Angela Harris is the Business Management Editor. She can be contacted at 248-786-1254 or angelaharris@achrnews.com. Angela is responsible for What’s New and Business Management articles for The NEWS. She obtained her bachelor’s degree in English from Oakland University and has nine years of professional journalism experience.

The Controls-Con 2019 general session was held at The Soundboard in MotorCity Casino Hotel in Detroit. - The ACHR News

Controls-Con 2019 Introduces Building Technologies of the Future

Keynote speakers detail new technology and future trends

Angela D. Harris

June 24, 2019

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North American HVAC manufacturers have been innovative in creating accessories designed to ease and improve ductless installation and maintenance. Here's a list of some.

National Comfort Institute (NCI) Summit Conference. Ron Getzschman (center) of Getzschman Heating LLC, Fremont, Nebraska, received the Chairman’s Award for 2019. - The ACHR News

NCI Summit Conference Hosts Performance-Based Contractors

A look at events, takeaways, and trends from the 16th annual conference

Angela D. Harris

June 17, 2019

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Right up to the very last session, there was full attendance at this year’s National Comfort Institute Inc.’s Summit Conference. Here are the highlights.

Smaller-diameter tubes will be key to more compact and efficient coils for use in CO2 gas coolers like the one pictured here. - The ACHR News

Coil and Condenser Landscape Changes in Response to Demand

Efficiency, technology, and market desire influence trends

Angela D. Harris

June 10, 2019

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Demand is changing the landscape of coils and condensers. Efficiency, refrigerant, and market demands are adjusting to a global cooling marketplace.

How to Clean Coils and Make More Money While Doing It

Mutually beneficial maintenance procedure improves comfort, efficiency

Angela D. Harris

June 10, 2019

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Contractors must understand the benefits of regular coil cleaning and be able to explain those benefits to customers.

The dirty sock odor coming from coils caused problems for homeowners and contractors alike when it was first discovered. - The ACHR News

Contractors Discuss the State of HVAC System Odor Complaints

Dirty sock syndrome: Has it become a problem of the past?

Angela D. Harris

June 10, 2019

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Time has revealed sources of HVAC system odors, along with solutions that abate dirty sock syndrome and other odor culprits.

How to Sell High-Efficiency Ventilation

Tips to get started in performance-based contracting

Angela D. Harris

May 13, 2019

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Here’s an answer for contractors wondering, “How do I effectively sell air movement and ventilation efficiency, and why should I?”

Dedicated outdoor air systems like this one are becoming more common in commercial settings. - The ACHR News

Comfort and Efficiency Challenge the Air Movement Industry

Manufacturers and contractors discuss design practices

Angela D. Harris

May 13, 2019

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Designing a forced-air system for proper air movement and efficiency is a challenge faced by multiple players in the HVAC industry.

Advances are being made to air movement and ventilation systems, especially in highefficiency variable air volume (VAV) systems. - The ACHR News

Air Movement Technologies, Regulations Shape Market Trends

FEI regulations could cause a paradigm shift in this sector

Angela D. Harris

May 13, 2019

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Current trends are pointing toward unprecedented technological advances in the air movement sector.

Comfort is the HVAC Contractor’s Top Commodity

Shift your sales focus from equipment to comfort

Angela D. Harris

May 6, 2019

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Customer comfort is the top sales driver in the HVAC industry, or at least it should be.

HVACR Mechanical Track - AEC BuildTech - Legionella, seen here. - The ACHR News

Expect a Deep Dive on the HVACR Mechanical Track

Full schedule, CEUs, and speaker insights to sessions

Angela D. Harris

April 29, 2019

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Nine HVAC industry leaders are gathering together just five minutes from the Chicago O’Hare Airport for one purpose: to educate AEC BuildTech Conference & Expo attendees.

On Demand Refrigerant Safety Classes A2L and A3 have a very low GWP, making them a strong, long-term solution for many HVACR applications. However, these refrigerants are classified as mildly flammable and highly flammable respectively. This flammability class raises safety and compliance concerns. This webinar will help you understand these classes, along with the opportunities these refrigerants can offer.

The webinar is designed to simplify the DOE’s upcoming enforcement of the Annual Walk-In Energy Factor (AWEF) regulation for walk-in coolers or freezers and the impact on refrigeration installations going forward.

ACHRNEWS

2019 June 24

In this issue of The NEWS, we focus on portable and commercial ductless. We take a look at the development of this sector within the US, give tips for ductless installation, and much more.

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