May
24
2023
In 1923, the late Stefan Weinberg, founder of All Makes Heating & Air Conditioning (AMHAC), was born in Krakow, Poland. At the age of 16, his hometown was invaded by the Germans, and Weinberg’s family was stripped of everything they owned, confining them to the ghetto and then a concentration camp. The next years Weinberg … Continued
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Oct
4
2021
Some view the HVAC industry as a male-dominated industry. However, many women wake up every morning and play a role in changing that perception. The ACHR NEWS wanted to highlight and honor some of those individuals, so we have created the Top Women in HVAC list. All of these women have made a mark on … Continued
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Aug
9
2021
A Philly candy company was pivotal in air-conditioning’s rise. We’ll need it this week.
When the Stephen F. Whitman candy company — the folks who made those “Whitman’s Sampler” chocolate assortments — installed a new cooling system at its Philadelphia candy works, the very concept of air-conditioning was revolutionary. Read MoreNews
Jun
24
2021
Air Conditioning Shortage Ahead of Hot Summer Causes Nationwide Price Spike
One heating and air conditioning corporation in Eastchester, New York, already has a waiting list ahead of the summer season after booming sales. AMHAC, a family-owned business that installs and repairs air conditioners, is still waiting on some key components such as sheet metal, motors, circuit boards, copper coils and engines that help the units … ContinuedNews
Aug
8
2020
Your Hot-Weather Guide to Coronavirus, Air-Conditioning, and Airflow
Indoor air is riskier than outdoor air. So what do you do if it’s really hot out? Despite its critical role in our daily lives, air is not something most of us spend a great deal of time thinking about. It’s that easy to take for granted. Unlike water, we don’t need to fill up … ContinuedNews
May
26
2020
HVAC & COVID: AMHAC Field and Office Teams Step Up at NY's 'Ground Zero'
AMHAC’s superior leadership and experienced personnel provide stability during drastic business situations. The team at All Makes Heating and Cooling (AMHAC) of Eastchester, NY, has given it their all, in the center of the nation’s COVID-19 infestation, New York City. The company’s reputation, field and office teamwork and experienced leadership contributed to its success as … ContinuedNews
May
17
2020
Now Is the Time For HVAC Contractors to Sell Indoor Air Quality
Consumers today are focused on their health and their home environments. Once the coronavirus outbreak subsides, many will choose to invest in these two areas by spending money on improving their indoor air quality. This creates an opportunity for contractors who offer the right equipment and know how to market it. Consumers have rarely thought … ContinuedNews
Mar
11
2020
Tips for Camouflaging Thermostats, Radiators & Air Conditioners
Weather in the Northeast being what it is, our in-wall thermostats, radiators and air conditioners are usually only used for a fraction of the year and the rest of the time they serve as unsightly additions to our décor. Here are a few ideas ideas for hiding or disguising the offending boxes and we want … ContinuedNews
Feb
11
2020
Tonight, AMHAC is accepting our award in honor of AMHAC’s founders, Holocaust survivors; Mr. & Mrs. Stefan and Anna Weinberg. You asked us, How has AMHAC persevered through thick & thin? AMHAC was built by heroes. We were founded on principles of courage, the American Dream & the spirit of WINNING! Today, their son’s President … Continued
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Aug
26
2019
I am sure you have heard the phrase that the HVAC industry is graying. Of course, that is just a polite way of saying the industry is getting old. Granted, it is all relative. Some of those “graying” individuals are still pretty darn strong in the industry. For example, talk to contractor-turned-consultant Larry Taylor for … Continued
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Nov
3
2017
This fall has been a balmy one, but winter is coming. For homeowners living in colder climates, the waning hours of daylight signal the time to start readying the home for snowy days and bitter nights ahead. Read More
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Jul
23
2016
GASES found in air-conditioners, refrigerators and aerosols are among the biggest threats to our climate. Pound for pound, these hydrofluorocarbons, or HFCs, can be vastly more powerful for planetary warming than carbon dioxide. World leaders are in Vienna to discuss these pollutants and should agree on a plan to quickly replace them with safer alternatives. … Continued
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Aug
4
2015
Summers are hot in Omaha, where heat indexes can top 100 degrees. But Molly Mahannah is prepared. At the office, she bundles up in cardigans or an oversized sweatshirt from her file drawer. Then, she says, “I have a huge blanket at my desk that I’ve got myself wrapped in like a burrito.” Recently, “I … Continued
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Aug
1
2015
As Mike Passeggio went about his work this week, the sun did so as well, melting his frozen plastic water bottle as he hauled old ducts and other air-conditioning equipment from the attic of a house here. “You got to do something, put music on or something, and don’t think about it,” Mr. Passeggio, 26, … Continued
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