MACS to reschedule the 2021 Training Event and Trade Show
December 17, 2020
Due to the circumstances of the pandemic and out of an abundance of caution for the safety of our attendees and staff, the MACS board of directors has decided to...Read Article >
OSHA and HazCom citations
December 14, 2020
By Charles Ayers, CCAR By the time you read this, the Occupation Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) will have released its “Top 10 Most Frequently Cited” list for fiscal year...Read Article >
HEVs and EVs still seeking best solution for HVAC
December 10, 2020
By Keith Leonard Another summer season has gone by while being unavailable for many activities usually enjoyed by almost all of us. The cover is back on my pool. While...Read Article >
Understanding data lines Part II
December 2, 2020
By Larry Turay Part I of understanding data lines was in the last issue, coverering data line structure and communications. Part II will cover troubleshooting and diagnoses of the J1587/1708...Read Article >
Safety Alert: Online Sales of Cool Penguin F-12
November 23, 2020
The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently identified online sales of a product marketed as “Cool Penguin F-12” for use in motor vehicle air conditioners (MVACs). While the product...Read Article >
Celebrating the 30th anniversary of the clean air act
November 18, 2020
By Steve Schaeber, MACS manager of service training It was 2:30 in the afternoon on Friday, November 15, 1991. politicians and media met in the East Room at the White...Read Article >
Disinfecting of vehicles during COVID-19
November 10, 2020
By Ward Atkinson, MACS Technical Advisor, & Bill Hill, GM Retired Recent comments from government agencies on the COVID-19 virus issue indicate that even when a vaccine is available, our...Read Article >
Proceeding with caution
November 6, 2020
As essential businesses, most of us have been up and running through the outset of the COVID-19 pandemic, continuing through today, eight months later. We have adapted to the new...Read Article >
Modern cabin heating
November 2, 2020
By Frank Tonon, Qualification and training director, CPA Montreal Cabin heating through the yearsThe evolution of climate control in the past century has gone through several changes. From heated stones,...Read Article >
How do I obtain a copy of my MACS or IMACA Section 609 credentials?
October 22, 2020
Section 609 certification credentials are good for life. This means they do not expire. If you were Section 609 certified and obtained your credentials from MACS or IMACA and have...Read Article >
Hazmats: Why should I care?
September 21, 2020
by Charlie Ayers Trivia question: what do R-134a, Lithium Ion batteries, air bag modules, and used fuel system components all have in common? Aside from the fact that these are...Read Article >
Today, September 16, is World Ozone Day!
September 16, 2020
On 19 December 1994, the United Nations General Assembly proclaimed 16 September the International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer, commemorating the date, in 1987, on which the Montreal Protocol on...Read Article >
Bringing in business in tough times
September 11, 2020
By Angie Chabot, AAM As the world battles a pandemic, businesses, like yours, are battling to keep customers coming in the doors. Just when it seems that every penny must...Read Article >
Back to basics
September 9, 2020
by Steve Schaeber There is no doubt that when it starts getting hot outside, your shop gets slammed with customers asking for help with their A/C systems. Same thing happens...Read Article >
Understanding data lines (Part I)
September 8, 2020
By Larry Turay Data lines and multiplexing have been with us in the heavy-duty world since 1990. The increased use of ABS, electronic ICUs, and automated transmissions to name a...Read Article >
Are you a diagnostic detective?
September 3, 2020
By Pam Oakes, SME automotive professional If you consider yourself a diagnostic detective see if you can solve this cooling system mystery before the end of the article! Cooling Corner:...Read Article >
Spend some time with MACS president and coo Elvis Hoffpauir
July 24, 2020
Hello, and Welcome to MACS Worldwide’s YouTube Channel. We’re glad you’re here! Elvis Hoffpauir Pioneer Experience MACS History! Elvis Hoffpauir, MACS president and chief operating officer, was presented with a...Read Article >
Does your business have a social media policy?
July 21, 2020
If the last few months have taught us anything, it’s that without clear-cut policies in place, our world can quickly devolve into a chaotic spin. From extended personnel leave to...Read Article >
Comparing the 2020 COVID-19 and 2003 SARS Pandemics
July 13, 2020
By Ward J. Atkinson, MACS Technical Advisor When COVID-19 first appeared in the news, the U.S. general population wasn’t very concerned. Many assumed that like the SARS pandemic, it would...Read Article >
What is MACS membership? Why should I join?
July 10, 2020
Membership in the Mobile Air Conditioning Society (MACS) Worldwide means you pay a fee annually to receive all of our publications and benefits, such as our Mobile A/C Diagnostics App,...Read Article >
MACS Live Chat (Richard Hawkins and Steve Schaeber discuss Service Port Location)
July 7, 2020
This live chat features Richard Hawkins, A/C Tech line specialist and MACS technical contributor. Like many of you are during this Coronavirus Pandemic, all of us here on the MACS...Read Article >
Name That Hybrid Water Pump
June 29, 2020
By Dave Hobbs, MACS Technical Correspondent While virtually every HEV (hybrid electric vehicle) has an ICE (internal combustion engine) along with one or more high voltage electric motors, not every...Read Article >
Meet MACS Member Joey Rosato of Texas Truck A/C
June 17, 2020
Joey Rosato is second-generation and Director of Marketing for family-run Texas Truck A/C in Dallas, TX. Joey tells us, “It all started in 1996, when Nick Rosato (Joey’s Dad) set...Read Article >
MACS Live Chat (John Duerr & Steve Schaeber discuss A/C Leak Detection Tracer dye & COVID-19 in NYC)
May 28, 2020
Hi everyone, and welcome to another MACS Live Chat, hosted by Steve Schaeber, manager of service training and technical editor for MACS publications like ACtion Magazine and the MSR (MACS...Read Article >
MACS talks to GDP’s Julian Hentze about mobile A/C parts, repair and more!
May 7, 2020
MACS Live Chat (Julian Hentze and Steve Schaeber discuss COVID-19, GPD and the Mobile A/C industry) Hello, and Welcome to MACS Worldwide’s YouTube Channel. We’re glad you’re here! Hi everyone,...Read Article >
Stop complaining about the technician shortage…
April 8, 2020
…and DO SOMETHING ABOUT IT! By Elvis Hoffpauir C.O.O. MACS Worldwide That was the principal message from Peter Meier, Director of Training at Motor Age. Peter, along with MACS Technical...Read Article >
Helpful tactics to minimize the spread of Covid-19 in your service and repair shop
April 7, 2020
By Bill Snow, Radair Complete Car Care, Cleveland, OH With today’s concern about being exposed to COVID-19 shop owners need to take additional steps to protect their team members and...Read Article >
How do I replace my MACS Section 609 credentials?
April 2, 2020
If you obtained your Section 609 certification credentials from IMACA or the Mobile Air Conditioning Society (MACS) Worldwide they can be replaced for $10. Visit this link on the MACS...Read Article >
90% of Leadership is Showing Up, The Other 10% is…
August 24, 2023
By Aaron Becker, AirSept President I have heard often that 90% of leadership is showing up, but I never heard anyone say what composes the remaining 10%. I propose that...Read Article >
2022 Regional Training Event
September 3, 2021
We are changing things up for 2022. We will be holding smaller, regional Mobile A/C Training Events in several cities during the first few months of 2022. This event will...Read Article >
2022 Regional Training Event
September 3, 2021
We are changing things up for 2022. We will be holding smaller, regional Training Events in several cities during the first quarter of 2022. This event will take place on...Read Article >
2022 Regional Training Event
September 3, 2021
We are changing things up for 2022. We will be holding smaller, regional Training Events in several cities during the first quarter of 2022. This event will take place on...Read Article >
Training MACS Team Post
February 26, 2021
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January 28, 2021
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Section 609 Certification Prep Webinar & Test
January 18, 2021
Join the Mobile Air Conditioning Society (MACS) Worldwide for a our Section 609 test prep webinar for training and certification. The webinar will take approximately 90 minutes. At the end...Read Article >
Section 609 Certification Prep Webinar & Test
January 10, 2021
Join the Mobile Air Climate Association (MACS) Worldwide for a our Section 609 test prep webinar for training and certification. The webinar will take approximately 90 minutes. At the end...Read Article >
Section 609 Certification Prep Webinar & Test
January 1, 2021
Join the Mobile Air Conditioning Society (MACS) Worldwide for a our Section 609 test prep webinar for training and certification. The webinar will take approximately 90 minutes. At the end...Read Article >
