HVAC Excellence announced that the HVACR training program at Chesterfield Career and Technical Center in Chesterfield, Virginia has been granted accreditation.
Category: Uncategorized
Washington State Hears Concerns About HFC Phasedown
Washington state is currently figuring out how to implement legislation that establishes maximum GWP thresholds for HFC refrigerants used in new stationary refrigeration and air conditioning equipment.
The NEWSMakers Podcast: Decarbonization and the HVAC Industry
In the latest episode of The NEWSMakers podcast, Kyle Gargaro, editorial director for The ACHR NEWS, talks to Mark Lessans, senior director of sustainability and regulatory affairs for Johnson Controls.
ASA Northeast Summit: How are showrooms performing these days?
Within the context of talking about the future business climate, one table observed showrooms are “staying busy, but single order values are declining.”
Emerson Marks 200 Million Copeland Scroll Compressor Installations
Emerson announced it has achieved 200 million Copeland compressor installations worldwide.
Provide a Receipt of Your Craftmanship
We rarely buy anything without getting a receipt, except in HVAC. Your customers need to know there is a way for them to receive proof that what they paid for is what you delivered.
ServiceTitan Acquires Schedule Engine
ServiceTitan announced that it has entered a definitive agreement to acquire Schedule Engine.
Book Excerpt: Lessons on Service Management Excellence
An excerpt from Steve Coscia, CSP’s ebook, “Customer Service Superiority,” about service management excellence.
HVACR Trainer Uses App to Help Techs Work Better, Smarter
In the world of HVACR, there are industry standards, but the way that we each work can vary as much as the systems we work on and the tools that we use. The solution to this inconsistency is better training and tools, such as the Job Link System App.
Daikin Comfort Technologies to Build $230 Million Manufacturing Facility in Mexico
Daikin Comfort Technologies North America Inc. will build a 761,000 square-foot manufacturing facility in Mexico that will be fully operational in 2024.
Johnson Controls Backs Call on G7 to Consider New Carbon Prices
Johnson Controls Chairman and CEO George Oliver has co-signed a letter with a list of international company and organization executives urging the G7 to accelerate action limiting greenhouse gas emissions.
Lennox Announces Price Increases
Lennox Industries will be increasing prices up to 14% on commercial equipment, accessories, and parts and supplies.
Determining the Cause of a Restricted Liquid Line
Liquid line restrictions cause the evaporator, compressor, and condenser to be starved of refrigerant, causing performance problems in refrigeration systems.
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.