Articles by Joanna R. Turpin

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

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.

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.

Manufacturers Optimistic About the Future of the Refrigeration Market

Still, concerns remain over refrigerant regulations

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.

Air Services Heating and Air Conditioning

HVAC Contractors Share Practices To Restrict Drug User Hires

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…

Consumer Confidence Gives HVAC Manufacturers a Positive Outlook for 2018

Strong economy, housing market expected to fuel HVAC sales growth

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).

Contractors in HVAC Feeling Confident About 2018

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).

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 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.

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.

Amazon Alexa, Connected Devices Grow in HVAC Importance

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.

Hydronic Heating System Designs Depend on Consumer Preferences

Asking the right questions helps determine the solution

Joanna R. Turpin

February 19, 2018

As the old saying goes, there is more than one way to skin a cat. The same can be said of residential hydronic systems, which can be designed around numerous types of terminal units, including baseboards, radiators, air handlers, and radiant panels, to name just a few.

On Demand As AI workloads and high-density computing push traditional cooling methods to their limits, the data center industry is accelerating the adoption of next-generation HVAC technologies.

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Articles by Joanna R. Turpin

Refrigerant Recovery Machines Becoming Lighter, Faster, More Efficient

Kigali: Should We Stay or Should We Go?

Manufacturers Optimistic About the Future of the Refrigeration Market

HVAC Contractors Share Practices To Restrict Drug User Hires

Consumer Confidence Gives HVAC Manufacturers a Positive Outlook for 2018

Contractors in HVAC Feeling Confident About 2018

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

Saying Goodbye…And Hello

Amazon Alexa, Connected Devices Grow in HVAC Importance

Hydronic Heating System Designs Depend on Consumer Preferences

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