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The ACHR News - May 06, 2024

2024 May 6

This issue of The ACHR NEWS explores six strategies for HVAC success in a tough economic climate, the effort on the ground in Washington D.C. to halt DOE appliance efficiency measures, the confusion over the “heat pump” name when it comes to A/C, the benefits of a properly managed vehicle fleet, the value offered by “high-end” systems,” the importance of online reviews, rebates returning to the Florida budget, one bad habit plaguing the industry, how to troubleshoot electronic expansion valves in walk-ins, the return of the NEWS’ “40 under 40” contest, along with the latest SNIPS NEWS and new HVAC products.

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Cover Story

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DOE's Consumer Appliance Regulations Get Pushback

Republican-sponsored bills include the Affordable Air Conditioning Act
Matt Jachman
Matt Jachman
April 16, 2024
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The House Committee on Energy and Commerce recently passed five proposals that, collectively, would prevent the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) secretary from “prescribing or enforcing energy conservation standards” for dishwashers, refrigerators, clothes washers and dryers, and room a/c units “that are not cost-effective or technologically feasible.”


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Feature Articles

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Hydes Air Conditioning Technician

Heat Pumps: What’s in a Name?

They cool as well as, or better than, a/c, but their name still causes confusion in warm climates
Matt Jachman
Matt Jachman
May 2, 2024
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Experts discuss some of the issues that arise when selling and installing heat pumps in climates where the primary need is for cooling and not heating.
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Daikin FIT Outdoor Unit Installation

High-End HVAC Systems Offer High Value

With enhanced features and future-ready capabilities, high-end systems are a worthwhile investment
Dylan Kurt
Dylan Kurt
May 6, 2024
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Customers looking for increased value out of their HVAC systems will find high-end features like connectivity, greater efficiency, and more intuitive controls attractive.
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Ron DeSantis

Florida Budget Includes IRA’s HVAC Rebates

DeSantis, who rejected the federal money last year, faces another decision about it
Matt Jachman
Matt Jachman
March 30, 2024
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The Florida Legislature’s budget plan for the next fiscal year reinstates federal rebate money for high-efficiency home HVAC equipment and energy-saving upgrades. The governor’s office said he is reviewing the budget.
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SNIPS NEWS

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SMART Heroes

SMART Heroes Program Reaches Major Milestone in Training Veterans to Become Sheet Metal Workers

SMART Heroes allows veterans and active-duty service members to spend seven weeks at one of the program's two military installations
SNIPS NEWS Editorial Staff
April 15, 2024
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By the end of 2023, SMART Heroes reached a major milestone, graduating 500 people from its program, which provides sheet metal industry training — free of charge — to active-duty U.S. military men and women and recent veterans.


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Columns

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Newsline

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FYI

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New HVAC Products

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Degree Controls: Airflow Instrumentation System

May 10, 2024
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°C Rail is a multipoint airflow instrumentation system with sliding sensors. Addressing the need to satisfy different test setups, the °C Rail’s linear track system allows users to move spring-loaded sensors back and forth along a rail extrusion to change sensor measurement locations.


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Sensirion: CO2 Sensor

May 11, 2024
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STCC4 is one of the world's smallest sensors for direct CO2 measurement. It unlocks vast new applications for monitoring CO2 previously limited by size and cost constraints.


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RectorSeal: Drain

May 13, 2024
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SureGrade is an adjustable drain that provides greater installation flexibility and enhances the company’s plumbing products portfolio. SureGrade is an on-grade adjustable drain with an integral design that allows the installer to adjust the drain using three separate points.


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Lochinvar: Tankless Water Heater

May 15, 2024
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The XCalibur Condensing High Efficiency Tankless Water Heaters with X3 Scale Prevention Technology brings to the market new features, including an integrated recirculation pump and patented heat exchanger, enhanced installation flexibility, and high efficiency performance. 


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Madison Chemical: Cleaner

May 23, 2024
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Soar HF is a high-foaming, liquid acidic cleaner designed to penetrate and remove rust, oxides, calcium carbonate and other types of scale, stains and deposits without harmful fumes. 


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Danfoss: PSH Compressor

May 17, 2024
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The PSH scroll compressor with vapor injection has the ability to operate in a wider range of ambient temperatures that allows for an effective and efficient heat pump in colder climates.


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