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New Refrigeration Equipment Designed to Keep Its Cool

Innovative solutions offer benefits to end users and contractors

September 3, 2018

Manufacturers are rolling out a wide array of new equipment that utilizes all types of refrigerants, providing end users with a number of new options to consider.

Let’s Worry More About Refrigerant Leaks, Less About Metrics

Joanna R. Turpin

September 3, 2018

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It seems like there is still a lot of uncertainty surrounding the best way to calculate a refrigerant’s potential harm to the environment.

Finding and Fixing Refrigerant Leaks Is Frustrating but Necessary

Joe Marchese

September 3, 2018

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It is always best to find and repair the source of the leak. But depending on the size of the system and the size and location of the refrigerant leak, it may not be an easy or inexpensive repair.

Preventing Refrigerant Floodback and Migration Before It’s Too Late

John Tomczyk

September 3, 2018

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Refrigerant floodback occurs when liquid refrigerant enters the compressor’s crankcase during the running cycle. Refrigerant floodback will dilute the compressor’s oil with liquid refrigerant, which will cause oil foaming in the crankcase, washing the bearings clean of their lubricating oil.

Advanced Refrigeration Technologies Boosting Energy Efficiency in Supermarkets

Advances in HVACR technologies can produce significant savings

Lisa Tryson

September 3, 2018

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In supermarkets, where HVAC and refrigeration equipment use 50 to 60 percent of all electricity consumed, new technologies and advanced control strategies have been developed to help boost energy efficiency as well as reduce emissions.

Imagine There’s No Comfort …

Matt Michel

September 3, 2018

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Without mechanical refrigeration and air conditioning, the nation is fundamentally different.

Bristol Compressors Going Out of Business

August 30, 2018

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During this process, the company’s website states that it would coordinate with customers, suppliers, and employees to provide an orderly end to production. The company did not respond to requests for additional information, but the closure is expected to result in the loss of 470 jobs.

The Changing World of Supermarket Refrigeration

Joanna R. Turpin

August 13, 2018

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Refrigerant regulations are another reason why change is coming, as HCFCs will be phased out by 2020, and given their high GWP, HFCs will likely be phased down in the near future as well. At some point, supermarkets will need to start considering low-GWP alternatives, such as HFO blends, as well as so-called “future-proof” refrigerants, such as ammonia, CO₂, or propane.

Nick Briggs, service technician, Pleune Service Co., Grand Rapids, Michigan, works on a unit. When it comes to service work, the company uses overtime as a tool to dampen demand during peak times - The NEWS - ACHR

Does Peak HVAC Pricing Result in Piqued Customers?

Experts debate raising prices during busy times

Joanna R. Turpin

August 6, 2018

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Some are calling for the Uber dynamic pricing model to be used in the HVACR contracting world, especially during peak times like summer, when demand for technicians often outstrips supply.

Identify All Problems Before Quoting a Refrigeration Job

A Series of Unfortunate Events

Joe Marchese

August 6, 2018

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Here is the potential problem: A contractor quotes a customer on the compressor replacement, and he agrees to repair the cooler at the quoted price. Then, as the technician is completing the job — or even after he has finished replacing the compressor — he finds out there is another system problem.