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Embraco Launches English Version of Refrigeration Club

Online portal provides industry tips and trends
February 29, 2016

Embraco has launched an English version of its Refrigeration Club, an online portal that provides industry news and trends to contractors, business owners, and equipment manufacturers in the refrigeration market.


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AHRI Releases Refrigerant Management Research Report

Research evaluated effectiveness of programs around the world
February 29, 2016

The Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI) has published research project AHRI 8018: Review of Refrigerant Management Programs. This project looked at refrigerant management and recycling programs implemented in key regions of the world.


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Refrigerant Antidumping Order: Think of It as the Price of Quality

HFCs will probably cost more, but no complaining please
Ron Rajecki
February 29, 2016

On Jan. 29, the U.S. Department of Commerce announced an affirmative preliminary determination in its antidumping duty investigation of hydrofluorocarbon (HFC) refrigerants from China. The situation isn’t resolved yet, but this gives the industry every reason to believe the final determination this summer will also be affirmative.


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Household Refrigerator Industry Sets Goal to Eliminate Use of HFC Refrigerants

Home appliance manufacturers previously transitioned away from CFCs and HCFCs
February 23, 2016

The Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers (AHAM) has announced a goal — for which it is seeking the support of government and safety authorities — to voluntarily phase down the use of hydrofluorocarbon (HFC) refrigerants used in household refrigerators and freezers after 2024.


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The 2016 International Air-Conditioning, Heating, Refrigerating Exposition (AHR Expo), held Jan. 25-27 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida, welcomed 60,926 registered attendees.

HVACR Shines Brightly in Orlando

Manufacturers showcase new products at 2016 AHR Expo
February 22, 2016

Nearly 61,000 HVAC industry representatives enjoyed sun and reasonable temperatures as the 2016 AHR Expo rolled into Orlando, Florida. Preliminary numbers show that more than 18,254 exhibitor personnel welcomed 42,672 visitors.


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A-Gas America’s Refrig Health Check tests refrigerant and oil in a working system.

Refrigerants: Change is the Name of the Game

Ron Rajecki
February 22, 2016

For HVAC refrigerants, the changes keep coming fast and furious at a time when the global demand continues to grow apace. Changes implemented via the EPA’s Significant New Alternatives Policy (SNAP) program, combined with the continued phase out of R-22, will lead contractors to seek out opportunities to gain experience with the use of new low-GWP refrigerants.


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International Environmental Corp: Retrofit Fan Coil

International Environmental Corp: Retrofit Fan Coil

February 22, 2016

The MiniReStoraMOD is a high-rise fan coil designed for retrofit and replacement jobs. Developed to be minimally invasive, it enables fast and easy replacement for hospitality, multifamily, and higher education applications. 


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AHRI Releases Refrigerant Management Research Report

Research examines global refrigerant programs
February 19, 2016

The Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI) has published research project AHRI 8018: Review of Refrigerant Management Programs. This project examined refrigerant management and recycling programs implemented in key regions of the world, evaluated their effectiveness, and determined best practices.


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An HVAC technician retrofits a residential air conditioning unit from R-22 to Freonâ„¢ MO99. Photo courtesy of the Chemours Co.

R-22 Phaseout Slashes Supply to 18M Pounds

Refrigerant Phaseout, SNAP changes, and more will affect HVACR industry in 2016
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Jen Anesi
February 8, 2016

In October 2014, the EPA announced its final phasedown schedule regarding the production and importation of HCFC-22. The order called for an immediate drop from 51 million pounds allowed in 2014 to 22 million pounds in 2015, 18 million pounds in 2016, 13 million pounds in 2017, 9 million pounds in 2018, and 4 million pounds in 2019. No new or imported R-22 will be allowed in the U.S. on or after Jan. 1, 2020.


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