Joanna R. Turpin

1 week ago | achrnews.com | Joanna R. Turpin

In the April announcement, Honeywell explained that the sharp price increase for R-454B is due to “unprecedented demand” that domestic production alone cannot meet.

2 weeks ago | achrnews.com | Joanna R. Turpin

high-efficiency, inverter-driven, side-discharge, R-32, split-system Serviceability features: Engineered to make installation more flexible and servicing easier, Fit systems are full of contractor-friendly features, including: Daikin control algorithmic logic; diagnostic indicator lights with seven-segment LED display and fault code storage; Daikin Inside intelligence for diagnostics; coil/ambient temperature sensors; suction pressure transducer; Intelligent Defrost mode; hot start...

3 weeks ago | achrnews.com | Joanna R. Turpin

NewsRefrigeration  Thousands of HVACR contractors and industry professionals recently convened in Orlando, Florida, for the three-day AHR Expo. The annual event provided manufacturers with a platform to showcase their latest innovations, including controls, coolers, compressors, and other solutions designed for the commercial refrigeration market. Embraco revealed its new monoblock concept, which is currently in development.

4 weeks ago | achrnews.com | Joanna R. Turpin

Many believe that after A2Ls, R-290 (propane), a flammable A3 refrigerant, will be the primary candidate for comfort cooling applications. As evidence, they point to Europe and the United Kingdom (UK), where manufacturers already offer air-to-water heat pumps using R-290. However, the U.S. market is different, as ducted air-to-air systems dominate the residential sector, which would mean using a flammable refrigerant inside the home.

1 month ago | achrnews.com | Joanna R. Turpin

Megan Zamora, manager at Climate Control Systems in Frankfort, Illinois, just recently became aware of the R-454B shortage. Since it's still chilly in the Chicago area and demand for air conditioners is a few months away, the shortage has not yet affected her company. “Most of the supply houses were still selling off the R-410A inventory until about six weeks ago,” she said.