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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.

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Feeling Radiant at the AHR Expo

Joanna R. Turpin

February 16, 2009

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On a cold winter’s day, few things are as comforting as radiant heat. At the 2009 International Air-Conditioning, Heating, Refrigerating Exposition (AHR Expo), manufacturers highlighted their new products that are guaranteed to keep building occupants warm and toasty.

Joanna R. Turpin

February 16, 2009

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Cooling towers always make for an imposing display, as they are so much larger than most other pieces of HVAC equipment. That was the case at the 2009 International Air-Conditioning, Heating, Refrigerating Exposition (AHR Expo), where impressive exhibits of cooling towers, and other types of evaporative technologies, were showcased.

Joanna R. Turpin

February 16, 2009

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There’s no doubt there were fewer new products on display in the unitary sector at the 2009 International Air-Conditioning, Heating, Refrigerating Exposition (AHR Expo). That could be due to the fact that most manufacturers just recently rolled out their new products in response to the 13 SEER mandate.

Joanna R. Turpin

February 2, 2009

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Given the current economy, many consumers may not have the money to replace broken air conditioners and heat pumps with new units and will instead be looking for repair options. This may cause a shift in the way contractors do business. If there’s no money to replace the unit, then repairing it is the next best alternative.

Joanna R. Turpin

January 26, 2009

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As a self-described “troubled youth” in New York, Rich Morgan never dreamed that 20 years later, he would own a thriving HVAC contracting company whose staff would nominate him for The NEWS’ Best Contractor To Work For contest. Employees at Magic Touch Mechanical couldn’t say enough good things about him.

Joanna R. Turpin

January 12, 2009

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Nine companies have been named as the winners of the seventh annual International Air-Conditioning, Heating, Refrigerating Exposition (AHR Expo) Innovation Awards. All nine companies will be recognized at the awards ceremony at McCormick Place on Jan. 27 at 1 p.m. in the New Product Technology Theater A (located in the South Hall).

Joanna R. Turpin

December 8, 2008

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“The world is changing very fast. Big will not beat small anymore. It will be the fast beating the slow.” That quote from media mogul Rupert Murdoch effectively describes what’s happening in the world of HVAC. Manufacturers are developing alternative technologies to offer better energy efficiency. Contractors, too, must move quickly to adopt such technologies.

Joanna R. Turpin

November 17, 2008

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In the year 2020, more homes will probably be built with sustainable technologies. Completed in August 2008, the Wisconsin Trend Home was built to these 2020 “specs,” and features many different energy-efficient technologies that are readily available in the marketplace.

Joanna R. Turpin

November 17, 2008

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Times are tough out there right now. Consumers have less disposable income available - thanks to decreasing home values and increasing credit card balances - and creditors are less likely to extend any more credit until the economy turns around. This can make it very difficult for HVAC contractors to sell basic furnaces, let alone the more expensive, high-efficiency units.

Joanna R. Turpin

November 17, 2008

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Dual-fuel systems have become all the rage lately, primarily due to the increasing cost of fossil fuels. By pairing a fossil fuel furnace with an electric heat pump, manufacturers say the systems can often pay for themselves within a few years, while providing a higher level of comfort to homeowners and their families.

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