Experts are predicting the steep reduction in HFC refrigerants could result in the shortage of popular refrigerants, such as R-410A and R-134a, as well as a spike in refrigerant prices.
The average tech thinks the service department is a giant money maker when in reality it is typically the least profitable part of a contractor’s business.
Luther Clemons originally planned to work on the family farm after graduating from college. But he became an expert on heat pumps during a stint at an electric utility, which led him to a 50-year career in HVAC distribution. He’s still going strong.
When considering the multitude of HVAC thermostat options available on the market, who better to decipher the best from the rest than those responsible for their installation and operation?
Propane use at Ruby’s Inn has helped eliminate 5,200 metric tons of CO2 equivalent. This is equal to the greenhouse gas emissions from 1,410 gasoline-powered passenger vehicles driven for one year.
The novel Mojave product line cuts in half the energy required to provide buildings with fresh, cool and dry outdoor air, while using 20% less refrigerant than existing systems.
In addition to taking up less space, smaller chillers can be more easily installed, weigh less, and pose fewer shipping, rigging, and building-construction challenges. They can also be more energy efficient, with the same or even greater cooling capacity.