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Five Rules for Charging Refrigeration Systems

The charging process can be tricky without the help of these guidelines

June 10, 2019

When the nameplate charge is not specified, there are guidelines and techniques all technicians should follow when charging a system.

There are many accessories, like the TXV pictured here, that can be added to an operating system. - The ACHR News

Refrigerant Subcoolers Can Often Increase Overall System Efficiency

Understanding when to apply refrigeration accessories is an important skill

Joe Marchese

June 10, 2019

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Understanding how accessories are properly used will allow technicians to better maintain and repair refrigeration systems.

Tips for Troubleshooting the Low Side of a Refrigeration System

Oil-logging can often cause restrictions

John Tomczyk

May 6, 2019

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Oil-logging is often a major cause of low-side restrictions, and there are many ways in which evaporator and suction lines inside tubing can become oil-logged.

Some Modifications Can Make HVAC Systems More Serviceable

Make sure it makes sense and doesn't change the design of the system

Joe Marchese

May 6, 2019

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When installing or repairing a refrigeration system, technicians should look for opportunities to slightly modify the system (without changing its design) to make it more serviceable.

Contractor Network Boosts Natural Refrigerants

Ron Rajecki

February 19, 2018

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Refrigeration contractors who are looking to promote their companies’ expertise in the growing natural refrigerants market can get a boost from a network sponsored by the North American Sustainable Refrigeration Council (NASRC).

Five Secrets to Being a GREAT Boss

Workplace challenges got you down? Elevate your company by inspiring trust and respect

Ron Rajecki

December 4, 2017

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Refrigeration contractors are all too familiar with people problems: the technician shortage, the challenges of retaining skilled workers and of attracting millennials to the refrigeration industry, and the day-to-day task of maintaining a good company culture and motivating employees. If it’s any consolation, you are not alone.

How to Keep Your New Year’s Resolutions

If you have resolved to improve your company in 2017, check out these five tips for success

January 3, 2017

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We all know that New Year’s resolutions are much easier to make than to keep. Yet we keep making them year after year. Most people have at least one or two things they’d like to improve on personally, and many people — including refrigeration contractors — make resolutions for their professional lives and their companies as well.

2017 AHR Expo — Education Classes

Using Wireless Technology as a Revenue Stream

January 2, 2017

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Learn how to meet the needs of your customers using wireless technology and ensure compliance with new regulations.

What Are a Refrigeration Contractor’s Most Important Qualities?

Brain power and people power top the list

Ron Rajecki

October 31, 2016

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What are the two most important qualities customers look for in a refrigeration contractor? The first is responsiveness. As the saying goes, “Ice cream has no patience.” The second most important quality is knowledge in this era of constantly changing refrigerant and energy regulations.

Source Refrigeration Announces Acquisition of RSI

RSI is a leading provider of commercial refrigeration installation and maintenance services

September 23, 2016

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Source Refrigeration & HVAC announced that it has partnered with management to acquire Refrigeration Solutions Inc. and Advanced Refrigeration Systems (together, RSI). Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.