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How Inverter Technology Revolutionized HVAC Systems

Inverter-driven compressors reduce energy usage and carbon emissions, while providing better comfort

March 23, 2023

Inverter technology is being incorporated into a wider range of HVAC systems, allowing the equipment to operate at lower speeds and consume less energy, which results in significant energy savings and lower carbon emissions.

ABB to expand Robotics factory in US

March 20, 2023

$20 million investment aims to increase production at ABB’s existing Auburn Hills, Michigan, facility.

Refrigeration Solutions Featured at AHR Expo

New equipment and components were on display at this annual HVACR event

Joanna R. Turpin

March 18, 2023

At the AHR Expo, refrigeration manufacturers displayed their latest equipment and components that are geared toward the commercial refrigeration market.

Gear Up! Having the Right Equipment Can Make the Difference in HVACR Installations

HVACR isn’t all about compressors and condensers, heat pumps, and higher-efficiency furnaces

Matt Jachman

March 12, 2023

Here’s a sampling of what the staff of The ACHR NEWS found at the exhibits of several companies whose products support and supply the men and women who design, build, and install heating, cooling, and refrigeration systems.

Compressors Help Energy Users Achieve Their Sustainability Goals

Decarbonization, low-GWP refrigerants, and energy efficiency were highlighted on the show floor

Joanna R. Turpin

March 9, 2023

End users are looking for more from their systems than just reliable cooling; they also want sustainable equipment that features better energy efficiency and low-GWP solutions. Several compressor manufacturers have happily obliged.

Troubleshooting Potential Relays

A malfunctioning relay can damage the compressor, so techs must understand the warning signs

John Tomczyk

February 15, 2023

If a potential relay is malfunctioning, the compressor motor is in danger of not starting, stalling, locking rotor, or even burning out. That is why technicians should understand how to troubleshoot potential relays.

LG Electronics Component Solutions Highlights New Compressors

New compressors utilize R-32 and R-454B

Joanna R. Turpin

February 7, 2023

At its press conference at the AHR Expo, LG Electronics Component Solutions highlighted its new compressors for residential applications that will utilize the low-GWP refrigerants.

Motor, Drive Selection Key to Future HVAC Fan Efficiency Standards

Six things the fan industry should know

Tim Albers Jim Ellis

January 11, 2023

HVAC industry members are debating how the DOE’s new rules — the first-ever for commercial and industrial fans — will impact their operations.

The Trouble with TXVs: Diagnosing the Problem

Technicians need to be patient when adjusting TXVs in refrigeration systems

Justin Bailey

December 8, 2022

At one time or another, every technician has run into a refrigeration system that is not functioning properly. The question then becomes how to diagnose and determine if the problem is the TXV.

Modine Coatings Partners with Wright Sales

December 6, 2022

Modine Coatings is partnering with Wright Sales to expand access to the GulfCoat Contractor Series product line and the Insitu Spray Applied Coating Services.