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Growth and Praise May Outweigh a Raise

Retaining workers involves more than just money

April 30, 2023

Competition for skilled HVACR technicians is becoming more intense, so contractors will need to put in significant efforts to retain their workforce.

Technicians Servicing Refrigeration Equipment

What Causes High Compressor Discharge Temperatures?

Technicians must take measurements of a system in order to determine the problem

John Tomczyk

April 12, 2023

There are several reasons why a refrigeration or air conditioning system may have high compressor discharge temperatures. That’s why technicians must carefully measure the system’s temperatures and pressures to determine the problem.

When to Repair or Replace an Evaporator Coil

Where the leak is located may determine whether a coil can be repaired

Joe Marchese

April 12, 2023

When faced with a leaky coil on a reach-in cooler, a decision needs to be made whether to repair or replace it. The final decision may come down to where the leak is located.

The Importance Of Controlling Head Pressure

There are three types of controls, and each has advantages and disadvantages

Justin Bailey

April 10, 2023

Controlling the head pressure helps maintain pressure drop across the metering device and prevents the evaporator from freezing, in the case of air conditioning, and excessive freezing in refrigeration systems.

Phononic: Cold Chain Fulfillment Solution

ACT 2000 uses thermoelectric-based cooling instead of refrigerants

April 4, 2023

As a sustainable solution for grocery’s end-to-end cold chain fulfillment needs, Phononic's ACT 2000 features a proprietary thermoelectric-based cooling platform that eliminates refrigerants and HFCs while meeting demanding refrigerated and frozen cold chain needs.

Emerson, GreenChill, Offer Refrigerant Transition Webinars

These free webinars will provide information about the HFC phasedown.

April 4, 2023

Federal regulations, state building codes, and safety standards are evolving to support the emergence of lower-GWP alternatives, and as a result, many have questions about the path forward, compliance timing, and refrigerant safety.

Hurry Up and Wait For IRA Rebates

Rebate programs in federal bill will likely not be available until end of the year

Joanna R. Turpin

April 4, 2023

Nobody quite knows what the final rebate programs will look like, as they will vary from state to state.

Solving the Technician Shortage Problem

Finding skilled refrigeration techs is difficult, so NASRC is tackling the issue

Joanna R. Turpin

March 30, 2023

There are advantages and disadvantages to being a refrigeration technician. The industry needs to work together to reduce the disadvantages and expand the opportunities, so that people want to make a career in refrigeration service and installation.

Checklists Can Help Determine What Is Causing the Problem in a Refrigeration System

Confusing High-Side Temperatures

John Tomczyk

March 22, 2023

There are several reasons why the compressor discharge temperature of a refrigeration system can be high when the condensing temperature is not, and a checklist can help a technician figure out the root problem.

Refrigeration Solutions Featured at AHR Expo

New equipment and components were on display at this annual HVACR event

Joanna R. Turpin

March 18, 2023

At the AHR Expo, refrigeration manufacturers displayed their latest equipment and components that are geared toward the commercial refrigeration market.