AI and 'Ask A2L'
Artificial intelligence and HARDI’s new AI tool were big topics during the group’s recent Focus conference in Dallas, Texas. Source link
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Hudson, LG Partner Up for Refrigerant Reclamation
WOODCLIFF LAKE, N.J. — Hudson Technologies Inc., which provides refrigerant products and services to the HVACR industry and is one of the country’s largest refrigerant reclaimers, is collaborating with LG Air Conditioning Technologies USA to...
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Three Tips for Your Next System Evacuation
For refrigerant heating and cooling systems to work correctly and optimally, the refrigerant must be free of air, nitrogen, moisture, and contaminants. Therefore, before charging a system, it’s critical to evacuate the system with a vacuum pump...
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The ‘Eight Rs’ of Refrigerant Management
In just a few short weeks, it’s expected that the U.S. EPA’s proposed rule, “Phasedown of Hydrofluorocarbons: Management of Certain Hydrofluorocarbons and Substitutes Under Subsection (h) of the American Innovation and Manufacturing Act of 2020,”...
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HVAC Q&A Episode 2: Motivating HVAC Contractors To Do More Refrigerant Recovery
How do we motivate HVAC contractors to do more refrigerant recovery? The ACHR NEWS posed the question to three industry experts on the front lines of the refrigerant transition. Here’s what they had to say about what that will take — and what...
Read moreNavigating the 2025 HVAC Refrigerant Transition: A Comprehensive Guide
✕ In 2025, the HVAC industry in the United States will undergo a significant regulatory shift with the implementation of new environmental standards for refrigerants. This article provides a detailed overview of the upcoming changes, the...
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A2L Refrigerant Cylinders in Hot Trucks
The ACHR NEWS continues its video series on the major transition to A2L refrigerants. The HVAC industry is dealing with the phasing down of greenhouse gas refrigerant hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs), moving manufacturers to use refrigerants with low...
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EPA Proposes Rule to Mitigate Worries About Unsold VRF Inventory
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has proposed a one-year extension for VRF systems using high-GWP HFCs, so those HVAC contractors and manufacturers who have been worrying about the unsold inventory brought on by the AIM ACT, can breathe...
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ASHRAE Marks World Refrigeration Day With Online Courses
ATLANTA — ASHRAE, along with other organizations, government agencies and companies worldwide, will support the celebration of World Refrigeration Day 2024 (WRD 2024), June 26. World Refrigeration Day is an international awareness campaign...
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Advice for the First A2L Installation
As part of the AIM Act, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is mandating a 700 GWP limit for most new comfort cooling equipment starting January 1, 2025. As that deadline quickly approaches, it’s time for contractors and technicians to...
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A-Gas Expanding Services in Salt Lake City Area
BOWLING GREEN, Ohio — Refrigerant management company A-Gas is expanding its nationwide service offerings to the Salt Lake City, Utah, area. This expansion will provide local contractors, businesses, and others in HVACR with quick and easy...
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