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Home » Authors » Herb Woerpel

Articles by Herb Woerpel

When Do Contractors Suggest Heat Pumps? - ACHR

When Do Contractors Suggest Heat Pumps to Consumers?

Climate, envelope, and energy costs are all factors in the decision
Herb 2018
Herb Woerpel
May 28, 2018
When it comes to selecting the proper HVAC equipment, homeowners have no shortage of options to choose from.
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Nortek Global Heat Pump Unit - ACHR

Technician-Friendly Heat Pumps Gaining Market Share Across US

Inverter compressors, self-diagnostics propel heat pumps forward
Herb 2018
Herb Woerpel
May 28, 2018
Air-source heat pump sales are heating up. This is evidenced by the latest Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI) shipment numbers, which identified that heat pump shipments were up more than 14 percent in March 2018 when compared to March 2017.
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Nortek’s mini-split equipment is available in multiple brands, including the Gibson model shown here. - ACHR

Mini-Split Heat Pumps Are One of the Fastest Growing HVAC Sectors

Herb 2018
Herb Woerpel
May 28, 2018
Due to advancements in technology and efficiency and the swelling consumer awareness, ductless equipment continues to be one of the fastest-growing sectors throughout the HVACR industry.
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Section 179 - ACHR

Section 179: A Commercial HVAC Contractor’s Diamond in the Rough

Tax break allows commercial HVACR contractors to expense equipment immediately
Herb 2018
Herb Woerpel
May 14, 2018
While the reduction of the corporate tax rate from 35 percent to 21 percent and the simplification of individual tax brackets garnered most of the headlines following the passage of the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, there’s a hidden jewel tucked within the tax reform package that commercial HVACR contractors need to be aware of: the expansion of Section 179.
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It’s Your Responsibility to Net the Headlines HVAC Deserves

Showcase HVAC in the name of your company, community, and industry as a whole
Herb 2018
Herb Woerpel
May 14, 2018
HVACR contracting is an admirable trade. In fact, the comfort delivered by HVACR technicians is often necessary to live, especially for those in the northern U.S.
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Moisture Management Is Pivotal When Designing the Perfect Climate

Dehumidification is key to crafting a pristine indoor growing environment
Herb 2018
Herb Woerpel
April 25, 2018
Cultivating cannabis commercially is a difficult task. Growers can’t simply toss a few seeds into the soil and expect plants to produce the luscious buds desired by medicinal and recreational users across the nation.
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HVAC Service Tech

Compressors Evolving to Meet Regulatory, Customer Needs

Next-generation compressors are turning to new, more efficient technologies
Herb 2018
Herb Woerpel
March 26, 2018
From the introduction of scroll technology to the onset of variable speed, HVACR compressors have come a long way. Unequivocally, these aren’t your grandfather’s compressors.
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GWP refrigerants

HVAC Manufacturers Adopt Low-GWP Refrigerants Despite HFC Ruling

Environmental stewardship, global competitiveness lead OEMs toward alternative refrigerants
Herb 2018
Herb Woerpel
March 26, 2018
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) cannot require HVACR manufacturers to replace so-called high-global warming potential (GWP) refrigerants with lower GWP replacements.
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Troubleshooting a Faulty HVAC Compressor Requires Patience

How to differentiate an electrical shortage from an open winding, poor compression, or locked unit
Herb 2018
Herb Woerpel
March 26, 2018
How does a tech know the a/c compressor he or she is diagnosing is actually failed and that the problem is not a crankcase heater, condenser fan, or rubbed out wire?
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Geothermal install School

HVAC Industry Prepares to Dig Into Reinstated Geothermal Tax Credits

Residential, commercial incentives retroactive to 2017 and extend through 2021
Herb 2018
Herb Woerpel
March 19, 2018
Following a contentious two-year struggle, the HVACR industry is enthusiastically applauding Congress’ decision to reinstate the federal residential and commercial geothermal heat pump tax credits.
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