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Predictive Maintenance's Value Isn't the Software — It's the Outcome

Customers care about uptime, lower costs, and confidence that problems will be identified early
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Todd Ernest
June 29, 2026

Predictive maintenance succeeds not through software alone, but by combining analytics with expert execution to deliver uptime, lower costs, and measurable customer savings.


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When Refrigerants Change, So Do the Contactors

A2L refrigerants are driving new requirements for arc-producing electrical components
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John Nethery
June 24, 2026

Refrigerant choice and electrical design are no longer separate decisions, as A2L systems bring new requirements for ignition protection and compliance.


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A2L Refrigerant Transition Raises New Compliance Questions

Contractors often ask the International Code Council about permitting and inspection issues
Jim Cika
Jim Cika
June 23, 2026

With the A2L transition underway, the ICC explains what contractors need to know about codes, labeling, and refrigerant issues.


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 A2L Mitigation for Refrigeration Systems

Refrigerant charge limits now dictate when detection, isolation, and ventilation are required
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Joe Marchese
June 19, 2026

As A2L refrigerants enter commercial refrigeration, charge limits are driving new requirements for leak detection, system isolation, and ventilation in confined spaces. 


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Leak Rules Tighten as Threshold Drops to 15 Pounds

Federal changes and state rules are positioning contractors to take the lead in refrigerant management
Adam Dykstra
Adam Dykstra
June 10, 2026

Federal leak rules now reach smaller systems, while state requirements add complexity — allowing contractors to turn refrigerant management into a revenue-generating service offering. 


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Refrigerant Recovery is a Revenue Opportunity

Contractors who diligently recover refrigerant will be better prepared for the future
Ankit Kalanki Raghav Muralidharan
May 30, 2026

As HFCs are phased down under the AIM Act, HVAC contractors can use refrigerant recovery and reclamation to manage supply risks, support customers, and create new revenue opportunities.


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Kroger to Spend $100 Million to Reduce Refrigerant Leaks

DOJ says grocer failed to promptly repair R-22 leaks for almost 10 years
The ACHR NEWS Editorial Staff
May 28, 2026

Kroger will spend $100 million to reduce refrigerant leaks and replace hundreds of systems under a proposed DOJ settlement over alleged Clean Air Act violations.


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How CO2 Refrigeration Helps Grocers Cut Energy Costs

Ejectors, parallel compression, and heat reclaim improve ROI in CO2 systems
Senthilkumar K. Shanmugam
Senthilkumar K. Shanmugam
May 25, 2026

Rising energy costs are pushing grocers to rethink refrigeration, and new CO2 technologies are changing long-held assumptions about efficiency and performance.


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Lubricants are Key to Supporting Low-GWP Refrigerants

Incompatible formulations can lead to premature wear on the compressor and possible failure
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Shawn Tunks
May 22, 2026

As refrigerants evolve, compressor lubricants must keep pace. The wrong oil-refrigerant combination can reduce efficiency, damage compressors, and shorten system life.


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Installation Best Practices for CO₂ Systems

Installation Best Practices for CO₂ Systems
Don Fort
Don Fort
May 19, 2026

CO₂ refrigeration systems demand careful attention to detail. Following a few key best practices can help technicians avoid common mistakes and ensure a smooth startup. 


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