HVAC CHATS

Listen as Carol Duncan shares her beginnings in the industry and describes SMACNA initiatives designed to increase inclusion and diversity and grow the ranks of SMACNA members.

Dominick Guarino, CEO of National Comfort Institute, describes the benefits of air upgrades.

When a leading US beverage distributor who’s looking to stay ahead of the HFC-phasedown partners with a global refrigeration solutions leader who's making gains with the use of A2Ls in commercial refrigeration, the outcome is a next-generation refrigeration install with real impact.

Tune into this podcast as Chemours hosts a project retrospective on the recent installation for Hensley Beverage Corporation.

Along with their project partners Heatcraft and Copeland, they’ll discuss project challenges and lessons learned from this successful collaboration to replace an aging R-22 system with a sustainable low to medium temperature system and A2L technology.

This installation for Hensley has effectively paved the way for companies throughout the commercial refrigeration industry to adopt refrigerant technologies that are both cost-effective and environmentally sustainable.

As the HFC phasedown continues HVACR technicians are increasingly encountering A2L refrigerants in the field. It's important to gain a better understanding of A2Ls to maximize safety and assist your customers on installation and service calls.

Thankfully, from a service perspective, the transition from existing refrigerants to A2Ls will not require a major shift in service practices, however, it will require more rigorous attention to servicing fundamentals. Existing recommended best practices for A1 refrigerants will continue to apply—with the addition of a few special considerations, new equipment, and A2L-rated tools. What was ‘best practice’ will now be required.

During this podcast, Chemours Senior Training consultant Don Gillis will provide a detailed overview of important considerations such as understanding manufacturers’ mitigation strategies, flammability criteria, work-zone area requirements.

Marc Mason of Boston’s RCL Mechanical shares his journey from trade school to running one of the New England region’s leading HVAC businesses.

In October we will recognize three who made mighty contributions to the science and business of heating and air conditioning contracting.

https://www.contractingbusiness.com/columns/article/21272494/first-word-september-2023-draft 

Many homeowners are in a variety of economic situations which are influencing their buying decisions. This requires the HVAC  salesperson to be sensitive to consumers’ ability to afford HVAC systems. Tom Casey, Jr. talks about the need to be flexible and creative in the service and installation options you offer to consumers.

Named for their ASHRAE safety classification, A2L refrigerants are characterized by mild flammability, low toxicity, and low global warming potential (GWP). They include hydrofluoroolefins (HFOs) and HFO blends. A2L refrigerants offer similar operating characteristics to legacy refrigerants, a safer profile than ammonia and hydrocarbon refrigerants, and are more energy efficient than R-410A and transcritical CO₂ systems.

As the world confronts the challenge of climate change, A2Ls have emerged as a replacement for older, high-impact refrigerants like HFCs and HCFCs in air conditioning and commercial refrigeration systems. A2Ls are essential for helping businesses meet the global objectives outlined in the Montreal Protocol and the Kigali Amendment, regional regulations like the U.S. AIM Act and Canada’s ODSHAR, as well as for achieving the objectives of the EU Green Deal.

During this podcast, Chemours will cover A2L refrigerants for AC, food retail and cold storage applications, recent adoptions by key OEMs for HVAC, and the benefit of A2L refrigerants to the industry.  

Becoming a residential replacement salesperson could possibly be the best career goal just about everyone in the HVAC business can attain.

Read Article Here: https://www.contractingbusiness.com/columns/article/21258728/reasons-for-career-hvac-replacement-sales 

On this episode of HVAC Chats, Terry is joined for a conversation on Goettl Chairman Ken Goodrich being named to Nevada Governor’s Workforce Development Board!