In this issue of The ACHR News, we take a look at the challenges the HVAC industry will be facing in 2022, such as the start of the HFC phasedown, and the developments that will leave an impact this year and beyond. We also discuss California’s decarbonization plan; the rise in heat pump awareness among residential and commercial customers; the benefit of building automation systems for smaller buildings; and the expansion of HVAC field-service computer software and apps. Also in this issue: tips to improve flexible duct installations, building healthy habits, how to choose a leak detector, and more.
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California is usually at the forefront of most environmental movements in the U.S., and its plan to aggressively reduce — and ultimately eliminate — carbon emissions is no different.
Computer software for HVAC contractors has expanded from a business management tool into a versatile asset that can also serve as a technician’s assistant, warehouse clerk, salesperson, and more.
Consumer awareness and opinion of heat pumps are both improving, along with the technology. Manufacturers see a strong market ahead, although some challenges remain.
Small- to medium-sized buildings make up about 94% of all commercial buildings in the U.S., according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration, yet only 13% of those buildings have a building automation system.
Welcome to the first stage of the HFC phasedown as mandated by the AIM Act. As of January 1, 2022, the production of HFC refrigerants has been reduced by 10%.
Many in our industry believe the duct material used in an installation determines how well the HVAC system moves air. The issue isn’t the material type, it’s how we install the product.
Business owners take care of their companies by taking care of themselves. There is plenty of information available on diet and nutrition these days, but not all of it is valid.
The ductless market has grown significantly in the U.S. in the last 20 years. What was once a fringe product has become a prominent subset of the HVAC world.
A panel of executives from Johnson Controls Inc. spoke during the 2022 AHR Expo about the ways the HVAC industry can help address concerns stemming from the pandemic and a changing climate.
The Danfoss Turbocor VTCA400 compressor received the prestigious Product of the Year award at the 2022 AHR Expo. The panel of third-party ASHRAE member judges selected the winning product from this year’s ten AHR Expo Innovation Award winners.
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Designed to support the HVACR market's refrigerant transition, Opteon XP10 has an ASHRAE designation of A1, making it suitable for new and retrofit uses under current codes and standards.
The Title 24 compliant LHB002 has an integrated dimmer that dims and shuts off the luminaire, while its microwave motion sensors activate it upon movement detection.
EVAPCO eco-Air Series units are 100% fully rated, with dry performance-tested per CTI ATC-105 DS. The eco-Air Series units have 304L stainless steel tubing and epoxy coated aluminum fins as standard.
The Nu-Brite ULTRA Concentrate, Tri-Pow’r HD ULTRA Concentrate, and Evap Pow’r ULTRA Concentrate are the newest additions to Nu-Calgon’s coil cleaning lineup.
The LG Inverter Scroll Heat Pump Chiller provides hot and cold water for both comfort and process applications, delivering powerful performance without sacrificing quiet operation, flexibility, or energy efficiency.