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.

supermarket equipment serviced by Wright Brothers Inc. in Atlanta - ACHR News

Supermarkets Slow to Adopt New Refrigerants

Most contractors still primarily servicing and installing HFC equipment

Joanna R. Turpin

July 9, 2018

As more states — and possibly the federal government — move to restrict the use of HFCs, it is likely that end users will soon start moving over to these alternative refrigerants, which means contractors should be prepared for that transition.

Brian Rakers, Midwest regional manager, Ice-O-Matic, demonstrated how easy it is to clean the new Elevation Series of ice machines. - ACHR News

Sip a Smoothie While Researching Reach-Ins, Coolers, and Ice Makers

Restaurant show features a wide array of food and refrigeration equipment

Joanna R. Turpin

July 9, 2018

Refrigeration contractors who have not yet attended the annual National Restaurant Association (NRA) show really need to put it on their bucket lists. For four days each year, McCormick Place convention center is filled to the rafters with vendors exhibiting everything from gluten-free pasta to pizza ovens to high-tech ice machines.

Cleaning, Sanitizing Ice Machines Ensures Long Equipment Life

Cleaning processes and frequencies vary based on brand, environment

Joanna R. Turpin

July 9, 2018

In contrast to many other countries around the world, Americans consume a lot of ice. That’s probably why ice machines are found virtually everywhere here, from convenience stores and supermarkets to hotels and hospitals. It doesn’t really matter what shape it takes — cubes, flakes, nuggets, chips, etc. — but it does have to look and taste good.

Bryan Jones, an installer at Fire and Ice Heating and Air Conditioning, Columbus, Ohio, ensures the charge is correct. - ACHR

Best Practices For Charging a Residential Cooling System With Refrigerant

Take the guesswork out of charging a system

Joanna R. Turpin

July 2, 2018

It seems like charging a residential cooling system with refrigerant should be a fairly straightforward procedure.

Speaker Keilly Witman, shown here with attendee Robert Ochs from Carlyle Compressor. ACHR

NASRC Workshop Focuses on Using Future-Proof Refrigerants

NASRC offers guidance on using alternatives in supermarkets

Joanna R. Turpin

July 2, 2018

BOISE, Idaho — California is leading many state governments in increasing pressure on supermarkets to replace systems that use HFCs with units that utilize natural refrigerants…

Creative Incentives Can Tempt Techs to Relocate

Joanna R. Turpin

July 2, 2018

For years, the HVACR industry has been wringing its hands about the labor shortage, with contractors, distributors, and manufacturers alike…

IoT Brings Customized Solutions to Commercial HVAC

End users want technology to create unique experiences for occupants

Joanna R. Turpin

June 11, 2018

The IoT has lead to a revolutionary change in the way we live, as the billions of devices we use are able to communicate with one another to make our lives better.

Economizers Offer Many Benefits for Rooftop Units, Air Handlers

Devices reduce operating costs while improving comfort, IAQ

Joanna R. Turpin

June 4, 2018

Economizers used in rooftop units and air handlers are multipurpose devices that can improve both the energy efficiency and indoor environment in a wide range of commercial buildings.

HVAC Contractors' Tool Policies Require Tweaking

Small adjustments may be necessary to ensure rules work for everyone

Joanna R. Turpin

June 4, 2018

Many technicians have strong feelings about the tools they use. They like certain brands and dislike others, which is why most contractors leave the tool buying to the technicians themselves.

The Strongest Companies Nurture Their Weakest Links

Joanna R. Turpin

June 4, 2018

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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.

In this webinar we will detail what HVAC material buyers and technicians need to know when selecting duct mastics, including matching mastic to substrate, alternatives to liquid mastic, and where UL 181 Listings fit into real world installations.

Joanna R. Turpin

ARTICLES

Supermarkets Slow to Adopt New Refrigerants

Sip a Smoothie While Researching Reach-Ins, Coolers, and Ice Makers

Cleaning, Sanitizing Ice Machines Ensures Long Equipment Life

Best Practices For Charging a Residential Cooling System With Refrigerant

NASRC Workshop Focuses on Using Future-Proof Refrigerants

Creative Incentives Can Tempt Techs to Relocate

IoT Brings Customized Solutions to Commercial HVAC

Economizers Offer Many Benefits for Rooftop Units, Air Handlers

HVAC Contractors' Tool Policies Require Tweaking

The Strongest Companies Nurture Their Weakest Links

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