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 Emerson is prepared to offer resources in support.
The Department of Energy has increased minimum efficiency for residential air conditioning, which will take effect January of 2023. We’ve outlined how experts responded to a regulation readiness survey and the ways Emerson is prepared to offer resources in support.
Did you know that 65% of home energy use is consumed by water heaters and HVAC systems? With Earth Day right around the corner now’s the time to include HVAC maintenance in your spring cleaning schedule in order to keep those systems running efficiently. Check out some easy maintenance tasks you can do to keep your system running and avoid costly issues.
If your air conditioner or furnace just died, you’re facing some quick and tough decisions. Now is the time to take a deep breath and not rush to an uninformed decision. The top mistakes people make when purchasing a new heating or cooling system are…
Temperature and humidity control are two main advantages of modulating HVAC systems, but these concepts are sometimes too abstract for homeowners during the HVAC system purchasing process. As integral aspects of in-home comfort, it is important to demonstrate how temperature and humidity control can affect daily life.
While most people associate air conditioning with cold, the science behind making your home cooler actually deals with the transfer of heat. When that heat is lost, or removed, the remaining cold air cools your home. To understand this system better, let’s look at the major components. Your central air conditioning system has two key components: the indoor unit, and the outdoor unit.
When you’re looking for a new air conditioning or heating system, it is important to factor in the total cost of ownership, not just the initial sticker price. Here are a few points to consider.
Since the minimum efficiency regulation changed to 13 SEER in January 2006, most OEM systems now incorporate a thermostatic expansion valve (TXV) style metering device as the standard for air conditioning systems. It is now extremely important for the HVAC technician to understand the design and operation of this type of valve.
