Maintaining healthy indoor air quality is more important than ever. Facility managers can create a balance between operational efficiency and improvements to air quality so that occupants can enjoy the best health and comfort possible.
The purpose of the American Innovation and Manufacturing (AIM) Act is to phase down HFC, or hydrofluorocarbons, production and consumption by 85% over the next 15 years, and support a transition to more environmentally and consumer-friendly cooling technology options. HFCs will continue to be available for existing equipment, but the EPA will establish requirements for managing any existing HFC in use.
When you rely on your AC to help keep your home cool and comfortable during the summer months, nothing can be as upsetting as when it stops working. Even seemingly small issues such as water leaks can be a cause for concern when you consider how important your AC is to your daily life.
As an HVAC contractor, it’s important to know what your customers are looking for when shopping for a new system. Emerson Climate Technologies recently conducted a survey of about 1,500 homeowners on what factors they find most important when purchasing an air conditioning and heating system.
When it comes to HVAC basics, it’s important to take care of your HVAC system on a regular basis. Ignoring HVAC maintenance can cause serious complications and costs down the road.
The regulation of refrigerants continues to be a source of great uncertainty in the HVAC industry. With requirements to begin using lower Global Warming Potential refrigerants being implemented as early as January 2023, the future of HVACR is full of challenges. See how experts responded to a regulation readiness survey and how Copeland is prepared to offer resources in support.
For heating and cooling your home, the compressor is one of the most important parts of your HVAC system. To maintain the optimal balance of temperature, humidity, and air quality levels, there is no better solution for your home’s comfort than an HVAC system powered by a scroll compressor.
Hot weather is here and with it comes the need to reduce the heat and humidity inside your home. When you crank up the AC as the temperature rises, the degrees may be dropping, but your electric bill is headed in the opposite direction.
Many contractors use the word rebuilt and remanufactured incorrectly as they do not mean the same thing for HVAC compressors. Rebuilt compressors only replace worn-out or unusable parts, while remanufactured compressors bring the compressor back to the latest OEM Spec. Knowing the difference can greatly impact the reliability, performance and reputation with regards to your work.
