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2012 February 6

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HARDI, ACCA Fight Department of Energy

By Kyle Gargaro
Although the Department of Energy (DOE) announced its final rule establishing regional standards for air conditioners, heat pumps, and furnaces last October, the fight is not over yet. Both the Heating, Airconditioning, and Refrigeration Distributors International (HARDI) and Air Conditioning Contractors of America (ACCA) have filed petitions to intervene through the United States Court of Appeals against the DOE.

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Feature Articles

Liquid Subcooling

The Professor: The Importance of Liquid Subcooling

By John Tomczyk
This is the first of a three-part series covering the importance of liquid subcooling in a refrigeration or air conditioning system.

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Refrigeration

Ice Breaker: Tips for Avoiding Callbacks

By Joe Marchese
Contractors do not like to hear the word “callback.” They cost money and degrade a customer’s respect for and opinion of the service contractor. So how can a technician reduce the number of times he must revisit a repair? 

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R-22 issues

EPA Proposes Faster R-22 Phaseout

By Peter Powell
How much HCFC-22 will be available to contractors in 2012 is an unanswered question as the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) considers a faster phaseout of HCFCs. The EPA began the year by issuing a proposal called Protection of Stratospheric Ozone: Adjustments to the Allowance System for Controlling HCFC Production, Import, and Export.

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Counter Talk: Feb. 6, 2012

News briefs on price increases, distributors, manufacturers, and organizations.

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Nashville Wholesalers in the Cloud With HVAC Apps

Comfort Supply, a Nashville-based wholesaler of Ruud HVAC products, has teamed up with KB Watson Enterprises to provide contractors with a suite of cloud-based calculators designed to simplify the most common tasks performed by HVAC comfort advisors, system designers, installers, and service technicians.

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Wholesalers in Early Days of New Allocations

By Peter Powell
HCFC-22 may not have been historically a refrigeration refrigerant, but it sure has been high on the minds of those wholesalers who deal with a lot of refrigeration products.

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Changes in Store for Energy Star

By Joanna R. Turpin
This year will bring plenty of changes to the Energy Star program, including implementation of Version 3 of its New Homes program. Most of the new guidelines became mandatory on Jan. 1. The rest kick in after July 1.

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Contractors Embrace Energy Star Program

By Joanna R. Turpin
HVAC contractors are embracing Energy Star for New Homes Version 3, with many noting that even though they must now become certified to participate in the program its stricter guidelines improve quality, reduce callbacks, and raise the bar for the industry.

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Energy Star products

Products That Break the Energy Star Barrier

The goal of Energy Star is to help consumers save money and protect the environment through the use of energy-efficient products. The HVAC products shown here have earned the Energy Star label by meeting strict energy efficiency guidelines, which Energy Star states will enhance the comfort of a home while saving energy.

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MCAA Convention Goes to Florida

By Kyle Gargaro
Members of the Mechanical Contractors Association of America (MCAA) will travel to Lake Buena Vista, Fla., in March to not only enjoy some fun in the sun, but more importantly learn how to improve their businesses and navigate the challenges for the coming year.

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CO2 Heat Pump

CO2 Projects on the Rise

By Peter Powell
No technology has been generating more attention in recent months than the use of R-744 (CO2) as a refrigerant. Here are some of the latest announcements from a variety of sources.

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Contractor Services: Feb. 6, 2012

AdvantaClean named to Entrepreneur magazine’s top 500 list; Reliable Controls’ MACH-Pro Web series earns B-BC and B-OWS listings.

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Schools: Feb. 6, 2012

Berks Career and Technology Center receives accreditation.

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Organizations: Feb. 6, 2012

RSES members attain certificate member status; MCERF appoints officers.

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Manufacturers Reps: Feb. 6, 2012

John Guest® USA adds manufacturer’s reps.

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Manufacturers: Feb. 6, 2012

Daikin AC (Americas) names senior vice president of sales; SWEP introduces e-business shop; K-Flex USA gains NSF Standard 169 compliance; Fulton Co. announces acquisition; ICM Controls appoints manufacturer’s representative; Superior Radiant Products appoints national sales manager, Canada; Thermo Pride announces retirement of Glenn Pottberg; U.S. Cooler names regional sales manager.

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Contractors: Feb. 6, 2012

TDIndustries named to Fortune’s “100 Best Companies to Work for” list; Emcor Group announces acquisition.

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Software: Feb. 6, 2012

Iconics names industry business development manager.

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White-Rodgers Celebrates 75th

In 1936, a small group of engineers from Emerson Electric developed a new hydraulic action temperature-control device for use in thermostats, stacks, and other heating ventilation applications.

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A.O. Smith Motors Branded as Genteq

Following Regal Beloit’s acquisition of A.O. Smith EPC (EPC) last summer, EPC’s hermetic motor business will share Regal Beloit’s Genteq® brand.

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Dates Changed for China Trade Show

ISH China and CIHE, the China International Trade Fair for Sanitation, Heating, Ventilation, and Air-Conditioning, announced a change in date for its 2012 show.

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NATE Achieves ANSI Accreditation

North American Technician Excellence (NATE) has officially been recognized as an American National Standards Institute (ANSI)-accredited certification body.

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Luvata Expands into Mexico

Luvata recently announced plans to expand the manufacturing of its coil corrosion protection coatings into Mexico.

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AHRI Publishes VFD Standard

The Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI) recently published an industry-first standard for variable frequency drives (VFDs).

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Customer Center Opens

AirTight, a mission critical service and support firm, recently opened a new office in Charlotte, N.C., that features a Customer Experience Center.

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New Products

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Trane: Smart Home Automation System

The Schlage LiNK™ system has been relaunched and expands Nexia™ Home Intelligence, a smart home automation system, to make everything in a home speak one simple language. Nexia enables consumers to remotely manage features and functions of their home, including door locks, heating and cooling, and more.

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leak detection dye

Spectronics: Refrigeration, A/C Leak Detection Dye

Spectroline® AR-GLO 4/E® universal dye can be used in any air conditioning or refrigeration system, with any type of refrigerant or lubricant that is in the system. When the leak detection dye is added to the system, it circulates with the refrigerant and oil.

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Johnson Controls - Unitary Products: Multiposition Gas Furnaces

Expanding the TM9X and TM9V families, two models have been added to the Luxaire® LX Series of multiposition gas furnaces. An input rate of 40,000 Btuh enables the furnaces to provide better heat load matches, avoiding oversized equipment selection.

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Multimedia

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Podcasts

NEWSMakers: Greg McAfee

Kyle Gargaro talks with contractor Greg McAfee, owner of McAfee Heating and Air Conditioning and author of It’s My Your Dream: Eight Elements to Guide Your Successful Business. www.gregmcafee.com

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