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CoolSys Removes, Recycles Redbox Refrigerants

Kiosks contain refrigeration systems to protect DVDs from extreme temperatures

March 3, 2025

CoolSys is removing and recycling Redbox kiosks all over the U.S., including the refrigerant used to keep DVDs cool.

Lennox Announces Rollout of R-454B HVAC Equipment

The ACHR NEWS Editorial Staff

May 16, 2024

The new residential line of Lennox heat pumps and a/c units will use R-454B refrigerant. The full line of commercial rooftop units and ducted split systems, including the Model L and Enlight families, will also use R-454B.

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Charging Refrigeration Systems With Blended Refrigerants

Today’s techs need to understand how to work with newer blends

Justin Bailey

April 5, 2024

Service technicians must understand how to charge refrigeration equipment with the latest refrigerant blends, so that they are able to retrofit existing units or replace failed equipment.

Preventing System Contamination

Poor service practices can lead to premature failure of refrigeration systems

Joe Marchese

October 26, 2023

When installing and repairing refrigeration equipment, technicians should always follow good service practices to prevent any contaminants from entering the piping or system components.

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 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.

Retrofitting Refrigeration Systems With HFO Blends

HFC phasedown is encouraging food retailers to look at lower-GWP refrigerants

Joanna R. Turpin

September 15, 2021

With the phaseout of HCFC refrigerants and the impending phasedown of HFCs, food retailers are looking at lower-GWP solutions for their refrigeration equipment.

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Compressor Retrofits on the Rise in Commercial Refrigeration

Energy-efficient upgrades need to be weighed against total system replacement

Joanna R. Turpin

February 24, 2020

Recommissioning a system can help determine if a compressor replacement makes sense, or if the whole system should be replaced.

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Case Study Explores Environmental, Financial Benefits of Refrigerant Monitors

Getting up to clear requirements

Shelli Cosmides

July 1, 2019

Refrigerant monitoring updates occurred at Xcel Energy’s chilled water building to eliminate constant walk-throughs. Here’s how the change happened.

ASHRAE Panelists Discuss the Latest in Low-GWP Refrigerants

Webcast focused on alternative options for unitary and VRF systems

Joanna R. Turpin

June 10, 2019

Panelists reviewed the advantages and disadvantages of most of the alternatives that are currently being considered for unitary and VRF systems.

Nu-Calgon: POE Lubricant

April 29, 2019

This product is a specially formulated treatment designed to assist in air conditioning R-22 retrofits.

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Items Tagged with 'refrigerant retrofit'

ARTICLES

CoolSys Removes, Recycles Redbox Refrigerants

Lennox Announces Rollout of R-454B HVAC Equipment

Charging Refrigeration Systems With Blended Refrigerants

Preventing System Contamination

Servicing CO₂ Refrigeration Systems

Retrofitting Refrigeration Systems With HFO Blends

Compressor Retrofits on the Rise in Commercial Refrigeration

Case Study Explores Environmental, Financial Benefits of Refrigerant Monitors

ASHRAE Panelists Discuss the Latest in Low-GWP Refrigerants

Nu-Calgon: POE Lubricant

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