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EPA Finalizes SNAP Rule 25, Proposes SNAP Rule 26

Rules would allow the use of A2L refrigerants in some new comfort cooling and refrigeration equipment
Joanna Turpin
Joanna R. Turpin
May 8, 2023
EPA finalized SNAP Rule 25 and proposed SNAP Rule 26, both of which allow the use of A2L refrigerants in some new air conditioning and refrigeration equipment.
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Nidec SynRA Motor

Comparing and Contrasting PSC, ECM 2.3, and X13 HVACR Motors

X13 ECMs provide very efficient operation and tend to work well in single stage- and two-stage equipment
Paul Flora
May 7, 2023
PSC motors can be referred to as constant speed motors; X13 ECMs can be referred to as constant torque motors; and ECM 2.3 variable-speed motors can be referred to as constant airflow motors.
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Darrell Sterling - Distribution Trends

HVACR Distribution: Efficiently Fulfilling HVACR Contractors’ Needs

Pay attention at every step in order to keep contractor customers satisfied
Darrell Sterling - The ACHR News
Darrell Sterling
May 6, 2023
Making sure customers get the HVACR equipment they need when they need it requires many moving parts, and it’s your job as a salesperson to make sure everything flows seamlessly.
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Lennox Technician

Electrification Trend Sparks Heat Pump Retrofits, Part 2

Managing customer expectations about energy efficiency, payback, and comfort
Joanna Turpin
Joanna R. Turpin
May 5, 2023
Many homeowners are replacing their gas furnaces with heat pumps, so contractors should educate them about the energy efficiency, payback, and comfort that they can anticipate with their new equipment.
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How Should Small Businesses Respond to SVB Collapse?

The collapse of SVB reminds small business owners to take the required steps to protect their money in the bank
Hannah Belloli
Hannah Belloli-Oster
May 4, 2023
Though the collapse of SVB primarily impacted businesses and investors within the tech center, HVACR contractors — especially small business owners — should take steps now to make sure their cash in the bank is safe.
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Capitol

D.C. Residents Petition for Cooler Apartments

D.C. Residents Petition for Cooler Apartments
Hannah Belloli
Hannah Belloli-Oster
May 4, 2023
Renters who can’t turn on the a/c want to change mandates that don’t require cooling until May 15.
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New Ice Micro-Factory Unveiled In Florida

The pilot ice manufacturing facility will utilize robotics for production labor
May 3, 2023
The world’s first autonomous ice micro-factory is designed to help eliminate middle-mile logistics to reduce global greenhouse gas emissions, water waste, and plastic pollution.
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Don Gillis from Chemours

ESCO Event Highlights Refrigerant Transition

Conference provided opportunities to ask experts about the HFC phasedown and A2L refrigerants
Joanna Turpin
Joanna R. Turpin
May 3, 2023
The ESCO Group's National HVACR Education Conference featured an extensive number of educational sessions covering the hottest topics in the HVACR industry, such as mildly flammable (A2L) refrigerants.
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Kyle Gargaro - Opinion

This Is Not the Time to Cut Your Advertising Budget

If the HVAC market declines, keep spending
Kyle Gargaro
Kyle Gargaro
May 2, 2023
HVAC shipments numbers have decreased at the start of 2023, but that does not mean contractors should be cutting their marketing budgets.
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Refrigerant Technician

EPA’s Proposed Refrigerant Ban Prompts HVAC Industry Response

Over 150 comments were submitted, with concerns ranging from GWP limits to training
Joanna Turpin
Joanna R. Turpin
May 2, 2023
EPA proposed a new rule as part of its efforts to phase down the use of high-GWP HFCs. HVAC manufacturers expressed concern about some of the provisions in the new rule, including training, GWP limits, compliance deadlines, and sell-through periods.
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