One of the worst enemies of a compressor is liquid refrigerant, so technicians should make sure the refrigeration system has proper superheat in order to protect the compressor from damage that can occur from flooding or slugging.
A raft of new companies and research groups are researching how to reduce carbon and refrigerant emissions, and the result is a number of promising cooling innovations, which could bring significant changes to the HVAC industry.
Under the new energy efficiency standards, the minimum efficiency of residential equipment will increase approximately 7%, or the equivalent of 1 SEER point. So what should contractors be doing to prepare?
Proper evacuation of a refrigeration system is an important part of repairing or installing a unit, and the gas ballast in the vacuum pump helps improve the process.
Technicians need to make sure that the TXV is not underfeeding refrigerant to the refrigeration or air conditioning system due to a restriction, which can be caused by a number of factors.
From ice machines to reach-ins to controls to components, the Showcase is designed to educate contractors about the new commercial and industrial refrigeration products available, so they can help their customers make the right choice for their application.
Food retailers have identified the top refrigerant leak issues in refrigeration equipment and developed specific equipment specifications that could help mitigate those leaks.