Upcoming Training & Events

This 4-hour Manual D course hits the critical points contractors need to master. It opens with the fundamentals of available static pressure and total equivalent length — concepts that trip up even seasoned pros — before hands-on exercises with duct calculators and friction-loss worksheets. Working through real-world system designs, participants learn the rules of both rigid and flexible duct design while getting practice with trunk sizing and velocity calculations. It wraps with best practices for energy-efficient, whisper-quiet duct systems, with time to share field experiences and get answers to tricky design questions.

This 90-minute seminar is crucial for anyone selling residential HVAC in Massachusetts. The 2021 code changes (enforced starting 2025) reshape everything from equipment selection to duct-sealing requirements. The session breaks down the critical updates across the IRC, IMC, and IECC that directly impact the industry, from mechanical system requirements to energy conservation standards — with a focus on helping sales professionals confidently communicate these requirements to homeowners, because nothing kills a sale faster than uncertainty about code compliance.

This virtual training is built for salespeople who want to crush it in 2026 — it’s not just about setting goals, it’s about building the daily habits that turn good salespeople into top performers. It integrates the HVAC Pro Planner to develop consistent routines around prospecting, follow-ups, and exceptional customer experiences that drive referrals. The training covers the mindset shifts that make or break careers — moving from “quote and hope” to a structured, value-driven approach — with practical exercises from building a model weekly schedule to leveraging reviews for credibility, all anchored in sustainable growth and work-life balance.

This presentation cuts to the heart of getting your Manual J calculations approved the first time. It breaks down how to navigate the 2021 IRC, IMC, and IECC requirements — from verifying outdoor design conditions to catching the sneaky internal-gain calculations that trip up even experienced techs. Packed with real-world examples and tips drawn from reviewing hundreds of load calcs, it includes a detailed walkthrough of how to spot the common red flags in Manual J reports that make building officials raise their eyebrows.

Zoning is challenging to get right. These training materials from ACCA’s Manual Zr dive into the critical elements of residential zoning systems — from initial design decisions to diagnosing common field issues. The content walks through proper zoning practices, bypass damper considerations, and how to evaluate retrofit scenarios using real-world measurement techniques. It’s the kind of practical knowledge that separates a system that functions properly from one that leads to the very comfort complaints zoning was supposed to fix.

Understanding comfort balance points and break-even COP calculations is critical for making smart equipment decisions. This course from ACCA Manual H walks through the essential concepts of heat pump performance, including comfort balance points, supplemental heat staging, and dual-fuel applications. Most importantly, it covers the real-world calculations for determining break-even Coefficient of Performance (COP) across fuel types — using current Massachusetts energy prices to demonstrate exactly when a heat pump becomes more cost-effective than natural gas, oil, or propane.