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As of Jan. 1, 2015, minimum efficiency standards for HVAC equipment are dependent on the region in which the equipment is installed.

New A/C Reporting Rules Coming

HVAC distributors, contractors must abide by new requirements as of Aug. 15

July 25, 2016

These new requirements will directly impact all distributors in the U.S. and all installers in the Southeast and Southwest regions of the country.

DOE Publishes a Final Rule Pertaining to the Enforcement of Regional Standards for Central Air Conditioners

July 15, 2016

The effective date of this rule is Aug. 15.

American Standard Receives Two ADEX Awards for Superior Product Design

Winning products are designed to enable users to optimize comfort and control in their homes

June 23, 2016

American Standard Heating & Air Conditioning, a brand of Ingersoll Rand, has received two Award for Design Excellence (ADEX) 2015 Platinum Awards. The AccuComfort™ Platinum 18 Air Conditioner and the Gold 824 Smart Control have both been recognized with ADEX awards, recognizing them for superior design.

Mike Atchley, owner of Atchley Air Conditioning and Heating in Fort Smith, Arkansas, said his dream home would include geothermal heat pumps.

Contractors Configure Their Dream Systems

The ultimate HVAC system differs from one pro to another

Joanna R. Turpin

June 20, 2016

Having designed so many systems for others, it’s natural to wonder what kind of HVAC equipment contractors would install in their own homes if money were no object. Their answers just might surprise you.

American Standard’s AccuComfort Platinum 20 air conditioner runs at up to 700 stages, allowing homeowners complete control over temperature and humidity.

HVAC Units Loaded with Features

HVAC systems designed to exceed customer expectations

Joanna R. Turpin

June 20, 2016

Manufacturers offer a wide array of high-end products loaded with features designed to exceed the expectations of discerning consumers and contractors alike. Here are a few examples.

DOE Finalizes Regional Standards Enforcement

New record-retention requirements for distributors, contractors outlined in rule

June 17, 2016

While the Regional Standard only applies to installations in the South and Southwest portion of the country, distributors across the United States must begin to maintain certain records effective July 1, 2016.

Vanlacker to Retire from Chemours; Company to Open Largest HFO Plant

Company moves ahead with its transformation plan

May 30, 2016

Thierry Vanlancker, president of its fluoroproducts business at the Chemours Co., is retiring. Chemours also announced it is investing in large-scale manufacturing to expand supply of its Opteon™ family of refrigerants.

Chemours to Invest in Expanded Capacity for Opteon Refrigerant Products

It will create the world’s largest facility for manufacturing HFOs

May 11, 2016

The Chemours Co. announced it is investing in large-scale manufacturing to expand supply of its Opteon™ family of refrigerants. Chemours will invest $230 million over three years to construct a new facility at its Corpus Christi site in Ingleside, Texas, with start-up expected in the third quarter of 2018.

Xergy, University of Delaware Researchers Work to Build a Better Heat Pump

Use of fuel cell technology provides new approach

April 13, 2016

Xergy Inc. has announced a new refrigeration system based on an electrochemical compressor to replace the conventional mechanical vapor compression systems found in typical heat pumps. The company credits the University of Delaware’s Ajay Prasad and his research team with playing an important role in the breakthrough.

Figure 1: A system refrigerant undercharge caused these two parallel evaporators to freeze.

The Professor: More Troubleshooting Tips for Spring Tuneups

Properly diagnosing the symptoms is what sets professional technicians apart

John Tomczyk

April 11, 2016

Diagnosing an air conditioning system isn’t easy. A service technician must be a trained professional to diagnose a system efficiently and correctly — no longer can a tech rely on rules of thumb for coil temperatures or pressures.