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WebSep 15, 2020 · It takes low-pressure gas refrigerant coming into it, and turns it into high-pressure gas by the time the refrigerant leaves, increasing the chemical’s temperature as well. A refrigeration system needs to be pressurized. Take away the compressor, and the refrigerant just sits in the air conditioner without moving. The Condenser.
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Web3 days ago · New York First to Win DOE Funding for Efficiency Rebates. The ACHR NEWS Editorial Staff. April 18, 2024. No Comments. The money, through the Inflation Reduction Act’s Home Electrification and Appliance Rebates program, is for direct-to-consumer rebates for the purchase of qualifying high-efficiency HVAC equipment, including up to $8,000 for …
An HVAC Technician’s Guide to R-454B - ACHR News
WebMar 16, 2021 · UPDATED MANIFOLD: Gauge sets used with R-410A should be okay to use with R-454B, although technicians may need to update their digital manifolds to include the newer refrigerants. (Staff Photo) March 16, 2021. Refrigerant regulations are changing quickly at the state and federal levels, in order to facilitate a smooth transition away from …
An HVAC Technician’s Guide To R-32 | 2020-11-12 | ACHR News
WebNovember 12, 2020. Change is coming once again to the HVACR industry, as there is a growing movement to transition from R-410A to lower-GWP refrigerants. California, for example, is proposing a GWP limit of 750 for all new stationary air conditioning systems (residential and commercial) in California starting Jan. 1, 2023, and other states are ...
Top 30 HVACR Distributors of 2022 | ACHR News
WebMay 30, 2022 · Most of this year’s Top 30 players also made last year’s list; Williams Distributing Co. of Grand Rapids, Michigan (12 th ); Young Supply Co. of Chesterfield Township, Michigan (29 th ); and Johnson Supply of Houston (30 th) were the three newcomers. All 30 on the list claimed membership in Heating, Air-Conditioning & …
EPA Proposes Ban on R-410A Starting in 2025 | ACHR News
WebDec 13, 2022 · R-410A BAN: In EPA’s proposed rule, the use of R-410A in new air conditioners and heat pumps would not be allowed, starting January 1, 2025. (Staff photo) December 13, 2022. Recently, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released a proposed rulemaking detailing how it plans to ban the use of many HFCs in new air …
The Do’s and Don’ts of Hydronic System Glycol - ACHR News
WebSep 24, 2020 · 4. Don’t pour just any glycol into the system. It almost goes without saying that automotive antifreeze should never be used, said Rohr. Despite that, there are multiple types and qualities of glycol to be considered for use in HVAC systems. “Propylene glycol is a less toxic fluid; however, ethylene glycol has a little bit better heat ...
HVAC Technology Trends to Watch in 2024 | ACHR News
WebNov 30, 2023 · TECH TRENDS: From cloud-based software that can automate processes and optimize service schedules to mobile devices providing real-time updates and documentation to artificial intelligence that facilitates predictive maintenance, technology has become an indispensable part of the HVAC contractor’s toolbox. (Courtesy of Getty …
A Closer Look at Several Alternatives to R-22 - ACHR News
WebJun 29, 2020 · By Joanna R. Turpin. NON-FLOODED USE: ComStar’s RS-44b can be used to replace R-22 in all non-flooded, high-, medium-, and low-temperature systems down to minus 20°F evaporating temperature. June 29, 2020. While it became illegal to produce or import virgin R-22 into the U.S. as of Jan. 1, 2020, it didn’t mean that the refrigerant …
Chilling Changes Ahead: An Update on Refrigerant Regulations
WebJun 13, 2023 · Refrigerant Transition. The transition away from HFC refrigerants officially began in December 2020, with the passage of the AIM Act, which mandates an 85% reduction in the production and consumption of high-GWP HFCs by 2036. In order to reach that goal, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has been tasked with three …
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