Guardians of the Industry

Since 1949 we have been your partner in the HVAC industry. With our roots in the past and our eyes on the future, we stand ready to provide the education and benefits you need to grow and maintain your successful business.

What is RACCA?

The Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Contractors Association Inc., founded in 1949, serves the entire Tampa Bay Area. Contractors, as well as other firms, with a direct interest in the air conditioning industry benefit by joining the Association. RACCA is an affiliated chapter of the state organization, Florida Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Contractors Association (FRACCA).

RACCA takes an aggressive role in promoting industry standards and professionalism. RACCA provides Continuing Education (CEU) courses for contractors and Apprenticeship Programs for HVAC/R Technicians.

Click here to find out why your firm should join!

Workshop: Energy Calculation and Business Organization

OMNI Resource Group a Partner of RACCA is holding the following two Classes September 26th.

The first hour long class will be Saving Time and Money with accurate Energy Calculations and Designs. Your Instructor will be Eric Struble of E-Calcs Plus, Inc.

The second hour long class will be on Optimizing your Business structure for Maximum Revenue and Growth Potential. Your Instructor will be Dennis Harrelson of OMNI Resource Group.

2 Hours of CEU Credits available.

Location: Ferguson HVAC (Tampa)
10639 Crossroads Commerce Blvd, Tampa, FL 33610
Date: September 26th 2024
Time: 9:00 AM-12:30PM (Lunch is included)

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2024 Service World Expo presented by Service Nation

Don’t miss the most magical contractor experience of the year!

Service World Expo 2024 is a conference and product showcase for residential service business owners & managers (and their whole team) in the HVAC, plumbing, electrical, remodeling, and connected home trades.

Visit https://www.serviceworldexpo.com to view the event’s summary, agenda, and scheduled keynote speakers as well as purchase tickets or to reserve an exhibition booth.

RACCA members can use promo code “SAVE$100” to save $100 on their registration.

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Workshop: Understanding Compressor Failures

This workshop will review the operation of scroll and reciprocating compressors. Attendees will learn how to determine true compressor capacity and understand how system issues effect the life of the compressor.

This Workshop is professionally managed by Construction Resources Group (CRG, Inc). NATE CEUs are available.

Location: Trane Supply Clearwater & Trane Supply Tampa
Dates: October 3 2024 & October 4 2024
Time: 7:30 AM-11:00AM (coffee, donuts, and pastries provided)

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Executive Lunch and Learn – Boosting Profits & Preventing Problems Through Software

Knowledge is power… but only when it’s applied. How can you gain more knowledge and control of your own business so you can boost profits? Software can help by making it easier to see expenses from an overview dashboard, view trends in real time, and spot inefficiencies within each line of business.

Location: Victor Distributing
11125 49th St. North, Clearwater, FL 33762
Date: October 10th, 2024
Time: 11:30 AM-1:00PM (Lunch is included)

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Executive Lunch and Learn – Navigating Health Benefits

This class will focus on navigating the insurance space ahead of Open Enrollment for Plan year 2025.

Location: Victor Distributing
11125 49th St. North, Clearwater, FL 33762
Date: October 17th, 2024
Time: 11:30 AM-1:00PM (Lunch is included)

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2024 Annual Fall Golf Tournament

It's time for RACCA's Annual Golf Tournament! Get out and enjoy a Day of Golf with RACCA and fellow Members of the Industry!

Location: Westchase Golf Club
1602 Westchase Golf Drive Tampa, FL 33626
Date: October 19th, 2024
Time: 8:00AM

Click the link below to learn more and to register for this year's tournament.

Executive Lunch and Learn – Employment Polices & Employee Communications

Management and Individual Managers need to communicate to employees about terms and conditions of employment, what they are expected to do, learning and development opportunities, the objectives, strategies, policies and performance of the organization.

Location: Trane Supply
4720 East Adamo Drive Tampa, FL 33605
Date: October 24th, 2024
Time: 11:30 AM-1:00PM (Lunch is included)

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Lunch and Learn – Brazing Fundamentals

Are your technicians well-informed on the latest in brazing developments? Do your NATE Technicians need hours to keep their NATE Certification?

This class will cover topics such as: Brazing Terminology & Definitions,  The Six Fundamentals of Brazing, Base Metals – Copper, Aluminum, Brass, Steel & Stainless Steel, Choosing the Appropriate Filler Metal & Flux, Torch Safety – Oxy & Air Acetylene, and Hands-On Torch Brazing Demo & Training if weather permits

Location: Trane Supply
4720 East Adamo Drive Tampa, FL 33605
Date: November 7th, 2024
Time: 11:30 AM-1:00PM (Lunch is included)

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Lunch and Learn – HVAC Protective Coating Class

This class will cover HVAC Protective Coatings, Types of Coating Applications, Impacts on Efficiency & Life Cycle, Coating Process, Warranty & Cutting-Edge Insight on EpoxSil™

Location: Trane Supply
4720 East Adamo Drive Tampa, FL 33605
Date: November 14th, 2024
Time: 11:30 AM-1:00PM (Lunch is included)

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Workshop: Performing A/C Load Calculations

This two–day workshop provides comprehensive training on how to perform Manual J Load calculations, how to select equipment as per Manual S and Ductwork Design as per Manual D. Included is how to perform a field study and a discussion about the Florida Energy Code and its effect on load calculations.

8 NATE CEUs and 8 Licensed Contractor CEUs

Manual J/S/D Workshop CILB Provider # 694, Course 0010173 and # 0010174

Location: Trane Supply Clearwater

Dates: November 12-13 2024
Time: 8:30 AM-3:30PM (coffee, donuts, and pastries provided)

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2nd Annual Turkey Shoot Tournament

Check In starts at 8:00 AM and includes breakfast (Breakfast Sandwich, Hash Browns & a Drink) along with 1 practice round (25 Shots) followed by 2 tournament rounds (50 Shots). Note: 75 Shells either 12 Gauge or 20 gauge will be provided. You will need to bring eye protection & ear protection.

Location: Silver Dollar Shooters Club
17202 Target Way, Odessa, 33556
Dates: November 16, 2024
Time: 8:00 AM-1:00PM (breakfast and shells provided with registration)


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Workshop: Basic First Aid, CPR, AED and Bloodborne Pathogens Training

This training is nationally accredited, and courses are recognized by OSHA, DOT, JCAHO and all other State and Federal Agencies.

Wishart Safety Training will be providing Basic First Aid, CPR, AED and Bloodborne Pathogens Training.

Location: Trane Supply Tampa
4720 East Adamo Drive, Tampa, FL 33605
Dates: November 12-13 2024
Time: 8:30 AM-12:00PM (breakfast will be provided)


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Cars & Coffee

Join us for Cars & Coffee on December 14th 2024 from 7:00 AM til 10:00 AM.

Bring your Classic, Exotic, Hot Rod, Motor Cycle, Muscle Car, Sport Car or Truck. It’s a Nice way to spend a Saturday Morning (cruise in and cruise out).

Location: Victor Distributing
11125 49th Street North, Clearwater, FL 33762
Date: December 14, 2024
Time: 7 AM-10 AM

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Executive Lunch and Learn – Evaluating Performance & Quality in Your Workforce

Tired of the generic “one size fits all” approach to evaluating people? Don’t feel comfortable critiquing an employee’s performance? Concerned that your current system isn’t working or you have no system at all?

Location: Victor Distributing
11125 49th St. North, Clearwater, FL 33762
Date: February 20th, 2025
Time: 11:30 AM-1:00PM (Lunch is included)

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FRACCA At Sea 2025 on the Voyager of the Seas

Join your fellow Contractors from the State of Florida for a Fun Cruise on the Royal Caribbean International Cruise Lines!

Departing: Port Canaveral on Saturday, February 22nd 2025
Duration: 5-night trip to the Eastern Caribbean
Visiting: Port Canaveral, Nassau, Labadee

Invite your teams, families, friends and spend time building relationships with other Air Conditioning Contractors in a relaxed atmosphere.

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Lunch and Learn – TEV Theory with Contaminant Controls

 

This Lunch & Learn will cover TEV Theory with Contaminant Controls and will be presented by Stephen Sloan, Regional Manager of South US Parker Hannifin (Sporlan Division).

Location: Trane Supply
4720 East Adamo Drive, Tampa, FL 33605
Date: Thursday, March 11th 2024
Time: 11:30 AM-1:00PM (Lunch is included)

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Lunch and Learn – Introduction to Air Conditioning

 

A Non-Technical Seminar Designed Exclusively for Support Personnel Employed by HVACR Contractors & Supply Houses.

Location: Victor Distributing
11125 49th St. North, Clearwater, FL 33762
Date: April 10th, 2025
Time: 11:30 AM-1:00PM (Lunch is included)

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Education and Certifications

Educational programs designed to inform member contractors on the latest issues and regulatory changes effecting their business.Training & Certifications for workers including technician, EPA & NATE certifications and apprenticeship.

Access to Leading Business Experts

RACCA has a large array of Associate member firms to support the Contractor’s Business. They include top-notch suppliers & distributors of HVAC parts and equipment, insurers, attorneys and business management professionals.

Networking and Support Thru Contractor Members

Working together with our fellow members we learn from each other. This strengthens each of us, as well as the local industry. It serves to present a positive professional image to the public.

Benefits of RACCA Membership

  • Educational Seminars & Programs
  • Apprenticeship Program
  • Directories
  • On-line Services
  • Regulatory Representation
  • Industry “Public Relations”
  • Informative Meetings
  • Consumer Referrals
  • Annual Banquet & Awards
  • Annual Trade Show
  • Annual Golf Tournament
  • Annual Sporting Clays Tournament
  • Service Roundtable
  • State Association Membership Included (FRACCA)

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Member Comments

“I graduated from the Apprenticeship program in 1999. My education has helped me enjoy a successful career in the HVACR trade. I am now a 3rd year instructor helping prepare our next generation of skilled workers.”

JASON SAYLOR

Instructor RACCA Apprenticeship

“I have always counted on RACCA’s Members & Association to be the leaders of our industry. The vast knowledge that they are willing to share has always been key for members to rely on.”

PAULA DeSANTIS-TARRIS

Trane Supply

“A great resource and organization dedicated to HVAC contractors and the needs of the industry. If you’re an HVAC contractor contact them and see for yourself!”

JC JANNARONE

Prime Air Conditioning & Refrigeration

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