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Joanna R. Turpin

Joanna Turpin is a Senior Editor at The ACHR NEWS. She can be contacted at 248-786-1707 or joannaturpin@achrnews.com. Joanna has been with BNP Media since 1991, first heading up the company’s technical book division before moving over to The ACHR NEWS, where she frequently writes about refrigerants and commercial refrigeration. She obtained her bachelor’s degree in English from the University of Washington and worked on her master’s degree in technical communication at Eastern Michigan University.

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Washington State Hears Concerns About HFC Phasedown

Grocers worry about high cost of switching to low-GWP refrigerants in refrigeration equipment

Joanna R. Turpin

June 30, 2022

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 Moved The Sales Process Online

Virtual sales calls, online quotes continue to help HVAC contractors connect with customers

Joanna R. Turpin

June 23, 2022

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.

The Art of Troubleshooting Compressors

Technicians must act quickly to figure out why a compressor is struggling to perform

Joanna R. Turpin

June 20, 2022

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

A2L Terms You Should Know

New terminology is used with mildly flammable refrigerant

Joanna R. Turpin

June 4, 2022

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.

Reducing Leaks in Refrigeration Systems Makes $ense

HFC prices are rising, increasing the need for comprehensive leak detection and mitigation

Joanna R. Turpin

June 1, 2022

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

Navigating A Summer of Electricity Uncertainty

Power outages may become more common as demand outstrips supply

Joanna R. Turpin

May 28, 2022

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.