• You are working too hard to make the business a success and to monitor regulatory and legislative issues. That is why the Association stays abreast of issues that affect your business.
• The association provides local chapter meetings in the fall and spring so you can connect with other dealers and learn about new technologies and items of interest. 
• These meetings are a great source of continuing education.
• Technology and Business training are an important part of Association life. Classes are offered at an affordable cost for attendees.

• Welcome to the Arkansas HVACR Association website. While we focus on the HVACR industry, we want you to know that our prime goal is your health and safety, in a well-designed, installed, and serviced heating and cooling system as well as commercial refrigeration.
• Our training for the industry is always centered on developing heating,
  ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration professionals that know their
  equipment and install it right. You pay for high efficiency, and we want our folks to know how to deliver what you paid for.
• Health and Safety issues are top priority for Association Members. In fact, the only way to justify licensing is for the purpose of health and safety and our Association championed the original licensing law back in 1991 as well as subsequent additions that assure you of professionalism. That brings us to code. We teach classes on the current code issues. The HVACR industry must know and understand issues of air conditioning, heat pumps, gas furnaces, ventilation, and humidity control, as well as comfort. It may be the most complicated of all the trades and the Association is committed to training that assures your health and safety and system efficacy.
• The Association wrote and helped pass three laws specifically designed for your protection; i.e.

a. Protection from Unlicensed contractors. This law says that if a person presents themselves as a licensed HVACR contractor and you are unhappy with the work, you may refuse to pay, and the malefactor cannot file a material and labor lien. They can sue in civil court, but they cannot tie up your property while it is settled in court.

b. Continuing Education. The law requires licensed HVACR persons to complete approved continuing education to renew their license. At present they must complete 8 hours of CE every 3 year code cycle. This provides Arkansans peace of mind that their HVACR contractor and service tech are staying current on ever changing and complicated equipment and code.

c. General Liability: The law requires that all HVACR contractors provide proof of general liability insurance to renew their license. Using an Arkansas licensed HVACR contractor assures that damage that may happen to your property will be covered up to the limits of the policy. Accidents may happen but should not be filed on your homeowner’s policy. Just another example of how the Arkansas HVACR Association and our members’ first commitment is to you, our homeowner and business customer.

• Connecting with Association members and supporting them in Association training, as well as leading in regulatory and legislative issues, is super important to you.
• The association provides a systematic approach to professionalism and dealer success. That attitude provides you with better-trained and business-savvy customers, contributing to your bottom line.
• Distributors have an opportunity to sponsor meetings and provide training programs, creating a connection between the dealer and the distributor.