Discover effective ways to stay cool during scorching summers and combat rising temperatures. Learn how to optimize your AC usage and maintain indoor comfort. Explore essential tips to navigate the heat wave challenge and ensure your home remains a haven of cool relief.
As temperatures rise, homeowners must prioritize their HVAC system. Clean, maintain, and install a smart thermostat for a smoothly running air conditioner and lower energy bills. Additionally, consider the benefits of heat pump technology for efficient heating and cooling, reducing costs and greenhouse gas emissions.
The Department of Energy increased the minimum efficiency standards for residential air conditioning, affecting the South region from January 1st of this year. Industry professionals, especially in the South, have taken necessary actions to adapt to these changes by engaging with OEMs and attending product seminars. Learn how Copeland supported the industry during these changes and how they are helping contractors prepare for future regulatory requirements.
The passing of the American Innovation & Manufacturing (AIM) Act in 2020 has initiated a gradual phase-down of hydrofluorocarbon (HFC) refrigerants, with an 85% reduction from baseline targeted by 2036. The EPA has proposed restrictions on HFCs in new appliances with compliance dates as early as 2025, leading to the selection of mildly flammable refrigerants as replacements. Copeland has surveyed contractors and wholesalers on their preparedness for these new requirements and is dedicated to educating customers and providing solutions to accommodate the changing refrigerant regulations.
More and more we’re getting questions from homeowners about heat pumps. What are they? How do they work? Are they right for me? While heat pumps are fairly common in the warmer states they are less well known in other parts of the country, but that is quickly changing.
