In this issue of The ACHR News, we take a look at how increased expenses for materials, parts, and labor have affected manufacturers’ bottom lines; California’s new non-residential acceptance testing; and the increased interest in indoor air quality and whether that interest will remain post-pandemic. We also discuss how to diagnose and solve home ventilation issues, where leaks are usually located in refrigeration systems, and effective ways to approach selling your HVAC business.
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The major HVAC manufacturers saw higher sales and revenues in the third quarter thanks to continued strong demand and the effects of several price hikes. Margins were another matter.
The coronavirus pandemic increased consumer awareness of IAQ to its highest level. The question now is, will this elevated interest in IAQ continue after the pandemic ends?
The pandemic has caused IAQ to become a big concern, which has led industry experts to recommend increasing ventilation and upgrading filtration for commercial buildings.
Before servicing any refrigeration or air conditioning systems that contain an oil pump, technicians should make sure they understand the difference between net oil pressure and oil pump discharge pressure.
The ISASecure Program announced that Johnson Controls has earned the world’s first ISASecure CSA certification for its smart buildings products with YORK® YK and YZ centrifugal chillers.
Worthington Industries, Inc. announced that it has filed a petition for partial administrative reconsideration with the EPA regarding the ban on non-refillable cylinders.
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