Components & Accessories

Comprehensive Thermal and Power Solutions from LG Aim to Meet Critical Energy Demand in the AI Data Center Era

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400

LG’s thermal and power solutions support AI data centers with advanced air cooling, liquid cooling, immersion cooling, intelligent energy management and high-efficiency power infrastructure.

1950s: Rotary Compressors Transform HVAC Equipment

chrisgray@achrnews.com (Chris Gray) — Thu, 28 May 2026 15:00:00 -0400

A look back at how advancements in compressor technology forever changed the HVAC industry.

Understanding Discharge Line Mufflers

Tue, 19 May 2026 07:00:00 -0400

Discharge line mufflers may be a simple add-on, but they can make a big difference in controlling compressor noise in larger refrigeration systems.

Voting for the HVAC All-Star Awards Now Open

Mon, 18 May 2026 13:00:00 -0400

Modern Coils, New Risks: Rethinking HVAC Cleaning Practices

Wed, 13 May 2026 07:00:00 -0400

Dirty coils still hurt performance, raise operating pressures, and contribute to costly failures, but cleaning them improperly can create a whole new set of problems.

When Does a Compressor Swap Still Make Sense?

bellolih@bnpmedia.com (Hannah Belloli-Oster) — Thu, 07 May 2026 13:00:00 -0400

Rising equipment costs, refrigerant transitions, and broader economic pressure are forcing contractors and homeowners alike to take a closer look at when a compressor swap still makes sense.

20 Surges a Day: The Hidden Risk Facing Inverter HVAC

Sun, 03 May 2026 07:00:00 -0400

Your next compressor failure might start at the electrical panel.

Retrofitting Fixed-Speed Refrigeration Compressors

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 13:00:00 -0400

Retrofit strategies for fixed-speed compressors — including advanced compressor controls — can be used to improve energy performance of older HVACR systems without costly full replacements.

What’s New in Compressor Technology at the AHR Expo

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 07:12:00 -0400

Compressors took center stage at the AHR Expo, with new designs for low-GWP refrigerants and advances in efficiency, reliability, and operating range signaling where the industry is headed.

New Components, Parts and Accessories at the 2026 AHR Expo

chrisgray@achrnews.com (Chris Gray) — Tue, 17 Mar 2026 07:00:00 -0400

The 2026 AHR Expo had plenty of parts and accessories to check out, including safety switches and valves that prevent failures before they happen, smart technology added to traditionally passive components, and innovations that shorten install times to save on labor.

Ensuring Proper Oil Return to the Compressor

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 13:00:00 -0500

Ensuring proper oil return is not just a maintenance consideration; it is a fundamental design requirement for every refrigeration system.

Protecting Inverter-Driven HVAC Systems: The Critical Role of Power Quality Monitoring and Management

Sun, 15 Feb 2026 07:00:00 -0500

Inverter-driven HVAC systems deliver 30–50% energy savings — but their sensitive electronics are highly vulnerable to voltage instability.

Innovation Award Winners To Be Featured at AHR Expo

Wed, 14 Jan 2026 07:00:00 -0500

The 2026 AHR Expo Innovation Awards recognize 10 standout HVACR products chosen for their innovation, creativity, practical application, and potential market impact.

Understanding A Compressor’s Operating Envelope

Fri, 25 Jul 2025 07:00:00 -0400

Learning how to use the compressor operating envelope can help service contractors prevent failures, as well as choose the correct replacement compressor.

Copeland Oil-Free Centrifugal Compressor

Wed, 18 Jun 2025 00:00:00 -0400

Leveraging 100 years of the Copeland legacy of reliability and inventiveness, this compressor offers the next evolution of compressor technology in the market.

Beyond On/Off: How Variable Speed Redefines Efficiency

Fri, 02 May 2025 07:00:00 -0400

With energy costs rising with SEER2, variable-speed tech is poised to take more of the market share

Anatomy of a 3-Wire Zone Valve

Fri, 14 Mar 2025 07:00:00 -0400

Confused about zone valves? Here's an in-depth breakdown of how to work on them.

Electrification and Decarbonization Goals

mattjachman@achrnews.com (Matt Jachman) — Tue, 25 Feb 2025 07:00:00 -0500

At the recent AHR Expo, manufacturers talked about HVAC products that help further the building electrification and decarbonization movement.

How Smart HVACR Systems and AI Are Revolutionizing Remote Monitoring, Diagnostics, and Energy Optimization

mariataylor@achrnews.com (Maria Taylor) — Mon, 24 Feb 2025 13:00:00 -0500

The visibility AI and smart systems creates has value across the industry as well as to end-users.

All About Encapsulated Pressure Controls

Sun, 23 Feb 2025 07:00:37 -0500

Encapsulated pressure controls are a popular type of pressure control that can be used on new and existing refrigeration systems.

Behind the Scenes: A Look at Regal Rexnord’s All-Electric Innovations

Wed, 25 Sep 2024 07:00:00 -0400

To serve customers who want to decarbonize and become more efficient, the folks at Regal Rexnord are leveraging new technology to meet new standards.

Changing Compressor Technology

mattjachman@achrnews.com (Matt Jachman) — Fri, 30 Aug 2024 07:00:00 -0400

The move to A2L refrigerants means compressors in new a/c and heat pump systems will have different features than older models. Three compressor manufacturers say they’re prepared.

2024 Dealer Design Awards: Hand Tools

bellolih@bnpmedia.com (Hannah Belloli-Oster) — Sat, 03 Aug 2024 07:00:06 -0400

In the Hand Tools category, a lightweight, aluminum magnetized wrench design for quickly running nuts up threaded rods takes home the gold.

2024 Dealer Design Awards: Components & Accessories

mattjachman@achrnews.com (Matt Jachman) — Wed, 31 Jul 2024 07:00:00 -0400

Two pipe-hanging systems and a lightweight insulation board took the top slots in the Components and Accessories category of the 2024 Dealer Design Awards.

Making Friends and Winning Business in the Home Automation Industry

Fri, 19 Jul 2024 14:00:00 -0400

When it comes to projects focused on energy efficiency, choosing the right controls can be the difference between a happy customer or an unintended performance downgrade. That’s where CEDIA integrators or custom electronics (CE) professionals can lend a hand.

Troubleshooting PSC Fan Motors

Mon, 15 Jul 2024 14:00:00 -0400

Troubleshooting PSC fan motors is a common task for service technicians, and failures tend to be either electrical or mechanical.

Troubleshooting Electronic Expansion Valves

Sun, 19 May 2024 07:00:00 -0400

The EEV is often used in modern refrigeration systems, but troubleshooting its common failures may be complicated.

Is It Time to Replace the Liquid Line Drier?

Sat, 18 May 2024 07:00:00 -0400

Keeping a refrigeration system clean and dry by changing the liquid line drier can be the least expensive insurance against compressor failure.

Cool Refrigeration Innovations On Display At AHR Expo

Fri, 05 Apr 2024 14:00:00 -0400

At the AHR Expo, manufacturers displayed their latest commercial refrigeration equipment, which included condensing units, components, controls, and other solutions.

Low-GWP Compressors Meet Demand for Sustainable Solutions

Tue, 12 Mar 2024 14:00:00 -0400

End users are looking for low-GWP solutions, and compressor manufacturers displayed their options at the AHR Expo.