Tuesday, April 30, 2019

Effective Ways to Eliminate the Smell of Marijuana and Paint Over Marijuana Smoke in Your Home

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We are all sensitive to scents. Our brain process smells in a way that connects this sense most strongly with memory and emotion. No matter how a home appears, it will not feel appealing when it is filled with unwanted odors, especially where you need to remove the smoke from marijuana. Whatever your opinion of marijuana use, and whatever the laws are in your area, the smell of marijuana is pungent and recognizable. How can you treat your home or property to eliminate the lingering smell of marijuana?  Damage from marijuana smoke can devalue our properties and make spending time indoors less pleasant. With a proactive approach, you can effectively treat current marijuana smoke damage and prevent further damage in the future.

Understand the damage marijuana smoke causes.

There is a widespread misconception that marijuana smoke is less harmful than tobacco smoke, but an increasing body of research shows that the effects of second-hand marijuana smoke can be as damaging as tobacco smoke in enclosed spaces. This may translate into negative health repercussions for children and others sensitive to its effects as well as a lingering residue that permeates all the surfaces of a home. Though scented sprays and other treatments may be temporarily mask underlying odors, you cannot count on these to treat underlying smoke damage long-term. Understanding of the severity of the problem is your first step toward effectively managing it.

During and after smoking, the smoke will end up traveling to other rooms and getting trapped on your walls….this will cause a very dangerous condition called “thirdhand smoke” where toxic brew of gases and particles clinging to smokers’ hair and clothing, not to mention cushions and carpeting, that lingers long after secondhand smoke has cleared from a room. You’ve seen the long-term impact of thirdhand smoke your entire life: yellowed walls!

According to a poll conducted by Marist College in New York, 52 percent of all Americans have tried marijuana some time in their lives. Additionally, more states are adding marijuana to their taxable income by making it legal medically. This is advantageous in some medical communities, but causes a serious issue in others, such as for those who must clean the lingering odor from the room. The part of the plant that provides that distinct smell is the terpenes, which holds onto the paint on the walls and the fibers of the carpet.

Cleaning Up the Carpets 

Grab some baking soda for the carpets. Sprinkle it over the whole carpet and allow it to sit for a few days. Return and vacuum the carpet. The smell should noticeably dissipate. If it stays, renting a professional steam cleaner may finish lifting the odor. Typically, this process should only require one treatment to make a noticeable difference.

The terpenes in the cannabis plant get into everything, lingering and creating an unpleasant stale smell. When treating the walls, the floor and ceiling must also be treated to ensure the smell is completely pulled out of the room. These simple hacks will work most of the time in helping a room smell clean.

Wherever you are going to smoke, always remember it is best to have a consistent flow of air; like a door or window open and the fans blowing. Getting rid of the smell as it’s produced can help later with the lingering smell of marijuana.

Address marijuana smoke damage and prevent future damage.

Just as with tobacco smoke damage, treatment begins with a deep cleaning. This will entail laundering and shampooing fabric items with an eye toward possible replacement of furniture or carpeting that is beyond repair.  Smoke coats every surface, and penetrates walls and ceilings, so be sure to thoroughly clean before repainting.

Before beginning house renovations or painting the interior of your home, you will want to scrub the walls with some all-purpose cleaner as to remove marijuana smoke residue from them before you begin painting so no marijuana smell or residue is trapped. If there is a place where the marijuana smoke or smell is active, you may want to wipe down the surface with some alcohol which picks the sticky residue right up and gives the affected surface a nicer, clean, smell.

NOTE: this is a massive task!

The Most Effective Way to Remove Marijuana Smoke

Painting over marijuana smoke

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Moving into a new home is always an exciting experience but can be frustrating if the previous owner left behind a major problem. One of the worst of these is a lingering marijuana smell that is persistent throughout the house. Those who don’t enjoy the smell of marijuana or who don’t smoke it likely want to get this stench out of their house. Thankfully, there are several steps you can take to manage this situation.

Marijuana Smoke Can Stain Walls Quickly

When people smoke anything indoors, the smoke doesn’t just magically disappear. Instead, it floats to the walls and the ceiling and settles there. Once it settles, its detritus will stain the walls. That’s why so many old bars have yellowed ceilings. Unfortunately, these clinging leftovers will also generate a potent smell.

In some instances, the lingering smell of marijuana can last for years. Even if the person who smoked marijuana moved out of your home, that stench will remain as a reminder of their bad habits. In some instances, these smells may even influence visiting police officers to assume you are smoking marijuana and may lead to some legal complications. As a result, getting rid of that smell is crucial.

Removing the Smell from Walls

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Customers who buy from us have peace of mind that their current smoke & odor issues will be mitigated while protecting their children, family, and occupants.

At ECOBOND® Paint, we know that in planning a painting project, you want to feel confident that your family is protected from pollutants and odors from tobacco and pot smoke that collect on surfaces.

In order to do that, you need an eco-friendly paint solution that seals and blocks dangerous smoke and odors from cigarette, pot, fire, as well as pet odors to dramatically improve indoor air quality and protect your family.

The urgent problem is, you didn’t realize that recent research from the National Institute of Health found that over time, pollutants and odors from tobacco and pot smoke, collect and concentrate on surfaces creating an unpleasant, potentially unsafe indoor air quality condition, and that these toxic brews, called ThirdHand Smoke, can then reemit back into the air and recombine to form harmful compounds that remain at high levels long after smoking has stopped occurring.

 

The bigger problem is you didn’t know that researchers say many common cleaning products with ammonia can “gassify” the Thirdhand smoke, causing it to reemit back into the air faster and could cause significant health risks to your family or building occupants.

 

We understand. You’re not alone!

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Rick Schnarr Becomes MIControls President and General Manager

Kele Inc. announced that Rick Schnarr joined MIControls Inc. as president and general manager, effective Jan. 1. Kele acquired MIControls last June to expand its presence in the western part of the country.

source https://www.achrnews.com/articles/141130-rick-schnarr-becomes-micontrols-president-and-general-manager

A.O. Smith Receives 2019 Energy Star Partner of the Year Award

A. O. Smith has been named a 2019 Energy Star® Partner of the Year for its contribution and dedication to manufacturing high-efficiency water heaters.

source https://www.achrnews.com/articles/141129-ao-smith-receives-2019-energy-star-partner-of-the-year-award

Monday, April 29, 2019

Carlyle’s New Compressors Utilize Ammonia

Carlyle Compressor — part of Carrier — is delivering on the global demand for natural, lower-GWP refrigerants by offering a new generation of compressors that once again work with one of the original natural refrigerants — ammonia.

source https://www.achrnews.com/articles/141171-carlyles-new-compressors-utilize-ammonia

EIA Identifies Retailers With HFC-Free Refrigeration Systems

The Environmental Investigation Agency (EIA) unveiled a new initiative identifying U.S. retailers committed to taking leadership action to reduce HFCs.

source https://www.achrnews.com/articles/141172-eia-identifies-retailers-with-hfc-free-refrigeration-systems

Court of Appeals Vacates EPA's SNAP Rule 21

According to a summary from AHRI, the U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit issued a decision to vacate the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA’s) Significant New Alternatives Policy (SNAP) Rule 21 last month in response to a lawsuit brought by Mexichem Fluor and Arkema, with Chemours and Honeywell joining the case on the side of the EPA.

source https://www.achrnews.com/articles/141170-court-of-appeals-vacates-epas-snap-rule-21

Danfoss: Magnetic Tool App

This app — available for iPhone and Android — turns any smartphone into a magnetic field detector and can replace a variety of testing tools HVACR technicians rely on to ensure solenoid valves function properly.

source https://www.achrnews.com/articles/141158-danfoss-magnetic-tool-app

Phyxter: Parts App

This instant messaging system acts as a virtual business partner by curating a contact list of nearby wholesalers and sending a quote request to multiple suppliers at once.

source https://www.achrnews.com/articles/141156-phyxter-parts-app

AEC BuildTech Conference & Expo Preview

The inaugural AEC BuildTech Conference & Expo wil be held April 30 through May 2 in Rosemont, Illinois, at the Donald E Stephens Convention Center.

source https://www.achrnews.com/articles/141144-aec-buildtech-conference-expo-preview

A Q+A with AEC BuildTech keynote speaker Steve Jones

Part of Steve Jones’ job is to recognize where the construction industry is steering itself and which circumstances might alter that path (and the paths of those working in it).

source https://www.achrnews.com/articles/141146-a-qa-with-aec-buildtech-keynote-speaker-steve-jones

Preventative Maintenance for HVACR Equipment Is Important for Several Reasons

Several of the boots-on-the-ground HVACR guys had some opinions on why preventative maintenance is important, why it’s so often overlooked, and what could be done to help the cause.

source https://www.achrnews.com/articles/141143-preventative-maintenance-for-hvacr-equipment-is-important-for-several-reasons

Expect a Deep Dive on the HVACR Mechanical Track

Nine HVAC industry leaders are gathering together just five minutes from the Chicago O’Hare Airport for one purpose: to educate AEC BuildTech Conference & Expo attendees.

source https://www.achrnews.com/articles/141145-expect-a-deep-dive-on-the-hvacr-mechanical-track

Flir Systems Inc.: Environment Meter

Based on hygrometer technology, this product identifies deviations from ambient rh levels, which can cause static hazards at manufacturing sites and discomfort in homes and offices.

source https://www.achrnews.com/articles/141157-flir-systems-inc-environment-meter

Great Things Imagined at This Year’s MCAA Annual Convention

The Mechanical Contractors Association of America’s (MCAA’s) 2019 annual convention offered numerous educational and networking opportunities, and plenty of time to socialize, golf, or just soak up the sun.

source https://www.achrnews.com/articles/141147-great-things-imagined-at-this-years-mcaa-annual-convention

Spectronics Corp.: Leak Detection Kit

AR-GLO 5 fluorescent dye was introduced to The Spectroline brand of leak detection kits to ensure all leaks can be found quickly.

source https://www.achrnews.com/articles/141159-spectronics-corp-leak-detection-kit

Watch Out for Larger-Tonnage Fans

I made a comment about pairing larger-tonnage fans with smaller-tonnage outdoor units that has drawn a lot of interest.

source https://www.achrnews.com/articles/141148-watch-out-for-larger-tonnage-fans

Friday, April 26, 2019

Gree Celebrates Its Third Year as Master Distributor for Gree Commercial VRF in the US

On March 29, Gree America Commercial celebrated its operations in the U.S., with a ceremony of reviewing and strategic planning in New York City.

source https://www.achrnews.com/articles/141126-gree-celebrates-its-third-year-as-master-distributor-for-gree-commercial-vrf-in-the-us

The IIR Launches a Call to Action for World Refrigeration Day

In support of the world’s first refrigeration day — which will take place on June 26 — and with the aim of raising awareness and boosting accessibility of the refrigeration sector from the grassroots up on an international level, the International Institute of Refrigeration (IIR) is calling to all stakeholders to actively bring the HVACR sector to the public eye by organizing initiatives in their national markets.

source https://www.achrnews.com/articles/141124-the-iir-launches-a-call-to-action-for-world-refrigeration-day

Thursday, April 25, 2019

NFL Player Partners With SkillsUSA

NFL Quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo signed on to participate in SkillsUSA and Klein Tools first-ever National Signing Day on May 8.

source https://www.achrnews.com/articles/141114-nfl-player-partners-with-skillsusa

New PERC Course Explores Water Heating Needs in Commercial Buildings

The Propane Education & Research Council’s (PERC’S) Propane Training Academy has a new online course available that provides commercial building owners and operators with a closer look at commercial water heating needs and trends.

source https://www.achrnews.com/articles/141073-new-perc-course-explores-water-heating-needs-in-commercial-buildings

Wednesday, April 24, 2019

Aaon and TCC Partner for Workforce Initiative

Employees at Aaon finish their shift at the Tulsa-based manufacturer by walking off the floor right into an English as a Second Language (ESL) classroom.

source https://www.achrnews.com/articles/141079-aaon-and-tcc-partner-for-workforce-initiative

Miura Grows US Market Share

Celebrating its 60th year in the business, Miura continues to impress customers while attracting sales organizations who want to be a part of the company’s growing success.

source https://www.achrnews.com/articles/141078-miura-grows-us-market-share

Tuesday, April 23, 2019

Hiller Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electrical Tops Ruud’s Reliable Contractor List

Hiller Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electrical was named No. 1 on Ruud’s Most Reliable Contractors List for 2018.

source https://www.achrnews.com/articles/141128-hiller-plumbing-heating-cooling-electrical-tops-ruuds-reliable-contractor-list

Plumbing & Heating Wholesale Host First Business Planning Boot Camp

On April 4, Plumbing & Heating Wholesale Inc. hosted its 2019 Amana Dealer meeting in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.

source https://www.achrnews.com/articles/141090-plumbing-heating-wholesale-host-first-business-planning-boot-camp

Beth Goldstein Promoted to Chief Human Resources Officer

CoolSys announced Beth Goldstein has been promoted to the role of chief human resources officer (CHRO).

source https://www.achrnews.com/articles/141089-beth-goldstein-promoted-to-chief-human-resources-officer

XOi Technologies Redesigns Website

XOi Technologies redesigned its website to deliver greater value and easier access to information and advice for the service industry.

source https://www.achrnews.com/articles/141127-xoi-technologies-redesigns-website

Monday, April 22, 2019

Overly Hautz Granted US Patent

Overly Hautz Co. announced that the U.S. Patent Office has issued US Patent 9,973,056, entitled “Motor Mounting Assembly and Method of Manufacture.”

source https://www.achrnews.com/articles/141088-overly-hautz-granted-us-patent

Get More HVAC Sales By Making More Friends

As an HVAC technician, I had a C+ level of technical skills, but with Dale Carnegie’s help, I became an A+ people guy. Sales and opportunity soon followed.

source https://www.achrnews.com/articles/141120-get-more-hvac-sales-by-making-more-friends

Safety Concepts for HVAC Contractors and Technicians

With an understanding that technicians are assets to be protected, contractors have to figure out what to protect them from and how to do it.

source https://www.achrnews.com/articles/141107-safety-concepts-for-hvac-contractors-and-technicians

End the California Drought for Refrigerant Incentives

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is experiencing a bit of an existential crisis, doubting how much agency it really has to protect the environment when it comes to regulating refrigerants.

source https://www.achrnews.com/blogs/17-opinions/post/141123-end-the-california-drought-for-refrigerant-incentives

The Truth About Carbon Monoxide

Carbon monoxide (CO) is a deadly, colorless, odorless, poisonous gas.

source https://www.achrnews.com/articles/141085-the-truth-about-carbon-monoxide

HiberSense Inc.: Smart Control System

This climate control solution ensures balanced, room-by-room comfort throughout the home.

source https://www.achrnews.com/articles/141095-hibersense-inc-smart-control-system

FYI: News Briefs in HVAC - April 22, 2019

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.

source https://www.achrnews.com/articles/141122-fyi-news-briefs-in-hvac---april-22-2019

The Truth About Carbon Monoxide

Carbon monoxide (CO) is a deadly, colorless, odorless, poisonous gas.

source https://www.achrnews.com/articles/141085-the-truth-about-carbon-monoxide

Humidify the Whole Home, Not One Room

As the medical community reports, exceptionally dry surroundings (and the humans in those spaces) facilitate the spread of viruses more easily.

source https://www.achrnews.com/articles/141109-humidify-the-whole-home-not-one-room

Offer a 100% Money Back Guarantee

Anytime you can reverse the risk for a customer — that is, put it back on yourself — they at least know that they won’t have to be trapped into a bad decision.

source https://www.achrnews.com/articles/141086-offer-a-100-money-back-guarantee

Distributors, Manufacturers Rate Their Supply Chain Partnerships

How do the HVACR manufacturers and distributors working in the market today rate their current supply chain partnerships and the future of two-step distribution?

source https://www.achrnews.com/articles/141105-distributors-manufacturers-rate-their-supply-chain-partnerships

Alea Labs Inc.: Sensor Register

This product replaces standard supply registers with sensor-equipped registers that automatically measure each room’s dynamic conditions and optimally balance air distribution throughout the home.

source https://www.achrnews.com/articles/141096-alea-labs-inc-sensor-register

Friday, April 19, 2019

IoT Security - Top 20 Design Principles

There are some simple steps that can be taken to increase the security of connected systems. These outlined steps are organized with the most important requirements first, and it is recommended that these are addressed as the initial priority for all aspects within a system - product, system, cloud and app.

source https://www.achrnews.com/articles/141112-iot-security---top-20-design-principles

Forbes Names Greenheck as One of America’s Best Midsized Employers

Greenheck was named as one of Forbes’ America’s Best Midsized Employers.

source https://www.achrnews.com/articles/141111-forbes-names-greenheck-as-one-of-americas-best-midsized-employers

Compressor Market to Reach $21.8B

The global refrigerant compressor market is expected to reach $21.8 billion by 2026, according to a new study by Reports and Data.

source https://www.achrnews.com/articles/141092-compressor-market-to-reach-218b

Carrier Introduces Comfurt Vu BACnet Thermostats

These thermostats offer control of a building’s heating and cooling equipment from inside a facility or from any BACnet-based building management system (BMS), including Carrier’s powerful i-Vu® building automation system.

source https://www.achrnews.com/articles/141104-carrier-introduces-comfurt-vu-bacnet-thermostats

LG Electronics Honored By EPA

LG Electronics has been recognized by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) with the 2019 Energy Star Partner of the Year – Sustained Excellence Award for continued leadership in protecting the environment through energy-efficient home appliances and consumer electronics products.

source https://www.achrnews.com/articles/141074-lg-electronics-honored-by-epa

Thursday, April 18, 2019

Navien Hosts Roundtable Discussion

Navien hosted several contractors from different regions across the U.S. and Canada to take part in a contractor roundtable discussion.

source https://www.achrnews.com/articles/141093-navien-hosts-roundtable-discussion

AEC BuildTech to Feature Learning Theater

Leading vendors, including Oracle, Autodesk, TAMLYN, Goodman, and Trimble, will present information on the latest tools in architecture, engineering, and construction in the Learning Theaters during the AEC BuildTech Conference & Expo.

source https://www.achrnews.com/articles/141091-aec-buildtech-to-feature-learning-theater

Wednesday, April 17, 2019

Monday, April 15, 2019

Residential Cooling Showcase 2019

Check out the latest cooling equipment to hit the residential HVAC market.

source https://www.achrnews.com/articles/141075-residential-cooling-showcase-2019

RectorSeal Acquires All-Access Brand

RectorSeal LLC acquired the assets of MSD Research, including its All-Access™ brand of air conditioning system condensate management products.

source https://www.achrnews.com/articles/141076-rectorseal-acquires-all-access-brand

It's Time to Recognize the Young Guns of the HVAC Industry

Do you know someone under 40 who is doing great work in the industry? Nominate them. It doesn’t matter whether that person is a contractor, technician, teacher, distributor, employed by a manufacturer, etc.

source https://www.achrnews.com/blogs/17-opinions/post/141070-its-time-to-recognize-the-young-guns-of-the-hvac-industry

Top 50 Distributors of 2019

Five years ago, the Top 50 HVACR Distributors survey revealed that 96 percent of respondents had achieved increases in their HVACR sales in the latest fiscal year. This year’s survey nearly matched that phenomenal growth, with 95 percent of all respondents reporting increased HVACR sales.

source https://www.achrnews.com/articles/141080-top-50-distributors-of-2019

Tech of the Month: April 2019

Pablo Gomez, who works at Pipe Works Services Inc. in Chatham, New Jersey, has a bit of a cult following when it comes to HVAC repairs.

source https://www.achrnews.com/articles/141067-tech-of-the-month-april-2019

Contractors Who Haven’t ‘Broken Into’ Smart Homes Are Missing Out

Service vans that say “heating and cooling” are still a lot more prevalent than vans that tout “heating, cooling, and smart home.”

source https://www.achrnews.com/articles/141061-contractors-who-havent-broken-into-smart-homes-are-missing-out

FYI: News Briefs in HVAC - April 15, 2019

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.

source https://www.achrnews.com/articles/141072-fyi-news-briefs-in-hvac---april-15-2019

Shurtape Launches Year Five of Mission: HVAC

Shurtape introduced its Mission: HVAC, Educating for Success program in 2015, with the goal of arming students with the money and hands-on experience they need to succeed in the HVAC field.

source https://www.achrnews.com/articles/141066-shurtape-launches-year-five-of-mission-hvac

Make Your Balance Sheet Work for Your HVAC Business

Love ‘em or hate ‘em, balance sheets are vital to your business.

source https://www.achrnews.com/articles/141062-make-your-balance-sheet-work-for-your-hvac-business

Thursday, April 11, 2019

Goodman Announces Relief Program

With record flooding destroying and damaging homes throughout the Midwest, Goodman Mfg. Co. L.P. is deploying its Neighbors Helping Neighbors: Operation Returning Comfort program to help flood victims recover.

source https://www.achrnews.com/articles/141063-goodman-announces-relief-program

Tuesday, April 9, 2019

Monday, April 8, 2019

Editors’ Choice Money-Savers: Doors and Windows from REHAU

REHAU’s System 4500 windows and doors provide a number of valuable benefits to facilities managers and building owners. Among them are thermal performance and versatility. This product is also an affordable way to let in daylight and fresh air without the potentially costly pitfalls posed by other window materials.

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source https://www.buildings.com/article-details/articleid/21936/title/doors-windows-editors-choice-money-savers

Bryant Joins the HomeSphere Community

HomeSphere announced that Bryant Heating & Cooling Systems joined its growing community of building product manufacturers and builders.

source https://www.achrnews.com/articles/141039-bryant-joins-the-homesphere-community

Seven Design Changes That Reduce Refrigerant Charge

Optimizing refrigerant charge has always been a key part of designing cooling systems and balancing their efficiency, reliability, performance, and cost. But recently, that balance has shifted, and refrigeration engineers are once again looking at refrigerant as a key piece of the puzzle.

source https://www.achrnews.com/articles/140971-seven-design-changes-that-reduce-refrigerant-charge

Danfoss: Connection Kit

This line of connection kits for self-regulating heating cables is designed for use with both Danfoss RX-C Roof and Gutter De-icing Cables, and PX Pipe Freeze Protection Cables.

source https://www.achrnews.com/articles/141051-danfoss-connection-kit

‘Just Cause’ Employee Termination

The decision to fire or terminate an employee, especially when reluctantly made, generally creates anxiety for the employer forced to take such action.

source https://www.achrnews.com/articles/141037-just-cause-employee-termination

Reasons to Offer Zoning on Every HVAC Job

Zoning remains a small but growing segment of the overall HVAC market, representing less than 5 percent of equipment sales.

source https://www.achrnews.com/articles/141036-reasons-to-offer-zoning-on-every-hvac-job

Fujitsu General America Inc.: Mini Split Indoor Units

These products are medium static pressure duct indoor units for the single-zone Halcyon mini split line.

source https://www.achrnews.com/articles/141050-fujitsu-general-america-inc-mini-split-indoor-units

Daikin Creates a Healthier Learning Environment for Students

Overby-Sheppard Elementary needed more than an HVAC upgrade, but with tight budgets and minimal state funding, it didn’t seem likely.

source https://www.achrnews.com/articles/140968-article-headline

Letters From Our Readers: April 8, 2019

The following remarks were made regarding the article “Lots of Questions About Refrigerants but Not Many Answers,” written by Joanna R. Turpin, senior editor of The NEWS, published March 5.



source https://www.achrnews.com/blogs/17-opinions/post/141048-letters-from-our-readers-april-8-2019

A Comfort Complaint Follow-Up

The equipment in this month’s troubleshooting situation is a split system that has only been in service for two years, but there is a lot of history — several service calls since the equipment was installed, and an on-going complaint that the system just doesn’t keep the ranch-style home comfortable.

source https://www.achrnews.com/articles/141035-a-comfort-complaint-follow-up

FYI: News Briefs in HVAC - April 8, 2019

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.

source https://www.achrnews.com/articles/141049-fyi-news-briefs-in-hvac---april-8-2019

A Beginning HVAC Tech’s Guide for Understanding Superheat

Much like subcooling, understanding and calculating superheat can be somewhat difficult for newbie technicians.

source https://www.achrnews.com/articles/141034-a-beginning-hvac-techs-guide-for-understanding-superheat

Seven Design Changes That Reduce Refrigerant Charge

Optimizing refrigerant charge has always been a key part of designing cooling systems and balancing their efficiency, reliability, performance, and cost. But recently, that balance has shifted, and refrigeration engineers are once again looking at refrigerant as a key piece of the puzzle.

source https://www.achrnews.com/articles/140971-seven-design-changes-that-reduce-refrigerant-charge

Thursday, April 4, 2019

METUS Announces New Chief Executive Officer

Mitsubishi Electric Trane HVAC US LLC (METUS) announced the promotion of Mark Kuntz to chief executive officer.

source https://www.achrnews.com/articles/141030-metus-announces-new-chief-executive-officer

ACCA Honors Phil Forner

ACCA honored Phil Forner of Allendale Heating Co. in Allendale, Michigan, with the ACCA Spirit of Independence Award during the 2019 Annual Conference and Expo that was held March 4-6 in San Antonio.



source https://www.achrnews.com/articles/141029-acca-honors-phil-forner

Thermal Energy Storage Market to Grow

As per a recent industry report put forward by Global Market Insights Inc., the thermal energy storage market is forecast to register its name in the billion-dollar fraternity down the line of six years, by exceeding a revenue of $55 billion by 2024, with a projected compound annual growth rate of 18.5 percent over 2018-2024.



source https://www.achrnews.com/articles/141028-thermal-energy-storage-market-to-grow

Wednesday, April 3, 2019

Honeywell Boosts Energy Efficiency and Sustainability in City of Newark

Mayor Ras Baraka and Department of Engineering Director Phillip Scott announced that the City of Newark, New Jersey, and Honeywell Intl. will partner in an energy savings improvement project to help the city save money and taxpayer dollars.

source https://www.achrnews.com/articles/141025-honeywell-boosts-energy-efficiency-and-sustainability-in-city-of-newark

Emerson Announces Winners of Universal Heating Controls Promotion

Emerson announced the five winners of its White-Rodgers heating controls promotion. Winners will receive a Linxup GPS fleet tracking system, which allows users to manage their vehicles from a desktop or mobile device.

source https://www.achrnews.com/articles/141023-emerson-announces-winners-of-universal-heating-controls-promotion

Monday, April 1, 2019

On-Demand Webinar Explains Five Types of Common Refrigerant Leaks

Bacharach Inc. is offering a free webinar that identifies five common refrigerant leak types. By classifying over 2.8 billion recorded refrigerant samples into five easy-to-understand types, Bacharach’s Parasense software platform brings simplicity for those responsible for helping drive down refrigerant emissions.

source https://www.achrnews.com/articles/140995-on-demand-webinar-explains-five-types-of-common-refrigerant-leaks

Condensers Can Offer Valuable Insights Into System Operation

Troubleshooting the high side of a refrigeration system will often give service technicians valuable information. That’s because what happens in the condenser is a direct reflection of what is happening in the rest of the refrigeration system.

source https://www.achrnews.com/articles/141003-condensers-can-offer-valuable-insights-into-system-operation

When Should HVAC Contractors Bring On a Full-Time Marketing Manager?

Not all contractors focus on hiring a marketing manager, but the consequences of that could result in lost revenue, potential brand damage, and a list of other unfortunate events.

source https://www.achrnews.com/articles/141002-when-should-hvac-contractors-bring-on-a-full-time-marketing-manager

York: Outdoor Air Handler

This product includes a zero-penetration roof backed by the Endura10R™ 10-year roof warranty.

source https://www.achrnews.com/articles/141010-york-outdoor-air-handler

FYI: News Briefs in HVAC - April 1, 2019

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.

source https://www.achrnews.com/articles/141008-fyi-news-briefs-in-hvac---april-1-2019

Politics and HVAC: Is It All Paperwork and No Privacy?

After the House passed H.R. 1 on a party-line vote of 234-193, HVAC industry groups did not have much to say on the matter, with one exception.

source https://www.achrnews.com/blogs/17-opinions/post/141007-politics-and-hvac-is-it-all-paperwork-and-no-privacy

HVAC Manufacturers Know How to Connect

By partnering with manufacturers, contractors stay current with the marketing trends, have access to market research, and benefit from co-op dollars.

source https://www.achrnews.com/articles/141001-hvac-manufacturers-know-how-to-connect

Greenheck: DOAS Line

Expanded for high percentage and 100 percent outside air, the re-engineered rooftop ventilator models RV-110 and RVE-180 with energy recovery offer capacities up to 18,000 cfm, up to 70 tons of packaged cooling, and 1,200 MBH indirect gas-fired heating.

source https://www.achrnews.com/articles/141009-greenheck-doas-line

Commercial Refrigeration Requires Strict Leak Prevention Programs

According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), a typical food retail store leaks an estimated 25 percent of refrigerant, or approximately 1,000 pounds, annually.

source https://www.achrnews.com/articles/141004-commercial-refrigeration-requires-strict-leak-prevention-programs

Fishing for HVAC Customers Requires Better Bait

Unsuccessful marketing efforts can leave contractors feeling much the same as the empty-netted fisherman — exasperated.

source https://www.achrnews.com/articles/140999-fishing-for-hvac-customers-requires-better-bait

SNAP Decisions: California’s Refrigerant Saga Continues

The U.S. HVAC industry considered (and largely still considers) an HFC phasedown to be inevitable.

source https://www.achrnews.com/articles/140998-snap-decisions-californias-refrigerant-saga-continues

Enginuity Power Systems Discusses Residential Power Generation, Green Technology in Upcoming PERC Webinar

The webinar, created in partnership with Enginuity Power Systems, will take place at 2 p.m. EST on Nov. 19. source https://www.achrnews.co...