In this issue of The ACHR NEWS, industry economists predict a mild recession, new efficiency standards are in effect for 2023, and the refrigerant transition picks up its pace. We also discuss heat pumps for multifamily homes, opportunities in IAQ, running an HVAC company, and welcoming women into the trades. Also in this issue: post-pandemic stress in the workplace, refrigerant glide, surge protector myths, and more.
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ABC chief economist Anirban Basu believes a recession will occur in 2023, based on higher interest rates and other indicators that suggest the economy may be slowing down.
The new year brings new minimum energy-efficiency standards for single-phase residential air conditioners and heat pumps, as well as new methods of measuring efficiencies and new terms to describe those measurements.
In the past, heat pumps were typically installed in single-residence homes, but nowadays, the technology has evolved and can be used in many other building applications — such as multifamily homes.
The HVACR industry is undergoing another refrigerant transition and industry experts offer advice about what contractors need to know about the transition, as well as how to prepare for it.
Interest in indoor air quality products and services has soared in the last three years, so contractors who aren’t consistently marketing IAQ may be missing sales opportunities.
In order for a technician to transform into a true HVAC business owner, they have to leave their truck behind and enter into the business owner mindset.
The HVAC industry relies heavily on trade groups to build and install its systems, and we will only fulfill the demand if we welcome women into the HVAC workforce.
Working in the trades already comes with its fair share of stress, but for the last couple years, the industry has also had to deal with COVID-19, supply chain issues, the material shortage, rising gas prices, and much more.
Service technicians need to be careful when reading the pressure/temperature chart because if they choose the wrong values, they will make mistakes diagnosing the system.
To make an educated decision when selecting a surge protector for an HVAC system, it is important to dispel some common myths. Here are three myths about surge protectors.
Hydronic snowmelt systems can bring convenience and comfort to places like zoos, sidewalks, decks, pools, and driveways — but they can also save lives.
In the U.S., the federal government along with numerous states have pledged to aggressively reduce — and potentially eliminate — carbon emissions over the next few decades.
In spring 2020, Heatcraft Refrigeration Products helped Faber Street Foodworks LLC build a $20 million, 56,000-square-foot food production facility in Union City, California. But creating a custom solution for a very large sustainable food processing facility was no easy feat.
The 2023 refrigerant transition has many HVAC contractors asking questions. The ACHR NEWS connected with four industry leaders to walk us through what this means for the contractor.
When running a business, when is it time to react? If you react too quickly, you can create chaos. Too slowly, and you can fall behind. Three days is a trend.
Fieldpiece Instruments, a provider of tool and test instruments for HVACR professionals for over 30 years, announced the second annual #MasteroftheTrade Scholarship.
After months of hard work from the teams at PRO Refrigeration and San Joaquin Valley Dairy Equipment, South Creek Dairy in Earlmart, California, is now producing milk with the climate in mind.
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Oil fouling can leave HVAC units operating at 70% or less of their original capacity. ThermaClear is a nano-fluid formulated to optimize refrigerant system heat transfer by displacing oil buildup and permanently protecting the coils from future thermal degradation.
Designed for pressure independent variable air volume (VAV) and pressure dependent variable volume and temperature (VVT) applications, the TruVu zone HVAC controllers feature built-in control programs that are engineered for efficiency, energy savings, and equipment performance.
Mammoth V-Cube Slim system is a high efficiency solution for floor-by-floor air conditioning in medium- to high-rise commercial and institutional buildings.
The Chillgard 5000 NH3 Monitoring System features a design with photoacoustic infrared (PAIR) sensors that provide easy installation and effective gas detection solution.
With the Yjack Mano Wireless Dual Port Manometer 67068, technicians can leave their analog gauges and service report paperwork in the truck and take accurate static pressure measurements up to +/- 80 inches of water column.
The York YVAA Variable Speed Drive Screw Chiller for the entire global product line now features increased operating efficiency, a reduced footprint, and integration with low-GWP refrigerants.
Designed to retrofit most home warm-air furnaces, the MERV 14 and 15 Media Air Cleaners bolt to the home’s warm air heating furnace to protect and prolong the operating efficiency of the heating and cooling equipment and improve IAQ.