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The Importance of Pressure Relief Valves on CO₂ Refrigeration Systems

Pressure relief valves are critical safety components designed to ensure refrigeration systems operate safely and reliably

Herb Woerpel

March 8, 2024

The proper design, installation, and maintenance of these valves is vital for the safe operation of R-744 refrigeration systems, especially in industrial and commercial applications.

The Art of Foil Taping: Let Installation Aesthetics Build Customer Trust

The smallest details matter

Dennis Ineman

January 20, 2024

Taking extra care with the small details can improve an HVAC contractor's reputation and provide the customer with the confidence that the big stuff was done right.

The Benefits of Compressor Time Delay Relays

This simple component can help prevent compressor failure

Joe Marchese

January 2, 2024

Continuous and rapid cycling is hard on a compressor, but the use of a simple time delay relay can mitigate the risk of compressor failure.

Best Service Practices for A2L Compressors

Mildly flammable refrigerants will require extra diligence

Joanna R. Turpin

December 4, 2023

Compressors in A2L systems are similar to A1 systems, so technicians won't need extensive retraining, especially if they follow best practices.

Tips for Taking Care of Your Hoses

Here are some of the best ways to care for and inspect your HVACR vacuum and charging hoses

Tony Gonzalez

November 5, 2023

If you’re a busy HVACR professional, hoses are among the pieces of equipment you use most often.

Lennox to Raise Commercial HVAC Equipment Prices

October 24, 2023

Lennox said presistent inflationary pressures have prompted it to plan to hike prices on commercial equipment and accessories. The increases take effect in January.

Reece-Hopper Now Represents REHAU Products in Texas

September 5, 2023

The backbone of REHAU systems is RAUPEX cross-linked polyethylene (PEXa) pipe, first produced in 1968 and now used in heating, plumbing, and geothermal systems.

Net-Zero Prefab Homes Feature Radiant Systems, High-Efficiency HVAC

Hydronic solutions provide ‘energy-smart infrastructure’ for Transcend Communities

Hannah Belloli-Oster

September 3, 2023

Transcend Communities are net zero, all-electric, healthy, resilient, connected, solar-powered, and cost-effective homes located in mixed-use communities — and an in-floor radiant system that will heat and cool both air and water is pivotal to this.

NSK is Motion’s Supplier of the Year

August 31, 2023

The award recognizes companies that have shown exceptional commitment to Motion through supplying quality products and services and that have earned the highest score in Motion’s supplier rating system.