This issue of The ACHR NEWS takes a look at the results and innovations that emerged from the DOE’s Residential Cold Climate Heat Pump Technology Challenge, where contractors and consumers are at odds with online pricing, the impact New York’s rules are having on refrigerant stock, new HVAC products, how to choose the right marketing firm, how to properly do combustion safety diagnostics, the many uses of AI in HVAC, how to run a business like a machine, guidance for UL compliance and A2L safety in commercial refrigeration, troubleshooting frost freezers, the new FTC crackdown on fake reviews, how to accept payment with stablecoin, and the latest from Distribution Trends.
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Eight manufacturers are putting what they learned during the Residential Cold Climate Heat Pump Technology Challenge into new heat pumps, and two companies already have new models on the market.
There’s a stark divide when it comes to the percentage of homeowners who say they’re likely to call a contractor with prices on their website, versus the percentage of contractors who actually provide them.
New York State has finalized its HFC regulations, which includes banning the sale of bulk high-GWP refrigerants. This could result in the inability to service commercial refrigeration equipment.
If contractors want to find the marketing agency that’s the best fit for them, they have to know and communicate their goals and expectations, and then find a firm that can help them meet/exceed them.
Generative AI can analyze contracts, take dictation, write sales scripts, create customer profiles, and much more, a software consultant told a crowd during the recent HARDI conference.
To ensure safety, specifying engineers and contractors must educate themselves on A2L safety requirements and risk mitigation measures pertaining to applications, equipment, and component designs.
Solving frost or ice issues with a walk-in freezer is generally not difficult but will require a thorough inspection to find the root cause of the issue.
The subjects ranged from A2L to inflation to the impact the pandemic may have had on customer relationships as Distribution Trends talked to executives at five of the country’s biggest HVACR distributors.
There’s been steady growth in the popularity of heat pumps overall, but their attractiveness varies across different market segments, according to an HVAC executive who follows the trends.
The CO alarm reads zero, but does that mean the equipment is safe? Check out why alarms might not tell the whole story and some other common mistakes HVAC technicians make when performing combustion diagnostics.
Stablecoins 101: Change could be coming to the way HVAC contractors get paid. See how stablecoins could equal faster transactions, lower fees, and improved cash flow.
Businesses participating in PERC's Alternative Technology Demonstration & Research Program will put grant money toward the purchase of qualifying propane equipment and, following its installation, complete a survey about the equipment’s performance, emissions, costs, and energy savings.
By addressing the growing demand for technical expertise in the commercial HVAC sector, Carrier is setting a new benchmark for workforce innovation in the U.S., a press release from the company said.
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Designed to meet NEEA Tier 4 and CEE Advanced Tier specifications, Midea’s new Heat Pump Water Heater (HPWH) aims to reduce utility bills and help lower carbon emissions. Ideal for new home construction or replacing existing traditional electric or gas water heaters, the HPWH uses advanced air-source heat transfer technology to efficiently move thermal energy from the surrounding air into water.
The industrial gas safety series will measure across a multitude of gas concentrations and ranges, protecting employees working near hazardous gases in the field.
The BACnetIP solution for its GEN X System is an advanced HVAC control solution designed for commercial applications, capable of managing up to 400 zones with precise control over heating and cooling.