March 9 2020 Issue

Week 1: March 9
In this issue of The ACHR NEWS, we look at the state of the industry from ACCA's perspective and learn about the must-attend events at ACCA's annual conference.

Week 2: March 16
We also look at growth in the humidification and dehumidification industry, and how contractors can use this technology to offer customers a greater degree of control over their comfort.

Jordan Essen, service technician at Comfort Matters Heating and Cooling.

Quality Control in HVAC Keeps Customers Content

Contractors differ on how to ensure equipment is installed properly

Joanna R. Turpin

March 9, 2020

Most homeowners do not know what a quality HVAC installation entails, but ensuring quality is critical for the contractor.

Clay and Jen Pierce, the owners of Clay’s Climate Control.

Contractors of the Year Present a Positive Image of the HVAC Industry

Firms promote the trade, seek to help others grow

Ted Craig

March 9, 2020

ACCA has named its Contractors of the Year. The winner on the residential side is Clay’s Climate Control.

ACCA president and CEO Barton James joins a tour of the UTC Center for Intelligent Buildings.

ACCA Leader Wants Contractors to Know the Association Supports Them

ACCA offers more than a voice in Washington, says James

Ted Craig

March 9, 2020

ACCA wants contractors to know it offers more to them than just a face in Washington, although that remains a critical role for the association.

Scam Artists Target Small HVAC Business With a Variety of Costly Schemes

They sit at the next desk, arrive through the front door, or gain access via email

Ted Craig

March 9, 2020

There are all kinds of bad actors who target small businesses like HVAC contractors.

CARB Proposal Offers New Options For Stationary Refrigeration Retrofits

Stakeholders expressed concern over meeting low-GWP requirements in existing stores

Joanna R. Turpin

March 9, 2020

The California Air Resources Board (CARB) held a public workshop in January to discuss its proposals for reducing high-GWP HFCs.

Three Ways to Prepare for the Future of HVAC

Changing landscape reveals business strategies for continued success

Angela D. Harris

March 16, 2020

Here are three ways to prepare an HVAC company for whatever situation presents itself in the future.

Consumer Intelligence Regarding Air Quality Elevates Humidification

Humidification is movin’ on up

Robert Beverly

March 16, 2020

"Baking the cost of a humidifier or dehumidifier into a full system offering is the trend today,” said Tom Ruse.

Dehumidifiers Deliver Built-In Comfort for Multifamily Settings

A distinctive redesign means proper humidity levels via ducted mini splits and in-wall dehumidifiers

Robert Beverly

March 16, 2020

Early on in CHP’s $9-million project, the team decided to make a pretty big change: an overhaul of the HVAC design.

Predictive Maintenance Brings New Potential to HVACR Service Market

Data points and technology set to rearrange future service structure

Angela D. Harris

March 16, 2020

Predictive maintenance is now a possibility as HVACR contractors endeavor to help their customers remain comfortable and efficient.

Travis Seeger, far left, and Chris Seeger, far right, join members of their team in accepting the Torch Award from the St. Louis Better Business Bureau.

Brothers Continue Family Trade Tradition of Helping Community

HVAC firm wants staff to ‘Do the Right Thing’

Ted Craig

March 16, 2020

Chesterfield Service recently received a Torch Award from the St. Louis Better Business Bureau.

Infographic: A Look at Proper Humidity

Humidification can preserve the health of both the home and the homeowner

March 16, 2020

IAQ-conscious homeowners might be interested to know how humidification can preserve not only their health but the health of their home, too.

Don’t Mistake Liquid Line Restriction For an Undercharge of Refrigerant

Ensure there is no restriction before adding refrigerant to system

John Tomczyk

March 9, 2020

In a refrigeration system, service technicians often confuse a liquid line restriction with an undercharge of refrigerant.

Determining the Cause of Higher-Than-Normal Discharge Pressure

Identifying the underlying reason for this condition can be tricky

Joe Marchese

March 9, 2020

Refrigeration systems operating at a higher-than-normal discharge pressure can be the result of several different issues.

Tips For Handling HVAC Service Calls in the Best Way Possible

Understanding the proper perspective toward dispatch

Tom Merriott

March 9, 2020

Opportunity dispatching is a practice that means you’re being smarter about when calls get booked and how they’re run.

Facts + Figures: AHRI Shipment Data for December 2019

March 9, 2020

Industry figures are estimates that are derived from the best available figures supplied by a sample of AHRI member companies.

Synergy Hosts 2020 Service Operations Forum

Hosted from January 26-29

February 19, 2020

Synergy Solution Group hosted a Service Operations Forum in Rancho Mirage, California, for 58 attendees from 32 companies.

Danfoss Launches EnVisioneering Exchange Podcast Series

Podcast discusses changing landscape of HVACR industry

February 12, 2020

Danfoss has launched a brand-new podcast series, EnVisioneering Exchange, to address the changing landscape of industry.

The Unified Group Hosts Annual Service Management Forum

Service management teams learn to become more effective, efficient during recent association conference

February 18, 2020

The group encourages members to share best practices and learn about new technology that can help save time and money.

Johnson Controls Hosts Two-Day Women in HVAC Summit

Biannual event provides educational and networking opportunities

December 18, 2019

Johnson Controls welcomed women from across North America for its second Coolest Women in HVAC event of 2019.

Nortek Air Solutions Partners with Local Charity

Provides new HVAC equipment and continues partnership

February 28, 2020

Nortek Air Solutions NAS employees finished their day handling paint brushes and brooms at the Filters For Life FFL center.

FYI: News Briefs in HVAC - March 9, 2020

March 9, 2020

For your information news briefs from a wide variety of categories within the HVAC industry. Price increases, mergers and acquisitions, award winners, and more are highlighted here each week.

Titan Tool Supply Inc.: Video Borescopes

March 9, 2020

This product series is designed for on-site inspections or maintenance and repair.

ClimateMaster® Inc.: Rooftop DOAS

March 9, 2020

These systems, released in capacities ranging from 6 to 40 tons, are responsible for bringing outdoor air into buildings.

Airthings: Air Quality Monitor

March 9, 2020

This product provides insight for total volatile organic compounds (TVOCs), temperature, and humidity.

Viega LLC: Connection Fittings

March 9, 2020

This product line is suitable for use with hydronic applications, compressed air, industrial gases, and marine applications.

Sensaphone®: 3-in-1 Sensor Combination

March 9, 2020

This product measures and provides real-time values to any Sensaphone monitoring device that accepts a 4-20 mA or MODBUS signal.

A. O. Smith: Unit Scale Prevention

March 9, 2020

This technology was designed to prevent scale in residential tankless water heaters.

Pfannenberg Inc.: Washdown Rain Hood

March 9, 2020

Rated to NEMA Type 3R/4/4x, this patent pending product is designed for outdoor applications and harsh environments.

Trimble Inc.: Cloud Estimating Software

March 9, 2020

This product was designed specifically for the workflows of mechanical contractors bidding smaller commercial piping and plumbing projects.

Reliable Controls Corporation: Multichannel Line Voltage Relay

March 9, 2020

This product provides direct line-voltage control without the use of low-voltage pilot relays.

Modine Manufacturing: Packaged Ventilation Unit

March 9, 2020

Designed for expanded installation flexibility and increased heating efficiency, this product features new condensing/hybrid and propane heat options.

FEBCO, a Watts brand: Backflow Valve Coating

March 9, 2020

This technology provides three layers of protection to create an effective barrier for the company’s ductile iron backflow preventer valves.

On Demand As AI workloads and high-density computing push traditional cooling methods to their limits, the data center industry is accelerating the adoption of next-generation HVAC technologies.

In this session, we will cover how to design VRF systems for the U.S. market using new A2L refrigerants. These systems provide an advanced zoning solution by using inverter technology to deliver precise heating and cooling control across multiple zones and spaces.

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