damaged ceiling.

In the latest HVAC Skill Builder, ACCA Manager of HVACR Education Matt Akins explains what to look for and why it matters.

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05/30/2026

May is Disability Insurance Awareness Month, and as it comes to a close, it's a good moment to think about what would happen if an illness or injury kept you from working. ACCA Platinum Strategic Partner Federated Insurance shares how disability income coverage can help protect your most valuable asset: your ability to earn a living.

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05/30/2026

Scattered communication between the field and the office costs contractors time and money every day. ACCA Strategic Partner WEX Field Service Management shows how a single field management platform brings photos, notes, and invoices into one place so everyone is working from the same information in real time.

ACCA members can watch the full webinar in-demand any time.
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05/29/2026

📣New York contractors: Act to prevent a refrigerant disaster

New York’s Part 494 regulation blocks last week’s EPA refrigerant relief from reaching New Yorkers. That’s not fair, and it’s just the beginning.

Part 494 will ban equipment using even the new A2L refrigerants — in 2027 for heat pump water heaters, in 2030 for VRF/VRV systems and chillers, and in 2034 for residential and light commercial heat pumps and AC.

Most alternatives run on highly flammable A3 refrigerants, like R-290 (propane), and are nowhere near ready for mass adoption.

Take action today to roll back this crippling regulation.
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05/29/2026

Looking for HVAC training that fits your schedule? ACCA's On-Demand Training Hub gives you 24/7 access to self-paced courses taught by experienced instructors, with exclusive discounts for ACCA members and free access for Gold Members.

Explore what's available:
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05/28/2026

Commercial HVAC can feel intimidating for the team members who don't work in the field, but they're often the first point of contact for your customers.

ACCA's live virtual Commercial HVAC for Office and Sales Staff gives CSRs, dispatchers, and sales professionals a clear understanding of how commercial systems work and how their role supports both technicians and clients. The result: smarter questions, stronger communication, and a smoother service experience.

📅 June 25 | 9 AM ET

Register now: https://hubs.li/Q04j9__w0

Want to empower your entire HVAC team – not just the technicians? ACCA's new training program is specifically designed for customer service staff, dispatchers, salespeople, and office personnel. We'll help your team gain a better understanding of HVAC terminology, system types, and how to confiden...

05/27/2026

ACCA President and CEO Barton James spent the day in Gastonia, North Carolina with ACCA Bronze Member GSM Services, a family business that has been serving North Carolina homeowners since 1927. Companies like GSM are the backbone of our industry, and time spent face-to-face with members is one of the most valuable things ACCA leadership does.

These visits give us a direct line to the contractors we represent and ensure that the work happening in Washington reflects what's happening in the field. Thank you to the GSM team for the great visit!

05/27/2026

ACCA Manager of HVAC Design Education Ed Janowiak was in Montpelier, Vermont last week teaching our Residential Design for Quality Installation class at the Associated General Contractors of Vermont's state chapter office.

Thanks to the Vermont Energy Investment Corporation and Li Ling Young for helping make it happen, and to the participants who joined us from Vermont, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, and New Jersey. Rosie and Turbo kept the room in line.

Ed also managed a tour of the original Ben & Jerry's plant and got a line in the water around Burlington.

Want ACCA to bring this training to your team or chapter? Learn more about our private training options:
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05/26/2026

Most HVAC contractors don't know the true value of the service they provide. Brandon Dawson shares how fixing pricing, putting metrics on technicians, and building professional installation processes took one business from stuck to $1 million in net profit.

ACCA members can watch the full webinar from ACCA Premium Strategic Partner Grant Cardone Enterprises on demand anytime.

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05/25/2026

Memorial Day is a time to pause and remember the service members who gave everything for our country. ACCA honors their sacrifice and the families who carry their memory forward.