A Closer Look at Several Alternatives to R-22 Always check with manufacturer before retrofitting any cooling equipment Joanna R. Turpin June 29, 2020 No Comments If customers are seeking a more environmentally friendly alternative to HCFCs, there are many options available.Read More
Fitness Facility Installs New IAQ Solution to Prepare for Post-COVID Reopening Company invests in air purification Dan Vastyan June 25, 2020 No Comments In March of 2020, Luke and Abbey Krubeck set out to fulfill a dream — one of owning a gym in Cody, Wyoming.Read More
The Importance of VRF System Certification These systems are best served by technicians familiar with systems’ best practices Howard McKew, P.E., C.P.E. June 23, 2020 No Comments Variable refrigerant flow (VRF) systems were first introduced to the HVAC community in Japan in 1980 as a highly efficient heating and cooling option in multi-zone comfort applications.Read More
Condenser Technology Aims for Convenience, Quiet Operation Recent walk-in regulations, humidity control also spur advancements Robert Beverly June 16, 2020 No Comments A look around the world of condensers these days shows three factors driving changes.Read More
EPA Proposes New Refrigerants For Refrigeration And A/C Equipment SNAP Rule 23 would allow the use of R-32 and R-454B in new units June 10, 2020 No Comments The SNAP Rule 23 would allow the use of R-32 and R-454B in new units.Read More
Free Online Refrigeration Training Offered By Tecumseh Webinars designed to help HVACR professionals during pandemic June 2, 2020 No Comments Tecumseh Products Company LLC is expanding its Tecumseh University training program with a series of free webinars. Read More
Code Updates For Ammonia and A2L Refrigerants New online IIAR Conference and Expo offered virtual technical sessions Joanna R. Turpin June 2, 2020 No Comments The IIAR executive committee and staff moved quickly to put together the first-of-its-kind Virtual Conference and Expo.Read More
On Refrigerant Regulations, The Logjam Is Starting To Break Legislation is moving forward at the state and federal level Joanna R. Turpin June 2, 2020 No Comments Ever since the courts ruled in 2017 that the EPA did not have the authority to phase down HFCs, the HVACR industry has been in limbo.Read More
A2L Refrigerant Integration and Its Impact on HVACR Service Calls Differences will affect what to bring, safety procedures, and scope of service Robert Beverly June 1, 2020 No Comments A2L refrigerants are set to become a part of daily life for more contractors over the next few years.Read More
Grocers’ Growing Interest in HFO Solutions Lower-GWP refrigerant alternatives can be retrofitted into existing refrigeration equipment Joanna R. Turpin May 27, 2020 No Comments The refrigerant regulatory landscape is changing in the U.S., leaving many scrambling to figure out which lower-GWP solution will work best.Read More