In this issue of The ACHR NEWS, the Supreme Court limits the authority of the EPA to set regulations and two bills were introduced to push electrification. We also discuss staying safe while preparing for power outage season, rising demand for smart thermostats and mini-split technology, and what the growth of the marijuana market means for HVAC contractors. Also in this issue: women in HVAC is good for business, checking insurance coverage, HVAC marketing, ransomware, CO2 refrigeration systems.
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HVACR trade groups are welcoming a recent U.S. Supreme Court decision that limits the power of federal agencies to set regulations without explicit direction from Congress.
Storms are not the only thing that lead to power outages — as temperatures continue to rise, the nation’s power grid is only put under more strain. Planning ahead and staying safe is key.
We Americans like things cold. Where we don’t like to be cold is at work. In fact, as more employees are returning to office buildings, being cold is one of their biggest complaints.
Internet-connected thermostats are gaining wider acceptance in the marketplace. About 30% of residential thermostats in the U.S. and Canada are connected thermostats.
Most of the rest of the world has relied on ductless mini-split systems for their heating and cooling needs for decades, but that has not been the case in the U.S. That may be changing with the advent of ducted mini-split systems.
In the latest episode of The NEWSMakers podcast, Kyle Gargaro, editorial director for The ACHR NEWS, talks to Mark Lessans, senior director of sustainability and regulatory affairs for Johnson Controls.
By rebranding their service technicians as the Cool Crew, Rhoads Energy made a conscious effort to shift their reputation an energy products company that does service work to an HVAC company that sells energy products.
With ransomware attacks on high profile businesses like Colonial Pipeline and JBS Foods in the headlines, HVAC businesses are increasingly asking, “Are we next?”
A big part of the growth cycle of the cannabis plant is deeply rooted in the ability of the plant to absorb and rid itself of water vapor, so we now add a D to HVAC for dehumidification.
Absenteeism has significant and costly effects on a business, but the conversation with employees should not take on an accusatory tone, since most absences are for legitimate reasons.
Danfoss Climate Solutions recently held an online event, where experts discussed CO2 refrigeration systems, including the challenges and opportunities this natural refrigerant offers both food retailers and contractors.
Making sure the TXV is metering the right amount of refrigerant into the evaporator and is not overfeeding the coil is one way technicians can help their customers’ refrigeration and air conditioning systems operate safely and more efficiently.
Two new bills pending in the U.S. Senate are designed to speed the electrification of HVAC systems, decrease the amount of fossil fuels used in buildings, and cut carbon emissions.
The cooling towers located on the roof of Granite Tower in Denver were meant to last 20 years. But at nearly 40 years, the cooling towers and fluid coolers were well past their life expectancy.
I’ve seen a few contractors regularly hitting million-dollar days, but the lesson is more about what successful contractors do that enables them to hit goals like this.
Hudson Technologies Inc., a provider of sustainable refrigerant products and services to the HVACR industry, rang the Nasdaq Closing Bell on Tuesday, July 12, 2022.
Kroger, the largest grocery chain in the United States, is facing pressure from a coalition of stakeholders to eliminate HFCs from their refrigeration systems.
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Ingenii’s FLASH5 and FLASH8 products feature a unique two-piece design that dramatically reduces the costs associated with damaged linesets, as builders are no longer required to remove, replace, and repaint siding.
The EME620DD from Ruskin is a newly-designed, 6-inch deep, horizontally-bladed, stationary louver designed for generator rooms or other spaces that require safety equipment to continue running during a storm event.
With the SunStat ConnectPlus Thermostat from SunTouch, customers can remotely access and control their floor warming system, using voice control with Alexa and Hey Google.
The New NOVO Combustion Analyzer by Seitron Americas is a portable, compact, economical, and highly accurate Combustion Gas & Emissions Analyzer for any HVAC Professional’s needs!
The ABD-Z2 is the latest addition to Greenheck’s line of automatic balancing dampers that provide precise airflow regulation for energy efficient indoor air quality.
Siemens Industry Inc. released combination motor/drive packages, allowing an OEM or end-user the option to select the optimum solution for a variety of heavy-duty industrial motion control applications from a single source.