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The ACHR NEWS - May 15, 2023

2023 May 15

This issue of The ACHR NEWS examines why homeowners are retrofitting heat pumps; how the SVB bank collapse impacts the trades; the benefits of an energy as a service approach; variable-speed compressors’ role in decarbonization; LG’s plans to open a U.S. heat pump factory; Honeywell’s healthy building survey, best practices for online marketing; how contractors can protect their assets; the EPA’s overruling of Berkeley, California’s, natural gas ban; and more. Also in this issue: Distribution Trends celebrates the Top 30 Distributors of 2023, Scott Cochrane is profiled, how to streamline HVAC distribution sales, John Tomczyk offers compressor troubleshooting tips, and much more.

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Pick Pocket

HVAC Marketing: Don’t Let Your Pocket Get Picked

At the end of the day, marketing is about trust on both ends

Justin Jacobs - The ACHR News

April 6, 2023

There are plenty of good, ethical marketing options still out there, but how does a contractor know which to trust and which will simply pick their pockets?

Lennox Heat Pump

Electrification Trend Sparks Heat Pump Retrofits, Part 1

Replacing a gas furnace with a heat pump can require expensive system modifications

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Joanna R. Turpin

April 24, 2023

Replacing a gas furnace with a heat pump can be challenging and costly, as modifications may need to be made to the ductwork and electric panel.

Silicon Valley Bank

How Should Small Businesses Respond to SVB Collapse?

The collapse of SVB reminds small business owners to take the required steps to protect their money in the bank

Hannah Belloli.

May 4, 2023

Though the collapse of SVB primarily impacted businesses and investors within the tech center, HVACR contractors — especially small business owners — should take steps now to make sure their cash in the bank is safe.

FYI - The ACHR News

FYI: News Briefs in HVAC - May 15, 2023

May 15, 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.

Carrier WeatherExpert Rooftop Unit

Carrier, Honeywell Selling RTUs Through Energy as a Service Model

The EaaS/EEaaS model offers HVAC contractors a recurring revenue stream with very few strings attached

May 15, 2023

Working through one company and a fixed stipend, EaaS/EEaaS is designed to simplify and streamline all on-site efficiency upgrades, eliminating massive equipment costs, supply chain delays, unexpected maintenance charges, and more.

Emerson Refrigeration Technician

Compressors Are Key To Decarbonization In HVACR

Variable-speed technology can help end users meet their sustainability goals

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Joanna R. Turpin

May 31, 2023

HVACR systems consume a significant amount of energy, which leads to increased carbon emissions. Manufacturers have found that the variable-speed compressor may be the solution to this problem.

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LG Plans US Heat Pump Factory

Announcement made as industry leaders discuss barriers to their wider adoption

Matt Jachman

April 12, 2023

HVAC industry leaders gathered at the White House for a discussion of heat pump manufacturing and deployment. The greater use of heat pumps is part of the Biden Administration’s decarbonization strategy.

Office HVAC

Takeaways From Honeywell’s 2023 Healthy Buildings Survey

Office workers are more concerned about indoor air quality than ever before

Hannah Belloli.

April 21, 2023

Office workers across five markets have increased expectations when it comes to their building’s IAQ and carbon footprint and reported the responsibility falls directly on their employer or building manager.

Marketing Myth Busters at AHR Expo 2023

Marketing Myth-Busters at AHR Part 1: Online Marketing

How to do online marketing the right way, as told by Colleen Keyworth at the 2023 AHR Expo

Hannah Belloli.

April 17, 2023

HVAC business owners should take advantage of what online marketing (website design, Google Business Profiles, social media) can do for their company, but they have to do it the right way.

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EPA Cracks Down on Illegal Imports of HFCs

The Agency is targeting importers that fail to report refrigerant shipments

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Joanna R. Turpin

March 3, 2023

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently reported a series of enforcement measures meant to crack down on the illegal import of HFCs.

Natural Gas

Judge Overturns Berkeley Gas Infrastructure Ban

Judges: Federal law pre-empts city’s prohibition of natural gas connections in new construction

Matt Jachman

April 25, 2023

The decision is a win for the California Restaurant Association, which challenged the ban that took effect in 2020. The city has not decided whether to appeal.

Joanna POV Frostlines

Growth and Praise May Outweigh a Raise

Retaining workers involves more than just money

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Joanna R. Turpin

May 16, 2023

Competition for skilled HVACR technicians is becoming more intense, so contractors will need to put in significant efforts to retain their workforce.

Compressor Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting Worn Rings and Leaky Valves

Technicians must perform a complete service checklist to find the underlying problem

May 16, 2023

Learning how to troubleshoot a system that is experiencing leaky valves or worn rings can be challenging, so technicians need to take careful measurements in order to isolate the problem.

Uncle Sam on Money

The Bureaucrats, the Bans, and the HVAC Contractor

At every opportunity, the federal government and other elitists seem to make our jobs harder

April 20, 2023

As an industry, we have rolled with efficiency changes in the past, even when the bureaucrats making the rules lack an understanding of the impact simple things like warehousing, transportation, and installations have on the industry. Or maybe they do not care.

Phoenix Art Museum

Project Files: Episode 58 — HVAC Treatment Keeps Art Museum Cool

ThermaClear treatment solution shows long-term energy savings, improved IAQ at Phoenix Art Museum

taylor

April 11, 2023

The city of Phoenix sought an energy-efficient HVAC solution that would restore Phoenix Art Museum’s lost efficiency and improve the indoor climate for the museum’s specialized environment while also contributing to the city’s energy conservation goals.

ACCA Welcomes 2023-2024 Board of Directors

May 1, 2023

Serving alongside Stephen Pape on ACCA's executive committee are Paton, immediate past chair; Martin Hoover, Empire Heating and Air Conditioning Inc., Decatur, Georgia, senior vice chair; Brian Stack, Stack Heating, Cooling, and Electric, Avon, Ohio, secretary/treasurer; Tim Cropp, CroppMetcalfe Services, Fairfax, Virginia, vice chair; and Eddie McFarlane, Haller Enterprises LLC, vice chair.

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Viega Announces New Experience Center in New York

May 2, 2023

The Viega Experience Center will serve as a centralized hub for Viega to support and connect with its east coast customers and provide opportunities to host events and meetings.

Top 30 HVACR Distributors of 2023

The Top 30 HVACR Distributors of 2023

Companies that made the list totaled nearly $13 billion in sales last year

Matt Jachman

May 10, 2023

The supply chain, consumer incentives, government regulation were top of mind among wholesalers who responded to our annual survey this year.

Scott Cochrane

Meet The Wholesaler: Scott Cochrane

Former construction worker finds satisfaction in running controls distribution company

Matt Jachman

May 11, 2023

Cochrane Supply now has locations in Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky, Colorado, and Texas.

Darrell Sterling - Distribution Trends.

HVACR Distribution: Efficiently Fulfilling HVACR Contractors’ Needs

Pay attention at every step in order to keep contractor customers satisfied

Darrell Sterling - The ACHR News

Darrell Sterling

May 6, 2023

Making sure customers get the HVACR equipment they need when they need it requires many moving parts, and it’s your job as a salesperson to make sure everything flows seamlessly.

The Master Group Partners with Ohio-Based RSC

Expands footprint in the U.S. HVACR Industry

March 2, 2023

The Master Group, a Canadian HVACR industry distributors, announced the acquisition of Refrigeration Sales Corporation, based in Ohio.

HARDI and EGIA Announce Partnership

March 16, 2023

The agreement between HARDI and EGIA is designed to strengthen two-step HVACR growth.

HARDI Distributors Report 4% Revenue Increase in February

April 7, 2023

The sales growth for the 12 months through February 2023 is 16.1%.

The Granite Group Opens Branch Location in Manchester, Vermont

April 13, 2023

The Manchester, Vermont, branch will be run by long-time Granite Group team member Derek Potter.

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Parts Town Continues Expansion with Launch of HVAC Parts Category

April 19, 2023

Parts Town, an OEM distributor, now offers HVAC equipment parts.

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Aspen: Reduced Weight Air Handlers

April 21, 2023

The new generation Aspen and AspenPRO units are designed for both new installations and retrofits and provide optimum energy efficiency levels with all major brands of heat pumps and air conditioners.

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Resideo: Smart Thermostat Kits

April 26, 2023

The new Honeywell Home T10+ Smart Thermostat Kits with RedLINK® 3.0 offer additional control over three types of indoor air quality (IAQ) equipment simultaneously.

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Bosch Home Comfort: Packaged Heat Pump

April 28, 2023

IDP Plus is an efficient (15-SEER2), reliable and quiet Inverter Ducted Packaged heat pump system.

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LG: VRF System

May 3, 2023

Multi V i is a wholly redesigned, innovative, intelligent, and interactive variable refrigerant flow (VRF) all-electric cooling and heating system.

Schneider Electric Collaborates with UL Solutions to Advance Indoor Environmental Quality

May 4, 2023

The indoor environmental quality inspection and testing services will be available across the US and incorporated into the Schneider Electric Service Plan.

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