se Emerson to Sell Remaining Interest in Copeland By www.achrnews.com Published On :: Thu, 13 Jun 2024 16:00:00 -0400 Private equity funds managed by Blackstone Private Equity will purchase Emerson’s 40% common equity ownership in the joint venture, while Copeland will repurchase the seller’s note. Full Article
se AprilAire Parent Company Purchases EWC Controls By www.achrnews.com Published On :: Tue, 09 Jul 2024 14:15:21 -0400 Through the acquisition, RCP aims to “take the No. 1 position in zoning.” Full Article
se Johnson Controls to Sell Residential HVAC Business to Bosch By www.achrnews.com Published On :: Tue, 23 Jul 2024 09:58:57 -0400 JCI CEO plans transformation to ‘simpler, higher-growth company’ Full Article
se Daikin Opens Experience Center in Seattle Area By www.achrnews.com Published On :: Mon, 29 Jul 2024 11:15:00 -0400 The Daikin Seattle Experience Center is equipped with cutting-edge technology and interactive exhibits that provide a hands-on learning experience for all ages, the company said in a press release. Full Article
se Daikin Advances to Final Phase of Heat Pump Challenge By www.achrnews.com Published On :: Wed, 09 Oct 2024 12:00:00 -0400 The Residential Cold Climate Heat Pump Technology Challenge aims to foster collaboration among manufacturers, utilities, and other stakeholders to develop next-generation heat-pump technology capable of delivering reliable and energy-efficient heating in extreme winter conditions. Full Article
se FYI: News Briefs in HVAC - September 4, 2023 By www.achrnews.com Published On :: Mon, 04 Sep 2023 00:00:00 -0400 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. Full Article
se FYI: News Briefs in HVAC - September 18, 2023 By www.achrnews.com Published On :: Mon, 18 Sep 2023 00:00:00 -0400 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. Full Article
se FYI: News Briefs in HVAC - September 9, 2024 By www.achrnews.com Published On :: Mon, 09 Sep 2024 01:00:00 -0400 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. Full Article
se FYI: News Briefs in HVAC - September 23, 2024 By www.achrnews.com Published On :: Mon, 23 Sep 2024 01:00:00 -0400 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. Full Article
se Project Files: Episode 50 — Synchronized Hydronic Loop Saves Towson Court House HVAC By www.achrnews.com Published On :: Thu, 07 Jul 2022 11:00:00 -0400 When it began “raining” inside the Towson Court House, a leaky roof was assumed to be the culprit. But for the Maryland Department of General Services, the truth turned out to be much stranger. Full Article
se Five Reasons to Choose Hydronic HVAC Systems By www.achrnews.com Published On :: Wed, 05 Apr 2023 11:00:00 -0400 With rising energy prices and new legislation escalating demand for more efficient buildings, modern hydronics presents a viable solution to reduce HVAC systems’ negative impact on the environment. Full Article
se Thermogenics Acquires Plains Mechanical Services By www.achrnews.com Published On :: Wed, 12 Apr 2023 12:00:00 -0400 The acquisition of Plains Mechanical Services is designed to further expand Thermogenics' service capabilities within the north central region. Full Article
se Heating Up: Condensing Boilers Poised to Become Top Heating Option Among Consumers By www.achrnews.com Published On :: Sun, 19 Nov 2023 07:00:00 -0500 Condensing boilers save space and time on installation, as installing a condensing boiler is a pretty seamless process for a few reasons. Full Article
se Warming Up Ice Cream Freezers To Reduce Energy Use By www.achrnews.com Published On :: Mon, 30 May 2022 12:02:58 -0400 Unilever is launching two pilots to trial warmer ice cream freezer cabinets with an aim of reducing energy use and greenhouse gas emissions by approximately 20% to 30% per freezer. Full Article
se New Refrigerant Research Center Funded By NSF By www.achrnews.com Published On :: Fri, 27 Sep 2024 07:00:00 -0400 The NSF is providing a grant to six universities, which will work together to create sustainable refrigerant technologies. Full Article
se New Technology Can Decompose Refrigerants By www.achrnews.com Published On :: Mon, 30 Sep 2024 13:00:00 -0400 A new technology has been developed that can decompose refrigerants, using a catalyst made from industrial waste called “red mud.'’ Full Article
se Innovative Cooling Methods to Reduce Emissions and Increase Efficiency By www.achrnews.com Published On :: Wed, 16 Oct 2024 17:00:00 -0400 New cooling technologies that promise to revolutionize the way climate control is approached are emerging in the HVACR industry. Full Article
se CEO of SENSIT Technologies Wins Business Worldwide Magazine Award By www.achrnews.com Published On :: Mon, 10 Sep 2018 11:00:00 -0400 The CEO awards program seeks to honor C-level executives from around the world and across multiple industries, focusing on the personalities who drive successful corporations and organizations. Full Article
se Malco Products Brings Manufacturing to Former VISE-GRIP Nebraska Factory By www.achrnews.com Published On :: Wed, 28 Nov 2018 09:00:00 -0500 Seven of the new full-time employees hired to start up operations previously worked at the VISE-GRIP factory. Malco plans to add jobs as production increases. Full Article
se Oil-Coated Evaporator Tubes Can Cause Problems By www.achrnews.com Published On :: Thu, 07 Jan 2021 07:00:00 -0500 Little by little, a compressor’s lubricating oil will eventually escape the compressor’s crankcase and enter the system’s tubing. Full Article
se Making Sense of Compressor Frost Patterns By www.achrnews.com Published On :: Tue, 21 Sep 2021 07:00:00 -0400 Any compressor that gets too hot or is overheated is subject to premature wear between its internal moving parts. Full Article
se How to Determine the Cause of Electrical Compressor Failure By www.achrnews.com Published On :: Thu, 30 Sep 2021 11:00:00 -0400 The first step consists of determining the compressor’s mode of failure. Was it electrical or mechanical? Full Article
se Compressor Uses Continue to Expand as Unit Sizes Contract By www.achrnews.com Published On :: Mon, 18 Oct 2021 11:00:00 -0400 Have 166 years of small improvements and occasional leaps in chemistry taken us to the limit of what compressors can do? Full Article
se How to Determine the Cause of Mechanical Compressor Failure By www.achrnews.com Published On :: Thu, 16 Dec 2021 11:00:00 -0500 Airflow is one of the leading causes of failure for compressors. Full Article
se Seven Things to Check to Ensure Proper Compressor Function By www.achrnews.com Published On :: Mon, 05 Dec 2022 07:00:00 -0500 There are a few different things HVAC contractors can check to ensure proper compressor function. This article highlights seven of them. Full Article
se Compressors Help Energy Users Achieve Their Sustainability Goals By www.achrnews.com Published On :: Thu, 09 Mar 2023 11:00:00 -0500 End users are looking for more from their systems than just reliable cooling; they also want sustainable equipment that features better energy efficiency and low-GWP solutions. Several compressor manufacturers have happily obliged. Full Article
se Best Service Practices for A2L Compressors By www.achrnews.com Published On :: Mon, 04 Dec 2023 14:00:00 -0500 Compressors in A2L systems are similar to A1 systems, so technicians won't need extensive retraining, especially if they follow best practices. Full Article
se When is the Best Time to Sell Your HVAC Business? By www.achrnews.com Published On :: Mon, 16 Sep 2019 04:37:00 -0400 When you’ve decided to sell your HVAC business, the time of year to close is an important detail. Full Article
se Putting Yourself in the HVAC Consumer's Shoes By www.achrnews.com Published On :: Mon, 30 Sep 2019 04:00:00 -0400 Consumers just want their A/C system fixed. It’s time to take off the contractor hat and put on the consumer hat. Full Article
se Hosting Successful In-House HVAC Training By www.achrnews.com Published On :: Mon, 25 Nov 2019 04:02:00 -0500 It’s easy for people to get dangerously off track when they’re sure they are working with correct information. Full Article
se Three Ways to Use Customer Data to Optimize Your HVAC Business for Success By www.achrnews.com Published On :: Fri, 14 Feb 2020 13:42:53 -0500 HVAC contractors have an underutilized tool available to help optimize their businesses: customer data. Full Article
se Tips to Cultivate HVAC Business in the Slower Season By www.achrnews.com Published On :: Mon, 16 Mar 2020 04:02:00 -0400 Our heating and air business has to keep generating revenue even when the weather is not cooperating. Full Article
se Comprehensive Guide: HVAC Service Calls During COVID-19 By www.achrnews.com Published On :: Tue, 24 Mar 2020 11:07:00 -0400 Here's how to ensure that your customers and employees stay healthy and safe during your service calls, in the midst of a pandemic. Full Article
se Serving Your Company During the COVID-19 Crisis By www.achrnews.com Published On :: Thu, 09 Apr 2020 04:00:00 -0400 This is a once-in-lifetime opportunity where leadership becomes a precious commodity. Full Article
se Five Ways for HVAC Business Owners to Increase Website Conversion Rate By www.achrnews.com Published On :: Wed, 10 Jun 2020 13:00:00 -0400 If you feel like your site is just taking up digital space and not adding dollars to your bottom line, we hope the tips below will help. Full Article
se How to Safely and Accurately Replace a Condenser Fan Motor By www.achrnews.com Published On :: Tue, 15 Aug 2023 07:00:00 -0400 How to safely wire the motors, what to know about the wire colors, and more. Full Article
se How to Sell More Indoor Air Quality By www.achrnews.com Published On :: Wed, 26 Jun 2024 07:00:00 -0400 If an HVAC contractor possesses knowledge pertaining to IAQ solutions and how to approach the subject with a homeowner, they are in a good spot to sell the equipment. Full Article
se NY Grocers Call For State to Pause HFC Standard By www.achrnews.com Published On :: Sat, 29 Jun 2024 07:00:00 -0400 New York grocers are calling on the state to pause its HFC standard, noting that the proposed regulations would have devastating impacts on the retail food industry. Full Article
se EPA Proposes Rule to Mitigate Worries About Unsold VRF Inventory By www.achrnews.com Published On :: Mon, 01 Jul 2024 14:00:00 -0400 The EPA has proposed a one-year extension for VRF systems using high-GWP HFCs. Full Article
se NY Grocers Call to Pause Proposed HFC Regulations By www.achrnews.com Published On :: Tue, 16 Jul 2024 07:00:00 -0400 Grocers in New York State are calling for a pause to a new HFC standard in hopes to allow for a more reasonable timeline. Full Article
se U.S. ‘National Heat Strategy’ Issued in Response to Increase in Heat-Related Deaths By www.achrnews.com Published On :: Sat, 17 Aug 2024 14:00:00 -0400 The ‘National Heat Strategy’ is directing several different governmental agencies to implement four goals and objectives that are expected to increase U.S. resiliency to extreme heat conditions. Full Article
se EPA Sees Uptick in HFC Reclamation By www.achrnews.com Published On :: Fri, 18 Oct 2024 17:00:00 -0400 EPA recently reported an increase in the total volume of HFCs reclaimed in 2023 compared to 2022. Full Article
se Three-Phase Power and Voltage Imbalances By www.achrnews.com Published On :: Mon, 18 Mar 2019 07:00:00 -0400 In HVAC, we rarely need to have a deep understanding of electrical design. But there are a few cases where a little understanding can go a long way in identifying issues before they cause trouble, and that is the intent of this short article. Full Article
se Infinitum Electric Closes Series B Round of Investing By www.achrnews.com Published On :: Fri, 13 Dec 2019 13:00:00 -0500 Infinitum Electric announced that it has closed a $12.5 million Series B round of financing. Full Article
se Contractors’ Lives Made Easier With Software, Services By www.achrnews.com Published On :: Mon, 23 Jul 2018 07:30:00 -0400 It took more than 17 months for Jackson Systems to research and build the Virtual Technician app, which won gold in the Contractor Services and Software category of the 2018 Dealer Design Awards. Full Article
se ServiceTitan Named One of Inc. Magazine’s Best Workplaces for 2019 By www.achrnews.com Published On :: Tue, 28 May 2019 12:00:00 -0400 “Our goal is to make every Titan better, smarter, and faster in all the areas they are passionate about” Full Article
se 2019 Dealer Design Awards: Contractor Services & Software By www.achrnews.com Published On :: Mon, 29 Jul 2019 10:22:00 -0400 Managing equipment is increasingly important to the HVAC industry. Parasense Refrigerant Management Software, gold winner, helps with this. Full Article
se ServiceTitan Named to Inc. 500 for Third Year in a Row By www.achrnews.com Published On :: Wed, 21 Aug 2019 10:00:00 -0400 ServiceTitan was named to the 2019 Inc. 500 list of fastest-growing private companies in America. Full Article
se 2020 Dealer Design Awards: Contractor Services & Software By www.achrnews.com Published On :: Mon, 27 Jul 2020 04:12:00 -0400 Manifold Cloud Services Ltd. received the 2020 Gold award in the Contractor Services and Software category for its measureQuick app. The product is a universal Bluetooth application that allow tools from multiple manufacturers to be used on a single platform. Full Article
se 2021 Dealer Design Awards: Contractor Services & Software By www.achrnews.com Published On :: Mon, 26 Jul 2021 01:12:00 -0400 The Gold award for the Contractor Service and Software category went to SmartDiagnostics with SmartTutor™ (SDST) from Smartech Alliance, a division of SmartHVAC LLC. Full Article