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Home » Authors » Joanna R. Turpin

Articles by Joanna R. Turpin

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Refrigerant Recovery Machines Require Regular Maintenance

Properly maintaining units keeps them running efficiently for years
Joanna Turpin
Joanna R. Turpin
April 9, 2018
Refrigerant recovery machines are to contractors what HVAC systems are to homeowners. Heating and cooling systems are usually the most expensive pieces of equipment in a house…
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MR45 digital refrigerant recovery machine

Refrigerant Recovery Machines Becoming Lighter, Faster, More Efficient

Among other features, some new models can be repaired in the field
Joanna Turpin
Joanna R. Turpin
April 9, 2018
Refrigerant recovery machines are designed to last a long time. In fact, some manufacturers say that with proper maintenance, their units can last more than 10 or 15 years.
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Kigali: Should We Stay or Should We Go?

Joanna Turpin
Joanna R. Turpin
April 4, 2018
Many in the HVACR industry seemed a little surprised when the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit recently denied a petition that asked the court to revisit its August 2017 decision, in which it was mandated that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) cannot ban hydrofluorocarbon (HFC) refrigerants under Section 612 of the Clean Air Act.
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Manufacturers Optimistic About the Future of the Refrigeration Market

Still, concerns remain over refrigerant regulations
Joanna Turpin
Joanna R. Turpin
April 2, 2018
The U.S. economy is looking more robust, with many economists predicting the gross domestic product (GDP) will grow between 2.5 and 3 percent this year.
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Air Services Heating and Air Conditioning

HVAC Contractors Share Practices To Restrict Drug User Hires

Joanna Turpin
Joanna R. Turpin
March 26, 2018
The HVAC industry has struggled for years with a skilled labor shortage. Various explanations for why this is happening run the gamut from lack of vocational training in high schools…
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Consumer Confidence Gives HVAC Manufacturers a Positive Outlook for 2018

Strong economy, housing market expected to fuel HVAC sales growth
Joanna Turpin
Joanna R. Turpin
March 12, 2018
For the year ending December 2017, sales of HVACR equipment showed solid mid-single-digit growth. That is according to Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI).
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Speaker Steve Schmidt

Contractors in HVAC Feeling Confident About 2018

Joanna Turpin
Joanna R. Turpin
March 12, 2018
The majority of commercial and industrial contractors are confident about sales growth, profits, and staffing levels heading into 2018, according to the latest Associated Builders and Contractors Inc. (ABC) Construction Confidence Index (CCI).
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Ferguson HVAC

HVAC Distributors Optimistic a Strong Economy Will Lead to Strong Sales in 2018

Tools and co-branding opportunities help contractors make smart marketing decisions
Joanna Turpin
Joanna R. Turpin
March 12, 2018
According to the most recent report from Heating, Air-conditioning and Refrigeration Distributors International (HARDI), average sales for HARDI distributor members declined by 2.8 percent in December 2017, and the average annualized growth for the 12 months through December 2017 was 5.3 percent.
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Saying Goodbye…And Hello

Joanna Turpin
Joanna R. Turpin
March 7, 2018
Saying goodbye is never easy, whether it’s a relative, friend, or coworker. Last month, I was sad to say goodbye to my dear colleague, Ron Rajecki, who has been the editor of FROSTlines for the last three years. Ron has decided to pursue another “adventure” in the HVAC industry, and he leaves behind some very large shoes to fill.
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Amazon Alexa, Connected Devices Grow in HVAC Importance

Joanna Turpin
Joanna R. Turpin
February 19, 2018
The use of voice-enabled speakers, such as Amazon Echo and Google Home, is continuing to gain popularity as more people become comfortable with the technology.
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