Refrigerant Realities: Six Things You Need to Know

The HVAC&R industry is faced with a high level of uncertainty in 2019. There is an intense focus on impending regulation and the pressure to adapt to technology needs around the globe. The world of refrigerants is complex, and there is so much information out there, it can be overwhelming. There are several points to keep in mind before making any refrigerant decisions.

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Eaton names Kerry Tingley VP and GM, Industrial Controls Division, Electrical Sector

Power management company Eaton announced today that Kerry Tingley has been named vice president and general manager of its Industrial Controls Division, effective March 1. She will be responsible for leading Eaton’s strategic growth and new product development initiatives for industrial control solutions used by machine builders, and commercial and industrial customers.

source https://www.achrnews.com/articles/140825-eaton-names-kerry-tingley-vp-and-gm-industrial-controls-division-electrical-sector

Obituary: John Benedict

John M. Benedict, 92, passed away peacefully on Thursday, Jan. 31, at Oakwood Hills Retirement Community in Eau Claire, Wisconsin.

source https://www.achrnews.com/articles/140827-obituary-john-benedict

Obituary: Michael Lee Moore

Michael “Mike” Lee Moore passed away on Sunday, Feb. 3, in Dallas. The oldest of five children, Moore was born on Nov. 28, 1954, and grew up in Salina, Kansas. He attended Oakdale Elementary School and graduated from Salina Central High School in 1973. In 1976, Moore completed his Bachelor of Business Administration from the University of Kansas. He went on to earn his Master of Business Administration from Norwood University in Cedar Hill, Texas, in 2012.

source https://www.achrnews.com/articles/140826-obituary-michael-lee-moore

Tour Showcased VRV Systems at Duke Ellington Public School

An HVAC solution was the headliner for an event on Feb. 19 at a 121-year-old building in the nation’s capital named after one of America’s greatest composer-musicians. The event at Duke Ellington School of the Arts demonstrated how stepping beyond traditional non-inverter HVAC systems can preserve a building’s historical architecture, enhance energy efficiencies, minimize noise, and earn design-award accolades.

source https://www.achrnews.com/articles/140823-tour-showcased-vrv-systems-at-duke-ellington-public-school

Dewberry’s Dan Koenigshofer and John Roberts Receive Award for ASHRAE’s Best Article of 2018

In their article entitled “Do OA Economizers Make ‘Cents’ in Hospitals?” Koenigshofer and Roberts detail the costs and savings of utilizing outside air economizers in hospital ventilation systems. They concluded that these systems do not make “cents” in hospitals. The findings have major implications for building codes throughout the U.S. 

source https://www.achrnews.com/articles/140824-dewberrys-dan-koenigshofer-and-john-roberts-receive-award-for-ashraes-best-article-of-2018

ESCO Group Appoints Executive Director of HERN

ESCO Group announced the appointment of Thomas M. Tebbe, M.Ed., CMHE, as executive director of the HVACR Education Resource Network (HERN), and as an executive board member of ESCO Group, effective Feb. 1. Tebbe joined the ESCO Group team in 2003 after spending 30 years in public education with the Louisiana Community and Technical College System, as an instructor, school director, and regional director of five technical colleges. Over the years, Tebbe has worked in various roles within the ESCO Group, most recently as the national programs director for HVAC Excellence.

source https://www.achrnews.com/articles/140821-esco-group-appoints-executive-director-of-hern

Regal Beloit Highlights FER Compliance With New Products

Regal Beloit Corp. has become an expert in FER compliance by redesigning its products to meet the new standards, including the Genteq^® Ensite^® motor, DEC Star^® blower assemblies, and a new electronically commutated motor (ECM) to provide FER compliance for entry-level fans. These products were on display at the 2019 AHR Expo.

source https://www.achrnews.com/articles/140721-regal-beloit-highlights-fer-compliance-with-new-products

XOi Reports Growth After Acquisition of Customer Accounts

XOi Technologies, a Nashville-based technology startup focused on developing solutions for the skilled trades industries, reported rapid growth over the past year, thanks to an expanded management team, new strategic initiatives, and acquisition of additional key customer accounts. XOi also announced new features in the XOi Vision platform, a cloud solution for field service.

source https://www.achrnews.com/articles/140820-xoi-reports-growth-after-acquisition-of-customer-accounts

Daniel Simmons to offer keynote address at ACCA Annual Conference

ACCA announced Daniel Simmons, assistant secretary of energy efficiency and renewable energy, will offer a keynote address at the ACCA Annual Conference on March 5 in San Antonio. Assistant Secretary Simmons will then tour the trade show to meet with contractors and manufacturers to discuss federal energy efficiency programs. 

source https://www.achrnews.com/articles/140819-daniel-simmons-to-offer-keynote-address-at-acca-2019-expo

Ridgid Experience Contest Open for Entry

The Ridgid Experience, an all-expenses-paid, VIP trip to Ridgid world headquarters, is back for its third consecutive year. Beginning today, Ridgid fans can enter to be one of six winners selected for the trip taking place July 31 — Aug. 2, that includes a VIP tour of Ridgid headquarters, the opportunity to build their own custom pipe wrench, and more.

source https://www.achrnews.com/articles/140817-ridgid-experience-contest-open-for-entry

ACCA Welcomes Adrian Steel as Corporate Partner

The Air Conditioning Contractors of America (ACCA) announced that Adrian Steel of Adrian, Michigan, has joined ACCA as a corporate partner. ACCA’s corporate membership program enables HVACR industry suppliers and manufacturers to demonstrate an extraordinary commitment to ACCA members and the contracting industry through year-round support of the association's activities. The corporate membership program also provides manufactures and suppliers with increased access to ACCA’s nationwide network of contractors through tailored communications and marketing campaigns throughout the year.

source https://www.achrnews.com/articles/140816-acca-welcomes-adrian-steel-as-corporate-partner

GPS Education Partners and Gustave A. Larson Company Announce Partnership

GPS Education Partners and Gustave A. Larson Company announced a strategic partnership to build industry talent pools using a youth apprenticeship model designed by GPSEd. The program will match student workers with HVACR jobs and expose them to career pathways in the industry, all while earning their high school diploma.

source https://www.achrnews.com/articles/140815-gps-education-partners-and-gustave-a-larson-company-announce-partnership

Embraco: Pressure Compressors

The Triple Threat solution is Embraco's low, medium, and high back pressure compressors. They feature dependable, robust, and Triple Threat capabilities. This is an all-in-one solution, so you can do your work with confidence. Triple Threat options are available in EM and F series compressors.

source https://www.achrnews.com/articles/140807-embraco-pressure-compressors

DiFilippo’s Service Company Presented With Federated Insurance ACCA Super STAR Award

The Air Conditioning Contractors of America (ACCA) announced that Vince and Laura DiFilippo of DiFilippo’s Service Company in Paoli, Pennsylvania, have been awarded the Federated Insurance ACCA Super S.T.A.R. Award. ACCA Corporate Partner Federated Insurance presents the ACCA Super S.T.A.R. Award annually to an ACCA member who prioritizes the four components of the award: safety, teamwork, accountability, and responsibility. To be eligible for the award, a contracting company must be both an ACCA member in good standing and a current Federated Insurance client.

source https://www.achrnews.com/articles/140814-difilippos-service-company-presented-with-federated-insurance-acca-super-star-award

Bosch Sponsors New Hampshire FIRST Tech Challenge State Championship

Bosch Thermotechnology Corp. sponsored the New Hampshire FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) Tech Challenge (FTC) State Championship on Feb. 2 at Southern New Hampshire University, demonstrating the company’s commitment to fostering STEM education initiatives that inspire future generations to innovate.

source https://www.achrnews.com/articles/140813-bosch-sponsors-new-hampshire-first-tech-challenge-state-championship

Cooling Demand Could Spur Technology Breakthroughs

The global demand for cooling is growing exponentially, which could place serious strains on electrical grids around the world. This increasing demand is coming primarily from developing nations in hotter parts of the world, such as India, where the peak electricity load for air conditioning could reach 45 percent in 2050, up from 10 percent today.

source https://www.achrnews.com/blogs/17-opinions/post/140810-cooling-demand-could-spur-technology-breakthroughs

FYI: News Briefs in HVAC – Feb. 25, 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/140812-fyi-news-briefs-in-hvac-feb-25-2019

Mitsubishi Electric Trane HVAC US LLC: VRF Outdoor Units

This product features a footprint up to 30 percent smaller than previous models. The units include a four-sided heat exchanger, delivering increased heating capacity within the reduced footprint.

source https://www.achrnews.com/articles/140797-mitsubishi-electric-trane-hvac-us-llc-vrf-outdoor-units

Nu-Calgon: Refrigerant Leak Sealant

This product features Rapid Fusion Technology for a stronger bond and now has the ability to treat systems up to 10 tons in one application. It permanently seals leaks — even large ones — and is direct inject.

source https://www.achrnews.com/articles/140795-nu-calgon-refrigerant-leak-sealant

Heat Transfer Products Group LLC: Condensing Units

This product offers two scroll compressors in medium- and low-temperature models that range in size from 1 to 4 hp, which can be mixed and matched to meet specific applications. The unit works like a mini-rack system.

source https://www.achrnews.com/articles/140794-heat-transfer-products-group-llc-condensing-units

Schwank: Air Curtains

Models 500, 2000, and 2500 introduce a wide variety of new features over the existing lineup. They can be placed horizontally or vertically to seal the door, depending on the application, and can also be installed in cold store applications.

source https://www.achrnews.com/articles/140796-schwank-air-curtains

HVAC Drives Technology Boosts Data and Safety

Location isn’t everything, but it helps. Just ask homeowners selling their property, or restaurant owners. In the HVAC world, it also rings true for some motors and drives and the professionals who work with them. That includes contractors, even if maybe not in the way that one would expect.

source https://www.achrnews.com/articles/140793-hvac-drives-technology-boosts-data-and-safety

Apples to Apples: AHRI Talks Motors and Drives Certification

For HVAC pros interested in motors and drives, Tuesday afternoon at this year’s AHR Expo in Atlanta featured a good chance to give the feet a rest and focus on the mind for a while. Air-Conditioning, Heating and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI) presented a three-phase session called VFDs: Method of Laboratory Test and a Case Study.

source https://www.achrnews.com/articles/140803-apples-to-apples-ahri-talks-motors-and-drives-certification

DOE Puts the FER in Furnaces

When Independence Day rolls around this year, many manufacturing leaders will fire up the grill with a sigh of relief. Not only will they have the day off, but they will enjoy the first day of freedom from what has been five years of preparations for the first national efficiency standards for furnace fans.

source https://www.achrnews.com/articles/140804-doe-puts-the-fer-in-furnaces

The Impact of Artificial Intelligence on HVACR

As far as the HVACR industry is concerned, AI is already providing opportunities to improve maintenance, comfort, and energy savings. For example, some AI-enabled systems use predictive modeling to foresee when a breakdown may occur, giving contractors time to fix the issue before it results in downtime. Other systems use AI to monitor and analyze conditions inside a space, as well as outdoors, and constantly make adjustments to the environment based on the data being collected.

source https://www.achrnews.com/articles/140789-the-impact-of-artificial-intelligence-on-hvacr

Balanced Air and Johnson Controls Support Building Homes for Heroes

Balanced Air partnered with other local contractors and Building Homes for Heroes during a welcome home ceremony in Parrish, Florida, for USA Sergeant First Class Andrew Gonzalez. Throughout his service, Gonzalez suffered many injuries that have impacted his mobility. His injuries require specific modifications to his home in order to live safely and focus on his recovery.

source https://www.achrnews.com/articles/140792-balanced-air-and-johnson-controls-support-building-homes-for-heroes

Savant Announced Cloud-to-Cloud Integration With Resideo’s Honeywell Thermostats

Savant, a leader in smart home technology, has announced compatibility between their control platform and Resideo’s Honeywell Home T Series Smart Thermostats. This cloud-to-cloud integration includes voice control via Savant’s touchscreen Pro Remote and Pro 8 app. 

source https://www.achrnews.com/articles/140791-savant-announced-cloud-to-cloud-integration-with-resideos-honeywell-thermostats

The Unified Group’s Service Management Forum Highlights Development Strategies

In January, more than 35 members of The Unified Group — a national association of leading independent HVAC commercial contractors in the industry — met in Scottsdale, Arizona, to share best practices, learn about new technology, and discuss company culture and employee development during the organization’s annual Service Management Forum.

source https://www.achrnews.com/articles/140787-the-unified-groups-service-management-forum-highlights-development-strategies

Del-Air Mechanical Recognized as ACCA 2019 Commercial Contractor of the Year

The Air Conditioning Contractors of America (ACCA) announced Del-Air Mechanical of Knoxville, Tennessee, as the ACCA 2019 Commercial Contractor of the Year. Each year, ACCA’s Contractor of the Year award is presented to a contracting company that demonstrated an extraordinary commitment to contractor excellence. Finalists are judged on a range of qualities including community involvement, industry involvement, and a commitment to training and certifications.

source https://www.achrnews.com/articles/140788-del-air-mechanical-recognized-as-acca-2019-commercial-contractor-of-the-year

Intermatic Partners with LAE Electronic

Intermatic Inc. announced a new strategic partnership with LAE Electronic, a global manufacturer of compact refrigeration control solutions. The partnership expands Intermatic’s capabilities within the HVACR OEM space and brings new solutions to customers throughout North America under the LAE by Intermatic brand.

source https://www.achrnews.com/articles/140786-intermatic-partners-with-lae-electronic

ESCO Institute Appoints New Executive Director

ESCO Group announced the appointment of Renee Tomlinson as executive director of ESCO Institute, and as an executive board member of ESCO Group, effective Feb. 1. Tomlinson joined the ESCO team in 2011 after spending 17 years with the Refrigeration Service Engineers Society. Over the last several years, Tomlinson has worked in various roles within ESCO Group to help the organization meet its long-term goals for industry advancement.

source https://www.achrnews.com/articles/140765-esco-institute-appoints-new-executive-director

Hoffmann Brothers Recognized as ACCA 2019 Residential Contractor of the Year

The Air Conditioning Contractors of America (ACCA) announced Hoffmann Brothers Heating, Air Conditioning, Plumbing, and Electrical Company of Brentwood, Missouri as the ACCA 2019 Residential Contractor of the Year. ACCA’s Contractor of the Year award is presented each year, and finalists are judged on a range of qualities including community involvement, industry involvement, and a commitment to training and certifications.

source https://www.achrnews.com/articles/140769-hoffmann-brothers-recognized-as-acca-2019-residential-contractor-of-the-year

Renovating a Home with Smoke Odor | Tips for Smoke Odor Removal from Your House

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

Every year in the United States, thousands of homes are bought with the intent of renovation for rental or resale. Many of these houses are purchased at low prices due to poor conditions, back-tax purchases, but you must keep in mind the possible danger of toxic exposure.

One of the most common dangers of toxic exposure comes from thirdhand smoke, the residual layer of nicotine or any other drug that lingers on (and in) wall paint, furniture, carpet, and anything porous in the home. It is essential for this hazard to be properly dealt with before new residents settle into a home. Read the article from the Mayo Clinic on Thirdhand Smoke here.

Removal of Thirdhand Smoke

When a house is being cleansed of the odors and toxins of thirdhand smoke, there are certain objects that can simply be cleaned, some that must be repainted, and others that unfortunately must be completely removed and replaced.

There is an odor-removal device on the market called an Ozone Generator that alters the organic material in the air by breaking apart the oxygen molecules. Despite the marvelous claims of the manufacturers, the safety and effectiveness of this machine are still in question, and its improper use can be very dangerous.

It is safer and more effective in the long run to deal with the contaminated surfaces directly through cleaning.

Do you worry that smoke and odors from tobacco, pot, and pet odors, will collect on your walls to cause significant long-term health risks to your family?

Introducing our Revolutionary & Innovative New Paint Technology: The Best Smoke Odor Eliminator Product in the Market Today!

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

Because odors are sealed, blocked, and absorbed, it gives the very best protection for your children & family!

This is not just an issue of home renovations, it is now getting national and political attention!

Colorado Smoking Ban

In 1992, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency publicized a report stating the direct link between secondhand tobacco smoke and cancer. This report lead to the Colorado General Assembly’s passing of the Colorado Clean Indoor Air Act in 2006, which bans smoking in almost every building open to the public (other than designated smoking areas in airports, etc.).

Due to the findings that secondhand marijuana smoke has similar effects on the human body, an amendment was implemented into the act in 2013 to ban the smoking of medical or retail marijuana in public buildings as well.

Tips for Smoke Odor Removal from Your House

Non-Porous Surfaces

There are many objects in a home that will not require replacement, but will need a thorough cleaning. A few examples include:

• Faucets
• Light fixtures and bulbs
• Ductwork
• Windows
• Doorknobs and hinges

Walls

Because of the porous surface of most walls, it is usually necessary to wash and repaint them. There are primers and paints created specifically for odor control that do a spectacular job of sealing in harmful smells.

Carpet

While some suggest steam-cleaning odorous carpets, we recommend removal. There is no way to thoroughly remove the permeation of smoke odors and toxins from carpet, because the material and foam backing absorbs the smoke into the very fibers.

New carpets give a fresh look to any renovated home, but it is especially important to install new carpets when they have been exposed to high levels of nicotine or any other toxic smoke.

Advanced Tip: Once the carpet is removed, use ECOBOND® OdorDefender® on the floorboards for sealing & blocking dangerous odors and fumes from the effects of cigarette smoke, pot smoke before you lay the new carpet, this adds a powerful layer of protection!

Giving a Home New Life

Once you have dealt with all the toxins in your renovated house, it’s time to bring new life back into it again. The clean air will make a safe and secure environment for a new family once again, and you will have done your part in making the world a better place!

Here is the Solution to Cleaning and Clearing the Air in Your Home: ECOBOND® OdorDefender – Not your ordinary paint. 

A special formula involving seaweed alginate, (patent pending), has been combined with professional quality paint that can be used as a primer or topcoat to seal your existing poisonous toxins in the wall to mitigate them from becoming a part of the air you breathe. If Your Walls Could Talk-They Would DEMAND a New Generation of Smoke & Odor Protection!

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How ZoomLock Improved Dakota Refrigeration, Inc.’s Bottom Line

Dakota Refrigeration’s large service area can result in lengthy travel time to the job-site. Mike’s team was challenged with a refrigeration equipment install 200 miles from the shop. This means incurring additional costs for weekly drive time, employee lodging, and daily allowances.

source https://www.achrnews.com/articles/140768-how-zoomlock-improved-dakota-refrigeration-incs-bottom-line

Jay Leno to Headline EGIA’s EPIC2019

Television icon Jay Leno, longtime host of NBC’s "The Tonight Show," will headline EPIC2019 as the closing keynote speaker. The comic, actor, writer, producer, and current host of Jay Leno’s Garage on CNBC joins a lineup of presenters.

source https://www.achrnews.com/articles/140763-jay-leno-to-headline-egias-epic2019

Three Ways to Turn a New Customer Into a Returning Customer

My favorite customer is not the new customer, as strange as that may sound, but I can’t have my favorite customer without first getting a new customer. So, let’s say I have a new customer, they called for service, and our technician did a jam-up job and really impressed them. They were also impressed with our company, and even signed up for a service agreement or maintenance plan. That’s the goal, right? Attract them, book them, impress them, sign them, and keep them. But wait, there’s more.

source https://www.achrnews.com/articles/140767-three-ways-to-turn-a-new-customer-into-a-returning-customer

Dewberry Wins 2 ACEC of Virginia Merit Awards

Dewberry recently took home two merit awards from the American Council of Engineering Companies of Virginia for its work at the University of Virginia, as well as for the widening project along I-64 in Newport News.

source https://www.achrnews.com/articles/140762-dewberry-wins-2-acec-of-virginia-merit-awards

EVAPCO Opened UAE Office

EVAPCO recently opened a new office in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. For several years, the Maryland-based manufacturer has shipped technology for installation throughout the UAE.

source https://www.achrnews.com/articles/140759-evapco-opened-uae-office

Cooper&Hunter and Tropic Supply Team Up to Donate HVAC Systems

In collaboration with Tropic Supply, Cooper&Hunter has gifted Daytona State College with six complete HVAC systems, considering the donation as a useful investment in the next generation. The on-campus working stations, which include units from Cooper&Hunter’s modern “Sophia Mini-Split Single Zone Series,” will give students hands-on learning opportunities with technology that is becoming increasingly popular in the U.S.

source https://www.achrnews.com/articles/140758-cooperhunter-and-tropic-supply-team-up-to-donate-hvac-systems

Cambridge Engineering Announced 2018 Sales Leadership Awards

Cambridge Engineering announced that two representatives, HVAC Commercial Solutions (Mid Atlantic), and John McGraw (Michigan) achieved their coveted “platinum” distinction, selling more than $2,000,000 in Cambridge equipment during 2018.

source https://www.achrnews.com/articles/140757-cambridge-engineering-announced-2018-sales-leadership-awards

Trane Named America’s Most Trusted HVAC Brand by Lifestory Research

Trane® has been named the 2019 America’s Most Trusted HVAC system by Lifestory Research. The 2019 America’s Most Trusted is a study of more than 11,000 consumers actively shopping or considering a product, and who have formed an opinion of the brand. As a result, Trane has been recognized as the Most Trusted HVAC brand.

source https://www.achrnews.com/articles/140749-trane-named-americas-most-trusted-hvac-brand-by-lifestory-research

Hotel Milano Scala Installed Mitsubishi Electric Filtration System

Hotel Milano Scala has recently installed a new Mitsubishi Electric filtration system. Fresh air entering the interior spaces is treated in four air handling units — three rated at 5,000 m³/h plus one at 10,000 m³/h for a total air treatment capacity of 25,000 m³/h — composed of a class G4 pre-filter and a class F9 final filter (the same ones used in hospitals to prevent contamination).

source https://www.achrnews.com/articles/140715-hotel-milano-scala-installed-mitsubishi-electric-filtration-system

Smart Thermostats Are Not Enough to Bring Residential HVAC Into the 21st Century

Thermostats have gotten seriously smart in the last decade. While they’re a great improvement over traditional thermostats, smart thermostats still cannot affect air distribution across a building to adjust for hot or cold spots, leaving a lot to be desired in terms of making the home a comfortable place.

source https://www.achrnews.com/articles/140712-smart-thermostats-are-not-enough-to-bring-residential-hvac-into-the-21st-century

NetSuite's ERP is Situated in the Cloud

NetSuite’s Oracle enterprise resource planning (ERP) software is engineered to scale with business-es as they grow and designed to streamline mission-critical processes.

source https://www.achrnews.com/articles/140669-netsuites-erp-is-situated-in-the-cloud

Smart Thermostats Are Not Enough to Bring Residential HVAC Into the 21st Century

Thermostats have gotten seriously smart in the last decade. While they’re a great improvement over traditional thermostats, smart thermostats still cannot affect air distribution across a building to adjust for hot or cold spots, leaving a lot to be desired in terms of making the home a comfortable place.

source https://www.achrnews.com/articles/140712-smart-thermostats-are-not-enough-to-bring-residential-hvac-into-the-21st-century

Friedrich Hires New VP of Sales

Friedrich Air Conditioning Co. has named Adrian Stasiuk as the company’s new vice president of sales and a key member of Friedrich’s executive management team.

In this role, Stasiuk will lead all aspects of the company’s international sales organization and drive strategies to continue Friedrich’s sales growth for the company.

source https://www.achrnews.com/articles/140744-friedrich-hires-new-vp-of-sales

An HVACR Distributor's Guide to ERPs: When, Why, and How

Today, HVACR distributors rely on enterprise resource planning (ERP) software to handle nearly every level of their operations. Vendor data, turns, dead stock, cycle counts, sales margins, and much more can be accessed directly from a computer or, in some cases, a mobile device.

source https://www.achrnews.com/articles/140670-an-hvacr-distributors-guide-to-erps-when-why-and-how

Former Navy SEAL Rob O’Neill Will Be Keynote Speaker at Pantheon

ServiceTitan, all-in-one software for residential HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and other home service businesses, announced today the keynote speaker for its third annual user conference, Pantheon, will be former Navy SEAL Rob O’Neill, the author of the New York Times best-selling memoir The Operator: Firing the Shots That Killed Osama bin Laden and My Years as a SEAL Team Warrior.

source https://www.achrnews.com/articles/140748-former-navy-seal-rob-oneill-will-be-keynote-speaker-at-pantheon

Greenheck: Exhaust Fan Option

The Mega-Stack option for this product offers extended discharge from 10 to 15 feet in overall stack discharge height. This feature makes it ideal for low-flow applications requiring higher plume rise.

source https://www.achrnews.com/articles/140697-greenheck-exhaust-fan-option

A Frozen Coil Can Hinder A/C System Effectiveness

One common customer complaint about their central HVAC systems is that the a/c system is running but not providing any cool air to the controlled space. One of the most common reasons for this situation is that the a/c condenser or evaporator coil has frozen over. This term or phrase literally means that ice has formed on the heat exchanger, preventing the transfer of heat since the ice is acting as an insulator.

source https://www.achrnews.com/articles/140710-study-a-frozen-coil-can-hinder-ac-system-effectiveness

Comfort-Aire: Residential Furnace

This 97 percent AFUE gas furnace line features an efficient variable-speed blower, modulating gas systems, and self-diagnostics.

source https://www.achrnews.com/articles/140688-comfort-aire-residential-furnace

Taco Comfort Solutions: Bluetooth Circulator

The 0018e circulator brings a new level of control to residential and light commercial hydronic systems. It features Bluetooth communication to a mobile app, which provides real-time control, diagnostics, and reporting, including installation history, power consumption, performance, and runtime.

source https://www.achrnews.com/articles/140696-taco-comfort-solutions-bluetooth-circulator

Milwaukee Electric Tool Corp.: Rod Cutter

This rod Cutter delivers clean, burr-free cuts for threading nuts on by hand. It also has the power to cut through ¼-, 3/8-, and ½-inch mild steel or ¼- and 3/8-inch stainless steel threaded rod in seconds.

source https://www.achrnews.com/articles/140695-milwaukee-electric-tool-corp-rod-cutter

Enertech Global LLC: Geothermal Units

Previous versions of this model line came standard with a braze plate heat exchanger because it provides a lighter unit with higher efficiency. However, braze plate heat exchangers cannot be used in open-loop applications, so the company released this coaxial version in response to feedback from installers and distributors.

source https://www.achrnews.com/articles/140690-enertech-global-llc-geothermal-units

Mastercool: Leak Detector

At the heart of this leak detector is a low-power metal oxide gas sensor that offers lower current consumption and longer life expectancy.

source https://www.achrnews.com/articles/140693-mastercool-leak-detector

Mestek: Plasma Cutter

This laser cutter creates a clean cut with minimal heat affected zone on the cut edge.

source https://www.achrnews.com/articles/140689-mestek-plasma-cutter

Evapco: Water Saver

This device improves water efficiency by increasing operating cycles of concentration, which reduces blowdown and the use of treatment chemicals.

source https://www.achrnews.com/articles/140691-evapco-water-saver

Cleaver-Brooks: Hydronic Solutions

These pre-packaged, skid-mounted hydronic boiler solutions offer single-point piping and electrical connections, which makes installation simple and easy.

source https://www.achrnews.com/articles/140692-cleaver-brooks-hydronic-solutions

Motion Industries to Acquire Automation and Robotics Company

Motion Industries, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Genuine Parts Company, announced today that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Axis New England and Axis New York, an automation and robotics company based in Danvers, Massachusetts. Execution of the transaction will occur on March 1, subject to the satisfaction of customary closing conditions.

source https://www.achrnews.com/articles/140686-motion-industries-to-acquire-automation-and-robotics-company

Watts to Host ‘Mitigating RPZ Backflow Discharge’ Webinar

Geared toward engineers, architects, specifiers, and facility managers, this webinar will cover why a reduced pressure zone (RPZ) relief valve may open — and how to prevent and mitigate large discharges of water. It will be presented on Feb. 26 by Cameron Rapoport, product specialist for backflow at Watts.

source https://www.achrnews.com/articles/140685-watts-to-host-mitigating-rpz-backflow-discharge-webinar

Berkeys’ ‘Share the Love’ Charity Campaign Will Culminate With a Winner

During the month known for love, Berkeys is opening its heart to those in need. During February, Berkeys is launching its first annual "Share the Love" charity campaign, culminating with a "winner" receiving a new American Standard heating and a/c system.

source https://www.achrnews.com/articles/140684-berkeys-share-the-love-charity-campaign-will-culminate-with-a-winner

Smart Care Announced Acquisition of Mid-South Maintenance

Smart Care Equipment Solutions announced the acquisition of Mid-South Maintenance, a provider of commercial kitchen equipment repair and maintenance services to the commercial food service industry. Located in Goodlettsville, Tennessee, Mid-South also provides HVAC repair, as well as plumbing, electrical, and facility maintenance in the greater Nashville area.

source https://www.achrnews.com/articles/140679-smart-care-announced-acquisition-of-mid-south-maintenance

Chemours Announced Startup of New Opteon YF Production Facility

The Chemours Company, a global chemistry company, today announced the startup of the new Opteon YF (HFO-1234yf) low global warming potential (GWP) refrigerant production facility at its Corpus Christi manufacturing plant in Ingleside, Texas. This facility will enable Chemours to triple the global capacity of its hydrofluoroolefin (HFO) 1234yf-based products to meet increasing market demands for more environmentally sustainable refrigerants and blends.

source https://www.achrnews.com/articles/140678-chemours-announced-startup-of-new-opteon-yf-us-production-facility

KKC Acquires Bristol

Kulthorn Kirby Public Company Limited announced the purchase of the assets and equipment of Bristol Compressors Intl. LLC, as well as the "Bristol" brand name, intellectual properties, know-how, products, and technologies.

source https://www.achrnews.com/articles/140677-kkc-acquires-bristol

The NEWS Names Top 20 Products of 2018

From commercial chillers to residential IAQ, The NEWS covers hundreds of products each year, both in print and online. These are the Top 20 Products for 2018 based on the number of page views.

source https://www.achrnews.com/articles/140675-the-news-names-top-20-products-of-2018

BlueVolt released “Voice of the E-Learner” survey findings

BlueVolt, in cooperation with market research firm Cascade Insights, has released the second edition of its “Voice of the E-Learner” survey, which asked 1,327 workers from manufacturers and distributors in the electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and industrial tools industries about their perceptions of online learning. This year’s findings showed a 27 percent drop — from 59 percent in 2016 to 33 percent in 2018 — in the number of learners who were “very satisfied” with their organization’s online training programs.

source https://www.achrnews.com/articles/140671-bluevolt-released-voice-of-the-e-learner-survey-findings

Challenges, Solutions of the Future Discussed at Biggexchange

More than 270 architects, planners, engineers, contractors, wholesalers, and suppliers from around the world accepted Aquatherm GmbH’s invitation to gain insights into the latest trends in the commercial and industrial construction industries at the inaugural Biggexchange.

source https://www.achrnews.com/articles/140668-challenges-solutions-of-the-future-discussed-at-biggexchange

Uponor appointed Vice President, Legal and Business Affairs

John Schleiter has been appointed vice president, legal and business affairs, North America, for Uponor North America. As the North American organization’s chief in-house counsel and key member of the senior management team, he will direct the management of legal affairs for the organization and provide strategic leadership on business matters to promote and protect the interests of the company, its customers, and the industry. 

source https://www.achrnews.com/articles/140664-uponor-appoints-vice-president-legal-and-business-affairs

Dandelion Energy Raises $16M

Dandelion Energy announced it has completed its Series A funding, bringing the company’s total funding to $23 million.

source https://www.achrnews.com/articles/140667-dandelion-energy-raises-16m

Celebrate 70 at the 2019 Abco Expo

Industry leaders will be on hand to present new products and opportunities.

source https://www.achrnews.com/articles/140661-abco-expo-2019

Covert Aire Becomes Part of the R.S. Andrews Family

R.S. Andrews, a full-service plumbing, HVAC, and electrical company established in 1968 in the Atlanta area, announced its acquisition of local Bluffton HVAC business Covert Aire™. Covert Aire is a family-run business founded and operated by Mike and Theresa Covert in 2007.

source https://www.achrnews.com/articles/140662-covert-aire-becomes-part-of-the-rs-andrews-family

Fieldedge and Coolfront Partner

FieldEdge, formerly dESCO, announces the acquisition of Coolfront Technologies by its parent, Clearent Software Holdings.

source https://www.achrnews.com/articles/140636-fieldedge-and-coolfront-technologies-come-together-to-expand-service-offerings-to-clients

NASRC Introduces New Commercial and Food Retail Track at IIAR Conference and Expo

This new track will incorporate the NASRC’s network of industry experts to explore ideas and trends in commercial refrigeration through technical papers, presentations, and panel discussions

source https://www.achrnews.com/articles/140640-nasrc-introduces-new-commercial-and-food-retail-track-at-iiar-conference-and-expo

Changing Dirty Filters Helped This Father-Son Contractor Duo Change the Game

Jim Patterson’s business is, in his own words, “super small, super specialized.” “The interest for me is radiant, air quality … things that are little more technical, that you don’t see a lot of,” he said.

source https://www.achrnews.com/articles/140643-changing-dirty-filters-helped-this-father-son-contractor-duo-change-the-game

Controlling Ventilation Rates at University Research Laboratories

Ventilation systems designed for office buildings may recirculate most of the air and only supply a small percentage of fresh air, but architectural and building codes require that laboratory rooms and vivaria use only fresh outside air for ventilation. This design difference explains why laboratories require so much more energy to operate.

source https://www.achrnews.com/articles/140644-controlling-ventilation-rates-at-university-research-laboratories

Service Cancellations Affecting HVAC Contractors’ Bottom Lines

Most every service company has had prospective customers call in to schedule an appointment with a dispatcher, only to cancel that same appointment at a later time. It could be because of a number of factors: They found a competitor with lower prices, someone who could come out sooner, and the list goes on. However, not every service contractor measures their cancellation rates.

source https://www.achrnews.com/articles/140637-service-cancellations-affecting-hvac-contractors-bottom-lines

FYI: Feb. 11, 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/140649-fyi-feb-11-2019

You Can’t Judge a Book By Its Cover, So Read the Story

The tech who showed up to the house was probably just as surprised as I was that my dad was getting the ducts cleaned. But he saw this appointment as an opportunity, not a waste of time. He talked to my dad, found things out about him and the house. Because he spent just a few minutes with my dad, he was able to add on additional products and services. That tech turned a $375 duct cleaning job into a $1,500 IAQ solution job.

source https://www.achrnews.com/blogs/17-opinions/post/140647-you-cant-judge-a-book-by-its-cover-so-read-the-story

HVAC Contractors Tackle the Top Five Challenges With Hydronic or Radiant Heat

From keeping up-to-date with technology to simply finding folks to lay the pipework, hydronics contractors face a unique subset of challenges within the HVAC industry. Learning to navigate the hurdles make the race to the bottom line smoother and much more profitable. The NEWS spoke with some industry experts to identify the top five challenges contractors face and the steps they should take to make sure nothing stands in their way when it comes to optimizing their workflow rate.

source https://www.achrnews.com/articles/140642-hvac-contractors-tackle-the-top-five-challenges-with-hydronic-or-radiant-heat

Boiler Connectivity, Controls Integration Continue To Gain Steam

As HVAC products and home appliances get “smarter,” so too is the boiler — although perhaps with less flash and bang than the smart thermostat, smart doorbell, smartphone, or the new smart furniture that’s hitting the market. (Smart sofa, anyone? It’s a thing.)

source https://www.achrnews.com/articles/140641-boiler-connectivity-controls-integration-continue-to-gain-steam

RectorSeal LLC: Leak Sealants

This product line now includes three new refrigeration leak sealants: AC Leak Freeze nano UV, AC Leak Freeze nano Mini-Split UV, and AC Leak Freeze nano Mini-Split. Using a patent-pending, quick-installing applicator, all three contain the same AC Leak Freeze formula and its nano particle sealing technology for nano-sized leaks, such as those caused by formicary corrosion.

source https://www.achrnews.com/articles/140650-rectorseal-llc-leak-sealants

The Case for Adding Hydronics

Demand for hydronic comfort solutions is heating up. According to a report by Technavio, the global market is expected to increase by more than 7 percent from 2018 to 2022, driven by a desire for more energy-efficient and energy-neutral technologies to improve the indoor climate. With more homeowners and building owners looking to advance the technologies in their structures to make them smarter, more efficient, or just more comfortable, it’s in a contractor’s best interest to become proficient in radiant heating and cooling systems to further expand their market — or, to dominate a niche market.

source https://www.achrnews.com/articles/140639-the-case-for-adding-hydronics

Infographic: 2018 Energy Efficiency Indicator Survey

Johnson Controls Inc. conducts an annual Energy Efficiency Indicator survey to track current and planned investments, key drivers, and organizational barriers to improving energy efficiency in facilities.* This year marks the 12th edition of the survey, with over 1,900 respondents represented from 20 countries, including 100 leaders from the U.S.

source https://www.achrnews.com/articles/140645-infographic-2018-energy-efficiency-indicator-survey

Neighborly Makes History in 2018

Neighborly^® celebrated another milestone year in 2018. Last June, the company announced The Riverside Co.’s sale of Neighborly to private equity partner Harvest Partners LP. Neighborly also completed two acquisitions: Real Property Management and Mosquito Joe. This brings the total number of service brands under the Neighborly umbrella to 20.  

source https://www.achrnews.com/articles/140634-neighborly-makes-history-in-2018

Nortek Celebrates 100-Year Anniversary

Nortek Global HVAC is celebrating its 100-year anniversary in 2019 by recognizing the accomplishments from the past and focusing on the innovations of tomorrow. The landmark anniversary kicked off at the 2019 AHR Expo on Jan. 14, in Atlanta and will continue with subsequent celebrations and events throughout the year.

source https://www.achrnews.com/articles/140633-nortek-celebrates-100-year-anniversary

Aquatherm Announces Two New Members

Aquatherm welcomed two new members to its growing team of professionals: Fred Esleck and Jeremy Morse.

source https://www.achrnews.com/articles/140632-aquatherm-announces-two-new-members

AEC Adds Keynote Speaker Wood

AEC Buildtech — the interactive, three-day trade show for the architecture, engineering, and construction industries — announced Anthony Wood as the keynote speaker for Day 2 of the event.

source https://www.achrnews.com/articles/140631-aec-adds-keynote-speaker-wood

Lennox Caps Year of Record Revenue

Lennox Intl. Inc. reported fourth-quarter and full-year 2018 results. All comparisons are to the prior-year period. 

source https://www.achrnews.com/articles/140627-lennox-caps-year-of-record-revenue

Uponor Wins Project of the Year Award for Hutchinson Facility

Uponor North America won the Project of the Year award from the Economic Development Association of Minnesota for the construction of the company’s new PEX manufacturing plant in Hutchinson, Minnesota.

source https://www.achrnews.com/articles/140622-uponor-wins-project-of-the-year-award-for-hutchinson-facility

Project Files: Episode 15 — Rooftop Retrofit for Historic Detroit Building

The light load-bearing capacity of a 19th-century timber roof dictated an innovative HVAC retrofit for a historic downtown building renovation that's now home to the Detroit Institute of Music Education, a state-of-the-art music academy.

source https://www.achrnews.com/articles/140625-project-files-episode-15-rooftop-retrofit-for-historic-detroit-building

Pueblo Mechanical Completes Second and Third Add-On Acquisitions

Private equity firm Huron Capital announced that its HVAC installation, retrofit, and repair services platform — Pueblo Mechanical & Controls — has acquired two additional businesses, Newgaard Mechanical Inc. and CFM Mechanical LLC. Following the December 2018 acquisition of Commercial Air, these transactions represent the second and third add-on acquisitions completed by Pueblo.

source https://www.achrnews.com/articles/140623-pueblo-mechanical-completes-second-and-third-add-on-acquisitions

SpacePak Offers Free Certified Master Training

SpacePak announced its 2019 Systems and Applications Certified Master Class, which teaches attendees everything they need to know for the proper design, installation, and service of SpacePak’s total comfort systems.

source https://www.achrnews.com/articles/140621-spacepak-offers-free-certified-master-training

Navac Inc.: Refrigerant Recovery Unit

The unit is suitable for all commonly used refrigerants — R-22, R-134a, and R-410A. It also features a self-purge function and prevents the mixing of various refrigerants.

source https://www.achrnews.com/articles/140598-navac-inc-refrigerant-recovery-unit

Training Is Huge When It Comes to Troubleshooting Mini-Split Systems

Once only found in mild climates, the technology now stretches across the U.S., thanks to advances in inverter technology and zone controls. On the other hand, the level of sophistication in these systems sometimes makes them difficult to troubleshoot when something goes wrong.

source https://www.achrnews.com/articles/140610-training-is-huge-when-it-comes-to-troubleshooting-mini-split-systems

A Really Loud Compressor

Yesterday I walked up on one of our managers who was talking to a junior tech diagnosing an intermittent controls issue on a pool heat pump.
In the background, you could hear an extremely loud compressor.

source https://www.achrnews.com/articles/140594-a-really-loud-compressor

FYI: Feb. 4, 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/140618-fyi-feb-4-2019

Foreign, Fancy, or Familiar?

It is just the society we live in these days. There is a general lack of patience, and when anything goes wrong, people want their pound of flesh. It is your job as the leader of your business to prevent your employees from taking the bait.

source https://www.achrnews.com/blogs/17-opinions/post/140617-foreign-fancy-or-familiar

Labor Shortage Brings HVAC Industry Together to Attract New Talent

So with such an obvious demand for workers, why are kids choosing to enter other industries? Well, findings from the Electric & Gas Industries Association (EGIA) Foundation’s 2018 Industry Study Bridging the HVAC Employment Gap point to lack of awareness and poor reputation.

source https://www.achrnews.com/articles/140599-labor-shortage-brings-hvac-industry-together-to-attract-new-talent

Comfort Transformation of a Historical 1935 Home

Large numbers of homes built before the 1950’s were designed with no consideration for air conditioning. To satisfy the needs of a modern lifestyle, Joe and Donna were determined to find the perfect solution, without expensive structural renovations that would jeopardize their home’s authentic design.

source https://www.achrnews.com/articles/140597-comfort-transformation-of-a-historical-1935-home

Refrigeration Retrofits Offer ‘Cool’ Savings for Supermarkets

Buying new, higher-efficiency refrigeration equipment can be cost prohibitive, which is why making targeted retrofits or upgrades to existing systems may make the most sense for many food retailers.

source https://www.achrnews.com/articles/140605-refrigeration-retrofits-offer-cool-savings-for-supermarkets

An Electric Furnace That's Not Keeping the House Warm Enough

In this troubleshooting situation we have a customer who reports that when they turned on their nine-year-old electric furnace at the beginning of the heating season, they considered that the run cycles may have been excessive.

source https://www.achrnews.com/articles/140593-an-electric-furnace-thats-not-keeping-the-house-warm-enough

Technology, Flexibility, Connectivity Fuel Ductless Market Growth

The global ductless heating and cooling systems market is currently projected at $78.62 billion, with a compound annual growth rate exceeding 8 percent through 2021, according to MarketsandMarkets.

source https://www.achrnews.com/articles/140609-technology-flexibility-connectivity-fuel-ductless-market-growth

The Art of Selling Ductless Systems

The NEWS asked some experts in selling ductless systems to discuss how and why they have been successful in their businesses.

source https://www.achrnews.com/articles/140611-the-art-of-selling-ductless-systems