Articles Tagged with ''refrigeration contractor''

HVAC Industry Warns of Counterfeit Refrigerants Entering U.S. Supply Chain

Mislabeled A2L refrigerants create new risks for distributors and contractors

June 12, 2026

HVAC contractors and distributors need to be wary of refrigerants that are packaged to imitate trusted brands but contain illegal contents.

Smart Care Acquires Kentucky Refrigeration Firm

The ACHR NEWS Editorial Staff

June 26, 2025

With the addition of Mr. C Refrigeration, Smart Care furthers its commercial refrigeration capabilities in the Louisville, Kentucky, area and the surrounding region.

Honeywell Announces 42% Surcharge on R-454B

More bad news for contractors already bracing for a shortage of the new A2L refrigerant

Joanna R. Turpin

April 17, 2025

More bad news for contractors as Honeywell significantly hikes the cost of R-454B, citing increased demand, rising raw material costs, and anticipated tariffs.

Texas Contractor Adds Commercial Refrigeration Service

The ACHR NEWS Editorial Staff

July 19, 2024

The expansion reflects the company’s commitment to meeting the evolving needs of customers and enhancing its service offerings, a press release from Climate Specialists said.

Basic Refrigeration: Major Components in the System

This second part of the series describes what techs need to know about components

Don Fort

April 30, 2023

In order to install or diagnose issues in a refrigeration system, technicians must first have a solid grasp of its key components.

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.

Five Rules for Charging Refrigeration Systems

The charging process can be tricky without the help of these guidelines

John Tomczyk

June 10, 2019

When the nameplate charge is not specified, there are guidelines and techniques all technicians should follow when charging a system.

There are many accessories, like the TXV pictured here, that can be added to an operating system. - The ACHR News

Refrigerant Subcoolers Can Often Increase Overall System Efficiency

Understanding when to apply refrigeration accessories is an important skill

Joe Marchese

June 10, 2019

Understanding how accessories are properly used will allow technicians to better maintain and repair refrigeration systems.

Tips for Troubleshooting the Low Side of a Refrigeration System

Oil-logging can often cause restrictions

John Tomczyk

May 6, 2019

Oil-logging is often a major cause of low-side restrictions, and there are many ways in which evaporator and suction lines inside tubing can become oil-logged.

Some Modifications Can Make HVAC Systems More Serviceable

Make sure it makes sense and doesn't change the design of the system

Joe Marchese

May 6, 2019

When installing or repairing a refrigeration system, technicians should look for opportunities to slightly modify the system (without changing its design) to make it more serviceable.

On Demand As AI workloads and high-density computing push traditional cooling methods to their limits, the data center industry is accelerating the adoption of next-generation HVAC technologies.

In this session, we will cover how to design VRF systems for the U.S. market using new A2L refrigerants. These systems provide an advanced zoning solution by using inverter technology to deliver precise heating and cooling control across multiple zones and spaces.

Articles Tagged with ''refrigeration contractor''

HVAC Industry Warns of Counterfeit Refrigerants Entering U.S. Supply Chain

Smart Care Acquires Kentucky Refrigeration Firm

Honeywell Announces 42% Surcharge on R-454B

Texas Contractor Adds Commercial Refrigeration Service

Basic Refrigeration: Major Components in the System

Solving the Technician Shortage Problem

Five Rules for Charging Refrigeration Systems

Refrigerant Subcoolers Can Often Increase Overall System Efficiency

Tips for Troubleshooting the Low Side of a Refrigeration System

Some Modifications Can Make HVAC Systems More Serviceable

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