On Refrigerant Regulations, The Logjam Is Starting To Break Legislation is moving forward at the state and federal level Joanna R. Turpin June 2, 2020 No Comments Ever since the courts ruled in 2017 that the EPA did not have the authority to phase down HFCs, the HVACR industry has been in limbo.Read More
Can HVAC Systems Spread COVID-19? Experts answer this and other questions about the role HVAC plays in virus transmission Joanna R. Turpin May 31, 2020 No Comments When it comes to COVID-19, there are still many questions about how the virus spreads and what role the HVAC system can play in its transmission.Read More
Grocers’ Growing Interest in HFO Solutions Lower-GWP refrigerant alternatives can be retrofitted into existing refrigeration equipment Joanna R. Turpin May 27, 2020 No Comments The refrigerant regulatory landscape is changing in the U.S., leaving many scrambling to figure out which lower-GWP solution will work best.Read More
The Promise Of Artificial Intelligence In Chillers And Rooftops Technology can predict problems, as well as improve comfort and efficiency Joanna R. Turpin May 15, 2020 No Comments Artificial intelligence (AI) is one of the most promising — and exciting — technologies to come to the HVACR industry in a long time.Read More
Maintaining Idle HVAC Systems During The Shutdown Buildings that are closed or have reduced occupancy still need their equipment serviced Joanna R. Turpin May 13, 2020 No Comments Just because buildings are closed does not mean that routine maintenance on HVAC equipment should be put off.Read More
Of Course HVACR Workers Are Essential Cities and states have differed on which businesses should stay open Joanna R. Turpin May 5, 2020 2 Comments The Covid-19 pandemic has led to officials quickly trying to determine what constitutes essential activity and work. Read More
HVAC Systems Should Be Checked Before Buildings Reopen, Due to COVID-19 As occupants start returning to commercial spaces, equipment should be serviced and tested Joanna R. Turpin May 4, 2020 No Comments The ACHR NEWS asked M. Dennis Knight about how contractors can make sure HVAC systems are operating safely after COVID-19 restrictions are lifted.Read More
Industry Disappointed With EPA Rollback Of Leak Repairs New rule eliminates leak repair provisions but keeps sales restrictions, technician certification Joanna R. Turpin April 30, 2020 No Comments The EPA signed a rule that removed the leak repair and maintenance requirements on appliances containing 50 or more pounds of substitute refrigerants.Read More
Reducing Cannabis Odors is a Growing Concern Local authorities clamping down on unique smell emitted from grow facilities Joanna R. Turpin April 28, 2020 No Comments As cannabis farms crop up, often encroaching on existing communities, and property owners are starting to complain about their distinct smell.Read More
Women In HVACR Are Still A Rarity More females are starting to make an impact on the industry Joanna R. Turpin April 27, 2020 No Comments According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, only 2 percent of HVAC employees are women.Read More