Articles Tagged with ''installing HVACR''

Refrigerant Detection in Hotel Room Applications: Reviewing US Regulatory and Practical Concerns

November 6, 2017

Modern refrigerant systems are designed to be efficient and leak free. Refrigerant systems are pressurized and, in reality, it is widely accepted that no pressurized system is entirely leak free; it is simply a case of how much and where the system is leaking.

Southwire Co. LLC.: Mini-split Cable

September 18, 2017

The EZ-In Mini-Split cable eliminates the conduit and cable trays found in some HVAC installations. The company recently introduced a shielded configuration for the mini-split cable, which protects from electrical noise and interference from adjacent cables.

Should Contractors Install Consumer-purchased Equipment?

HVAC owners discuss the pros and cons of consumer-direct contracting

Nick Kostora

September 4, 2017

For better or worse, several HVACR contractors across the country are now installing products for homeowners who have purchased their own HVACR equipment — even if they don’t sell that product line.

Can You Tell a Customer No?

It's decision time

Kyle Gargaro

July 3, 2017

We ran a poll at achrnews.com where more than 300 contractors voted. The results showed that 30 percent of contractors are willing to install products purchased by customers online while 70 percent would not. There were still more people saying no, but it was much closer than I imagined it would be when we posted the question.

Elementary Students Install HVAC Control System

Cyprus Classical Academy and 75F partner to transform STEM learning into a real-world project

June 8, 2017

For many elementary schools, science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) programs consist of textbooks, online research, and classroom experiments. For the students of Cyprus Classical Academy in Burnsville, Minnesota, STEM recently got real. On May 22, 8- and 9-year-old students installed the school's HVAC control system through a partnership with 75F, a local building automation company.

The Impact of Delivered Efficiency on Overall HVAC System Performance

Poor installation and inconsistent maintenance can destroy a system’s efficiency

Don Langston

May 8, 2017

We’ve found many systems are delivering only 50 percent of their rated capacity into the indoor conditioned space. Combine poor installation and service-related issues with inconsistent maintenance practices or, even worse, a run-to-fail scenario, and we find that many systems operate far below the manufacturer’s Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI) laboratory rated efficiency.

Boiler Upgrades Improve Efficiency at Zion Episcopal Church

Schulte Heating installs two Weil-Mclain Evergreen boilers

April 17, 2017

With failing boilers and an inefficient heating system, the historic Zion Episcopal Church needed guidance and help. The latest high-efficiency condensing boilers from Weil-McLain provided the answer to solve their heating woes.

Ron Robbins

March 22, 2017

Not only do temperature controlled self-storage units offer an extra luxury for their tenants, but it also puts more money in the business owner's pocket since they can charge higher rent. This brings great news to HVAC contractors who, in the midst of a growing economy, are eager to conduct as much business as possible.

ACCA Applauds the NASEO Board of Directors

Taking a step toward promoting quality HVAC installations

March 17, 2017

ACCA applauds the National Association of State Energy Officials (NASEO) board of directors for passing a resolution that highlights the importance of quality HVAC installation practices. The Supporting Quality Installation of Residential Energy Efficiency Projects resolution is an important step toward ensuring that HVAC systems are properly installed and that consumers are benefiting from their investments.

Standards Shape the Future for RTUs

Standards will take effect in two phases

Samantha Sine

February 27, 2017

RTU manufacturers focused on meeting or exceeding these new government mandates with their newly developed equipment.

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 webinar we will detail what HVAC material buyers and technicians need to know when selecting duct mastics, including matching mastic to substrate, alternatives to liquid mastic, and where UL 181 Listings fit into real world installations.