Articles by Herb Woerpel

The commercial and industrial refrigeration sector is going green. This evolution is largely dictated by corporate environmental, social, and governance efforts; the demand for greater energy efficiency; government regulations; net-zero energy goals; and more.

The proper design, installation, and maintenance of these valves is vital for the safe operation of R-744 refrigeration systems, especially in industrial and commercial applications.

Compiled via interviews with a team of experts, here are the steps one should follow when charging a CO₂ refrigeration system.

As the industry continues to gray and the demand for HVAC services continues to rise, recruiting, training, and retaining young talent is crucial to the trade’s future.

The winners of the 2024 AHR Expo Innovation Awards will be celebrated at this year’s event, Jan. 22-24 in Chicago.

Collaboration between suppliers and contractors remains a critical aspect of the industry.

As more and more case-controlled facilities turn to CO₂ refrigeration, HVAC contractors are tasked with adequately educating themselves on these systems so that they can meet the country’s budding installation and service needs.

Nate Adams, cofounder, HVAC 2.0, deems it’s time to take back HVAC.

The use of UV-C in HVAC systems has proven to be an effective way to minimize the threat of volatile organic compounds (VOCs), small particles, and other airborne pathogens commonly found in health care environments.

For contractors, service agreements provide guaranteed work during shoulder seasons and an opportunity to build rapport with customers.