The annual convention offered numerous educational and networking opportunities, as well as plenty of time to socialize, golf, or just soak up the sun.

The refrigerant transition has caused concern among HVAC contractors who wonder whether it is safe to work with mildly flammable refrigerants.

So-called natural refrigerants such as CO2 and propane are becoming more popular, due to changing regulations at the state level – and likely the federal level soon.

The HVACR industry learns the amount of HFCs that can be produced and consumed next year.

Daikin welcomed sales representatives and customers to its biennial group sales meeting, which offered an opportunity to gather in person.

In addition to unusually warm weather, demand remained strong from consumers who are still spending a large amount of time at home due to the pandemic.

Packaged rooftop units are the workhorses of the commercial market, providing cooling to approximately 60% of U.S. commercial building floor area.

With the phaseout of HCFC refrigerants and the impending phasedown of HFCs, food retailers are looking at lower-GWP solutions for their refrigeration equipment.

Now the industry is moving to low-GWP HFCs, additional training will be needed in order to safely use these refrigerants.