April 17 2023 Issue

ACHR NEWS

2023 April 17

In this issue of The ACHR NEWS, industry leaders provide a state of the industry update during an AHR Expo panel discussion, we showcase all of the new cooling equipment to hit the market, contractors share three ways to obtain five-star reviews, we examine the lifespan of building commercial controls, our refrigeration experts demonstrate what causes high discharge temperatures in compressors and when to replace an evaporator coil, our ductwork expert identifies four factors in a duct renovation project, one manufacturer predicts a rise in the tankless water heater market, and much more.

Check back throughout the week for additional content.

Skyrocket Your HVAC Club Membership Growth: Proven Strategies for Business Owners

Analyze the roadblocks and take massive action to fix them

Chris Hunter

April 16, 2023

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Focus on offering a simple, accessible, and valuable membership plan while continuously demonstrating its benefits.

Refrigerant Transition is Top of Mind at AHR Expo

Panel discussion covered the new efficiency standards, labor shortages, and supply chain issues as well

Joanna R. Turpin

February 26, 2023

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At the AHR Expo, a panel of HVACR industry experts discussed the refrigerant transition and supply chain issues, as well as the labor shortage and the new efficiency standard.

Attracting Reviews to Your HVACR Company

Contractors shouldn’t be afraid to ask for and incentivize customer reviews

Hannah Belloli

April 8, 2023

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An HVACR contractor who encourages their techs to ask for reviews, makes the review process easy, and incentivizes for positive reviews brought in, is an HVACR contractor bound to climb the Google ranks, bring more customers in, and retain employees.

FYI: News Briefs in HVAC - April 17, 2023

April 17, 2023

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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.

Residential Cooling Showcase 2023

Manufacturers introduce systems just in time for summer

Joanna R. Turpin

April 17, 2023

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In this showcase, The ACHR NEWS will introduce the newest cooling products that will help meet customer needs.

Hurry Up and Wait For IRA Rebates

Rebate programs in federal bill will likely not be available until end of the year

Joanna R. Turpin

April 4, 2023

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Nobody quite knows what the final rebate programs will look like, as they will vary from state to state.

Age, Technology Dictate Building Controls Lifespan

Waiting until something breaks is always more costly in the long run

Herb Woerpel

April 18, 2023

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While a controls upgrade may be costly, the reality is, the longer you wait, the more expensive a replacement can be.

Technicians Servicing Refrigeration Equipment

What Causes High Compressor Discharge Temperatures?

Technicians must take measurements of a system in order to determine the problem

John Tomczyk

April 12, 2023

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There are several reasons why a refrigeration or air conditioning system may have high compressor discharge temperatures. That’s why technicians must carefully measure the system’s temperatures and pressures to determine the problem.

When to Repair or Replace an Evaporator Coil

Where the leak is located may determine whether a coil can be repaired

Joe Marchese

April 12, 2023

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When faced with a leaky coil on a reach-in cooler, a decision needs to be made whether to repair or replace it. The final decision may come down to where the leak is located.

Four Factors that Influence Duct Renovation

Depending on duct location, duct losses often hide oversizing

David Richardson

April 3, 2023

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Correcting a duct system on oversized equipment can be a costly mistake that you’ll regret.

Tankless Water Heater Market Keeps ‘Heating Up’

Noritz executive VP and general manager shares perspective into the industry’s outlook on tankless water heaters

Hannah Belloli

February 17, 2023

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Jason Fleming, Noritz executive vice president and general manager, shares insights and perspective into what’s to be expected out of the industry’s tankless water heaters.

Hiller Plumbing, Heating, Cooling, Electrical Named ACCA's 2023 Residential Contractor of the Year

April 3, 2023

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Finalists for ACCA’s Residential Contractor of the Year are judged on a range of qualities, including community involvement, industry involvement, and a commitment to training and certifications.

Fujitsu Opens New Warehouse in Aurora, Illinois

April 3, 2023

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At 160,000 square feet, Fujitsu General America's Aurora, Illinois, facility increases the company's warehouse capacity in the region by more than 400%.

EGIA Foundation Honors 19 HVAC Hero Scholarship Winners

April 5, 2023

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The EGIA Foundation announced the recipients of the 2022-2023 EGIA Foundation HVAC HERO Scholarship program as part of its ongoing commitment to improving the workforce shortage in the home services industry.