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The ACHR News - August 07, 2023

2023 August 7

This issue of The ACHR NEWS examines the causes and effect of residential HVAC installation faults, the usefulness of financing during periods of high inflation, the resurgence of window air conditioners, the market for high-end HVAC equipment, the Inflation Reduction Act tax benefits afforded to geothermal installations, security solutions for smart HVAC equipment, refrigerant management best practices for retail applications, the benefits of hydronic unit heaters, the Cold Climate Heat Pump Technology Challenge, how commercial contractors are utilizing artificial intelligence, and more.

Check back throughout the week for additional content.

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Tracking and Counteracting Residential HVAC Installation Faults

Preliminary DOE study reveals only 23% of newly installed residential HVAC systems are perfectly charged

June 6, 2023

In the HVACR contracting realm, the quality of the service delivered ultimately dictates the level of success an HVACR contracting obtains.

Financing HVAC

Financing HVAC in the Inflation Era

With today’s prices, contractors who don’t offer financing are likely losing business

Hannah Belloli.

July 21, 2023

In order for HVAC contractors to start offering financing, they have to find the right finance company, train their staff, and invest in understanding what financing means for their customers and company in order to make it profitable enough to outweigh any associated costs.

LG Multi F MAX Heat Pump

OEMs Offer Innovative High-End HVAC Solutions

This premium equipment is designed to deliver better comfort along with significant energy savings

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Joanna R. Turpin

August 7, 2023

Increasing demand for energy-efficient HVAC systems is presenting abundant opportunities for manufacturers and contractors to deliver innovative, feature-rich solutions to informed homeowners.

Sensi Smart Homes

Best Practices for Easing Security Concerns Around Smart HVAC

User awareness “critical” to cybersecurity; HVAC contractors can lay the groundwork during install

Hannah Belloli.

August 9, 2023

In order to ease customers’ security concerns, HVACR contractors need to understand them, partner with manufacturers who prioritize data security, and implement cybersecurity best practices.

Geothermal HVAC System at Louisville Kentucky Airport Terminal

Geothermal Industry Expects a Boom

New Incentives Will Drive Commercial, Homeowner Demand, Experts Say

Matt Jachman

August 9, 2023

The Inflation Reduction Act’s major incentive for the installation of a qualified geothermal system is a 30% federal clean energy credit, which can be used at filing time to offset taxes owed or add to any refund.

Modine HotDawg Hydronic Garage Heater

Hydronic Unit Heaters Provide Permanent Heat for Residential, Commercial Customers

Hydronic unit heaters are small and efficient

April 25, 2023

When it comes to heating residential or commercial spaces, size doesn’t always equal better or more efficient heating. While commercial or rooftop units may be an excellent source for building-wide heating, individual rooms may vary due to placement, and unit heaters are a solution to this issue.

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Crafting An Effective Refrigerant Management Plan

Regulatory mandates mean food retailers must carefully measure and track refrigerant use

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Joanna R. Turpin

August 10, 2023

At a recent GreenChill webinar, the experts from DC Engineering provided insights on how to create a strategic leak reduction and refrigerant management plan.

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DOE’s Heat Pump Challenge at Halfway Point

Models from 10 OEMs at various stages of laboratory and field testing

Matt Jachman

July 20, 2023

The Cold Climate Heat Pump Technology Challenge is designed to help manufacturers speed the development of the next generation of heat pumps and ensure that they will perform reliably during chilly winters.

Infographic Report Commercial Service Contractors are Implementing AI

Infographic: Report - 1 in 4 US Commercial Service Contractors Are Implementing AI

ServiceTitan study shows uncertainty about business outlook in 2023, support for digital transformation

Maria Taylor

July 27, 2023

67% of contractors see digital transformation as important to their success.

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Window Air Conditioners Take a U-Turn

Once called window shakers, new units feature inverters and lower-GWP refrigerants

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Joanna R. Turpin

August 1, 2023

New window units are quiet and efficient, and HVAC contractors may want to consider offering them to customers who need them on an emergency – or long-term – basis.

Matt Edelman

Technician Spotlight: Matt Edelman

HSA Mechanical’s Matt Edelman is here to stay

Hannah Belloli.

June 22, 2023

Senior service technician Matt Edelman doesn’t plan on leaving the HVAC industry anytime soon. He loves it too much.

Heat Stress

Heat Stress: Don’t Underestimate the Impact on Workers

Sheet metal and HVAC companies are encouraged to use these resources or develop their own

August 3, 2023

By providing education and training, access to resources, and implementing engineering controls and heat stress management plans, employers can help protect workers from the dangers of heat stress.

Coliseum of Champions

E.L. Pruitt Blends Old Tech with New for Springfield Coliseum HVAC

Sheet metal contractor E.L. Pruitt is modernizing an iconic brick and limestone amphitheater built in 1901

Austin Keating

July 31, 2023

With double wall spiral duct from Lindab A.C. Manufacturing at standard size lengths of 4, 6 and 10 feet, E.L. Pruitt was able work with the design of the oval building.

Stock Spiral Duct for Negative Pressure Applications

Based on new data, the allowable negative pressures for which “stock” spiral duct can be used has been updated

June 26, 2023

The non-corrugated, "stock" spiral duct can be used for commercial HVAC applications up to -1.0” WG through 42” diameter, up to -2.0” WG through 34” diameter, and up to -4.0” WG through 16” diameter.

Attune Sensor

Air Sensing Technology Use Picks up in Schools

Dealing with problems ranging from COVID-19 to wildfires requires air sensors

Austin Keating

August 3, 2023

Air quality monitoring company Attune is now in thousands of classrooms across the country, said Serene Almomen, CEO.

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How Fire Performance is Driving Ductwork Product Offerings

New report raises concerns about elastomeric duct liner while showing the effectiveness of fiberglass at stopping the spread of a fire

Stacey Winconek

August 3, 2023

Fiberglass is not cancerous, and the exposure rate in a building caused by ductwork is very low.

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Residential Fire Performance Takes the Spotlight in Insurance Policy Debate

The nation's most populous state is reeling from an insurance shortage. Here's how that can impact residential HVAC

Stacey Winconek

July 21, 2023

When it comes to residential fire performance, Liron Brish, founder of Mangrove, has a suggestion for the HVAC industry.

How Lawsuits in the 90s Changed the Face of the Sheet Metal Industry

June 3, 2022

A patent infringement letter by CTI of Elmsford, New York, targeted competing plasma cutting systems and CAD systems in 1992. The resulting losses threw the entire industry into chaos, writes SNIPS Contributor and Industry Icon David Daw.

How SMACNA Closed an Important Ductwork Standard Loophole

SMACNA steps in to clear up confusion over proprietary DCS addendums for Slide-On (Ductmate, etc.) and Rolled-On Connectors (TDC and TDF) during the ‘90s, writes SNIPS Contributor and Industry Icon David Daw.

July 4, 2022

Here's why the addition of rectangular duct construction tables in SMACNA’s 1995 DCS (Duct Construction Standards) as T-25a/b, known in the trade as TDC/TDF, was necessary.

Sheet metal recycling

US Steel Industry Shows Leadership in Building Decarbonization

Austin Keating

July 25, 2023

“A circular economy is really developing here, from the producer to the manufacturer,” says Randy Charles, metallurgist and founder of Greenway Steel.

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New Products from Gripple, Baltimore Aircoil Company and Griplock Systems

The sheet metal industry got three new products recently, check them out below

Austin Keating

August 3, 2023

Gripple fast trak installs quicker than traditional suspension systems, Baltimore Aircoil Company Inc. reinvents heat-rejection and Griplock Systems offers looping gripper.

My Secret Plan to Rule the World

For Home Service Business Growth, Planning and Processes are Key

Without planning and processes, contractors waste time, don’t properly allocate resources, and have the wrong mindset

July 15, 2023

It takes more than a simple spreadsheet to build the strategies owners need to be successful in their home service businesses.

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Former NHRAW President Remembered

July 14, 2023

Douglas O’Brien spent some 48 years in the HVAC industry, beginning in 1956. He was the longtime president of McPherson Furnace and Equipment Co. and an active member of the Northamerican Heating, Refrigeration & Airconditioning Wholesalers Association.

ACCA Opens Review Period for Manual S Revisions

July 24, 2023

The review involves only the additional modifications that were made based on comments received about the first ANSI public review draft,

FYI - The ACHR News

FYI: News Briefs in HVAC - August 7, 2023

August 7, 2023

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.

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BitRip: App

July 14, 2023

BitRip is a FREE app that seamlessly tracks any type of physical asset using pre-printed BR Code labels.

AVTECH Digital Temperature & Air Flow Sensor

AVTECH: Digital Room Sensor

July 18, 2023

The Digital Temperature & Air Flow Sensor integrates with AVTECH's Room Alert monitors, empowering users to monitor air flow from HVAC ducts, vents, and more in real time.

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General Filters: Evaporative Humidifier

July 24, 2023

The GeneralAire model 4400A fan-assist evaporative humidifier offers 19 gallons per day and features a space-saving patented design that completes the GeneralAire line of low-profile humidifiers.

Sensaphone: Water Leak Detection Sensor

Sensaphone: Water Leak Detection Sensor

July 1, 2023

The Zone Water Detection Sensor detects the widespread presence of water in areas like floors or drop ceilings.

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NIBCO: Valve Line

July 10, 2023

Enhancements to NIBCO’s Webstone Pro-Pal T-Valve line were designed to easily isolate a device or branch for service.

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Bell & Gossett (Xylem): Circulator Pump

July 13, 2023

The ecocirc 20-18 circulator pump provides flexibility and energy efficiency performance across a wide range of pumps and sizes.

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