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The ACHR NEWS - December 05, 2022

2022 December 5

In this issue of The ACHR NEWS, the DOE considers a proposal to bump up efficiency standards and contractors use VR technology in training and sales. We also discuss proper compressor function, the DPA's affect on the geothermal industry, difficulties obtaining company vehicles, and electrification through commercial HVAC retrofits. Also in this issue: Calculations for temperature glide, supermarket refrigeration installs, troubleshooting a refrigeration system with multiple issues, and how to fight off "efficiency vampires."

Check back throughout the week for additional content.

York Furnace

Department of Energy May Bump Up Furnace Standards

ACCA, AHRI weigh in on plan that would phase out noncondensing models

Matt jachman

November 18, 2022

Two major HVAC industry organizations have weighed in on a DOE proposal that would phase out noncondensing gas furnaces for consumer use beginning in about six years.

Virtual Reality Immerses Contractors into a ‘Brand New World’

From sales to training, VR can take business to the next level

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November 15, 2022

From sales to education, virtual reality gives contractors, technicians, and even customers the ability to see first-hand how an HVAC system works.

Compressor

Seven Things to Check to Ensure Proper Compressor Function

HVACR experts share tips for preventing compressor failure before it happens

Hannah belloli

December 5, 2022

There are a few different things HVAC contractors can check to ensure proper compressor function. This article highlights seven of them.

WaterFurnace 7 Series Installation

Defense Production Act, Incentives ‘Turbocharge’ Geothermal

Niche segment of HVAC has been “waiting for this day” to come

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December 5, 2022

Since President Joe Biden invoked the DPA back in June 2022, HVAC-related energy efficiency incentives and renewable energy technology, have made their way into the spotlight. Many of those who work in the geothermal industry have been “waiting for this day” for decades.

HVAC Fleet Management

Creative Fleet Management for HVAC Contractors

Contractors work around difficulties in obtaining new vans and trucks

Matt jachman

December 6, 2022

Since the COVID-19 pandemic struck nearly three years ago, automobile manufacturers have had trouble getting many of the parts — computer chips especially — required to assemble the vans and trucks that field-service businesses use daily.

Opinion-Kyle-Gargaro

HVAC Contracting: Whoever Has the Best People Wins

November 29, 2022

There is a lot that goes into being a successful HVAC contractor. However, like anything else, sometimes it is best to boil it down to the core of it: whoever has the best people wins.

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Commercial HVAC Retrofits Can Electrify the Bottom Line

Contractors will be key in helping building owners move from gas to electric heating equipment

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Joanna R. Turpin

November 9, 2022

Electrification presents a prime opportunity for contractors to deepen their relationships with customers who are looking for gas-fired heating alternatives. But they must first understand how different factors could influence the type of new system needed for an application.

Refrigerant Technician

The Definitive Guide to Temperature Glide, Part 1

Technicians must understand how to calculate temperature glide for refrigerant blends

November 30, 2022

The HVACR industry will soon be using low-GWP refrigerant blends, some of which have a temperature glide when evaporating and condensing. As these refrigerant blends change phase, there’s a change in their composition, which technicians must be able to calculate while in the field.

Supermarket Refrigeration

Lessons Learned From CO₂ Refrigeration Installations

Grocers shared their experiences with the ‘natural’ refrigerant at the NASRC Summit

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Joanna R. Turpin

November 28, 2022

In an informative session at the NASRC’s Sustainable Refrigeration Summit, Publix and Coborn’s shared the pros and cons of incorporating CO₂ refrigeration systems into their stores.

Refrigeration Systems

Repairing a System With Multiple Issues

Techs should have patience while troubleshooting so they don’t overlook other problems

November 23, 2022

Repairing refrigeration systems can be challenging, especially when a system has multiple problems. Technicians should have patience during the troubleshooting process, as it is easy to rush to an early conclusion.

Facts + Figures: AHRI Shipment Data

Facts + Figures: AHRI Shipment Data for September 2022

November 24, 2022

Industry figures are estimates that are derived from the best available figures supplied by a sample of AHRI member companies.

Chris Hanks

Tech of the Month — November 2022: Chris Hanks of Superior Services

Hanks is recognized as the technician of November 2022

Hannah belloli

November 16, 2022

Hanks has known since high school that he wanted to enter the trades and since then, has become the “go-to tech” in his area.

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FYI: News Briefs in HVAC - December 5, 2022

December 5, 2022

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.

BellSimons Companies Opens Mitsubishi Electric Authorized Training Center

1,400-square-foot facility to serve homeowners and businesses in Maine

November 18, 2022

METUS announced that BellSimons Companies has opened a Mitsubishi Electric Authorized Training Center (MATC) in Waterville, Maine.

Modine Celebrates Opening of U.S. Chiller Plant

November 11, 2022

Modine Manufacturing Company officially marked the launch of its new production facility in Rockbridge, Virginia, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony.

JohnsonControls

Johnson Controls OpenBlue Accredited by Global Smart Building Standards Organization

November 11, 2022

Johnson Controls announced it has earned accreditation for its OpenBlue suite of connected solutions through WiredScore.

Guest Columnist Scott Merritt.

HVAC Labor Management: Callbacks and Inventory Management

How do you fight efficiency vampires?

Merritt

May 29, 2022

Here are some specific ideas for metrics and areas of an HVAC business that can inform its success — or lack thereof.

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