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Discovering the Benefits of R-744

The R-744 market is just blooming in the U.S., as fewer than 1,000 systems have been installed domestically

October 10, 2023

A pending global hydrofluorocarbon (HFC) phasedown and additional efficiency regulations have bolstered R-744’s position in the American food retail market, further accelerating interest in the refrigerant’s unique benefits.

Residential Heating Showcase 2023

Manufacturers introduce heating equipment for the cold winter months

Joanna R. Turpin

October 9, 2023

The residential heating showcase is designed to help HVAC contractors learn about the new heating equipment that is available for the upcoming cooler months.

FYI: News Briefs in HVAC - October 9, 2023

October 9, 2023

For your information news briefs from a wide variety of categories within the HVAC industry. Price increases, mergers and acquisitions, award winners, and more are highlighted here each week.

EPA Issues Final Rule on HFC Phasedown

A proposed rule on managing and reusing existing HFCs was also published

Joanna R. Turpin

October 8, 2023

Under EPA's final rule, the manufacture of most R-410A equipment will not be allowed after January 1, 2025.

The NEWSMakers Podcast: HVAC Contractor and Same Day Service

Catch up with industry trends in the latest episode of the NEWSMakers Podcast

Kyle Gargaro

October 7, 2023

6 & Fix HVAC offers guaranteed same day service. How do they do it? Learn how in this podcast episode.

Hudson Technologies Joins Cool Coalition

October 6, 2023

The Cool Coalition is a global network of participants from government, cities, international organizations, businesses, finance, academia, and civil society to facilitate knowledge exchange, advocacy, and joint action toward a transition to efficient, climate-friendly cooling.

A.O. Smith University Heat Pump Water Heater Course

Proposed Water Heater Standards Draw Criticism, Praise

New standards would replace electric resistance water heaters with heat pump technology

Joanna R. Turpin

October 6, 2023

The Department of Energy recently proposed new higher energy efficiency standards for residential water heaters. Industry is split over whether the new standards will help or hurt consumers.

DOE Issues 95% AFUE Rule For New Gas Furnaces

October 5, 2023

Manufacturers will have five years, from the date the rule is published in the Federal Register, to ensure that new gas furnaces comply with the new minimum.

ChatGPT-Style AI Tool for HVAC Takes Aim at Labor Shortage

Trained on 50,000 HVAC tech support calls, the app answers HVAC troubleshooting questions with 96% accuracy, according to its creators

Maria Taylor

October 5, 2023

AI tools, such as Bluon’s MasterMechanic, could make a big dent in another aspect of the labor issue: the wisdom lost as older, highly skilled workers leave the industry.