Liquid line restrictions cause the evaporator, compressor, and condenser to be starved of refrigerant, causing performance problems in refrigeration systems.
Category: Industry Events
What Makes a Great Leader and How to Instantly Spot a Bad One
I don’t know how to describe a great leader, but I certainly know one when I see one. Let me offer several things to look for in a great leader as well as how to spot someone who is not.
ASHRAE Recognizes Member Contributions at the 2022 Annual Conference
ASHRAE recognized achievements and contributions of members to the Society and the built environment industry during an honors and awards program at its 2022 Annual Conference in Toronto.
TruTech Tools Appoints Technical and Education Consultant
TruTech Tools announced the addition of Eric Kaiser as a technical and education consultant.
June 27, 2022 NEWSRoom: Furnace Phaseout, Tech Salaries, Summer Safety, Employee Retention
Catch up on the latest headlines in this episode of the ACHR Newsroom.
Biden to Manufacturers: Build More Heat Pumps
American heat pump manufacturing got a boost earlier this month through a White House order aimed at phasing down reliance on foreign energy due to Russia’s war on Ukraine.
Refrigerant Leaks in Self-Contained Systems
Locating the source of a refrigerant leak in a self-contained reach-in cooler or freezer and repairing it may be difficult, but technicians should always attempt to find the source.
Maxitrol Celebrates 75 Years
Last week, Maxitrol celebrated its 75th anniversary with a proclamation from the mayor, marking the milestone and its contributions to the HVAC industry at large.
BDR Announces SPARK 2023
BDR will host two jam-packed days of impactful keynote talks, breakout sessions, networking opportunities, and more for contractors in the industry at SPARK 2023.
Should I Pause My HVAC Marketing When Business is Good?
We might not know exactly when the weather will shift, but we do know that it will happen eventually. That’s why marketing should never stop.
Northshore Technical College Hammond Campus Granted HVAC Excellence Accreditation
HVAC Excellence announced that the HVACR training program at Northshore Technical College (Hammond Campus) in Hammond, Louisiana has been granted accreditation.
The $6 Million Plan: Department of Energy Invests in Geothermal
The DOE is investing up to $6 million in research and design to lay the groundwork for more geothermal heating and cooling systems at federal facilities.
Airco Service and WellAir Partner to Offer Cleaner, Safer Indoor Air
WellAir and Airco Service announced their partnership to bring cleaner and safer indoor air to their customers with WellAir’s suite of residential air purification solutions.
The Pandemic Moved The Sales Process Online
The pandemic led some contractors to offer alternatives to in-person home visits, such as virtual sales calls or online quotes, which they have found to be very successful.
Air Pros USA Acquires Dallas Plumbing Company
Fort Lauderdale-based Air Pros USA announced the acquisition of Dallas Plumbing Company.
Tech of the Month — June 2022: Andrew (Lee) Williams of Rogers Heating and Cooling
A friend of Andrew (Lee) Williams’ in Virginia Beach was going to school for HVAC and the job sounded appealing, so he pursued the same field.
SPX Cooling Technologies' Marley Brand Marks 100 Years
SPX Cooling Technologies Inc. is commemorating the 100-year anniversary of its Marley brand.
Braune Air Conditioning & Heating Merges With Shafer Services Plus
Lockhart’s Braune Air Conditioning & Heating has merged with Shafer Services Plus, headquartered in San Antonio.
Paying Your HVAC Technicians Properly
For years, the experts have been telling HVAC contractors it is not all about the money when keeping or recruiting good technicians. And they were correct.
Reedy Industries Acquires Vorpagel Service Inc.
Reedy Industries has acquired Vorpagel Service Inc., a commercial HVAC contractor in Burlington, Wisconsin.