Joanna R. Turpin

HVACR Industry Must Work Harder To Retain Technicians

Lack of labor is becoming an almost insurmountable problem

March 1, 2022

Everyone seems to be talking about the labor shortage these days. The labor shortage has been a big problem in the HVACR industry for decades, and from all indications, things are going to get worse before they get better.

Take Time To Train For Refrigerant Transition

Contractors and technicians need to learn how to safely handle A2L refrigerants

Joanna R. Turpin

March 1, 2022

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Unlike the last transition, which shifted from the use of one nonflammable refrigerant to another, many of these new refrigerants are mildly flammable (A2L), so additional training will be needed in order to safely use them.

Arkema Features Low-GWP Refrigerant Solutions

Company also highlights innovative partnership

Joanna R. Turpin

February 28, 2022

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One of the things Arkema looked forward to most this year at the AHR Expo was reconnecting with its customers and peers after a two-year hiatus, which allowed them to talk about their continued efforts in sustainability and partnership with Nutrien Ltd.

Senior product manager of product management, Rosa Leal.

Rheem Focuses on Sustainability

Company highlights its innovative solutions that enable efficient products

Joanna R. Turpin

February 28, 2022

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Sustainability is core to the thinking at Rheem and was a common theme throughout the AHR Expo.

Emerson Celebrates Copeland’s Centennial

Decarbonization, electrification, and low-GWP refrigerants also highlighted

Joanna R. Turpin

February 28, 2022

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At the AHR Expo this year, Emerson highlighted solutions aimed at helping contractors and OEMs achieve regulatory requirements with ease and meeting the need for highly efficient, reliable systems.

Daikin Highlights Its First R-32 System in U.S.

New VRV system and cloud-based tool also showcased in booth

Joanna R. Turpin

February 28, 2022

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One of the highlights at the Daikin North America booth was its new R-32 ductless mini-split system, the Daikin ATMOSPHERA.

Daikin Applied Introduces Building Controls

Decarbonization, IAQ, and digitalization were major themes in the booth

Joanna R. Turpin

February 28, 2022

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Daikin Applied’s recently introduced SiteLine Building Controls gives building owners and operators the tools and insights needed to optimize performance, improve IAQ, and trim energy use and carbon emissions.

Chemours Celebrates 90+ Years of Refrigerant Innovation

Company highlighted non-ODP and low-GWP refrigerant alternatives

Joanna R. Turpin

February 28, 2022

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At the AHR Expo this year, Chemours highlighted its 90+-year journey of refrigerant innovation, starting with Freon and building up to the Chemours Opteon portfolio.

HVACR Industry Faces Several Challenges This Year

Labor shortage, refrigerant transition, and supply chain issues will dominate 2022

Joanna R. Turpin

February 25, 2022

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The current and future state of the HVACR industry was the topic of a panel discussion at the AHR Expo in Las Vegas last month.

Best Practices Are Key To Safe Refrigerant Transition

New A2L refrigerants require extra safety measures during installation and service

Joanna R. Turpin

February 24, 2022

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In order to install or service equipment containing new refrigerants, additional safety measures will need to be followed by HVAC contractors and technicians.