Our August 6th issue focuses on mini-split systems. Also, our cover story asks does raising service pricing during peak times like summer result in efficiency or just upset customers?
Some are calling for the Uber dynamic pricing model to be used in the HVACR contracting world, especially during peak times like summer, when demand for technicians often outstrips supply.
Developments in zoning capabilites have brought mini splits into the multiroom realm. And it goes without mention that the march of engineering progress has taken ductless systems on the road, into parts of the country where no mini split has ever gone before.
Some beliefs, like Greek mythology, last for generations because they contain a valuable lesson. Others, like these, are just ready to become ancient history.
Here is the potential problem: A contractor quotes a customer on the compressor replacement, and he agrees to repair the cooler at the quoted price. Then, as the technician is completing the job — or even after he has finished replacing the compressor — he finds out there is another system problem.
Consider the same system as last month’s column — a medium-temperature refrigeration system incorporating a liquid high-side receiver, a TXV as the metering device, and R-134a refrigerant — but the measured and calculated values are listed in Table 2, along with this detailed system analysis.
The three-day event featured educational sessions and panel discussions that covered everything from technology and market trends to regulatory updates to what the future of the refrigeration industry may look like.
When customers call your service company, it’s for one thing — your expertise. They don’t want a price, the problem fixed, the fast and cheap solution, etc. like many technicians think. They want good information and possibly a little guidance to make a good decision.
NEW YORK - Using $900,000 in capital provided by Advanced Energy Capital (“AEC”), RTRO Energy saw to the installation of energy efficient windows, the optimization of the HVAC system and LED lighting for a large building owned by a municipality in Northern California.
Driven by Kigali and the European F-Gas regulations, the transition to next generation lower GWP refrigerants is well underway in Europe and Asia. Emerson has been working closely with original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), chemical companies, and global industry technical groups to determine the best low GWP refrigerant options for various air conditioning and heat pump applications globally.
Friedrich installed 10 new state-of-the-art, top-rated Kühl room A/C units at the school to replace a hodgepodge of older, inefficient units made from a variety of other manufacturers that are outmoded and in various stages of disrepair.
ATLANTA — Rheem® announced two key global leadership appointments. Chris Peel has been promoted to president and chief executive officer of Rheem Manufacturing Company with global responsibility for all business operations. In addition, JR Jones has been named executive chairman of the board of Rheem Manufacturing Company.
Commissioned by the HARDI Foundation, this documentary will have a focus on showcasing the daily lives of younger employees at HARDI distributors, with the aim of targeting younger generations for recruitment.
The new “Chilling Prospects: Providing Sustainable Cooling for All” report, released by Sustainable Energy for All (SEforALL) and the Kigali Cooling Efficiency Program (K-CEP), outlines recommendations on how to increase access to affordable and sustainable cooling solutions throughout the world.
The Dave Nelsen Scholarship was established in 1999 as a way to remember and recognize the commitment to education made by OESP member Dave Nelsen. The scholarship is awarded to students or technicians who are currently or planning to attend a technical college or trade school, pursuing a career in the oil & energy industry.
For your information newsbriefs from a wide variety of categories within the HVAC industry. Price increases, mergers and acquisitions, award winners, and more are highlighted here each week.
The device can be used in HVACR applications as well as to repair printed circuit board components, voltage regulators, power supplies, and microprocessors.