This issue of The ACHR NEWS examines chiller refrigerant regulations, a government ruling that alters the use of replacement refrigerant cylinders, proper moisture control in heat pump systems, the versatility of portable HVAC units, the evolution of advanced building automation controls, why owners should trust their second-string employees, a cumulative list of useful HVACR mobile apps, how contractors can better retain customers, the benefits of attending a HARDI Focus conference, ductless HVACR distribution, HVACR distribution basics, refrigerant reclamation, how contractors should (and shouldn’t) use ChatGPT, and more.
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Manufacturers are offering low-GWP refrigerant alternatives, as EPA is proposing a 700 GWP limit for most new comfort cooling chillers starting in 2025.
A federal appeals court panel said the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency lacked the authority to mandate the use of refillable cylinders and a system for tracking them.
When it comes to conditioning a home’s sensible and latent heat loads, sizing a heat pump correctly is the most effective step an HVAC contractor can take
Portable cooling systems work well as temporary solutions and can also serve as long-term options for unconditioned spaces like factories and warehouses.
With the phasedown of HFCs, there will be a greater demand for reclaimed refrigerants. The problem is, the amount of reclaimed refrigerant being produced is inadequate to meet those demands.
Both of the new facilities will enable customers to obtain products from top manufacturers and search Marcone’s extensive catalog, inclusive of appliance parts.
Kian Capital Partners has completed the acquisition of Team Air Distributing, a wholesale distributor of OEM-branded HVAC equipment, parts, and supplies.
Participants will have the chance to develop skills in core areas that lead directly to sales success, including leadership, time management, communication, financial understanding, and performance coaching.
You can have salespeople who are the absolute best in converting leads to orders, but if the orders are not processed, filled, delivered, and billed in the right manner, your chance of receiving repeat sales will vanish.
Hammer, president and general manager of the commercial HVAC company Atlantic Westchester Inc., fought a short but courageous battle with leukemia, the company said.
SAM, or Skill Advisor and Mentor, asks questions and provides additional context to help learners comprehend the content while sharpening critical thinking skills, according to Interplay Learning.
We Love STEM Day is designed to expose students to the roles that science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) play in their everyday lives and, potentially, in their future careers, the company said.
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The GLO Seal Single-Use Syringe Injector & Dual Adapter kit, SPE-SDSK-CS, contains a 0.3 oz (10 ml) syringe prefilled with GLO Seal, and one dual adapter for injecting into the system.
The Titan Outlet is an engineered wall enclosure system that seals and protects HVACR piping penetrations from weather damage, air leakage, pipe vibration, and pests to help HVACR professionals aesthetically meet mandatory building requirements and energy efficiency standards.
The integration of ServiceBot into WorkWave’s ServMan ERP software solution is an adaptable platform designed specifically for middle-market HVAC, plumbing and electrical service providers.