HVAC system prices have surged over recent years, and manufacturers plan to increase them even more next year. Contractors worry that customers may not be able to afford the new units.
The North American HVAC industry is committed to reducing the environmental impact caused by refrigerants throughout their entire life cycle by strictly managing refrigerants during production and after sales, and recovering, reclaiming or destroying refrigerants after use.
EPA’s Technology Transitions program goes into effect January 1, 2025, and will restrict the use of high-GWP HFC refrigerants in air conditioning and heat pump products and equipment.
A visit to an ASHRAE event 30-plus years ago introduced David Heckler to VRF technology, and the distributor was won over. VRF systems now make up about half of his company’s business.
The recent Women in HVACR conference offered sessions aimed at advancing attendees' knowledge on industry topics such as the refrigerant transition, as well as building their leadership skills.
NASRC has launched a workforce development program that focuses on recruitment, training, and retention, in order to combat the critical shortage of refrigeration technicians.
Annual HFC inventory reports are required to be audited by a CPA to ensure compliance, and regulated entities should understand what to anticipate for the 2024 compliance period.
Chillventa 2024, held Oct. 13-15 in Nuremberg, Germany, showcased some of the world’s most innovative technologies to more than 33,000 attendees from 49 countries. Through more than 250 presentations, visitors were privy to the latest developments driving innovation throughout the HVAC industry.
EPA is counting on increased recovery and reclamation in order to maintain existing HVAC equipment, and finally, the numbers are going in the right direction.
On Demand Join the MSA team to learn about key legislation changing the landscape of HVAC-R, the emergence of A2L refrigerants, and the leak detection strategies that can be employed to keep personnel in all applications working together safely.
On Demand Learn more about how Chemours, along with project partners Copeland and Heatcraft, collaborated on a ground-breaking project to replace an aging R-22 system with a sustainable commercial A2L refrigeration system.
On Demand This webinar will focus on the many benefits of R-32 refrigerant as the best refrigerant to meet the EPA requirements for GWP below 700, beginning January 1, 2025.
On Demand The refrigeration and air conditioning industry is constantly under pressure to transition to lower Global Warming Potential (GWP) refrigerants, adhere to regulations, and meet sustainability goals.
On Demand Join the Chemours and Lennox teams for an hour of updates and insights, new perspectives on old topics, and introductions to the good things to come in HVAC.
On Demand Join HVAC industry experts from Johnson Controls and ESCO Institute for a deeper dive into the practical aspects of what the move to A2L refrigerants means for distributors and contractors like you!
On Demand Dive into an R-32 discussion with Daikin. Learn about training opportunities and resources showcasing industry-leading solutions for the upcoming refrigerant transition. This event helps equip HVAC professionals with essential knowledge and skills for the future, focusing on the adoption of R-32 refrigerant and its many benefits.
On Demand The questions you have about A2L technology are probably very similar to the ones everyone is asking. How does it perform in reality? What is it like to work with? What can we expect from new A2L equipment?
On Demand Join us for an essential webinar on navigating upcoming Low GWP refrigerant regulations. We’ll delve into new R290 charge limits and classifications, explore the efficiency benefits of R290, and cover best safety practices for servicing and replacing refrigeration systems with low GWP refrigerants.