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March 13, 2023 NEWSRoom: EPA Accused of Stalling on Refrigerant Bans, Beware of HVAC Stings, Tax Incentives Drive Up the Heat Pump Market

Hannah Belloli-Oster

March 13, 2023

Catch up on the latest headlines in this episode of the ACHR NEWSRoom.

Compressors Help Energy Users Achieve Their Sustainability Goals

Decarbonization, low-GWP refrigerants, and energy efficiency were highlighted on the show floor

Joanna R. Turpin

March 9, 2023

End users are looking for more from their systems than just reliable cooling; they also want sustainable equipment that features better energy efficiency and low-GWP solutions. Several compressor manufacturers have happily obliged.

AHRI Presents Policy Leadership Award to Senator Tom Carper

March 7, 2023

AHRI bestowed the honor in appreciation of Sen. Tom Carper's work in successfully shepherding the American Innovation and Manufacturing Act and the Kigali Amendment through the U.S. Senate.

Low-GWP Refrigerants Take Center Stage

New solutions are designed to replace R-410A, R-134a, and others

Joanna R. Turpin

March 5, 2023

Refrigerant manufacturers highlighted their low-GWP refrigerants for both air conditioning and refrigeration applications at the 2023 AHR Expo.

What’s All The Fuss About PFAS In Refrigerants?

Look for regulation of these chemicals, which are found in many synthetic refrigerants

Joanna R. Turpin

March 1, 2023

The latest refrigerant transition is well underway, with the 10% cut in the production of HFC refrigerants that went into effect last year. But there are growing concerns about some of the chemicals used in certain synthetic refrigerants, such as PFAS.

Why Aluminum Coils Are Being Repaired, Not Replaced

Supply chain issues and shorter warranties are leading HVACR contractors to make more repairs

Christen Foltz

February 28, 2023

Copper was the mainstay in HVAC and refrigeration coils until 2011, when copper prices went through the roof. As manufacturers began testing alternatives, the industry settled on aluminum as a workable, less costly option.

NASRC Offers Free Natural Refrigerant Training Summit

The 3-day event for refrigeration technicians will cover CO₂ and propane installation/service

February 27, 2023

NASRC is hosting its first-ever Natural Refrigerant Training Summit in Irwindale, California from April 4-6, 2023.

Refrigerant Transition is Top of Mind at AHR Expo

Panel discussion covered the new efficiency standards, labor shortages, and supply chain issues as well

Joanna R. Turpin

February 26, 2023

At the AHR Expo, a panel of HVACR industry experts discussed the refrigerant transition and supply chain issues, as well as the labor shortage and the new efficiency standard.

EPA Accused Of Stalling on Refrigerant Cylinder Ban Concerns

Congressman asks EPA to respond to petitions regarding phaseout of disposable cylinders

Joanna R. Turpin

February 22, 2023

Congressman James Comer sent a letter to EPA, asking the Agency why it has not responded to petitions from Worthington Industries and others, regarding its proposed ban on non-refillable refrigerant cylinders.

Troubleshooting Defrost Timers

A faulty defrost timer in a refrigeration system can lead to problems

Joe Marchese

February 21, 2023

Technicians should learn how to troubleshoot defrost timers, as they can be the culprit if a freezer that uses an electric heater as its supplemental heat source has a frozen evaporator coil.