Integration of remote monitoring, custom notifications, and remote control in commercial refrigeration is enhancing efficiency and ensuring food safety, while helping businesses stay competitive.

EPA Approves New Refrigerants For Refrigeration

The newly listed nonflammable substitutes include R-471A and R-515B

September 29, 2023

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EPA recently expanded its list of acceptable refrigerant substitutes for new refrigeration equipment to include R-471A and R-515B.

California Looks to Further Reduce HFC Emissions

CARB seeks input on how to increase recovery and spur adoption of low-GWP refrigerants

September 28, 2023

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Despite current rules, California is coming up short on reducing HFC emissions and is seeking input from the public on how to identify further cuts.

Hot New Cooling Technologies

Many HVAC innovations focus on humidity control to increase efficiency and reduce emissions

Joanna R. Turpin

September 28, 2023

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The decarbonization trend has spurred the development of new cooling equipment technologies that often use humidity control to increase efficiency and reduce emissions.

Troubleshooting Electronic Temperature Controls

Repairing reach-in coolers and freezers with these controls can be challenging

Joe Marchese

September 27, 2023

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Repairing reach-in coolers and freezers with electronic temperature controllers can be challenging at times.

Planning for Potential Refrigerant Shortages

An HVAC Minute Video Update: September 25, 2023

Hannah Belloli

September 25, 2023

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Experts are predicting the steep reduction in HFC refrigerants could result in the shortage of popular refrigerants, such as R-410A and R-134a, as well as a spike in refrigerant prices.

Trades School Opens Dallas Metro Campus

September 21, 2023

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The Dallas Metro TWS campus will offer professional welder and refrigeration technologies programs in addition to an all-new electrical lineworker program.

Pro Refrigeration Names New COO

September 14, 2023

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In his new role, Damon Reed will oversee all facets of the Pro Refrigeration operation, including the production team, engineering group, customer support team, and technical team.

Infographic: HFC Refrigerant Phasedown Timeline

Tracking the life cycle of HFCs from 2020 to 2036

September 10, 2023

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The federal AIM Act passed in 2020, giving the U.S. EPA the authority to phase down the import and production of high-GWP HFC refrigerants, such as R-410A and R-134a. Are you ready for life after R-410A? This infographic clarifies the schedule.

Servicing CO₂ Refrigeration Systems

CO₂ systems operate under much higher pressures than HFC systems, and contractors must be aware of and prepared for this when charging these systems

Herb Woerpel

September 8, 2023

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Suddenly in high demand, HVAC contractors must quickly acclimate themselves with CO₂ refrigeration and its unique characteristics and service attributes, which differ from traditional hydrofluorocarbon (HFC)-based systems.

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