In this issue of The ACHR News, we touch on the Department of Energy’s proposal to phase out non-condensing furnaces in 2029, and discuss when workers are considered to be on or off the clock. We also talk about Internet of Things diagnostics, the increasing demand for UV-C technology, the opportunities that biotech building provide to commercial contractors, and tips on training technicians. Also in this issue: Online payments, transcritical booster systems, the DOE’s investment in geothermal, HFC phasedown concerns, and more.
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Some of the ways HVAC contractors take to improve employee morale and create company culture bring an unrealized risk of workers’ claims and other liabilities.
Internet of Things diagnostics technology can ensure the installation was done correctly, as well as notify technicians of potential service problems, which can keep HVAC equipment operating smoothly and efficiently.
When the coronavirus pandemic struck, the interest in UV light skyrocketed. Some believe UV-C will become widely viewed as essential to HVACR systems, the way filters are now.
As digital payments grow, contractors should consider allowing consumers pay the way they want. This means accepting payment apps and possibly even other types of currency, such as crypto.
In the first installment of a technical series from Emerson, the company reviews some key tips that technicians need to be aware of when servicing CO2 transcritical booster systems.
The DOE is investing up to $6 million in research and design to lay the groundwork for more geothermal heating and cooling systems at federal facilities.
Liquid line restrictions cause the evaporator, compressor, and condenser to be starved of refrigerant, causing performance problems in refrigeration systems.
Washington state is currently figuring out how to implement legislation that establishes maximum GWP thresholds for HFC refrigerants used in new stationary refrigeration and air conditioning equipment.
Locating the source of a refrigerant leak in a self-contained reach-in cooler or freezer and repairing it may be difficult, but technicians should always attempt to find the source.
We rarely buy anything without getting a receipt, except in HVAC. Your customers need to know there is a way for them to receive proof that what they paid for is what you delivered.
Major U.S. retailers were caught with too much inventory and were being forced to heavily discount to liquidate it. This was the result of the Bullwhip Effect.
RIDGID, a part of Emerson’s professional tools portfolio, hosted its second annual “We Love STEM Day” in June for 38 students in grades three through eight.
METUS recently celebrated the contributions of Mitsubishi Electric Diamond Service Group (DSG) members at the 2022 Diamond Service Group Conference in Atlanta.
The Bonomi Group, a manufacturer of valves and flow control products, is nearly tripling the size of its North American headquarters in Charlotte, North Carolina.
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Atmocube, an IAQ monitor for commercial buildings and public spaces. The device connects to Atmocube’s Cloud Dashboard and to BMS over MQTT, Modbus RTU and Modbus TCP.
This multifaceted family of high-performance tapes features 13 tape types divided among four tape grades: utility, general purpose, professional, and premium.
Models HCD-130LE and HCD-230LE are heavy-duty flanged-style frame industrial control dampers with fabricated airfoil blades designed to control airflow and provide shutoff in lab exhaust systems.
The Smart Boiler Control 294 offers remote, real-time management of up to 16 boilers in multiple buildings through the Watts OnSite web and mobile app.
High-performance Lossnay RVX2 ERV units improve comfort and efficiency by repurposing heat from exhaust air stream to condition filtered outdoor air supplied for ventilation.
The Optyma Cooler is designed for quick and easy installation and high efficiency, and features unique cross-rifling inside the heat exchanger tubing, maximizing air turbulence.