Articles by Joanna R. Turpin

This phasedown has been expected for a while, which is why OEMs have been working diligently to identify alternative refrigerants that are safe and efficient.

A sales surge has boosted earnings for OEMs in the first quarter of 2021 and led most to raise their outlooks for the year.

Chiller OEMs have been preparing for a refrigerant phasedown, and they are identifying alternative refrigerants that are efficient, safe, and cost-effective.

Jason Obrzut, director of industry standards and relations for ESCO Group, discussed the basics of safely servicing A2L equipment.

Change is coming to the HVACR industry as state and federal regulations are being enacted that will lead to a phase down of high-GWP refrigerants such as R-410A.

Contractors can help their food retailer customers reduce the amount of refrigerant leaking from their refrigeration equipment.

Refrigeration contractor, Bryan Orr, and his brother, Nathan, talk about some of the major differences between servicing air conditioning and refrigeration equipment.

The topic of new refrigerants was of interest at the National HVACR Educators and Trainers Conference, given the impending phasedown of HFC refrigerants like R-410A.

One sitcom could offer contractors valuable advice on how to lead their teams.