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Home » Authors » Joanna R. Turpin

Articles by Joanna R. Turpin

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2019 Best Contractors to Work For: North Carolina HVAC Company Creates Family Atmosphere

Joanna Turpin
Joanna R. Turpin
January 27, 2020
As much as John Eanes loves his job and employees, he never intended to work in the HVAC industry, even though he grew up in the business.
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Joanna's Point of View

Recognizing Employee Contributions Should Be Routine

Feeling valued shouldn't be a perk
Joanna Turpin
Joanna R. Turpin
January 27, 2020
It is so important for contractors to be more creative in retaining the valuable workers they already have.
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Johnson Controls Launches New YORK Rooftop Line

The 27.5- to 50-ton units exceed DOE’s 2023 energy efficiency standards
Joanna Turpin
Joanna R. Turpin
January 15, 2020
The YORK brand of JCI is launching a line of RTUs designed to exceed the DOE energy efficiency standards, which will take effect January 1, 2023.
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Refrigeration Contractors Optimistic About Business Prospects in 2020

Economy remains strong, but concerns over labor shortage persist
Joanna Turpin
Joanna R. Turpin
January 13, 2020
In 2019, commercial refrigeration contractors had more than enough work to keep them busy until the end of the year and beyond.
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AHR Expo 2020

AHR Expo Celebrates 90th Anniversary in Orlando

HVACR industry event brings together professionals from around the globe
Joanna Turpin
Joanna R. Turpin
January 13, 2020
At the AHR Expo, attendees will be able to explore products for residential, commercial, and institutional market segments.
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Joanna's Point of View

Fostering A Creative Work Environment

Human creativity is a hotter technology than automated intelligence
Joanna Turpin
Joanna R. Turpin
December 30, 2019
Humans are hard-wired to be creative, and that creativity should be encouraged, especially in the work environment.
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Betlem Heating technicians Zach (left) and Miles practice troubleshooting furnaces in the company’s training lab under the watchful eye of their trainer, Andy (center).

Improper Furnace Installations Can End Up Imperiling Homeowners

Shortcuts and mistakes can reduce comfort and energy savings, as well as put occupants in danger
Joanna Turpin
Joanna R. Turpin
December 30, 2019
Buying a new furnace is likely a new experience for most homeowners, so they may not know the importance of installing the equipment correctly.
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Dan Veatch (in hat), senior HVAC technician, and Jacob Pelto, HVAC service apprentice, from Forrest Anderson Plumbing & Air Conditioning Inc., work on a rooftop unit.

On Eve of Phaseout, Virgin and Reclaimed R-22 Readily Available

Contractors report that it is relatively easy to find virgin and reclaimed refrigerant in the U.S.
Joanna Turpin
Joanna R. Turpin
December 16, 2019
According to a poll, the majority of contractors are having no difficulty obtaining either virgin or reclaimed R-22.
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Get Ready For Walk-In Cooler And Freezer Regulations

Enforcement of Department of Energy standard takes effect in 2020
Joanna Turpin
Joanna R. Turpin
December 9, 2019
The U.S. DOE will soon begin enforcing its 2017 rule that mandates minimum energy efficiency requirements for walk-in coolers and freezers.
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Joanna's Point of View

Are HFCs Still Harmful If They Don’t Leak?

More emphasis should be placed on reducing refrigerant leaks
Joanna Turpin
Joanna R. Turpin
December 2, 2019
Many years ago when the transition from HCFCs to HFCs was beginning, I talked to a contractor who was pretty disgusted with the whole process.
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