Joanna R. Turpin

Supermarkets in the Market for New, Advanced IoT Solutions

New options can improve refrigeration performance and reduce downtime

September 3, 2018

Grocery store owners and managers are increasingly utilizing the IoT in order to monitor the performance of their refrigeration equipment, so they can take immediate action should a problem arise.

Barr Inc. Portable cooler and freezer container.

New Refrigeration Equipment Designed to Keep Its Cool

Innovative solutions offer benefits to end users and contractors

Joanna R. Turpin

September 3, 2018

Manufacturers are rolling out a wide array of new equipment that utilizes all types of refrigerants, providing end users with a number of new options to consider.

Let’s Worry More About Refrigerant Leaks, Less About Metrics

Joanna R. Turpin

September 3, 2018

It seems like there is still a lot of uncertainty surrounding the best way to calculate a refrigerant’s potential harm to the environment.

The Changing World of Supermarket Refrigeration

Joanna R. Turpin

August 13, 2018

Refrigerant regulations are another reason why change is coming, as HCFCs will be phased out by 2020, and given their high GWP, HFCs will likely be phased down in the near future as well. At some point, supermarkets will need to start considering low-GWP alternatives, such as HFO blends, as well as so-called “future-proof” refrigerants, such as ammonia, CO₂, or propane.

Nick Briggs, service technician, Pleune Service Co., Grand Rapids, Michigan, works on a unit. When it comes to service work, the company uses overtime as a tool to dampen demand during peak times - The NEWS - ACHR

Does Peak HVAC Pricing Result in Piqued Customers?

Experts debate raising prices during busy times

Joanna R. Turpin

August 6, 2018

Some are calling for the Uber dynamic pricing model to be used in the HVACR contracting world, especially during peak times like summer, when demand for technicians often outstrips supply.

California state Sen. Ricardo Lara noted that one of the key barriers to the adoption of low-GWP equipment is its high first cost, which the incentive program is trying to mitigate. - The NEWS - ACHR

The Case of Natural Refrigerants Versus the ‘Super Pollutants’

Conference highlights options available for commercial refrigeration

Joanna R. Turpin

August 6, 2018

The three-day event featured educational sessions and panel discussions that covered everything from technology and market trends to regulatory updates to what the future of the refrigeration industry may look like.

The Changing World of Supermarket Refrigeration

Joanna R. Turpin

August 1, 2018

Refrigerant regulations are another reason why change is coming, as HCFCs will be phased out by 2020, and given their high global warming potential (GWP), HFCs will likely be phased down in the near future as well. At some point, supermarkets will need to start considering low GWP alternatives such as HFO blends, as well as so-called “future-proof” refrigerants such as ammonia, CO2, or propane.

Jackson Systems Virtual Technician App - The NEWS - ACHR

Contractors’ Lives Made Easier With Software, Services

Jackson Systems takes gold for its Virtual Technician app

Joanna R. Turpin

July 23, 2018

It took more than 17 months for Jackson Systems to research and build the Virtual Technician app, which won gold in the Contractor Services and Software category of the 2018 Dealer Design Awards.

Lennox SL280NV Ultra Low NOX Gas Furnace - The NEWS - ACHR

Residential HVAC Equipment Designed With Contractors in Mind

Lennox takes gold for its low NOx gas furnace

Joanna R. Turpin

July 23, 2018

Lennox’s SL280NV Ultra Low NO_X gas furnace was built to address a market need in the South Coast and San Joaquin air quality districts in California, which require the reduction of emissions to 14 nanograms of NO_X per joule.

Emerson Copeland Scroll™ Fractional Horsepower Compressors - The NEWS - ACHR

Energy-Efficient Options for Refrigeration Equipment

Emerson wins gold for its Copeland Scroll compressors

Joanna R. Turpin

July 23, 2018

Emerson spent more than three years researching and designing its 2018 Dealer Design Award gold-winning product in the Refrigeration and Ice Machines category.