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Home » Authors » Herb Woerpel

Articles by Herb Woerpel

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Daikin Showcases R-32 Innovations at Bi-Annual Sales Meeting

The global HVAC manufacturer announced it will be introducing 13 new products in the next 18 months
Herb 2018
Herb Woerpel
November 1, 2023
Daikin used its group sales event as a stage to showcase its existing innovations and provide a preview of what’s to come.
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Allied Air LYNX 18-SEER Heat Pump

Dual Fuel HVAC Systems Offer Economic, Environmental Efficiency

Dual fuel heat pumps can be programmed to optimize their economic or environmental impacts according to a homeowner’s utility goals
Herb 2018
Herb Woerpel
October 24, 2023
Hybrid, dual fuel systems alternate between electric and gas heat, delivering comfort regardless of the season, temperature, and/or demand.
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Nanometer

Static Pressure Readings Offer a Path to Optimal System Performance

Simplifying the mystique behind static pressure can be challenging for contractors
Herb 2018
Herb Woerpel
October 18, 2023
A properly executed static pressure test often leads to more comfortable customers with healthier systems.
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Cedar Valley Cheese Warehouse

Discovering the Benefits of R-744

The R-744 market is just blooming in the U.S., as fewer than 1,000 systems have been installed domestically
Herb 2018
Herb Woerpel
October 10, 2023
A pending global hydrofluorocarbon (HFC) phasedown and additional efficiency regulations have bolstered R-744’s position in the American food retail market, further accelerating interest in the refrigerant’s unique benefits.
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Contractors and Transparent Online Pricing
Contractor Pro Homeowner Series

Contractors Reap the Benefits of Transparent Online Pricing

The decision to publish pricing online is a complex one for HVAC contractors that unearths numerous questions
Herb 2018
Herb Woerpel
October 3, 2023
A recent survey conducted by ClearSeas Research and The ACHR NEWS revealed that 71% of homeowners are more likely to call an HVAC contractor that includes pricing on its website.
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Ductless HVAC Unit

Ductless HVAC Solves Vacation Home Comfort Conundrum

Mini-split solution is sure to offer comfort for years to come
Herb 2018
Herb Woerpel
October 2, 2023

Every year, as the temperature pushes toward 100°F, I’ve proposed a ductless mini-split system to my father-in-law for his vacation home on Lake Michigan. Each year, his rebuttal remains logical: “We’re not there enough to justify the investment.” Until this year, his stance changed.


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Google Nest Learning Thermostat

Contractors Select Their Top HVAC Controls

Contractors share how and why their go-to thermostats exceed customers’ comfort expectations
Herb 2018
Herb Woerpel
September 20, 2023
When considering the multitude of HVAC thermostat options available on the market, who better to decipher the best from the rest than those responsible for their installation and operation?
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HVAC Contractors and IRA

Contractors Share How They’re Capitalizing on the IRA

While the bill has gained an inordinate amount of hype, it bears asking: What impact is the IRA actually having on HVAC contractors’ bottom lines?
Herb 2018
Herb Woerpel
September 15, 2023
In the 12 months since the $41 billion law was signed into law, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has leveraged the legislation as an engine to reduce emissions, build a cleaner economy, lower energy costs for American households, and advance environmental justice across the country.
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CoolSys CO2 Refrigeration System

Servicing CO₂ Refrigeration Systems

CO₂ systems operate under much higher pressures than HFC systems, and contractors must be aware of and prepared for this when charging these systems
Herb 2018
Herb Woerpel
September 8, 2023
Suddenly in high demand, HVAC contractors must quickly acclimate themselves with CO₂ refrigeration and its unique characteristics and service attributes, which differ from traditional hydrofluorocarbon (HFC)-based systems.
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Duke Ellington School of the Arts

Heat Pumps a Popular Alternative for K-12 Schools

After payroll, utility spending tops most school districts’ budgets
Herb 2018
Herb Woerpel
September 6, 2023
Schools must shift away from outdated, inefficient HVAC systems reliant on polluting fossil fuels in favor of efficient, electric systems.
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