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Washington State Hears Concerns About HFC Phasedown

Grocers worry about high cost of switching to low-GWP refrigerants in refrigeration equipment

June 30, 2022

Washington state is currently figuring out how to implement legislation that establishes maximum GWP thresholds for HFC refrigerants used in new stationary refrigeration and air conditioning equipment.

Provide a Receipt of Your Craftmanship

David Richardson

June 29, 2022

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We rarely buy anything without getting a receipt, except in HVAC. Your customers need to know there is a way for them to receive proof that what they paid for is what you delivered.

Book Excerpt: Lessons on Service Management Excellence

June 29, 2022

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An excerpt from Steve Coscia, CSP’s ebook, “Customer Service Superiority,” about service management excellence.

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

June 28, 2022

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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.