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Daikin Comfort Technologies to Build $230 Million Manufacturing Facility in Mexico

June 28, 2022

Daikin Comfort Technologies North America Inc. will build a 761,000 square-foot manufacturing facility in Mexico that will be fully operational in 2024.

Determining the Cause of a Restricted Liquid Line

Restrictions can starve refrigeration components of refrigerant, resulting in system problems

John Tomczyk

June 28, 2022

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Liquid line restrictions cause the evaporator, compressor, and condenser to be starved of refrigerant, causing performance problems in refrigeration systems.

What Makes a Great Leader and How to Instantly Spot a Bad One

James Leichter

June 28, 2022

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I don't know how to describe a great leader, but I certainly know one when I see one. Let me offer several things to look for in a great leader as well as how to spot someone who is not.

June 27, 2022 NEWSRoom: Furnace Phaseout, Tech Salaries, Summer Safety, Employee Retention

Layan Dahhan

June 27, 2022

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Catch up on the latest headlines in this episode of the ACHR Newsroom.

Biden to Manufacturers: Build More Heat Pumps

American-made heat pumps to fight Russia’s war revenue, aid green energy and energy security

Maria Taylor

June 27, 2022

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American heat pump manufacturing got a boost earlier this month through a White House order aimed at phasing down reliance on foreign energy due to Russia’s war on Ukraine.

Refrigerant Leaks in Self-Contained Systems

It is difficult, but necessary, to locate the source of the leak and then repair it

Joe Marchese

June 26, 2022

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Locating the source of a refrigerant leak in a self-contained reach-in cooler or freezer and repairing it may be difficult, but technicians should always attempt to find the source.

Maxitrol Celebrates 75 Years

Michigan manufacturer tracks its development from gas valves to high-efficiency equipment

Maria Taylor

June 25, 2022

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Last week, Maxitrol celebrated its 75^th anniversary with a proclamation from the mayor, marking the milestone and its contributions to the HVAC industry at large.

Should I Pause My HVAC Marketing When Business is Good?

Justin Jacobs

June 24, 2022

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We might not know exactly when the weather will shift, but we do know that it will happen eventually. That’s why marketing should never stop.

The $6 Million Plan: Department of Energy Invests in Geothermal

Research will offer guidance for more federal installations

Matt Jachman

June 24, 2022

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The DOE is investing up to $6 million in research and design to lay the groundwork for more geothermal heating and cooling systems at federal facilities.

The Pandemic Moved The Sales Process Online

Virtual sales calls, online quotes continue to help HVAC contractors connect with customers

Joanna R. Turpin

June 23, 2022

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The pandemic led some contractors to offer alternatives to in-person home visits, such as virtual sales calls or online quotes, which they have found to be very successful.