ACHR NEWS

The ACHR NEWS - May, 1 2023

2023 May 1

In this issue of The ACHR NEWS, we examine how inverter technology has changed the industry, provide ownership tips from seasoned contractors, share data supporting residential heat pump installations, identify different chiller systems and their most appropriate applications, and broadcast the HVACR industry’s response to the EPA’s proposed refrigerant ban. Also in this issue: useful mobile apps, how one contracting company’s achieved success for 117 consecutive years, highlights from the ESCO Group’s National HVACR Education Conference, and much more.

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Fujitsu AIRSTAGE Mini-Split System

How Inverter Technology Revolutionized HVAC Systems

Inverter-driven compressors reduce energy usage and carbon emissions, while providing better comfort
Joanna Turpin
Joanna R. Turpin
March 23, 2023
Inverter technology is being incorporated into a wider range of HVAC systems, allowing the equipment to operate at lower speeds and consume less energy, which results in significant energy savings and lower carbon emissions.
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Feature Articles

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Dual Fuel Systems

Dual Fuel Heat Pumps: By the Numbers

Here are a few numbers for contractors to keep in mind when navigating conversations about dual fuel heat pumps
Hannah Belloli
Hannah Belloli-Oster
May 1, 2023
Contractors need to keep a few key numbers in mind when it comes to the incentives and energy savings dual fuel heat systems can provide them and their customers.
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Evapco Closed-Circuit Coolers

Cooling Chillers: A Primer

Experts discuss different chiller systems, their technologies, and applications
Matt Jachman
Matt Jachman
May 1, 2023
Chillers use the principles of thermodynamics to remove heat from a conditioned space. But “chiller” is a broad term that encompasses system configurations, refrigeration technologies, and methods of rejecting captured heat. Experts take a closer look.
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Don Gillis from Chemours

ESCO Event Highlights Refrigerant Transition

Conference provided opportunities to ask experts about the HFC phasedown and A2L refrigerants
Joanna Turpin
Joanna R. Turpin
May 3, 2023
The ESCO Group's National HVACR Education Conference featured an extensive number of educational sessions covering the hottest topics in the HVACR industry, such as mildly flammable (A2L) refrigerants.
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Staying Cool

Staying Cool and Consistent Under Pressure

Consistency is the key to maintaining personal and professional success
Weldon Long
April 20, 2023
In their interactions with each other, with your customers, and with you, as well as in their training and expectations, consistency will ensure that problems for your team will often be prevented in the first place.
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FYI - HVAC Briefs

FYI: News Briefs in HVAC - May 1, 2023

May 1, 2023
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.
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New HVAC Products

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Embraco: Software

March 27, 2023

The new version of the Product Selector Software (PSS) is a multilingual, comprehensive online software with technical information about Embraco’s compressors and condensing units. Available in English, Portuguese, and Spanish, the PSS allows users to choose the best compressor or condensing unit according to their local needs.



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Schneider Electric: Building Control and Automation

March 18, 2023

New integration capabilities in EcoStruxure Building Operation 2023, EcoStruxure Connected Room Solutions, and EcoStruxure Power Monitoring Expert will help simplify and speed up access to data that is needed to manage energy use, help reduce carbon emissions, and enhance building value. 



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Uponor: Residential Radiant Heating Panels

March 22, 2023

Designed for residential new construction and remodels, Xpress Trak is a single-panel system with lightweight XPS foam at its core and laminated aluminum around the entire surface to provide heat-transfer capability.



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