Articles by Joanna R. Turpin

Washington state is currently figuring out how to implement legislation that establishes maximum GWP thresholds for HFC refrigerants used in new stationary refrigeration and air conditioning equipment.

The pandemic led some contractors to offer alternatives to in-person home visits, such as virtual sales calls or online quotes, which they have found to be very successful.

Comprehensive troubleshooting can help technicians determine whether the compressor is working properly.

The HVACR industry is in the process of transitioning away from HFCs such as R-410A to alternative refrigerants that are mildly flammable (A2L). Because of their flammable nature, these refrigerants are referred to in terms that may not be familiar to contractors and technicians.

Prices of HFCs are increasing, which makes leak detection and mitigation an important strategy for food retailers.

There’s nothing better than a comfortable, air conditioned home during summer. Unfortunately, that may be in jeopardy, as electric grid operators around the country warn of possible shortages.

The labor shortage is hitting the HVACR industry hard, leading some contractors to look for ways to hang on to their older technicians.

The ACHR NEWS is featuring the industry’s latest commercial cooling products for 2022.

Some alternatives to R-410A are mildly flammable (A2L) and thus require updated building codes and standards to ensure their safe use.