ACCA Welcomes NEXA Receptionists into Corporate Sponsor Program

“We welcome Nexa Receptionists’ commitment to contractors by supporting ACCA,” said Barton James, ACCA president and CEO.

source https://www.achrnews.com/articles/142712-acca-welcomes-nexa-receptionists-into-corporate-sponsor-program

Mitsubishi Electric Trane HVAC US Recognized as a 2019 National Association of Home Builders Global Innovation Award Winner

This year, NAHB gave awards in three categories: internal/external products, technology/education, and leadership.

source https://www.achrnews.com/articles/142715-mitsubishi-electric-trane-hvac-us-recognized-as-a-2019-national-association-of-home-builders-global-innovation-award-winner

Nortek Air Solutions Partners with Local Charity

Nortek Air Solutions NAS employees finished their day handling paint brushes and brooms at the Filters For Life FFL center.

source https://www.achrnews.com/articles/142714-nortek-air-solutions-partners-with-local-charity

Honeywell Launches Autonomous Building Sustainability Solution To Fight Rising Global Energy Consumption

Honeywell announced the launch of Honeywell Forge Energy Optimization, a cloud-based, closed-loop, machine learning solution.

source https://www.achrnews.com/articles/142713-honeywell-launches-autonomous-building-sustainability-solution-to-fight-rising-global-energy-consumption

Revised Section 608 Refrigerant Management Regulations

EPA Administrator Wheeler signed the Protection of Stratospheric Ozone: Revisions to the Refrigerant Management Program’s Extension to Substitutes.

source https://www.achrnews.com/articles/142710-revised-section-608-refrigerant-management-regulations

Bradford White Selects Ripley PR as Agency of Record

Ripley PR will support the growth plans of the company and its subsidiary brands.

source https://www.achrnews.com/articles/142711-bradford-white-selects-ripley-pr-as-agency-of-record

Johnson Controls Announces North American Rooftop Unit Roadshow

Johnson Controls announced its 2020 “Game On” Roadshow, featuring rooftop HVAC systems from Johnson Controls.

source https://www.achrnews.com/articles/142705-johnson-controls-announces-north-american-rooftop-unit-roadshow

Why Remove Odor from Cigarette Smoke Trapped in Paint? Why it is Important to Remove Smoke Odor from Walls.

ECOBOND® OdorDefender® | Smoke Odor Eliminator | Fire Smoke Odor Restoration Removal Products - Specially Formulated Defense and Protection Against Odor, Smoke & Fumes from Cigarette, Pot, Fire, as well as Pet and Other Annoying Odors

Cigarette or pipe smoke odor is irritating, and the situation worsens if the smoke is stale and has lingered in your home for long. This can be problematic especially if you would like to sell the home because the smoke particles may get trapped in the paint inside the house, making it difficult to remove the smoke after it’s set.

Why Cigarette Smoke Lingers

Smoke contains tar and nicotine – the two main components that result in a lasting odor. When you smoke from the house, the tobacco smoke leaves a residue of tar and resin on the walls, furniture, fibers, ceiling, bulbs and other items in the house.

How long can Cigarette Smell Last?

Cigarette smoke odor can last between a few days to several months or even years, especially if you are a heavy smoker. How long the odor remains in the house depends mainly on the ventilation of the building and the period smoked inside the house.

Is the smoke harmful?

While the health risk associated with leftover smoke is yet to be fully grasped, health professionals believe that constant exposure to third-hand smoke may pose an increased risk to respiratory conditions, heart diseases, and cancer – due to formation of carcinogens, and other infectious materials.

Does it lower the chances of selling a home?

Absolutely! According to the Realtor Magazine, smoking in a home can lower the resale value of the property by up to 29 percent. If you or the former tenant has frequently smoked inside the home, the house will not only be full of smoke smell, but it will also reveal signs of smoke damage, thus degrading the property value.

 

Over time, pollutants and odors from tobacco and pot smoke as well as pet odors, collect and concentrate on surfaces creating an unpleasant, potentially unsafe indoor air quality condition and could cause significant health risks.

There is recent research from the National Institute of Health who found 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.  

There are only 3 options:

1 – Ignore this serious problem

2 – Cover it up with standard paint, providing minimal benefit

Solution

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The quickest way to remove lingering cigarette/pipe fumes from your home is to completely block cigarette odor trapped in paint.

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Training Offered To HVACR Instructors On The Future Of Refrigerants

A series of sessions will be conducted by refrigerant manufacturers during the National HVACR Educators and Trainers Conference.

source https://www.achrnews.com/articles/142708-training-offered-to-hvacr-instructors-on-the-future-of-refrigerants

Fairbanks Energy Services Designs New, Highly Efficient Heating System for RSCC Wire & Cable

Fairbanks Energy Services announced the completion of an HVAC and mechanical system upgrade for RSCC Wire & Cable.

source https://www.achrnews.com/articles/142703-fairbanks-energy-services-designs-new-highly-efficient-heating-system-for-rscc-wire-cable

Greenheck Group Receives Wisconsin Manufacturer of the Year Award

This is the fourth time the company has received the Wisconsin Manufacturer of the Year award in the Mega Category.

source https://www.achrnews.com/articles/142704-greenheck-group-receives-wisconsin-manufacturer-of-the-year-award

Refrigerant Transition Is On Everyone’s Mind

At this year's Expo, numerous manufacturers and industry organizations got specific about the next generation of low-GWP refrigerants.

source https://www.achrnews.com/articles/142707-refrigerant-transition-is-on-everyones-mind

Many Contractors Unfamiliar With Refrigerant And Efficiency Regulations

A survey has found that only about half of HVAC professionals are familiar with upcoming 2023 efficiency and refrigerant regulations.

source https://www.achrnews.com/articles/142709-many-contractors-unfamiliar-with-refrigerant-and-efficiency-regulations

Equipment Controls Company Announces the Acquisition of Gasco LLC

Equipment Controls Company, headquartered in Norcross, announced the acquisition of Gasco LLC’s assets and people, based in Noblesville, Indiana.

source https://www.achrnews.com/articles/142702-equipment-controls-company-announces-the-acquisition-of-gasco-llc

Nearly 250 Students Experience Engineering Firsthand at Trane

Trane collaborated with ASHRAE and the Coulee Subsection of IEEE to encourage students to consider careers in STEM.

source https://www.achrnews.com/articles/142700-nearly-250-students-experience-engineering-firsthand-at-trane

Winsupply Acquires Morgan Brothers Supply

Winsupply Inc. has closed on the purchase of Morgan Brothers Supply, Inc.. Details of the asset purchase were not disclosed.

source https://www.achrnews.com/articles/142701-winsupply-acquires-morgan-brothers-supply

USG Earns Honeywell Building Control Systems 2019 Distributor of the Year Award

The award is based on Honeywell’s Authorized System Distributor buying volume, sales growth, value added services, and other criteria.

source https://www.achrnews.com/articles/142698-usg-earns-honeywell-building-control-systems-2019-distributor-of-the-year-award

ARS/Rescue Rooter Donates to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital

ARS/Rescue Rooter presented a check to ALSAC, the fundraising and awareness organization for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

source https://www.achrnews.com/articles/142699-arsrescue-rooter-donates-to-st-jude-childrens-research-hospital

Welsch Heating and Cooling Celebrates 125 Years

Anniversary events include a new company logo featuring “125 years,” anniversary badging for service and installation vehicles, and more.

source https://www.achrnews.com/articles/142697-welsch-heating-and-cooling-celebrates-125-years

Customization is Key to HVAC Success

Whether you’re a piano bar or an HVAC company, customization is the key to success.

source https://www.achrnews.com/blogs/17-opinions/post/142692-customization-is-key-to-hvac-success

Condensing Boiler Technology Brings Heat to City Building

In addition to contemporary designs and styling finishes, Mahmoud also sought the latest in boiler technology to heat a new development.

source https://www.achrnews.com/articles/142680-condensing-boiler-technology-brings-heat-to-city-building

Manufacturer's Fret over CARB Deadlines for Air Conditioning Systems

Since many low-GWP refrigerants are flammable, changes must be made to building codes and standards before they will be acceptable in HVACR equipment.

source https://www.achrnews.com/articles/142670-manufacturers-fret-over-carb-deadlines-for-air-conditioning-systems

Compressor Retrofits on the Rise in Commercial Refrigeration

Recommissioning a system can help determine if a compressor replacement makes sense, or if the whole system should be replaced.

source https://www.achrnews.com/articles/142674-compressor-retrofits-on-the-rise-in-commercial-refrigeration

Piping Practices Advance Hydronic Installations

Piping a hydronic system is a key part of installation, and requires time and skill as contractors work to provide top-performing hydronic systems.

source https://www.achrnews.com/articles/142679-piping-practices-advance-hydronic-installations

FYI: News Briefs in HVAC - February 24, 2020

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/142693-fyi-news-briefs-in-hvac---february-24-2020

Compressors' Lives can Be in Danger From Moment of Installation

Many new systems have no chance of long-term success due to improper installation, said Martin Hoover of Empire Heating and Air Conditioning.

source https://www.achrnews.com/articles/142673-compressors-lives-can-be-in-danger-from-moment-of-installation

Department of Energy Considers the End of Noncondensing Gas Furnaces, Water Heaters

The availability of noncondensing gas furnaces and water heaters hangs in the balance as the DOE considers energy efficiency standards and industry input.

source https://www.achrnews.com/articles/142671-department-of-energy-considers-the-end-of-noncondensing-gas-furnaces-water-heaters

Why Contractors Should Run Local Service Ads (LSAs) Across Google

It’s no secret that the internet has transformed how contractors market their services, attract new customers, and generate revenue growth.

source https://www.achrnews.com/articles/142678-why-contractors-should-run-local-service-ads-lsas-across-google

Five Good Reasons Why A Good Compressor Can Go Bad

Compressor failures are often a result of installation mistakes and/or poor maintenance, which means that they can usually be prevented.

source https://www.achrnews.com/articles/142672-five-good-reasons-why-a-good-compressor-can-go-bad

RIDGID Opens 2020 RIDGID Experience Contest

Two of the eight winners will be future trade professionals currently in school or apprenticeship.

source https://www.achrnews.com/articles/142695-ridgid-opens-2020-ridgid-experience-contest

Lee Company Launches Innovation Project to Include Industry Peers

Lee Company is teaming up with six peer companies across the nation to launch an Innovation Partner Exchange.

source https://www.achrnews.com/articles/142696-lee-company-launches-innovation-project-to-include-industry-peers

Fujitsu General America Opens Applications Center of Excellence

Led by Umair Surani, the Applications Center of Excellence (ACoE) will provide applications support to the entire Fujitsu sales channel.

source https://www.achrnews.com/articles/142694-fujitsu-general-america-opens-applications-center-of-excellence

AquaMotion Inc.: Single-Pipe Circulator

Designed for a tankless heater without a built-in pump, this product works on single-pipe systems.

source https://www.achrnews.com/articles/142684-aquamotion-inc-single-pipe-circulator

Modernize Surpasses Two Million Milestone Helping Homeowners

For the 2019 calendar year, Modernize helped more than two million homeowners across the United States search for the contractors they need.

source https://www.achrnews.com/articles/142677-modernize-surpasses-2-million-milestone-helping-homeowners

Resideo Technologies Inc.: Water Leak Detection

Professionally installed on the main water line, the device contains a flow sensor and advanced machine-learning technology.

source https://www.achrnews.com/articles/142685-resideo-technologies-inc-water-leak-detection

Belimo names ICD Building Automation Platinum Distributor for 2020

Belimo’s Platinum Distributor program recognizes distributors that are proven to provide superior controls expertise.

source https://www.achrnews.com/articles/142676-belimo-names-icd-building-automation-platinum-distributor-for-2020

Winsupply Opens Tri State Winsupply in Dubuque, Iowa

Winsupply Inc. has opened Tri State Winsupply in Dubuque, Iowa, serving contractors in northeast Iowa and southwest Wisconsin.

source https://www.achrnews.com/articles/142675-winsupply-opens-tri-state-winsupply-in-dubuque-iowa

R. Williamson & Assoc. and SRS Enterprises Win "Rep of the Year" Awards from Berner Intl

Berner International LLC awarded manufacturer representatives SRS Enterprises and R. Williamson & Associates LLC "Rep of the Year – 2019" honors.

source https://www.achrnews.com/articles/142667-r-williamson-assoc-and-srs-enterprises-win-rep-of-the-year-awards-from-berner-intl

One Hour Heating & Air Conditioning®

Discover why 100+ successful contractors have chosen to be One Hour franchisees.

source https://www.achrnews.com/articles/142668-one-hour-heating-air-conditioning

MODwater: More Choice without the Plastic

The NEWS invites you to explore the benefits of MODwater by Hoshizaki.

source https://www.achrnews.com/articles/142669-modwater-more-choice-without-the-plastic

The SEER Group LLC Acquires Coffman & Company

The SEER Group LLC announced its twelfth acquisition, Coffman & Company, a heating & air conditioning company serving the Denver metro area.

source https://www.achrnews.com/articles/142665-the-seer-group-llc-acquires-coffman-company

Synergy Hosts 2020 Service Operations Forum

Synergy Solution Group hosted a Service Operations Forum in Rancho Mirage, California, for 58 attendees from 32 companies.

source https://www.achrnews.com/articles/142666-synergy-hosts-2020-service-operations-forum

CoolSys To Rebrand All Operating Businesses Under Its Name

CoolSys announced it will be rebranding all of its operating businesses under the CoolSys name over the next 12 to 18 months.

source https://www.achrnews.com/articles/142664-coolsys-to-rebrand-all-operating-businesses-under-its-name

The Unified Group Hosts Annual Service Management Forum

The group encourages members to share best practices and learn about new technology that can help save time and money.

source https://www.achrnews.com/articles/142663-the-unified-group-hosts-annual-service-management-forum

U.S. Survey Results Indicate 75 Percent of Organizations Plan to Increase Energy Efficiency and Smart Building Investments

Johnson Controls released the U.S. results of its 2019 Global Energy Efficiency Indicator survey.

source https://www.achrnews.com/articles/142662-us-survey-results-indicate-75-percent-of-organizations-plan-to-increase-energy-efficiency-and-smart-building-investments

Marketair Names Three “Top Gun” Sales Reps for 2019

Marketair named three “Top Gun” companies as its manufacturer’s Reps of the Year – 2019 at the 2020 AHR Expo.

source https://www.achrnews.com/articles/142661-marketair-names-three-top-gun-sales-reps-for-2019

Obituary: Ralph Adams

The Oil & Energy Service Professionals (OESP) announced the passing of Ralph Adams, OESP national president.

source https://www.achrnews.com/articles/142660-obituary-ralph-adams

Rheem Partners with HGTV’s Extreme Makeover: Home Edition

Rheem will partner with HGTV’s Extreme Makeover: Home Edition as the air and water heating product provider for the upcoming 2020 season.

source https://www.achrnews.com/articles/142653-rheem-partners-with-hgtvs-extreme-makeover-home-edition

Chat Tools Let HVAC Contractors Connect With Customers

According to a 2016 study from cloud communications platform Twilio, 89 percent of consumers prefer to message a business rather than call.

source https://www.achrnews.com/articles/142631-chat-tools-let-hvac-contractors-connect-with-customers

Vendors Offer HVAC Contractors Advice to Keep Switching Systems Smooth

If done incorrectly, the contractor’s shift to digital can quickly turn into a nightmare.

source https://www.achrnews.com/articles/142632-vendors-offer-hvac-contractors-advice-to-keep-switching-systems-smooth

The Five Pillars Of Residential A/C Refrigerant Circuit Diagnosis

Suction pressure, head pressure, subcooling, superheat, Delta T: Taking all five of these calculations into account is critical.

source https://www.achrnews.com/articles/142656-the-five-pillars-of-residential-ac-refrigerant-circuit-diagnosis

Shopping for HVAC Software Means Knowing What You Need

Finding the right solution means tempering expectations and knowing what is the best fit for an individual business model.

source https://www.achrnews.com/articles/142626-shopping-for-hvac-software-means-knowing-what-you-need

VMech Mechanical: How Technology Helped Grow A $1.5 Million HVAC Business

In order to run a successful business, the team wanted to update its operations software for VMech to truly succeed.

source https://www.achrnews.com/articles/142658-vmech-mechanical-how-technology-helped-grow-a-15-million-hvac-business

Cities Banning New Fossil Fuel Infrastructure

Natural gas hookups represent a growing target for new restrictive policies and bans.

source https://www.achrnews.com/articles/142625-cities-banning-new-fossil-fuel-infrastructure

Regaining Motivation for Running Your Company

As a business owner, you look at your new business as a newborn baby. But that excitement can change over the years.

source https://www.achrnews.com/articles/142657-regaining-motivation-for-running-your-company

FabricAir Names Stan Weaver & Co. Top HVACR Manufacturer’s Rep for 2019

FabricAir honored Stan Weaver & Co. with its Top Manufacturer’s Representative Performance Award.

source https://www.achrnews.com/articles/142654-fabricair-names-stan-weaver-co-top-hvacr-manufacturers-rep-for-2019

Three Ways to Use Customer Data to Optimize Your HVAC Business for Success

HVAC contractors have an underutilized tool available to help optimize their businesses: customer data.

source https://www.achrnews.com/articles/142659-three-ways-to-use-customer-data-to-optimize-your-hvac-business-for-success

Clay’s Climate Control Recognized as ACCA’s 2020 Residential Contractor of the Year

ACCA’s Contractor of the Year awards are presented to a company that demonstrates extraordinary commitment to contractor excellence.

source https://www.achrnews.com/articles/142655-clays-climate-control-recognized-as-accas-2020-residential-contractor-of-the-year

Trane Recognized as America’s Most Trusted HVAC Brand For the Sixth Consecutive Year

The award is evaluated on real opinions formed by those actively shopping or considering products in each category.

source https://www.achrnews.com/articles/142652-trane-recognized-as-americas-most-trusted-hvac-brand-for-the-sixth-consecutive-year

General Filters Inc. Announces New Brand Identity

After almost 35 years, General Filters announced a new brand identity that includes new logos, colors, and design.

source https://www.achrnews.com/articles/142650-general-filters-inc-announces-new-brand-identity

Jon Wayne Service Company Receives BBB Torch Award

Jon Wayne Service company received its second BBB Torch Award for Marketplace Ethics, in addition to the national BBB Torch Award for Ethics.

source https://www.achrnews.com/articles/142651-jon-wayne-service-company-receives-bbb-torch-award

Johnson Controls Appoints Phil Clement as Chief Marketing Officer

Clement will report to Mike Ellis, executive vice president, and chief digital & customer officer.

source https://www.achrnews.com/articles/142649-johnson-controls-appoints-phil-clement-as-chief-marketing-officer

Marketing for the HVAC Contractor: Marketing Is About People

Marketing functions as the middleman — informing those with the broken air conditioner that there is somebody nearby who can fix it.

source https://www.achrnews.com/blogs/18-business-management-blog/post/142648-marketing-for-the-hvac-contractor-marketing-is-about-people

LC Anderson Inc. Recognized as ACCA’s 2020 Commercial Contractor of the Year

Each year, ACCA’s Contractor of the Year award is presented to a \company that demonstrates a commitment to contractor excellence.

source https://www.achrnews.com/articles/142645-lc-anderson-inc-recognized-as-accas-2020-commercial-contractor-of-the-year

TDIndustries Hires Mark Watson to Lead its Controls Group

TDIndustries has hired Mark Watson as the vice president of its Controls (building automation) group.

source https://www.achrnews.com/articles/142647-tdindustries-hires-mark-watson-to-lead-its-controls-group

HARDI Distributors Report 7.4 Percent Revenue Growth in December

The average sales performance by HARDI distributors was an increase of 7.4 percent during December 2019.

source https://www.achrnews.com/articles/142644-hardi-distributors-report-74-percent-revenue-growth-in-december

Grundfos Announces New Addition to Hydro MPC Family

Grundfos launched the Hydro MPC CME, the newest member of the Hydro MPC platform.

source https://www.achrnews.com/articles/142643-grundfos-announces-new-addition-to-hydro-mpc-family

MovinCool Features Portable Air Conditioners at AHR

At the recent AHR Expo, MovinCool executives explained how the company’s heritage drives its progress with its portable air conditioners.

source https://www.achrnews.com/articles/142642-movincool-features-portable-air-conditioners-at-ahr

Service Roundtable Will Host the International Roundtable

Attendees will have the opportunity to network with residential contractors and experts in HVAC and other industries.

source https://www.achrnews.com/articles/142639-service-roundtable-will-host-the-international-roundtable

CoolSys Opens New Southern California Training Center For Its Technicians

CoolSys opened the doors of its new, state-of-the-art training facility in Fullerton, California, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony.

source https://www.achrnews.com/articles/142641-coolsys-opens-new-southern-california-training-center-for-its-technicians

Johnson Controls Expands Air-Handling Unit Facility

Johnson Controls broke ground on an expansion of its air-handling unit manufacturing facility in Hattiesburg, Mississippi.

source https://www.achrnews.com/articles/142640-johnson-controls-expands-air-handling-unit-facility

Compressor Discharge Temperature Reflects How Equipment is Operating

The compressor’s discharge temperature can tell the service technician what is going on inside a refrigeration or air conditioning system.

source https://www.achrnews.com/articles/142619-compressor-discharge-temperature-reflects-how-equipment-is-operating

Private Equity Firms Investing in HVAC Contractor Consolidation

When private equity professionals look at HVAC contractors, they see a field ripe for consolidation.

source https://www.achrnews.com/articles/142610-private-equity-firms-investing-in-hvac-contractor-consolidation

Ductless Projects Show Some Pioneer(ing) Spirit

In Texas’ Hays County, two teenage daughters have hit the hang-out jackpot: their own cozy, three-room tiny home.

source https://www.achrnews.com/articles/142612-ductless-projects-show-some-pioneering-spirit

Tech of the Month — February 2020: Robert Maderick

After going to trade school five days a week for nine months, Maderick graduated and found work as a duct cleaner.

source https://www.achrnews.com/articles/142622-tech-of-the-month-february-2020-robert-maderick

Mini Splits Put Wind in Restivo’s Sales

Jack Restivo’s family business is succeeding in its third generation, a time when many tend to deteriorate or sell off.

source https://www.achrnews.com/articles/142613-mini-splits-put-wind-in-restivos-sales

A Deep Dive Into Five Refrigeration Architectures

As refrigerant regulations grow more stringent, manufacturers are beginning to offer new refrigeration architectures that utilize low-GWP refrigerants.

source https://www.achrnews.com/articles/142620-a-deep-dive-into-five-refrigeration-architectures

Verifying a Proper Pump Down

Refrigerant migration can be damaging to a compressor. The refrigerant migrating back to the compressor can possibly slug the component.

source https://www.achrnews.com/articles/142618-verifying-a-proper-pump-down

Blurred Lines: Progress Transcends ‘Ductless’ and ‘Ducted’

Movement and growth is taking place both in terms of equipment’s technology and design and, related, where it gets used.

source https://www.achrnews.com/articles/142611-blurred-lines-progress-transcends-ductless-and-ducted

FYI: News Briefs in HVAC - February 10, 2020

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/142624-fyi-news-briefs-in-hvac---february-10-2020

How to Price Your HVAC Company for Prosperity

Pricing is one of the most critical aspects of operating a successful company.

source https://www.achrnews.com/articles/142621-how-to-price-your-hvac-company-for-prosperity

Uponor Inc.: Reducing Tees Series

The new series consists of 10 different reducing tees in a variety of outlet configurations, from ½-inch to 2-inch diameters.

source https://www.achrnews.com/articles/142636-uponor-inc-reducing-tees-series

Continental Fan: In-Line Duct Fan

This product is designed for residential, commercial, and light industrial ventilation applications.

source https://www.achrnews.com/articles/142635-continental-fan-in-line-duct-fan

ecobee Powered: Diagnostic Thermostat

This product enables users to remotely diagnose and troubleshoot system issues and errors.

source https://www.achrnews.com/articles/142633-ecobee-powered-diagnostic-thermostat

Emerson Climate: Scroll Compressors

This new line is designed for commercial applications and lower global warming potential (GWP) refrigerants.

source https://www.achrnews.com/articles/142638-emerson-climate-scroll-compressors

Braeburn Systems LLC: Zone Control Panel

This three-zone control panel is designed for residential and light commercial applications.

source https://www.achrnews.com/articles/142637-braeburn-systems-llc-zone-control-panel

Grundfos Americas: Pumping System

Combined with variable speed multistage pumps, it features an MLE motor, a permanent magnet VFD/motor with IE5 efficiency, and more.

source https://www.achrnews.com/articles/142634-grundfos-americas-pumping-system

Radiant Professionals Alliance Honors Bob “Hot Rod” Rohr

This year, the honor was bestowed upon Bob “Hot Rod” Rohr, a 50-plus-year veteran of the radiant heating industry.

source https://www.achrnews.com/articles/142630-radiant-professionals-alliance-honors-bob-hot-rod-rohr

Trademark Infringement Allegation Gets Fan Manufacturer Thrown Out Of Expo

A dispute over intellectual property rights led to a fan manufacturer being ejected from the exhibit floor of the 2020 AHR Expo.

source https://www.achrnews.com/articles/142627-trademark-infringement-allegation-gets-fan-manufacturer-thrown-out-of-expo

Promaster Air Conditioning Acquired by Air Pros

Air Pros announced it has acquired Coral Springs-based Promaster Air Conditioning, adding nearly 3,000 customer.

source https://www.achrnews.com/articles/142628-promaster-air-conditioning-acquired-by-air-pros

Amanda Zink Talks HVAC company culture

Amanda Zink talks about company culture, what it’s like to work with family, and what it’s like to be a woman in the HVAC industry.

source https://www.achrnews.com/articles/142532-amanda-zink-talks-hvac-company-culture

Obituary: Dave Pannier

The industry mourns the passing of David R. Pannier, former ARI Chairman, former Interim NATE President, and former President of Trane Residential Systems.

source https://www.achrnews.com/articles/142617-obituary-dave-pannier

Fieldpiece Instruments Welcomes New Chief Executive Officer

Fieldpiece Instruments recently appointed Cameron Rouns as chief executive officer.

source https://www.achrnews.com/articles/142615-fieldpiece-instruments-welcomes-new-chief-executive-officer

Daikin Launches New 2-Year Unit Replacement Limited Warranties

Daikin North America LLC is enriching limited warranty coverage for select 13- and 14-SEER air conditioners, heat pumps, and packaged units.

source https://www.achrnews.com/articles/142614-daikin-launches-new-2-year-unit-replacement-limited-warranties

Danfoss Offers Insights Into HVACR Industry

Danfoss hosted its 25th annual press breakfast, offering insights into the state of the company, as well as the HVACR industry.

source https://www.achrnews.com/articles/142607-danfoss-offers-insights-into-hvacr-industry

Emerson E360 Breakfast Takes A Look Toward The Future

HVACR refrigerants, regulations, and a look to the future were the topics of discussion at Emerson’s E360 Breakfast.

source https://www.achrnews.com/articles/142606-emerson-e360-breakfast-takes-a-look-toward-the-future

“Fastest Hands in HVAC/R” Tournament Draws 350 Players

Contestants were judged on timing and accuracy, and the top 16 advanced to the finals, held on Tuesday afternoon.

source https://www.achrnews.com/articles/142609-fastest-hands-in-hvacr-tournament-draws-350-players

Daikin Applied Discusses Transition to R-32

Danfoss hosted its 25th annual press breakfast, offering insights into the state of the company, as well as the HVACR industry.

source https://www.achrnews.com/articles/142608-daikin-applied-discusses-transition-to-r-32

Product of the Year Goes to Danfoss

The Danfoss CO2 Adaptive Liquid Management (CALM) Solution received the AHR Expo Product of the Year award.

source https://www.achrnews.com/articles/142604-product-of-the-year-goes-to-danfoss

LG Aims to Provide a One-Stop Solution for Its Clients’ HVAC Technology Needs

LG Electronics USA Inc. made a somewhat unusual statement for a company with a large booth at the AHR Expo: it’s not an air conditioning company.

source https://www.achrnews.com/articles/142605-lg-aims-to-provide-a-one-stop-solution-for-its-clients-hvac-technology-needs

Smart Clamps for the Smart Ones

The session will feature CELO presenting a system that allows the installer to save time easy mounting with non-metallic clamps and struts.

source https://www.achrnews.com/articles/142603-smart-clamps-for-the-smart-ones

Flammable Refrigerants & UL 60335-2-40: What You Should Know

Intertek will highlight what manufacturers need to know about flammable refrigerants during the transition to the new harmonized standard.

source https://www.achrnews.com/articles/142602-flammable-refrigerants-ul-60335-2-40-what-you-should-know

LG Components Announces New R1 Compressor

LG Components held a press conference on February 4 at the AHR Expo and announced the release of a new product, the R1 Compressor.

source https://www.achrnews.com/articles/142599-lg-components-announces-new-r1-compressor

Taco Celebrates 100 Years of Success

Known in 1920 as the Thermal Appliance Company, Taco kicked off its 100 year celebration with a press conference on Monday morning.

source https://www.achrnews.com/articles/142598-taco-celebrates-100-years-of-success

Innovative Solution to Extend Filter Life

This session will teach you how the patent pending technology of the VECTR significantly extends the life of Paint Pockets.

source https://www.achrnews.com/articles/142601-innovative-solution-to-extend-filter-life

Achieving True Business Automation: Are You Seeing the Bigger Picture?

The session will teach you how to manage service delivery with an automated work order software with preventative maintenance contract support, and more.

source https://www.achrnews.com/articles/142600-achieving-true-business-automation-are-you-seeing-the-bigger-picture

ASHRAE To Release New Building Guide

ASHRAE celebrates its 125th anniversary with two major undertakings slated to take place in 2020.

source https://www.achrnews.com/articles/142596-ashrae-to-release-new-building-guide

Armstrong Fluid Technology Introduces Systems That Grow Smarter

At this year’s AHR Expo, executives from Armstrong Fluid Technology presented a vision of buildings that are not only smart, but that learn.

source https://www.achrnews.com/articles/142597-armstrong-fluid-technology-introduces-systems-that-grow-smarter

Honeywell Unveils New Nonflammable Refrigerant

Honeywell announced the launch of Solstice® N15 (R-515B), a refrigerant replacement for R-134a for use in chillers and heat pumps.

source https://www.achrnews.com/articles/142589-honeywell-unveils-new-nonflammable-refrigerant

Cambridge Engineering Launches New Name, Tagline, And Logo

Cambridge Engineering announced a new name, logo, tagline, and website address.

source https://www.achrnews.com/articles/142588-cambridge-engineering-launches-new-name-tagline-and-logo

Building Automation 101: Control at Your Fingertips

It will primarily focus on BAS and define some of the more common terms such as protocols, connectivity, and more.

source https://www.achrnews.com/articles/142593-building-automation-101-control-at-your-fingertips

Health, Comfort, Preservation: Bringing the Benefits of Humidity Home

The seminar will explore the causes of indoor dryness, as well as solutions for increasing indoor humidity during dry winter months.

source https://www.achrnews.com/articles/142592-health-comfort-preservation-bringing-the-benefits-of-humidity-home

Johnson Controls Panel: Doing More with Better Data

JCI hosted an executive panel for a substantial crowd of customers, press, and even a student or two.

source https://www.achrnews.com/articles/142594-johnson-controls-panel-doing-more-with-better-data

Fundamentals of Working With Flammable Refrigerants

This workshop will explain how you can use these training courses and certification to help support the safe transition to these refrigerants.

source https://www.achrnews.com/articles/142591-fundamentals-of-working-with-flammable-refrigerants

Cleaver-Brooks Premieres Prometha

Cleaver-Brooks held a press conference to officially launch its Internet-of-Things (IoT) powered Prometha Connected Boiler Solutions.

source https://www.achrnews.com/articles/142595-cleaver-brooks-premieres-prometha

Cyber Security and IT Integration for Commercial Buildings

As IT integration becomes a larger piece of commercial building automation and integration, cyber security also becomes more important.

source https://www.achrnews.com/articles/142590-cyber-security-and-it-integration-for-commercial-buildings

What Colorado’s Clean Indoor Air Act Means for Landlords -How an Odor Management Plan Including an Odor Blocking Paint is Vital

ECOBOND® OdorDefender® | Smoke Odor Eliminator - Specially Formulated Defense and Protection Against Odor, Smoke & Fumes from Cigarette, Pot, Fire, as well as Pet and Other Annoying Odors

The Colorado Clean Indoor Air Act was first passed in 2006 and was updated in 2013 to include the smoking of marijuana. Basically, the Act protects individuals in indoor spaces from the effects of smoking. The act is particularly important for landlords to understand because it provides a baseline protection that must be offered in public spaces.

Communal Spaces Must Be Smoke-Free

The act specifically outlines that communal spaces must be smoke-free. This rule applies to any space that is common to inhabitants of multiple residences such as a lobby, hallway, elevator, or stairwell. The law does not limit a landlord’s ability to put further smoking restrictions on the property, however. While the law makes room for private residence spaces to allow smoking, a landlord has the right to restrict smoking within apartments or houses under their ownership or management.

While some landlords fear that creating no-smoking policies will make it harder to rent, surveys show that most potential tenants prefer non-smoking spaces and 52% even reported being willing to pay more to live in a smoke-free space.

How to Law Impacts Potential Tenants

If you are attempting to rent out a house or apartment to new tenants, their expectations about smoke odor will likely be influenced by their previous experiences as tenants. Many places not only put smoking restrictions on communal spaces but also on private residences. This means that the odor of cigarette or marijuana smoke is going to be a negative sign to many potential tenants. They will certainly expect communal spaces to be free of such odors, but they will likely also be negatively impacted by the odor in private residential spaces.

What Can Be Done

If you are renting a space that has cigarette or marijuana odor lingering in either communal spaces or private residential spaces, it is very important that you address these issues before trying to rent to a new tenant. It is not enough to simply mask the smell temporarily as tenants who end up living in the space will be very disappointed if the odor returns once they have moved in (as was the case for this unfortunate new homeowner). In addition, the dangers of third-hand smoke are now well-documented, and many potential tenants will have serious health concerns if they suspect that their space is contaminated.

Instead, landlords need to make sure that the space is actually free of smoke odors. There are several steps that can be taken:

• Institute smoke-free policies for all living spaces—communal and private.
• Make sure that any private spaces where smoking is allowed are located in a separate portion of the building and use a separate ventilation or HVAC system from non-smoking places.
• Consider avoiding fabrics in spaces where smoking is allowed to reduce surfaces for third-hand smoke to linger.
• Have any spaces impacted by cigarette or marijuana smoke odors professionally cleaned by experts before showing to potential new tenants.
• Replace all fabrics (carpets, curtains, etc.) in spaces where smoking has occurred.
• Repaint all surfaces in spaces where smoking has occurred with an Odor Blocking Paint

With increased knowledge of the hazards of third-hand smoke and the expectations set by the Colorado Clean Indoor Air Act, landlords will need to address smoking policies and cleaning procedures to ensure positive future relationships with tenants.

Odor Management Plan for Apartments in Colorado

Many in the United States rejoiced when marijuana became legal first in Colorado, followed quickly by other states. However, owners and managers of multi-family units that are experienced in repainting units due to smokers collectively groaned. Even most avid smokers agree that smoke, whether from cigarettes or marijuana, has a terrible odor. Unfortunately, this odor seeps into the paint on the walls. Ridding the unit of the smell is no longer as easy as slapping on another coat of regular paint.

Landlords need a valid, effective strategy to manage smoke contamination. Marijuana smoke drifts, which means it does not stay in the unit it originates in. Property owners, managers, and even residents may be concerned about this, as many “claim the stench of weed disrupts their quality of life, lowers their property values and causes problems for people with respiratory issues such as asthma.” Keeping this in mind, it is clear why having an odor management plan for these units is critical.

Odor Management Plans

Remediation tactics are costly; thus, property owners and managers should be prepared to manage odor as it comes. Since discrimination based on cannabis use is illegal, having a plan based on management in place is your best bet. However, odor management can be tricky. If you get in over your head, that is totally understandable! There are professionals available who can help you set up the right plan to manage cannabis-related odors, or to help you get your property equipped with the right paint that this will not be an issue.  ECOBOND® OdorDefender® is a professional-grade Eco-friendly, odor-blocking paint designed for sealing, blocking & absorbing existing dangerous odors and fumes from the effects of cigarette smoke, pot smoke, fire, as well as pet odors and substantially improves indoor air quality.

Continued Legalization of Marijuana Raises the Need for Odor Control

Possession and use of Marijuana is now legal in a majority of the states. Many state legislatures have adopted sweeping legislation that has increased the amount of marijuana consumed in the US. The federal department responsible for monitoring marijuana has released statistics that show a double-digit annual usage increase. For example, there was a 7.3 percent increase in the number of people who smoked marijuana between 2011 and 2012. Middle aged persons are also taking larger amounts of marijuana than they did before. Overall, the number of people taking marijuana increased from 3.9 million in 2002 to 8.4 million in 2014.

Odor Control

A surprising challenge emanating from this increase is odor control. People who board the marijuana bandwagon are finding it difficult to control and manage the resulting odor. Homes, hotels, clubs, casinos, and resorts are some of the facilities that are at risk. Odor Management can be a major issue in some states where “cannabis tours” are on the rise. Property managers are now scrambling to find effective methods of reducing or eliminating the odor.

 

Remediation

Marijuana residue can find its way into walls, carpets, and a structure’s ventilation system. The residue can stick to walls for a relatively longer period. If the tenant’s lease is valid for an extended period, then the level of contamination may be enormous. The property manager will have to carry out extensive cleaning and painting in order to restore the property to its former condition. Items that block the odor may combine with marijuana smoke to create a greater penetration of the walls.

A casual wall wipe may remove odors that are a few months old, but a professional is required to remove a more established residue. Professional lead cleanup and removal services use customized tools to get rid of marijuana odor and stains on walls. Also, these services have the expertise to deodorize the air inside the building.

Over time, pollutants and odors from tobacco and pot smoke as well as pet odors, collect and concentrate on surfaces creating an unpleasant, potentially unsafe indoor air quality condition and could cause significant health risks.

There is recent research from the National Institute of Health who found 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.

 

There are only 3 options:

1 – Ignore this serious problem

2 – Cover it up with standard paint, providing minimal benefit

3 – Apply a specialty environmental paint uniquely formulated to seal, block, absorb and capture existing odors, fumes and chemical pollutants.

 

ECOBOND® OdorDefender® is a professional-grade Eco-friendly, odor-blocking paint designed for sealing, blocking & absorbing existing dangerous odors and fumes from the effects of cigarette smoke, pot smoke, fire, as well as pet odors and substantially improves indoor air quality.

Buy our Environmentally Friendly Odor Blocking Paint today click here

 

 

 

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1. Colorado Clean Indoor Act – Considerations for Improving Indoor Air Pollution With Odor Blocking Paint
2. Beware of the Insidious Air Quality That May Harm Tenants | How Odor Blocking Paint Improves Your Odor Management Plan
3. The Colorado Clean Air Act and an Odor Management Plan in Controlling Smoke Odor and Minimizing Indoor Air Pollution.

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ASHRAE Recognizes Outstanding Achievements of Members at the 2020 Winter Conference

ASHRAE recognized the outstanding achievements and contributions of members to the Society during its 2020 Winter Conference.

source https://www.achrnews.com/articles/142587-ashrae-recognizes-outstanding-achievements-of-members-at-the-2020-winter-conference

Emerson Hosts Super Bowl Party At AHR Expo

On Sunday night, Emerson hosted its annual pre-AHR Expo party, which coincided with this year’s Super Bowl.

source https://www.achrnews.com/articles/142585-emerson-hosts-super-bowl-party-at-ahr-expo

Dynatemp Capitalizes on Pregame Party

Dynatemp International Inc. hosted a 15th floor pregame party at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Orlando, Florida, on Sunday, February 2.

source https://www.achrnews.com/articles/142584-dynatemp-capitalizes-on-pregame-party

Virtual Assistants Provide Real Benefits for HVAC Contractors

Good help is hard to find. But a virtual assistant can provides services to a business while working from an off-site location.

source https://www.achrnews.com/articles/142582-virtual-assistants-provide-real-benefits-for-hvac-contractors

Global HVACR Industry Will Continue to Improve with Each Generation

The refrigeration industry can and should continue to challenge itself to focus on what we know are important factors.

source https://www.achrnews.com/articles/142573-global-hvacr-industry-will-continue-to-improve-with-each-generation

Build Your HVAC Company by Supporting Your Community

When your company supports a charity in such a way that it benefits your business, everyone wins.

source https://www.achrnews.com/articles/142583-build-your-hvac-company-by-supporting-your-community

HVAC Contractors Need a Plan to Make Sure Their Business Outlives Them

Often, the owner “is” the business — and if he or she dies, the company dies as well.

source https://www.achrnews.com/articles/142572-hvac-contractors-need-a-plan-to-make-sure-their-business-outlives-them

Leveraging the Power of HVAC Tech to Retrofit Performing Arts Building

The Ebell of Los Angeles’ management team sought an HVAC solution to address the full needs of the theater and the occupants throughout the complex.

source https://www.achrnews.com/articles/142574-leveraging-the-power-of-hvac-tech-to-retrofit-performing-arts-building

Understanding the Building Science Behind “Foamed” Homes

Advanced insulation packages and HVAC are compatible only when both trades anticipate the outcome of the paired options.

source https://www.achrnews.com/articles/142580-understanding-the-building-science-behind-foamed-homes

Contractors Turn to Retrofit Market To Counter Construction Cycles

What if contractors used retrofitting to pay the bills and used new construction to fuel the profit margins?

source https://www.achrnews.com/articles/142579-contractors-turn-to-retrofit-market-to-counter-construction-cycles

Understanding the Use of Suction Filters/Driers

Unfortunately, we can easily forget the role that suction driers can play in protecting the compressor and the compressor oil.

source https://www.achrnews.com/articles/142568-understanding-the-use-of-suction-filtersdriers

New Product Showcased at Whalen Football Game Party

Football, food, and HVAC products combined for Whalen’s opening night party at the AHR Expo Sunday night.

source https://www.achrnews.com/articles/142586-new-product-showcased-at-whalen-football-game-party

Basic Methods of Reading Flow in Hydronic Systems

This seminar will discuss reading circuit setters, coil pressure drop, how to use a Cv rating on a system component, and more.

source https://www.achrnews.com/articles/142578-basic-methods-of-reading-flow-in-hydronic-systems

Beyond Energy and Comfort and Toward Healthy Homes

Although most of our housing systems focus on energy efficiency and comfort, home performance is more than these two aspects of housing.

source https://www.achrnews.com/articles/142577-beyond-energy-and-comfort-and-toward-healthy-homes

How 3D Simulations and VR Are Closing the Skills Gap and Defining the Next Generation of Training

If your training programs aren't engaging, you are missing out on your best chance to grow your team and business.

source https://www.achrnews.com/articles/142575-how-3d-simulations-and-vr-are-closing-the-skills-gap-and-defining-the-next-generation-of-training

What You Can Learn from 1,000 Negative Google Reviews

Women in HVACR pulled over 25,000 Google reviews from contractors and are going to take a look at what can be learned.

source https://www.achrnews.com/articles/142576-what-you-can-learn-from-1000-negative-google-reviews