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Deirdra Funcheon

Glam rocker trapped in an introvert's body. Big fan of semicolons.

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Rinnai launches loyalty program for installers 

Rinnai launches loyalty program for installers 

Any tech can participate, whether or not their employer has a professional affiliation with Rinnai

HVAC buying indicator ticks up in July — but remains muted

HVAC buying indicator ticks up in July — but remains muted

The share of U.S. consumers who felt it was a good time to buy major household items in July rose from the prior month but remains below levels from a year ago, per the University of Michigan

AHRI presses court to fast-track EPA refrigerant rule challenge

AHRI presses court to fast-track EPA refrigerant rule challenge

Refrigerant prices across the industry could rise under an updated rule published in May, the association argues

Education Secretary’s elementary-school trades comments stir up controversy

Education Secretary’s elementary-school trades comments stir up controversy

Linda McMahon has suggested that educators get students into pathways toward the skilled trades, "starting even in elementary, middle schools, high schools"

ChatGPT ads to go performance-based

ChatGPT ads to go performance-based

Advertisers would reportedly pay only when certain actions are taken, including appointment bookings

Feds seize 93 sinks over unauthorized certification marks

Feds seize 93 sinks over unauthorized certification marks

“Unscrupulous vendors victimize consumers by selling inferior products, like these sinks with unauthorized UPC Shield marks,” said U.S. Customs and Border Protection's Keri Brady

HVAC company to pay $300,000 to settle lawsuit over deceptive sales claims

HVAC company to pay $300,000 to settle lawsuit over deceptive sales claims

PA Attorney General Dave Sunday sued Curtis Total Service in June 2022, alleging the company engaged in deceptive and high-pressure sales tactics in violation of several state laws

State AGs weigh in on refrigerant monopoly suit against Chemours 

State AGs weigh in on refrigerant monopoly suit against Chemours 

In 2024, FluoroFusion Specialty Chemicals and Dynatemp International sued the Chemours Company and Koura, one of its distributors, on 10 counts, including “actual and attempted monopolization”

Meet the Contractor: Brandon Anderson, Morris-Jenkins

Meet the Contractor: Brandon Anderson, Morris-Jenkins

"Our former owner, Mr. Jenkins, built the company around taking care of people"

EPA rule nixes R-410A install deadline — but could raise refrigerant prices, industry groups warn

EPA rule nixes R-410A install deadline — but could raise refrigerant prices, industry groups warn

The rule change is a “costly mistake” for the HVACR industry, HARDI said