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Common Troubleshooting Mistakes to Avoid

Identify the cause and correct course of action before starting the repair
Joe Marchese
October 14, 2025

Avoid shortcuts and common mistakes when troubleshooting refrigeration systems. Attention to detail not only improves your skills but also increases your value to your company.  


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HARDI on R-454B: “The Crisis Is Over”

R-454B cylinders are finally easier to find. Customers ready to buy new systems? Not so much.
Maria Taylor
Maria Taylor
October 13, 2025

The refrigerant shortage is over. Its aftershocks are still rippling through the industry. 


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HVAC Q&A Episode 15: Is R-454B Finally Easier to Get?

HVAC Q&A Episode 15: Is R-454B Finally Easier to Get?

Maria Taylor
Maria Taylor
October 7, 2025
In this video, we catch up with Manny Griego, owner of Arrowhead Refrigeration, to see what refrigerant availability is looking like this fall and through the end of the year.
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Turning A2L Challenges Into VRF Opportunities

Europe shows how smart zoning and charge-aware design can become strong selling points
Victoria Garcia Massimo
Victoria Garcia Massimo
October 5, 2025

As A2L VRF systems roll out in the U.S., contractors can save time and headaches by applying proven lessons learned from Europe’s earlier transition.


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New Pumps Improve Efficiency, Reliability at Brewery

Grundfos helped craft brewer upgrade its ammonia and evaporative cooling systems
October 3, 2025

Struggling with old equipment, New Belgium Brewery turned to Denver Industrial Pumps and Grundfos for a cooling upgrade that boosts reliability and trims costs.


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Drip Happens: Fixing Reach-In Cooler Drain Issues

Condensate leaks are often easy to repair, but some jobs can be more time-consuming
Joe Marchese
October 2, 2025

Fixing condensate issues may not be the hardest repair on a reach-in cooler, but it can certainly be time-consuming.  


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EPA Proposes New Refrigerant Rule

If finalized, the rule would extend compliance deadlines for refrigeration and a/c equipment
Joanna Turpin
Joanna R. Turpin
October 2, 2025
EPA is proposing to extend HFC compliance deadlines for key sectors, including residential air conditioning, retail food refrigeration, and cold storage facilities.
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How HVACR Businesses Can Prepare for the EPA's 2026 Refrigerant Tracking Shift

October 1, 2025
Starting January 1, 2026, the EPA will lower the refrigerant charge threshold for leak monitoring and compliance. FMHero offers automated tracking, documentation, and leak monitoring to help companies meet these new requirements efficiently and stay compliant moving forward.
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Cold Storage Group Petitions EPA to Ease Refrigerant Limits

Opponents argue that changing the rule would undermine the AIM Act
Joanna Turpin
Joanna R. Turpin
September 30, 2025

EPA weighs petition to raise cold storage refrigerant GWP limit, with supporters citing cost and code barriers and critics warning it weakens AIM Act goals.  


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The Rising Threat of Noncompliant Refrigerant Cylinders

Primarily used for A2Ls, these cylinders pose serious risks to HVACR professionals
Joanna Turpin
Joanna R. Turpin
September 26, 2025

Non-compliant A2L cylinders are entering the U.S. supply chain, creating safety risks for contractors, distributors, and the public. 


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