Air Conditioning Contractors of America (ACCA) launched its newest awards program, ACCA’s Marketing Masters Awards, sponsored by RYNO Strategic Solutions. The ACCA Marketing Masters Awards honor and recognize the best marketing programs developed and implemented by heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) contractors. Barton James, ACCA President and CEO The awards are broken into five categories: Traditional Media – Print Traditional Media – TV or Radio Connections through Social Media Connections through Digital or Mobile… Read More
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Update on GFCI Nuisance Trips on Outdoor HVAC Equipment Related to 2020 NEC
Summary: Informal testing results from Trane shows GFCI outlets or disconnects severely effect variable capacity equipment (ECM / brushless rotor motors / inverter technology). Single speed and two speed equipment has proven to be less susceptible to nuisance trips. This is good news, but much more work needs to be done. At its April 14, 2021 web-meeting, the ACCA Codes Subcommittee heard an update from a Trane Technologies representative regarding their internal investigation of nuisance… Read More
ACCA Continues Its Commitment to HVAC Advocacy with Promotion of Chris Czarnecki
The Air Conditioning Contractors of America (ACCA) announces the promotion of Chris Czarnecki to ACCA’s Manager of Government Relations. “Chris has a proven track record within the association community as being a valued advocate and liaison for ACCA, maintaining working relationships with legislative offices and administrative agencies,” said Barton James, ACCA president and CEO. Chris Czarnecki Czarnecki has been integral in advancing the interests of ACCA’s three thousand member companies at the federal, state,… Read More
RYNO Announces Major New Partnership with ACCA
RYNO Strategic Solutions, the leading digital marketing agency for the home services industry, announces a partnership with the Air Conditioning Contractors of America (ACCA), the largest national trade association that furthers the interests of HVACR contracting businesses of all sizes, and the broader HVAC industry. The strategic partnership pairs RYNO’s powerful digital marketing services, including SEO, PPC, social media marketing and website design and development, with ACCA’s 50-plus year history of educating, supporting, and advocating… Read More
ACCA Announces 2021 Contractor of the Year Finalists
The Air Conditioning Contractors of America (ACCA) announces its 2021 Contractor of the Year finalists. The finalists in the commercial category are HB McClure Company, Harrisburg, PA; Oliver Heating & Cooling, Morton, PA; and Shafer Services, San Antonio, TX. The finalists in the residential category are Rosenberg Indoor Comfort, San Antonio, TX; Carolina Cool, Surfside, SC; and Classic Air’s One Hour Heating… Read More
The Code Council Partners with ACCA and RESNET to Develop New Standard for Grading HVAC System Installations
The International Code Council has partnered with the Air Conditioning Contractors of America (ACCA) and the Residential Energy Services Network (RESNET) to develop the ANSI/RESNET/ACCA/ICC 310-2020 Standard for Grading the Installation of HVAC Systems. The new standard is the product of a collaborative effort of the three organizations that establishes the procedures, tolerances, and record keeping practices for evaluating and grading elements of an HVAC system’s design and installation. The standard provides a pathway to… Read More
