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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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  • FYI
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  • Newsline
  • New HVAC Products

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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
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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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Cover Story

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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 2017
Joanna R. Turpin
March 23, 2023
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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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Pete Peterman Family

Contractors Offer Advice on Overcoming Past Ownership Mistakes

Knowing what you know now, how would you manage your HVAC company differently?
Herb 2018
Herb Woerpel
April 11, 2023
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A behind-the-scenes look at common HVACR contracting ownership and a pay-it-forward mulligan to young contractors poised to learn from their mistakes.
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FYI: News Briefs in HVAC - May 1, 2023

May 1, 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.
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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
May 1, 2023
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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
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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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Petri Plumbing and Heating

Petri Plumbing & Heating: Professional & Personal Service Since 1906

Brooklyn-based HVAC contractor is a testament to just how far the trades have come
Hannah Belloli.
Hannah Belloli
March 7, 2023
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Petri Plumbing & Heating has been around since 1906. To secure that longevity, the company’s had to change with the times, sought out “young blood,” gone above and beyond in their service, and kept business-operations professional yet personal.
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Refrigerant Technician

EPA’s Proposed Refrigerant Ban Prompts HVAC Industry Response

Over 150 comments were submitted, with concerns ranging from GWP limits to training
Joanna 2017
Joanna R. Turpin
May 2, 2023
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EPA proposed a new rule as part of its efforts to phase down the use of high-GWP HFCs. HVAC manufacturers expressed concern about some of the provisions in the new rule, including training, GWP limits, compliance deadlines, and sell-through periods.
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Wes Davis

5 Things HVAC Contractors Need to Remember When Installing Heat Pumps

Installers will play a vital role if heat pumps are to succeed
Kyle Gargaro headshot
Kyle Gargaro
April 14, 2023
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At the annual ACCA Conference, technical services director Wes Davis talks about five items an HVAC contractors needs to know before installing a residential heat pump.
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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 2017
Joanna R. Turpin
May 3, 2023
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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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Opinion-Kyle-Gargaro

This Is Not the Time to Cut Your Advertising Budget

If the HVAC market declines, keep spending
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Kyle Gargaro
May 2, 2023
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HVAC shipments numbers have decreased at the start of 2023, but that does not mean contractors should be cutting their marketing budgets.
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Synergy Hosts 2023 Field Supervisors Forum

April 28, 2023
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Synergy hosted 84 members for its 2023 Field Supervisors Forum on March 19-21 at the Loews Chicago O'Hare hotel in Rosemont, Illinois. 


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LG Electronics Identifies Heat Pumps as Key Element of Green, Smart Home Ecosystem

April 14, 2023
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Thomas Yoon, president and CEO, LG North America CEO, addresses barriers to market growth at a recent White House executive roundtable. 


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New HVAC Products

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Embraco: Software

March 27, 2023
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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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Greenheck: Directional Destratification Fan

April 3, 2023
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Model DDF, a directional destratification fan, enhances comfort and reduces energy costs by mixing air from floor to ceiling for uniform temperature distribution. 



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Schneider Electric: Building Control and Automation

March 18, 2023
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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
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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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