k Tennessee College Breaks Ground on $29.8M Technical Education Complex By www.achrnews.com Published On :: Wed, 12 Dec 2018 09:00:00 -0500 The new complex will replace the oldest buildings on campus, which were built in the 1960s and early 1970s. Full Article
k Prisons Lack HVAC, and They Lack Funds to Add It By www.achrnews.com Published On :: Mon, 02 Aug 2021 11:00:00 -0400 The pandemic brought a lot of HVAC-related issues to the public’s attention. One of these was the state of air quality in prisons and jails. Full Article
k Greenheck Marries UV-C Lights, HVLS Fans By www.achrnews.com Published On :: Mon, 28 Feb 2022 00:00:00 -0500 Whether indoor air is clean or laden with pathogens isn’t usually something you can see with the naked eye. Except at Greenheck’s AHR Expo booth, where visitors were treated to the full VR experience. Full Article
k Friedrich Tackles HVAC One Room at a Time By www.achrnews.com Published On :: Mon, 28 Feb 2022 00:00:00 -0500 Friedrich Air Conditioning Co. is relying on its long history of room-by-room solutions to tackle the latest challenges in HVAC. Full Article
k Tech Shortage? Indoor Air Quality Needs? Parker Has Answers By www.achrnews.com Published On :: Mon, 28 Feb 2022 00:00:00 -0500 Parker Hannifin Corp. addressed two of today’s most pressing HVACR issues ― a labor shortage and pandemic-fueled concerns about indoor air quality (IAQ) ― during the recent AHR Expo. Full Article
k Pandemic Created New Markets for UV-C By www.achrnews.com Published On :: Tue, 05 Jul 2022 07:00:00 -0400 When the coronavirus pandemic struck, the interest in UV light skyrocketed. Some believe UV-C will become widely viewed as essential to HVACR systems, the way filters are now. Full Article
k WaterFurnace to Hike Prices of Commercial Equipment By www.achrnews.com Published On :: Mon, 27 Nov 2023 16:05:00 -0500 The move is a reaction to rising refrigerant and overall logistical costs, and the increases will take effect Jan. 1, 2024, a press release from WaterFurnace said. Full Article
k Carrier Teases Futuristic, Hybrid, Battery-Backup HVAC Units By www.achrnews.com Published On :: Wed, 25 Sep 2024 15:50:00 -0400 At Climate Week NYC, a breakthrough HVAC technology that could help homeowners avoid peak pricing while also addressing growing concerns of over-stressing the grid was announced. Full Article
k Infographic: A Look at Proper Humidity By www.achrnews.com Published On :: Mon, 16 Mar 2020 04:25:00 -0400 IAQ-conscious homeowners might be interested to know how humidification can preserve not only their health but the health of their home, too. Full Article
k Humidifier Sales See Boost as Consumers Seek Better Health, Comfort By www.achrnews.com Published On :: Tue, 19 Jan 2021 11:00:00 -0500 Homeowners are seeking solutions to improve comfort and IAQ. One device that does both is the humidifier. Full Article
k AprilAire Takes Aim at Radon By www.achrnews.com Published On :: Mon, 28 Feb 2022 11:00:00 -0500 January is National Radon Action Month, and IAQ manufacturer AprilAire used its booth at the AHR Expo to showcase its new radon mitigation lineup. Full Article
k Takeaways From Honeywell’s 2023 Healthy Buildings Survey By www.achrnews.com Published On :: Fri, 21 Apr 2023 07:00:00 -0400 Office workers across five markets have increased expectations when it comes to their building’s IAQ and carbon footprint and reported the responsibility falls directly on their employer or building manager. Full Article
k How a Bypass Humidifier Works By www.achrnews.com Published On :: Tue, 13 Feb 2024 14:00:00 -0500 Getting a humidification system dialed in is crucial if customers want to reap all the benefits they have to offer. Full Article
k Greenheck: Energy Recovery Ventilator By www.achrnews.com Published On :: Mon, 19 Aug 2024 13:14:49 -0400 Greenheck has added three new models to its line of high-performance residential energy recovery ventilators (ERVs). Full Article
k Kaiterra: Air Quality Monitor By www.achrnews.com Published On :: Fri, 25 Oct 2024 08:30:32 -0400 The Sensedge Go monitors up to 14 indoor air quality and environmental parameters, providing comprehensive insights into all aspects of the built environment. Full Article
k Hudson, Chemours Ink Deal on Reclaimed Refrigerants By www.achrnews.com Published On :: Mon, 06 May 2024 16:00:46 -0400 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. Full Article
k Armstrong Breaks Ground For New Manufacturing Facility By www.achrnews.com Published On :: Fri, 21 Jun 2024 16:00:00 -0400 The heat pumps Armstrong plans to make at the new facility in Three Rivers, Michigan, will particularly benefit manufacturers in the food and beverage, pharmaceutical, paper, and personal care products industries, the company said. Full Article
k 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
k Report: Heat Pump Market to More Than Double by 2031 By www.achrnews.com Published On :: Mon, 29 Jul 2024 16:00:00 -0400 The Verified Market Research Report shows that the heat pump market is valued at $74.73 billion in 2024 and is expected to reach $167.32 billion by 2031. Full Article
k Trane Charlotte Plant Marks Workplace Safety Milestone By www.achrnews.com Published On :: Mon, 19 Aug 2024 16:00:00 -0400 Trane Charlotte employees achieved 3 million work hours, or approximately ten years, without a workday lost due to a work-related injury or illness. Full Article
k 'Great Team' Hosts Ridgid Experience for Trades Workers By www.achrnews.com Published On :: Wed, 21 Aug 2024 16:00:00 -0400 The Ridgid Experience, the brand’s signature event, gives select trades workers an all-expenses-paid, three-day trip that features hands-on factory experiences, fun, and camaraderie, a press release from Ridgid said. Full Article
k Report Forecasts Growth for Building Automation Market By www.achrnews.com Published On :: Mon, 02 Sep 2024 13:15:00 -0400 A study from The Insight Partners projects the value of the global building automation market will move from $76.75 billion last year to more than $167 billion by 2031. Full Article
k Rheem to acquire Nortek Global HVAC By www.achrnews.com Published On :: Wed, 04 Sep 2024 14:30:00 -0400 NGH, whose brand lines include Frigidaire, Maytag, Miller, Broan, Gibson, Intertherm, Partner’s Choice, and other private labels, will join Rheem’s Global Air division. Full Article
k New Milwaukee Tool Mississippi Factory is its Largest in U.S. By www.achrnews.com Published On :: Wed, 02 Oct 2024 16:00:00 -0400 The new Milwaukee Tool factory in Grenada County, Mississippi, will employ more than 800 people and is Milwaukee’s eighth location in Mississippi. It is also the company’s largest manufacturing facility in the U.S. Full Article
k 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
k While on the Job, a Quick-Thinking Tech Saves Customer By www.achrnews.com Published On :: Tue, 15 Oct 2024 18:00:06 -0400 Cameron Lowe was on a routine system checkup when his customer, David Killian, was stricken. "I was just gone. My heart had stopped," Killian recalled. A dispatcher talked Lowe through cardiopulmonary resuscitation, and together they kept Killian alive. Full Article
k District Energy System Picks Copeland Heat Pumps By www.achrnews.com Published On :: Mon, 21 Oct 2024 16:00:00 -0400 The Markham District Energy facility differs from standard applications because instead of relying on conventional energy sources, it captures waste heat from sewage, which enters at about 5°C and is converted into 95°C usable heat. Full Article
k Tips for Improving Boiler Efficiency, Reducing Operating Costs, and Keeping Your Boiler Room Safe By www.achrnews.com Published On :: Fri, 29 Jul 2022 12:00:00 -0400 As one of the larger contributors to a facility’s expenses, it is critical to incorporate preventative measures into regular maintenance and cleaning plans for boilers. Full Article
k Applied Technologies of New York Hosts Future Fuels Symposium 2023 on Fossil Fuel Alternatives By www.achrnews.com Published On :: Mon, 10 Apr 2023 12:00:02 -0400 Future Fuels Symposium 2023 on Fossil Fuel Alternatives will discuss the benefits of hydrogen blends and bio-fuels and related solutions, including a new low nitrogen oxides (NOx) technology and UL-approved burners capable of firing hydrogen blends designed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Full Article
k Mestek Names Kevin O’Rourke VP of Sales, Wholesale Products By www.achrnews.com Published On :: Wed, 03 May 2023 12:00:00 -0400 O’Rourke will continue to service accounts throughout North America, working in cooperation with Mestek’s network of sales representatives, wholesale distributor partners, and contractors. Full Article
k Nationwide Boiler Breaks Fundraising Record With Golf Tourney By www.achrnews.com Published On :: Mon, 05 Jun 2023 18:18:07 -0400 The proceeds will be split between Make-A-Wish Greater Bay Area and the Randy Rawson Scholarship Program, which is run by the American Boil.er Manufacturers Association. Full Article
k Key Considerations When Transitioning to Eco-Friendly Electric Boilers By www.achrnews.com Published On :: Wed, 08 Nov 2023 14:00:00 -0500 Consulting with an expert can streamline the conversion to electric boilers while reducing total project cost and maximizing system reliability. Full Article
k Invest in Training for the Future Skilled Trades Workforce By www.achrnews.com Published On :: Wed, 15 Nov 2023 14:00:00 -0500 Lasting learning in the skilled trades requires substantial time spent working on real equipment with real tools. Full Article
k Project Files: Episode 65 — Zero-Emission Hydronic Heat at Brooklyn Brownstone By www.achrnews.com Published On :: Fri, 17 Nov 2023 07:00:00 -0500 The home now has a 3.9 kW solar array that offsets nearly 100% of the System M and grid power supplied from the clean-sourced ConEd program — meaning that the house has zero emission heating, cooling, and hot water. Full Article
k Troubleshooting Puzzle: A Walk-in Freezer That’s not Performing By www.achrnews.com Published On :: Mon, 09 Dec 2019 04:00:00 -0500 In this month’s troubleshooting situation, you are responding to a restaurant manager’s call for service, and the equipment is a walk-in freezer. Full Article
k Get Ready For Walk-In Cooler And Freezer Regulations By www.achrnews.com Published On :: Mon, 09 Dec 2019 04:27:00 -0500 The U.S. DOE will soon begin enforcing its 2017 rule that mandates minimum energy efficiency requirements for walk-in coolers and freezers. Full Article
k Danfoss Builds Supermarket of the Future By www.achrnews.com Published On :: Tue, 05 Apr 2022 09:15:26 -0400 Danfoss recently broke ground on the construction of what it has called one of the world’s most energy-efficient supermarkets, which will be filled with the latest and most energy-efficient refrigeration and heating technology. Full Article
k Staying Safe with CO₂: Key Basics You Need to Know By www.achrnews.com Published On :: Thu, 22 Aug 2024 14:00:00 -0400 Although CO2 systems may seem a bit more complicated than HFC DX systems, they are actually quite similar, with the main difference being CO2’s higher pressure. Full Article
k Making the Move to Low-GWP Refrigerants By www.achrnews.com Published On :: Wed, 04 Sep 2024 07:00:00 -0400 Next-generation ZE refrigerant blends offer customized performance that is tailored to the application, while helping support the push for decarbonization. Full Article
k CO₂ Refrigeration’s Benefits Extend Beyond Supermarkets, Ice Arenas By www.achrnews.com Published On :: Tue, 10 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0400 CO₂ refrigeration, which has gained significant traction in ice arenas and supermarket coolers, is now emerging as a groundbreaking technology revolutionizing the way we cool and heat across industries worldwide. Full Article
k The NEWSMakers Podcast: Commercial Refrigeration Trends By www.achrnews.com Published On :: Wed, 09 Oct 2024 13:00:00 -0400 In this episode, The ACHR NEWS speaks with Andre Patenaude from Copeland about some of the current issues that are shaping the commercial refrigeration industry. Full Article
k Chillventa 2024: CO₂ Heat Pumps Take Center Stage By www.achrnews.com Published On :: Mon, 04 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Chillventa 2024, held Oct. 13-15 in Nuremberg, Germany, showcased some of the world’s most innovative technologies to more than 33,000 attendees from 49 countries. Through more than 250 presentations, visitors were privy to the latest developments driving innovation throughout the HVAC industry. Full Article
k 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
k Ohio Colleges to Receive State Funding for Workforce Development By www.achrnews.com Published On :: Wed, 26 Dec 2018 09:00:00 -0500 Gov. John Kasich and the legislature targeted funding in the state capital budget to assist Ohio’s public universities, community colleges, and career technical centers in providing the most up-to-date education possible, part of an effort to provide a skilled workforce for in-demand jobs. Full Article
k Take the Time to Thoroughly Inspect Compressors By www.achrnews.com Published On :: Sun, 22 Nov 2020 11:00:00 -0500 Performing a more detailed inspection of a compressor might reveal a system issue that could lead to a failed compressor. Full Article
k Take Care When Inspecting Compressor Terminals By www.achrnews.com Published On :: Tue, 06 Jul 2021 07:00:00 -0400 When electrically inspecting or troubleshooting a compressor, you should always protect yourself against the possibility of terminal venting. Full Article
k 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
k 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
k Troubleshooting Worn Rings and Leaky Valves By www.achrnews.com Published On :: Tue, 16 May 2023 11:00:00 -0400 Learning how to troubleshoot a system that is experiencing leaky valves or worn rings can be challenging, so technicians need to take careful measurements in order to isolate the problem. Full Article
k Compressors Are Key To Decarbonization In HVACR By www.achrnews.com Published On :: Wed, 31 May 2023 11:00:00 -0400 HVACR systems consume a significant amount of energy, which leads to increased carbon emissions. Manufacturers have found that the variable-speed compressor may be the solution to this problem. Full Article