2021 October 4

ACHR NEWS

In this issue, The ACHR NEWS announces the list of the 2021 Women in HVAC, recognizing the many women who are moving the industry forward. In addition to this, field staff share their favorite HVAC tools and the products they use to carry them, and The ACHR NEWS covers strategies for managing HVAC fleets. Also in this issue: The Uberization of HVAC, the 2021 Residential Heating Showcase, and making sense of compressor frost.

Check back throughout the week for additional content!

Will People Order HVAC Technicians Off A Smartphone?

App-ordered technicians, along with other trends, could affect the marketplace

Gordon White

September 28, 2021

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Will the “Uberization” of HVAC — allowing technicians to be called directly off an app — become the next disruptive trend in the HVAC industry?

2021 Top Women in HVAC

October 4, 2021

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All of these women have made a mark on the HVAC industry and continue to do so.

Residential Heating Showcase 2021

Manufacturers roll out new heating equipment in time for winter

Joanna R. Turpin

October 5, 2021

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Every year, The ACHR NEWS introduces the latest heating equipment that is available for the upcoming winter season.

HVAC Technicians Share Favorite Tools, Ways to Carry Them

Keeping bags organized makes the job easier

Ted Craig

October 5, 2021

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The ACHR NEWS recently spoke with three technicians — representing residential service, commercial service, and installation — about what they carry in their bags.

Strategies for Managing HVAC Fleet Vehicles Safely, Profitably

Vehicle maintenance, software, coaching can keep drivers safe

Gordon White

October 6, 2021

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HVAC contractors can incorporate a variety of best practices to ensure fleet vehicles are kept running as much as possible.

Four HVAC Tests and Solutions to Improve Sleeping Conditions

Airflow, refrigerant charge, poor airflow, and more can affect sleep conditions negatively

David Richardson

September 28, 2021

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HVAC is more than blowing cold and hot air — your systems affect the health of your customers. Wouldn’t you sleep better knowing your customers are also sleeping well?

Retrofitting Refrigeration Systems With HFO Blends

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

Joanna R. Turpin

September 15, 2021

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

Making Sense of Compressor Frost Patterns

In some refrigeration systems, heavy frost is not usually a cause for alarm

John Tomczyk

September 21, 2021

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Any compressor that gets too hot or is overheated is subject to premature wear between its internal moving parts.

Replacing Constant Cut-In Temperature Controls

Most newer refrigeration systems use electronic temperature controllers

Joe Marchese

September 15, 2021

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When replacing an older mechanical temperature control, an option for some systems is to replace the older control with a newer electronic version.

FYI: News Briefs in HVAC - October 4, 2021

October 4, 2021

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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.

Mitsubishi Electric Trane HVAC US Donates to Children's Grief Center and Grief Resource Center of New Mexico

Company provides HVAC equipment for nonprofit grief organization

August 19, 2021

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METUS has donated heating and cooling systems to the Children’s Grief Center and Grief Resource Center of New Mexico.

Johnson Controls Launches Immersive Commercial Rooftop Unit Roadshow Across The U.S.

The 53-foot “Game On” Roadshow trailer houses full-size displays of commercial rooftop units to give visitors hands-on interactions with the equipment

September 17, 2021

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The roadshow tour brings the newly extended rooftop unit portfolio to locations across the U.S., including Chicago, Denver and Phoenix, among others.