ESCO Offers 3D Refrigeration Training Program Simulated training exposes technicians to real-life workplace situations December 1, 2020 No Comments All highly effective HVACR service technicians have one thing in common: they have all developed exceptional critical thinking and reasoning skills.Read More
What A Long, Strange Year It’s Been Here’s hoping 2021 brings a little less disruption Joanna R. Turpin December 1, 2020 No Comments The end of the year is usually a time of reflection, when we take a moment to think about all that has transpired over the last 12 months.Read More
Take the Time to Thoroughly Inspect Compressors Detailed assessments can reveal issues that may lead to compressor failure Joe Marchese November 22, 2020 One Comment Performing a more detailed inspection of a compressor might reveal a system issue that could lead to a failed compressor.Read More
Cold Weather Control of Condensing Units Frigid conditions require low ambient controls to ensure optimal performance John Tomczyk November 21, 2020 One Comment Condensing units that are exposed to low ambient conditions must have some sort of low ambient control installed on them.Read More
Techtown App Helps Techs Ask, Share, Repair The new tool is designed to help foodservice equipment techs do their jobs more effectively November 3, 2020 No Comments Techtown, the dedicated online community for service technicians in the foodservice equipment industry, has launched a mobile app.Read More
Lidl To Install Hospital-Grade Air Filters In All U.S. Stores Supermarket chain following CDC guidelines to mitigate spread of COVID-19 November 3, 2020 No Comments Lidl US announced that it will install new air filtration systems rated MERV 13 or higher in all of its U.S. stores by the end of this year.Read More
CARB Evaluating OEM Request To Extend HFC Deadline Public encouraged to submit comments over proposed amendments by Dec. 7 November 3, 2020 No Comments The California Air Resources (CARB) Board will conduct a public hearing (likely remote) on December 10 at 9 a.m.Read More
Entering An Era Of Refrigeration Innovation The pandemic is causing a shift in how equipment is utilized Joanna R. Turpin November 3, 2020 No Comments Over the last few months, I’ve been looking at how the pandemic is transforming how the refrigeration industry operates.Read More
The Burning Issues Involving A2L Refrigerants Mildly flammable designation sparks concern over safety Joanna R. Turpin November 2, 2020 One Comment The HVACR industry will likely soon be in the midst of another refrigerant change, which is causing a bit of unease amongst some.Read More
Don’t Mistake a Restricted Liquid Line for an Overcharge Technicians must distinguish between the two when servicing refrigeration systems John Tomczyk October 28, 2020 No Comments Distinguishing between a restricted liquid line and a system overcharge in a commercial refrigeration system is very important for service technicians.Read More