Joanna R. Turpin

Joanna Turpin is a Senior Editor at The ACHR NEWS. She can be contacted at 248-786-1707 or joannaturpin@achrnews.com. Joanna has been with BNP Media since 1991, first heading up the company’s technical book division before moving over to The ACHR NEWS, where she frequently writes about refrigerants and commercial refrigeration. She obtained her bachelor’s degree in English from the University of Washington and worked on her master’s degree in technical communication at Eastern Michigan University.

The Kigali Amendment — Should We Stay, Or Should We Go?

Joanna R. Turpin

April 16, 2018

Many in the HVACR industry seemed a little surprised when the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit recently denied a petition...

Reclamation of R-22 Weakens in 2017, Resulting in Refrigerant Concern

Recovery efforts may not be enough to meet future needs

Joanna R. Turpin

April 9, 2018

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According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), more than 9 million pounds of R-22 were reported as being reclaimed in 2016.

Refrigerant Recovery Machines Require Regular Maintenance

Properly maintaining units keeps them running efficiently for years

Joanna R. Turpin

April 9, 2018

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Refrigerant recovery machines are to contractors what HVAC systems are to homeowners. Heating and cooling systems are usually the most expensive pieces of equipment in a house…

MR45 digital refrigerant recovery machine

Refrigerant Recovery Machines Becoming Lighter, Faster, More Efficient

Among other features, some new models can be repaired in the field

Joanna R. Turpin

April 9, 2018

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Refrigerant recovery machines are designed to last a long time. In fact, some manufacturers say that with proper maintenance, their units can last more than 10 or 15 years.

Kigali: Should We Stay or Should We Go?

Joanna R. Turpin

April 4, 2018

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Many in the HVACR industry seemed a little surprised when the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit recently denied a petition that asked the court to revisit its August 2017 decision, in which it was mandated that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) cannot ban hydrofluorocarbon (HFC) refrigerants under Section 612 of the Clean Air Act.

Manufacturers Optimistic About the Future of the Refrigeration Market

Still, concerns remain over refrigerant regulations

Joanna R. Turpin

April 2, 2018

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The U.S. economy is looking more robust, with many economists predicting the gross domestic product (GDP) will grow between 2.5 and 3 percent this year.

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HVAC Contractors Share Practices To Restrict Drug User Hires

Joanna R. Turpin

March 26, 2018

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The HVAC industry has struggled for years with a skilled labor shortage. Various explanations for why this is happening run the gamut from lack of vocational training in high schools…

Consumer Confidence Gives HVAC Manufacturers a Positive Outlook for 2018

Strong economy, housing market expected to fuel HVAC sales growth

Joanna R. Turpin

March 12, 2018

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For the year ending December 2017, sales of HVACR equipment showed solid mid-single-digit growth. That is according to Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI).

Contractors in HVAC Feeling Confident About 2018

Joanna R. Turpin

March 12, 2018

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The majority of commercial and industrial contractors are confident about sales growth, profits, and staffing levels heading into 2018, according to the latest Associated Builders and Contractors Inc. (ABC) Construction Confidence Index (CCI).

HVAC Distributors Optimistic a Strong Economy Will Lead to Strong Sales in 2018

Tools and co-branding opportunities help contractors make smart marketing decisions

Joanna R. Turpin

March 12, 2018

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According to the most recent report from Heating, Air-conditioning and Refrigeration Distributors International (HARDI), average sales for HARDI distributor members declined by 2.8 percent in December 2017, and the average annualized growth for the 12 months through December 2017 was 5.3 percent.

During this webinar, we will discuss what acidic condensate is, how it’s formed, and the damage it can cause if not properly treated—while hitting on the latest regulations that are driving the adoption of condensing technology.

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Joanna R. Turpin

ARTICLES

The Kigali Amendment — Should We Stay, Or Should We Go?

Reclamation of R-22 Weakens in 2017, Resulting in Refrigerant Concern

Refrigerant Recovery Machines Require Regular Maintenance

Refrigerant Recovery Machines Becoming Lighter, Faster, More Efficient

Kigali: Should We Stay or Should We Go?

Manufacturers Optimistic About the Future of the Refrigeration Market

HVAC Contractors Share Practices To Restrict Drug User Hires

Consumer Confidence Gives HVAC Manufacturers a Positive Outlook for 2018

Contractors in HVAC Feeling Confident About 2018

HVAC Distributors Optimistic a Strong Economy Will Lead to Strong Sales in 2018

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