May 20 2024 Issue | ACHR News

This issue of The ACHR NEWS explores how a national decarbonization policy could impact the HVAC industry's future, a look at how to recruit Gen Z and what they want from a career, how the air handler is still at the heart of HVAC, the practical compromise offered by hybrid heat pumps, a list of the top 30 distributors of 2024, how AI is here to stay and its needed human oversight, how to plan for the latest refrigeration transition, when to replace a liquid line drier, troubleshooting EEVs, future-proofing a business, and the 2024 Commercial Cooling Showcase.

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How a National Decarbonization Policy Could Impact the HVAC Industry

For a national policy to really work, technology would have to keep advancing

Hannah Belloli-Oster

May 8, 2024

For a national decarbonization policy to actually not be only implemented, but to be accepted by the entire HVAC industry and the world around/within it, it’s going to require a lot of things, and take a long time.

HVAC Needs Gen Z

The industry is desperate for workers, and Gen Z is desperate for good work

Dylan Kurt

May 13, 2024

Gen Z is looking for a stable career that doesn’t require a boatload of debt to get a foot in the door, and the HVAC industry just might be the answer.

Commercial Cooling Showcase 2024

Manufacturers introduce equipment designed to handle hot weather

Joanna R. Turpin

May 20, 2024

Commercial cooling equipment manufacturers are introducing HVAC systems that are energy efficient, as well as service friendly for contractors.

Air Handlers Still at the Heart of HVAC

From protecting presidential documents to keeping NASCAR fans cool, air handlers play an important role with HVAC systems

Dylan Kurt

May 21, 2024

New technology has made air handlers more efficient and much quieter, and when paired with heat pumps, a great all-electric and sustainable option.

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Hybrid Heat Pumps Offer Practical Compromise

Pairing a heat pump with a gas furnace provides backup heat, lower emissions, and peace of mind

Joanna R. Turpin

April 29, 2024

Hybrid systems offer a pathway that balances environmental concerns with practical considerations, ensuring a more sustainable and feasible transition towards cleaner energy sources.

The Top 30 HVACR Distributors of 2024

Sales by firms on the list topped $19.8 billion; refrigerant change, economy cited as key issues

Matt Jachman

May 15, 2024

Four HVACR distribution companies with annual sales of more than $1 billion each accounted for more than two-thirds of the 2023 sales of all firms included in the 2024 Top 30 Distributors list.

AI Can Be a Useful Tool, But Still Needs Human Oversight, Distributors Told

‘There is No Turning Back’

Matt Jachman

February 10, 2024

 “Technology’s not going to solve everything, but you need to know how to use it,” Nelson Valderrama, CEO of Intuilize, told HVACR distribution professionals during the recent Heating, Air-conditioning & Refrigeration Distributors International conference.

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Is It Time to Replace the Liquid Line Drier?

This inexpensive component is critical for proper moisture remova

Justin Bailey

May 18, 2024

Keeping a refrigeration system clean and dry by changing the liquid line drier can be the least expensive insurance against compressor failure.

FROSTlines

Troubleshooting Electronic Expansion Valves

It can be complicated to figure out why an EEV fails

Joe Marchese

May 19, 2024

The EEV is often used in modern refrigeration systems, but troubleshooting its common failures may be complicated.

Acquisition Expands Distributor's Reach in the Southeast

The ACHR NEWS Editorial Staff

April 10, 2024

Shearer Supply serves customers from 24 branches across Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Tennessee, and Louisiana, while its newest acquisition, Climatic Comfort Products, has eight locations in Georgia, Florida, and Alabama.

Promotions, New Titles at HVAC Wholesaler Mid-City

The ACHR NEWS Editorial Staff

April 9, 2024

“We’re proud to acknowledge the hard work and dedication of our associates, and these changes will enable us to best serve our customers and position us for continued growth,” said CEO Jordan New.

Swedish Firm Beijer Ref to Acquire Young Supply

The ACHR NEWS Editorial Staff

April 24, 2024

Young Supply, a family-owned company founded in 1935, serves contractors in the Midwest, including Michigan and Ohio — states adjacent to Beijer Ref’s current U.S. holdings.

CEO Retires From Rep Firm, Distributor N.H. Yates

The ACHR NEWS Editorial Staff

March 28, 2024

James "JR" Yates joined the family business in 1972, following in the footsteps of his grandfather, founder N.H. Yates, his grandmother, Mary Yates, and his father and three uncles.

Dakota Supply Group Opens New Wisconsin Location

The ACHR NEWS Editorial Staff

April 29, 2024

Dakota Supply Group now has 56 locations across the Midwest.

How To Plan For the Latest Refrigerant Transition

Contractors and distributors should take steps now to ensure a smooth transition

Katherine Shin

May 16, 2024

In preparing for the refrigerant transition, contractors and distributors should review their inventory and become educated on the regulations.

How the HVAC Industry Can Handle Heatwaves

An Innovation Revolution Is In The Air

Leah Larson

May 5, 2024

As more extreme heat waves remain a trend across the globe, the HVAC industry needs to use innovation to solve the problems hot weather presents.

Hudson, Chemours Ink Deal on Reclaimed Refrigerants

The ACHR NEWS Editorial Staff

May 6, 2024

Hudson will sell reclaimed refrigerants under the names Freon R-11, Freon R-12, Freon R-123, and Freon R-22, and use the Freon brand name in its marketing materials.

Trane Begins Releasing R-454B-Compliant Equipment

Company is also changing the way it classifies products for consumers

The ACHR NEWS Editorial Staff

April 16, 2024

The product classification changes are aimed at helping consumers better understand Trane’s new models as it begins converting most of its new residential products to enable them to use R-454B refrigerant rather than R-410A.

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ACHR NEWS

2024 May 20

Cover Story

How a National Decarbonization Policy Could Impact the HVAC Industry

HVAC Needs Gen Z

Feature Articles

Commercial Cooling Showcase 2024

Air Handlers Still at the Heart of HVAC

Hybrid Heat Pumps Offer Practical Compromise

The Top 30 HVACR Distributors of 2024

AI Can Be a Useful Tool, But Still Needs Human Oversight, Distributors Told

Is It Time to Replace the Liquid Line Drier?

Troubleshooting Electronic Expansion Valves

Distribution Trends

Acquisition Expands Distributor's Reach in the Southeast

Promotions, New Titles at HVAC Wholesaler Mid-City

Swedish Firm Beijer Ref to Acquire Young Supply

CEO Retires From Rep Firm, Distributor N.H. Yates

Dakota Supply Group Opens New Wisconsin Location

Columns

How To Plan For the Latest Refrigerant Transition

How the HVAC Industry Can Handle Heatwaves

Newsline

Hudson, Chemours Ink Deal on Reclaimed Refrigerants

Trane Begins Releasing R-454B-Compliant Equipment

FYI

FYI: News Briefs in HVAC - May 20, 2024

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