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Heatcraft Announces Price Increases of Up to 4%

December 20, 2023

Heatcraft's price increases of up to 4% will be in effect for orders placed on or after Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2024.

Ice Machine Evaporators With Separating Grids

If grid separation occurs, it is often more cost-effective to replace the entire ice machine

Joe Marchese

December 20, 2023

If an ice machine evaporator has a grid design, it can separate from the evaporator plate over time, causing ice to form between the two parts, causing problems.

2 Refrigeration Organizations to Merge

December 11, 2023

After nearly three years of discussion and planning, the memberships of both RETA and RSES approved a merger during their respective annual business meetings in November.

Amount of Reclaimed Refrigerant Not Enough to Meet Demand

An HVAC Minute Video Update: December 11, 2023

Hannah Belloli-Oster

December 11, 2023

The pressure is on for the HVACR industry to better manage refrigerants to prevent possible shortages.

Hussmann Ramps Up Production of CO2 Systems

December 8, 2023

The rapid adoption of CO₂technology by many retailers has placed a strain on current OEM capabilities, and Hussmann is responding to meet the challenge, a press release from the company said.

CO2 Refrigeration System at a Cheese Warehouse

Addressing Leaks in CO₂ Refrigeration Systems

HVAC contractors that carefully follow the proper sequence of operations can minimize the threat of CO₂ leakage for their customers, themselves, and the environment

Herb Woerpel

December 7, 2023

While CO₂ refrigerant may not be as deadly to the environment as its HFC peers, there are other concerns that exist when it escapes a system.

Grocers Share Concerns Over Alternative Refrigerants

Food retailers cite problems with CO₂ and other low-GWP refrigeration systems

Joanna R. Turpin

December 6, 2023

Food retailers are concerned over the HFC phasedown, noting that current alternative refrigerants have drawbacks, while others have not yet been fully evaluated.

Best Service Practices for A2L Compressors

Mildly flammable refrigerants will require extra diligence

Joanna R. Turpin

December 4, 2023

Compressors in A2L systems are similar to A1 systems, so technicians won't need extensive retraining, especially if they follow best practices.

Micro-Store Offers Refreshments To EV Owners

JUXTA Nomad is a portable, autonomous convenience store, stocked with high-margin items

December 3, 2023

The JUXTA Nomad is a new micro convenience store that was created to support customers in the EV charging sector.

Chemours Creates Reclamation Program For F-Gases

The global program aims to advance the safe recovery, reclaim, and reuse of refrigerants

December 2, 2023

Chemours has launched a global F-gas Lifecycle Program that is designed to promote the safe global recovery, reclamation, and reuse of fluorinated gases (F-gases).