Trading Up To HVACR Trade School Discovering the benefits of vocational education Joanna R. Turpin October 1, 2019 There are many Americans who will not attend a four-year university. For them, trade school is often a great option.Read More
Alternative Refrigerants are a Natural Fit for Supermarkets Conference discusses ‘future-proof’ options for commercial refrigeration Joanna R. Turpin September 9, 2019 No Comments ATMOsphere America convened to educate attendees about how natural refrigerants can be viable alternatives for commercial refrigeration equipment.Read More
California Air Resources Board Explores Feasibility and Costs of New Refrigerant Regulations Stakeholders share concerns over California’s rapid transition to low-GWP refrigerants Joanna R. Turpin September 9, 2019 No Comments At CARB’s stakeholders’ meeting, manufacturers and end users expressed concern about the feasibility and cost of implementing these regulations.Read More
Don’t Be Scared Of Robots Taking Your Job HVAC contractors have little to worry about Joanna R. Turpin September 2, 2019 No Comments I don’t think there will be as many job losses in the future as some claim – particularly in the HVACR industry.Read More
Harsh Environments Are Tough on Refrigeration Equipment Units in c-stores, restaurants need regular maintenance in order to keep running smoothly Joanna R. Turpin August 26, 2019 No Comments High temperature fluctuations, foot traffic, dirt and debris, and more can wreak havoc on units, particularly if they are not well maintained.Read More
Food Retailers See Benefits in HVACR Retrofits Even small upgrades in supermarkets can result in big energy savings Joanna R. Turpin August 26, 2019 No Comments Store owners and managers are always looking for ways to lower operating expenses, and their refrigeration systems can be a good place to start.Read More
Cutting Corners During Installation Leads to Poor Performance of Cooling Systems Shortcuts Usually End Up Shortchanging Customers Joanna R. Turpin August 26, 2019 2 Comments Poor installation leads to unhappy customers and increased costs. The best solution is to correctly install the system in the first place.Read More
IEC Approves Higher Charge Limits for Flammable Refrigerants Change applies to self-contained refrigeration equipment, but U.S. may not accept increased limit Joanna R. Turpin August 12, 2019 No Comments The refrigeration industry notes that the IEC’s approval could open the door to a wider range of equipment that utilizes low-GWP refrigerants.Read More
Geothermal Industry Addresses Challenges and Opportunities New report identifies barriers that hinder growth but predicts increase in residential GHP adoption Joanna R. Turpin August 12, 2019 3 Comments Manufacturers continue to remain enthusiastic about GHPs, but they agree that the geothermal industry has its work cut out for it.Read More
Air Conditioning Saves Lives And Needs To Be Affordable Balancing financial cost, the environment, and the lives of consumers Joanna R. Turpin August 6, 2019 No Comments It’s ghastly out there. Which is why I am extremely grateful for air conditioning, and I wish everyone in the world could benefit from having it.Read More