October 7 2019 Issue

In this issue of The ACHR NEWS, we present the Commercial Heating Showcase, as well as a look at developments in home performance contracting, and in the refrigeration industry.

Testing refrigeration or a/c equipment that utilizes R-22 refrigerant.

Analyze This: Refrigerant Purity Is an Ongoing Industry Concern

Refrigerant analyzers can detect low-quality, mixed, and counterfeit products

Joanna R. Turpin

October 7, 2019

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Mixed and low-quality refrigerants damage HVACR systems and can pose a safety threat to technicians.

Commercial Heating Showcase 2019: New Equipment Makes Its Debut

October 7, 2019

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The ACHR NEWS spotlights the industry’s latest commercial heating products in the HVAC market.

HVAC Contractors Remove Pricing from the Sales Equation

Four concepts to increase ticket sales and customer loyalty

Angela D. Harris

October 7, 2019

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Effective pricing procedures are diverse in their applications, but four concepts can help stop customers from asking, “Why does it cost so much?”

HVAC Contractors Expand Their Role in Home Performance

For contractors, support has never been greater, even as the sector’s boundaries remain fuzzy

Robert Beverly

October 7, 2019

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HVAC contractors looking to expand their business could benefit from understanding home performance contracting and what it has going for it.

When Discussing Efficiency Upgrades, the HERS Index Helps

How low can your HVAC work go?

Robert Beverly

October 7, 2019

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Homeowners can use a HERS rating to compare current conditions and get a sense for likely energy costs or possible upgrade priorities.

Conducting a blower door test to determine leakage.

Asking, Assessing, Answering Are Key to Home Performance Success

Contractors with the right questions can find solutions to issues customers may have given up on

Robert Beverly

October 7, 2019

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For perspective on today’s home performance, we interviewed Andrew Oser, a home performance specialist who runs the division for the CroppMetcalfe.

California Supermarkets Prepare for Low-GWP Future

NASRC workshop covers strategies for making the transition to alternative refrigerants

Joanna R. Turpin

October 7, 2019

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NASRC and PG&E recently co-hosted an educational workshop to help the supermarket industry prepare for California’s new refrigerant regulations.

Mistakes To Avoid When Changing Out A Compressor

Following these steps can reduce the chances of a call back

Joe Marchese

October 7, 2019

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Replacing a compressor is typically a major investment, so having to return and repair the same issue, or an additional issue, should be avoided.

Flooding, Migration, and Slugging of Compressors

Causes and cures for these troublesome conditions

John Tomczyk

October 7, 2019

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When it comes to servicing compressors, technicians often encounter three issues: flooding, migration, and slugging.

Skills to Add to Your HVAC Service Repertoire

Lions, Stools, and HVAC System Performance

David Richardson

October 7, 2019

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New skills and test instruments may look like a predator to employees if they don’t understand why they’re important.

Tech of the Month — October 2019: Derick Vicks

October 7, 2019

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Vicks joined Rogers Heating & Cooling in South Boston, Virginia, in 2018 as a service manager, and so far, he spends most his time in the field.

Employee Moves from Field Technician to Prison Professor

Making the best of a bad situation

Joe Ranck

October 7, 2019

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Life is a continual challenge for all of us to constantly think outside the box, especially in the most challenging situations.

ACCA Announces HVAC Fall Meeting Leadership Programs

Meetings to take place November 5-8

September 24, 2019

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ACCA is holding two back-to-back fall meetings, bringing together contracting professionals for educational programs and networking events.

Modernize Releases Latest Findings of Customer Sentiments

Release provides insights into homeowners’ budgeting challenges

September 18, 2019

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Modernize has released its quarterly homeowner sentiment report, which summarizes research from thousands of U.S. households.

The Internet Is Important Source For Consumers’ HVAC Purchase Information

2019 American Home Comfort study highlights changes in the HVAC purchasing landscape

September 12, 2019

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More consumers reported using the internet, rather than a contractor, to gather information about their impending purchase.

GE Appliances Invests $60 Million to Begin Water Heater Manufacturing

Manufacturing to begin at Camden, South Carolina plant

September 17, 2019

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GE Appliances will invest $60 million to create a Manufacturing Center of Excellence for production of water heaters at its Camden plant.

METUS Joins Special Needs Schools of Gwinnett at Groundbreaking

Begins second phase of schools' development plan

September 11, 2019

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Mitsubishi Electric Trane HVAC US joined the Special Needs Schools of Gwinnett at the groundbreaking ceremony for the schools’ new campus.

Nexstar Networks Hosts Its Biggest Super Meeting Yet

Nearly 900 People Attend This PHCE Networking Event

September 19, 2019

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Close to 900 members, vendors, and prospects recently attended Nexstar Network’s annual Super Meeting.

FYI: News Briefs in HVAC - October 7, 2019

October 7, 2019

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For your information news briefs from a wide variety of categories within the HVAC industry. Price increases, mergers and acquisitions, award winners, and more are highlighted here each week.

Aprilaire: Air Cleaner Filter

October 7, 2019

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This product provides high efficiency filtration in return grille applications.

Airrex USA: Portable A/C Nozzles

October 7, 2019

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This product is offered on the company’s complete line of 1- to 7-ton portable air conditioners.

Continental Fan: Wall Mount Exhaust Fan

October 7, 2019

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This product provides a compact ventilation solution for warehouses, equipment cooling, mechanical rooms, factories, and more.

RectorSeal LLC: Secondary Drain Pans

October 7, 2019

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This product prevents residential and commercial property-damaging condensate overflow in the North American HVAC market.

Johnson Controls-Hitachi Air Conditioning Co.: VRF System

October 7, 2019

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These multi-module heat pump and heat recovery systems allow contractors to connect multiple single-module units, ranging from 6-48 tons.

Sensaphone: Monitoring System

October 7, 2019

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This system uses wireless sensors to detect changes in operating conditions.

Metropolitan Air Technology: Air Volume Control System

October 7, 2019

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Push button damper adjustment allows room occupants to increase or decrease the flow of conditioned air into their space.

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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ACHR NEWS

2019 October 7

Cover Story

Analyze This: Refrigerant Purity Is an Ongoing Industry Concern

Feature Articles

Commercial Heating Showcase 2019: New Equipment Makes Its Debut

HVAC Contractors Remove Pricing from the Sales Equation

HVAC Contractors Expand Their Role in Home Performance

When Discussing Efficiency Upgrades, the HERS Index Helps

Asking, Assessing, Answering Are Key to Home Performance Success

California Supermarkets Prepare for Low-GWP Future

Mistakes To Avoid When Changing Out A Compressor

Flooding, Migration, and Slugging of Compressors

Skills to Add to Your HVAC Service Repertoire

Tech of the Month — October 2019: Derick Vicks

Columns

Employee Moves from Field Technician to Prison Professor

Newsline

ACCA Announces HVAC Fall Meeting Leadership Programs

Modernize Releases Latest Findings of Customer Sentiments

The Internet Is Important Source For Consumers’ HVAC Purchase Information

GE Appliances Invests $60 Million to Begin Water Heater Manufacturing

METUS Joins Special Needs Schools of Gwinnett at Groundbreaking

Nexstar Networks Hosts Its Biggest Super Meeting Yet

FYI

FYI: News Briefs in HVAC - October 7, 2019

New HVAC Products

Aprilaire: Air Cleaner Filter

Airrex USA: Portable A/C Nozzles

Continental Fan: Wall Mount Exhaust Fan

RectorSeal LLC: Secondary Drain Pans

Johnson Controls-Hitachi Air Conditioning Co.: VRF System

Sensaphone: Monitoring System

Metropolitan Air Technology: Air Volume Control System

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