November 6 2023 Issue

ACHR NEWS

2023 November 6

This issue of The ACHR NEWS showcases a variety of new innovations available to help commercial HVAC contractors navigate heating season, debates the merits of the DOE’s latest water heater standards, demonstrates how techs can help solve the industry’s workforce shortage, previews this year’s winter weather forecast, examines the EPA’s final HFC phasedown rule, details three signs of air filtration failure, digs deeper into refrigerant reclamation programs, and much more.

Check back throughout the week for additional content.

A.O. Smith University Heat Pump Water Heater Course

Proposed Water Heater Standards Draw Criticism, Praise

New standards would replace electric resistance water heaters with heat pump technology

Joanna R. Turpin

October 6, 2023

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The Department of Energy recently proposed new higher energy efficiency standards for residential water heaters. Industry is split over whether the new standards will help or hurt consumers.

2023-2024 Winter Weather Forecast: El Nino to Dominate

Pacific conditions signal above-normal temps in the North, wetter conditions in the South

Matt Jachman

October 12, 2023

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El Nino, a combination of weak surface winds across the tropical Pacific and warmer-than-normal water temperatures in the central and eastern tropical Pacific, will affect U.S. weather patterns this winter.

Commercial Heating Showcase 2023

Manufacturers introduce heating equipment just in time for colder weather

Joanna R. Turpin

November 6, 2023

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Commercial heating equipment manufacturers are rolling out new systems that are energy efficient, as well as service friendly for contractors.

Interplay Learning Virtual Reality Training

Navigating the HVAC Technician Shortage by Connecting With Techs

By learning technician’s needs, HVAC contractors can meet them

Hannah Belloli

November 8, 2023

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HVAC contractors have to focus on recruiting and retaining technicians by focusing efforts on learning and then providing what the current workforce is looking for.

ACE Is the Place With the Helpful HVAC?

Hardware store gets involved with contracting

Kyle Gargaro

October 19, 2023

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ACE Hardware recently purchased 15 HVAC contracting businesses.

These Aren’t Your Father’s Reclaim Programs

Reclaimers are offering attractive terms to encourage contractors to recover more refrigerant

Joanna R. Turpin

November 10, 2023

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Reclaimers are addressing the low recovery rate of HFC refrigerants by offering incentives and eliminating fees. Contractors can benefit by recovering refrigerants and turning them in.

Three Common Signs of Air Filtration Failure

Nasty indoor coils are a leading cause of water damage, compressor failure, and IAQ issues

David Richardson

November 7, 2023

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You perform maintenance each year, but by the next maintenance visit, dirt and grime are in the equipment again. Have you ever wondered why this happens?

EPA Issues Final Rule on HFC Phasedown

A proposed rule on managing and reusing existing HFCs was also published

Joanna R. Turpin

October 8, 2023

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Under EPA's final rule, the manufacture of most R-410A equipment will not be allowed after January 1, 2025.

13 Ways to Profit From the Offseason

Instead of scarcity, the fall should be a time of opportunity

Matt Michel

October 14, 2023

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Autumn, leading into year-end, is the prime time to consider adding or switching equipment brands.

The Pros and Cons of Sharing Heat Pump Tax Credit Incentives with Homeowners

Ultimately, if you’re not talking with your customers about available incentives, you are doing homeowners a disservice

Nicholas Orth

October 10, 2023

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Promoting incentives to homeowners — when it’s not a promotion you’re offering — can have risk written all over it.

$10 Million Contest Aims to Cut Emissions From New York Buildings

October 19, 2023

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The Empire Technology Prize, or ETP, is a competitive opportunity for companies and innovators around the world to focus on advancing building technologies for low-carbon heating system retrofits in tall buildings.

FYI: News Briefs in HVAC - November 6, 2023

November 6, 2023

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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.

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ACHR NEWS

2023 November 6

Cover Story

Proposed Water Heater Standards Draw Criticism, Praise

2023-2024 Winter Weather Forecast: El Nino to Dominate

Feature Articles

Commercial Heating Showcase 2023

Navigating the HVAC Technician Shortage by Connecting With Techs

ACE Is the Place With the Helpful HVAC?

These Aren’t Your Father’s Reclaim Programs

Three Common Signs of Air Filtration Failure

EPA Issues Final Rule on HFC Phasedown

13 Ways to Profit From the Offseason

Columns

The Pros and Cons of Sharing Heat Pump Tax Credit Incentives with Homeowners

Newsline

$10 Million Contest Aims to Cut Emissions From New York Buildings

FYI

FYI: News Briefs in HVAC - November 6, 2023

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