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Acme Tools Tags:

Sep 23, 2026

Tool of the Week: MalcoEdge ProFind Refrigerant Gas Leak Detector

Tool of the Week: MalcoEdge ProFind Refrigerant Gas Leak Detector

As we wrap up the month of September, it’s time to look at our final Tool of the Week. Staying with the theme of HVAC, we’re finishing with a tool that can save you time, eliminate guesswork and potentially prevent a second service call.Meet the MalcoEdge LDPF ProFind Refrigerant Gas Leak Detector. ... Read More

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Nightstick Tags:

Sep 16, 2026

Tool of the Week: Nightstick Multi-Purpose Dual-Light Flashlight

Tool of the Week: Nightstick Multi-Purpose Dual-Light Flashlight

HVAC work can get spooky. Well, maybe not “spooky,” but sometimes you need to work in the dark.The last thing you need is the flashlight you took from your grandparents’ drawer dying on you. Efficiency is key.The Nightstick Multi-Purpose Dual-Light with Magnet provides dependable lighting for furnaces, air handlers, crawlspaces, attics and rooftop units. More importantly, it can attach to nearby metal surfaces, giving you both hands to work. ... Read More

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Malco Products Tags:

Sep 10, 2026

Tool of the Week: Is the MalcoEdge TC1010 Tube Cutter Worth Buying?

Tool of the Week: Is the MalcoEdge TC1010 Tube Cutter Worth Buying?

Since HVAC is our Trade of the Month, this week’s tool belongs in the hands of anyone who regularly works with refrigerant lines.The MalcoEdge TC1010 Tube Cutter⁠ is a compact tubing cutter built to make smooth, accurate cuts without constantly stopping to adjust the pressure. ... Read More

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Husqvarna Construction Tags:

Sep 2, 2026

Tool of the Week: Husqvarna Construction A45 Air Scrubber

Tool of the Week: Husqvarna Construction A45 Air Scrubber

Our Trade of the Month is HVAC, so it only makes sense to start with a tool built around cleaner air.This week’s Tool of the Week is the Husqvarna Construction A45 Air Scrubber.Let’s keep it a buck, HVAC work is about as clean as a college frat house after homecoming. Cutting drywall, drilling concrete, or poking around in ancient mechanical rooms means dust is going everywhere. Just because you can’t see it doesn’t mean it’s not there. Think of it like glitter after a craft project. It never really leaves.The A45 helps remove that dust before it spreads throughout ... Read More

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Acme Tools Tags:

Sep 1, 2026

Trade of the Month: HVAC

Trade of the Month: HVAC

Most people do not think about their HVAC technician when the house feels nice and comfortable. They think about one when the air conditioner quits during dinner or the furnace gives up before breakfast.Every service call starts with the same basic problem: something should be heating, cooling or moving air, and it is not. The technician still has to determine why, often while working in an attic, crawlspace, basement or on a hot rooftop.For September’s Trade of the Month, Acme Tools is recognizing the HVAC technicians who keep homes, businesses and public buildings comfortable throughout the year. ... Read More

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Acme Tools Tags:

Mar 8, 2026

The Tools That Separate Fast HVAC Techs from the Ones Still Waiting on Callbacks

The Tools That Separate Fast HVAC Techs from the Ones Still Waiting on Callbacks

HVAC work used to be straightforward. Show up, fix the unit, get paid. Now you're dealing with smart thermostats, variable-speed compressors, app-connected diagnostics, and customers who expect you to diagnose and repair everything in one visit. The difference between clearing four service calls a day versus two often comes down to what's in your bag.The top HVAC tools aren't just about having the right wrench anymore. They're about speed, accuracy, and not having to come back because you missed something the first time. Here's what matters when you're trying to stay competitive and keep your schedule moving. ... Read More

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