March 11 2024 Issue

This issue of The ACHR NEWS takes a look at how the decarbonization trend is changing the way contractors do business, the current state of IRA rebate funding, low-GWP compressors serving as a sustainable solution, a Q&A with Carrier, how ACCA looks to strengthen the workforce and ignite pride in the industry, selling the benefits of whole-home humidification, reasons to learn building science principals, how to attract techs to commercial refrigeration, avoiding shady, non-DOT cylinder manufacturers, new products on the market, as well as the latest from SNIPS NEWS.

Check back throughout the week for additional content.

Heat Pumps and Other Hot Topics At AHR Expo

In a panel discussion, industry experts covered the refrigerant transition, heat pumps, and more

Joanna R. Turpin

March 18, 2024

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During a panel discussion at the AHR Expo, industry experts discussed a wide variety of topics including the refrigerant transition, workforce training, and the push for the adoption of heat pumps.

States Seek IRA Rebate Funding

But consumers have seen no money yet for high-efficiency HVAC purchases

Matt Jachman

February 1, 2024

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California, New Mexico, New York, and Hawaii are the first states to apply for federal rebate money for high-efficiency equipment. Twenty-three states have received funding to set up and manage rebate programs.

Copeland Oil-Free Centrifugal Compressor

Low-GWP Compressors Meet Demand for Sustainable Solutions

Manufacturers at the AHR Expo highlighted a range of energy-efficient, low-GWP compressors

Joanna R. Turpin

March 12, 2024

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End users are looking for low-GWP solutions, and compressor manufacturers displayed their options at the AHR Expo.

ACCA Sets the Pace for 2024

Organization looks to better serve contractor members

Hannah Belloli

March 22, 2024

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This year, ACCA places heightened focus on education, recognizing HVACR contractors for the professionals they are, regulations, the workforce, and better serving its members and the industry.

Could Subscription-Based Heat Pumps Be the Future of Electrification?

Swedish ‘Spotify of Heat Pumps’ aims to make energy-efficient HVAC technology widely affordable

Maria Taylor

February 11, 2024

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Scandinavian green energy startup Aira plans to offer a 10-year service guarantee and a monthly fee that includes installation, maintenance.

Selling Whole-Home Humidification

Benefits and easy installation keeping humidification systems in high demand

March 15, 2024

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Between health benefits, energy savings, and overall improved air quality, whole-home humidification systems are an easy sell for contractors.

Why Carrier Acquired Viessmann Climate Solutions

The ACHR NEWS interviewed Carrier’s Gaurang Pandya, President, HVAC Americas and Commercial HVAC EMEA, to learn more

Kyle Gargaro

February 9, 2024

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A deeper look into Carrier’s acquisition of Viessmann Climate Solutions.

How To Attract More Techs To Commercial Refrigeration

NASRC is tackling the issue, identifying ways to bring more people into the industry

Joanna R. Turpin

March 20, 2024

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The lack of technicians in the HVACR industry has been a problem for years, but by working together, the industry hopes to find ways to recruit and retain more technicians.

Three Reasons to Learn Building Science Principles This Year

David Richardson

March 13, 2024

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Understanding the underlying science of HVAC can make diagnostic tasks easier to solve.

Don’t Fall For Fake Recovery Cylinders

Shady cylinder manufacturers are selling non-DOT cylinders to unsuspecting contractors

Joanna R. Turpin

March 3, 2024

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Growing demand for recovered HFCs highlights the importance of proper refrigerant recovery. Unfortunately, counterfeit recovery cylinders are emerging amid this increasing need.

MCAA’s MEP Innovator of the Year: Ryan Hoggatt

Hoggatt plays a crucial role at UMC, Inc., overseeing areas such as corporate manufacturing, virtual construction, construction technology adoption, prefabrication and modular construction

SNIPS NEWS Editorial Staff

February 19, 2024

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Beyond his work at UMC, Inc., Hoggatt is known for sharing his insights on innovation with the wider construction community.

Zoning and Ductwork Turn Indiana Farm Bureau Fall Creek Pavilion into Year-Round Multipurpose Venue

A pavilion constructed on the former site of an open-air Swine Barn brings new meaning to ‘multiuse’ buildings with HVAC innovations

Austin Keating

March 11, 2024

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The high ventilation rates common in farrowing and farrow-to-finish operations are a non-starter with a conditioned, enclosed space designed for human comfort.

SMACNA MEP Innovator of the Year Shares How He Addresses Manufacturing Bottlenecks

Chris Hronek of Tweet/Garot Mechanical wins SMACNA Innovator of the Year award at the 2024 MEP Innovation conference

Austin Keating

February 16, 2024

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Aligning the shop, office and management is essential to improving productivity, says the SMACNA 2024 Innovator of the Year.

Why Flame Attenuated Insulation is Better than Rotary for Most HVAC Applications

While flame-attenuated marbles do add an extra step to production, they also add a step of quality control

Austin Keating

March 7, 2024

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Fiberglass produced on rotary equipment, with a less consistent distribution of fibers, is better suited for thicker insulation; whereas fiberglass produced from the flame-attenuated pot and marble method is more consistent.

Low or No Cost Ways to Make Your Buildings Greener and More Efficient

Paul Taplin of Harris weighs in on how building managers can achieve "sustainability in steps." Here's step one

Paul Taplin

March 8, 2024

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Harris polled some of their internal experts and developed a list of items that contractors and customers alike can consider as low or no cost first steps towards greener buildings and healthier bottom lines.

How to Take Advantage of Small Business Resources Through OSHA

OSHA's resources can guide small businesses in creating a culture of safety

Mike McCullion

March 9, 2024

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Many companies in the sheet metal / HVAC industry are considered a “small business” by varying definitions. Here are the resources OSHA offers these businesses.

Gripple Sponsors Two Electronic Detection K9s for Law Enforcement

Donation at 2024 AHR Expo allows for two law enforcement agencies to find electronic devices in child sexual abuse investigations

Stacey Winconek

February 19, 2024

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Slideshow: Grip and Gripple, the two electronic detection K9s named for their sponsors, work in Illinois and South Carolina.

Why Fiberglass is the Ideal Insulation for Ductwork

In a podcast interview with SNIPS NEWS, David Burd of Owens Corning weighs in on the benefits of fiberglass in ducting

Austin Keating

March 12, 2024

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David Burd, Air Distribution Products Technical Manager for North America at Owens Corning, sits down with SNIPS NEWS to discuss duct insulation options and tradeoffs.

Golden Rule Top Tech University Training Center

Build Your Own Training Academy: If not now, when?

The Importance of Lifelong Learning

Joel Ellingson

February 28, 2024

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By building your own training academy, a new tool to help fuel the future of your team, nurture a strong company culture, and build a team from the inside up emerges.

Copeland Reintroduces Itself as a Stand-Alone Company

Ross Shuster, CEO, shared insights into the company’s history and innovations

Joanna R. Turpin

January 24, 2024

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CEO Ross Shuster called Copeland “the newest 100-year-old company in the HVAC industry.” After 37 years as part of Emerson, Copeland became a stand-alone company last year after Emerson reached a deal with an investment firm.

Honeywell Releases Advance Controls for Buildings at AHR Expo

New platform enhances cybersecurity, network speeds, and innovative technologies

Hannah Belloli

January 23, 2024

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Honeywell launched Advance Control for Buildings, a platform that pursues company efforts in taking leaps in building controls, at the 2024 AHR Expo.

WaterFurnace Executives Give Update on Geothermal Industry Trends

Slideshow: Executives highlight geothermal tax incentives as a demand driver, spurring the company to invest in more manufacturing capacity and research

Austin Keating

January 24, 2024

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WaterFurnace CEO John Thomas joined his vice presidents of sales and marketing to discuss the direction of the business.

FYI: News Briefs in HVAC - March 11, 2024

March 11, 2024

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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.

Delta Electronics: Ventilation Fan

March 16, 2024

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The BreezRadiance bathroom ventilation fans RAD80-DGL and RAD80ELED feature heating function for better comfort.

Danfoss: Coupling

March 17, 2024

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The new Universal Quick Disconnect (UQD) couplings provide heightened performance and reliability for liquid cooling, ensuring peak performance for critical applications.

HEMCO: AirFlow Monitor

March 19, 2024

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This product continuously monitors face velocity air flow of the fume hood.

Weidmuller: Crimping Tool

March 20, 2024

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The PZ 2.5 S is a small professional crimping tool for wire end ferrules. In control cabinet construction, cables of the most diverse cross-sections are fitted with wire end ferrules.

Little Giant: Condensate Pump

March 20, 2024

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The EC-1U-DV Undermount Mini-Split condensate pump controls HVAC condensate on ductless air conditioning units while keeping pumping equipment tucked safely out of view.

Ephoca: Heat Pump

March 22, 2024

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The AIO vertical stack ducted unit is the ideal multi-room solution when a ceiling-mounted unit is not desired or feasible.

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Johnson Controls: Electronic Accelerator

March 22, 2024

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The new Tyco QRS-2 Quick Release Switch, an electronic accelerator that improves response time of Tyco dry pipe and preaction valves within fire sprinkler systems, uses proven electric release technology to initiate operation of valves within four seconds after sprinkler activation.

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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