Air Conditioning, Heating & Refrigeration News back issues from June 2008:
Hill York.(Contractors)
Jun 02, 2008; ... Hill York (Fort Lauderdale, Fla.) named Greg Lewis (right) as executive vice ...
Topp Portable Air (Aston, Pa.) opened a new location.(Manufacturers)
Jun 02, 2008; ... Topp Portable Air (Aston, Pa.) opened a new ...
York[R] (Norman, Okla.) introduced a two-disc DVD/Windows software training set.(Manufacturers)
Jun 02, 2008; ... York[R] (Norman, Okla.) introduced a two-disc ...
Rheem Manufacturing Co.(Manufacturers)
Jun 02, 2008; ... Rheem Manufacturing Co. (Randleman, N.C.) appointed Sam Heath as water heating ...
Research Products Corp.(Manufacturers)
Jun 02, 2008; ... Research Products Corp. (Madison, Wis.) promoted Dave Reifsteck (right) as national sales ...
Ruskin (Kansas City, Mo.) is celebrating its 50th anniversary.(Manufacturers)
Jun 02, 2008; ... Ruskin (Kansas City, Mo.) is ...
Coleman[R] Heating and Air Conditioning (Norman, Okla.) added the ProficienTECH online learning system.(Manufacturers)
Jun 02, 2008; ... Coleman[R] Heating and Air Conditioning (Norman, Okla.) added the ...
The American Filtration & Separations Society (AFS) will hold its fall conference.(Organizations)(Conference news)
Jun 02, 2008; ... The American Filtration & Separations Society (AFS) will ...
The International Code Council (ICC) signed a memorandum of understanding with the buildingSmart Alliance[TM] (Washington).(Organizations)
Jun 02, 2008; ... The International Code Council (ICC) signed a memorandum of understanding with the ...
Industry seeks to ease HFC regs.(FOCUS: REFRIGERATION COILS & CONDENSING UNITS)(hydrochlorofluorocarbons)
Jun 02, 2008; ... WASHINGTON -- The HVACR industry is on the offensive to keep HFCs in the pipeline as political pressure increases to include such refrigerants in a basket of global warming gases and subject them to extensive regulation and potential phaseout. Currently high on the industry ...
Radon: test, remediate, or leave alone?(industry news)
Jun 02, 2008; ... The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently published some facts about the damaging effects of radon gas in U.S. homes. The EPA wrote: * Breathing home indoor radon causes nearly 100 times more deaths each year than carbon monoxide poisoning. * Behind smoking, ...
Correction.(Correction notice)
Jun 02, 2008 ... In the April 28 issue on page seven, The NEWS reported a 5 to 17 percent price increase on select ...
Balancing your obligations under the ADA.(EXTRA EDITION)
Jun 02, 2008 ... Balancing Your Obligations Under the ADA: With more than 65,000 vehicles on the road each day, United Parcel Service Inc. (UPS) thought it was doing the right thing when it implemented a policy requiring applicants for driver positions to meet the DOT's hearing ...
Who owns the extended warranty you're selling?(letters)(Letter to the editor)
Jun 02, 2008; ... Maybe this is a rant, but I must say it. Who actually owns the extended warranty that we all offer to our customers? That question came up after my company made its first acquisition of a local dealer. My company has been a major equipment [Brand A] dealer for almost 25 years ....
Switched from R-22 yet? Are you kidding me?(letters)(Letter to the editor)
Jun 02, 2008; ... I had to laugh at the comical overemphasis on the transition to R-410 that was on the March 31 issue cover page. The HVAC manufacturers must think that most HVAC company people are a bunch of morons. They are paying The NEWS to run all these "get ready for R-410" ads, like the "get ready ...
Project files: condominiums.(the NEWS)
Jun 02, 2008 ... COMPANY: Cincinnati's Commercial HVAC, Cincinnat INSTALLATION: Multiple Taco pumps, air/dirt separator, and heat exchanger COMPLETION: Completed " ... each unit responds only to the heating or cooling load of the individual zone it serves, thereby providing ...
Associations' D.C. 'fly-in' rated a success.(newsline)
Jun 02, 2008 ... WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The Heating, Airconditioning and Refrigeration Distributors International (HARDI) partnered with the Air Conditioning Contractors of America (ACCA), the Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors--National Association (PHCC) and the American Supply Association (ASA) on a ...
Emerson makes appointments.(newsline)
Jun 02, 2008 ... SIDNEY, Ohio -- Thomas Bettcher, president and CEO of Emerson Climate Technologies, announced a number of key leadership changes to take place over the next few months. Edgar M. Purvis Jr., has been named executive vice president of Emerson and business leader of Emerson Climate ...
HVI and HHI partner.(newsline)
Jun 02, 2008 ... WAUCONDA, III. -- The Home Ventilating Institute (HVI) and the Healthy House Institute (HHI) have formed a new partnership with the goal of clearly imparting an understanding of the principles of residential ventilation and an awareness of the associated technologies. This partnership is ...
Chinese trade show a success.(newsline)
Jun 02, 2008 ... BEIJING -- The 8th China International Heating, Ventilation and Air-conditioning Exposition (CIHE & HVAC 2008), held at the Beijing Exhibition Center in Beijing, was the first session after the integration of CIHE and HVAC China. The event attracted more than 27,698 visitors who ...
Seasonal demand ups shipments.(newsline)
Jun 02, 2008 ... ARLINGTON, Va. -- Shipments of central air conditioners and heat pumps for March jumped 75 percent, as compared to February, according to the Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI). Combined U.S. factory shipments of central air conditioners and air-source ...
Clockwork gains growth funding.(newsline)
Jun 02, 2008 ... SARASOTA, Fla. -- Clockwork Home Services Inc. has secured a total of $120 million in financing from Prudential Capital Partners L.P. II, Wachovia Bank N.A., and Prudential Capital Group. The company used proceeds from this transaction primarily to refinance existing debt, fund ...
Nordyne names road show dates.(newsline)
Jun 02, 2008 ... ST. LOUIS -- HVAC distributors and contractors around New Orleans, Dallas, and Houston will now be able to participate in the Nordyne Regional Road Show this fall as the company has released dates for an October leg of its regional road show tour: Oct. 13, New Orleans; Oct. 15, Houston; ...
Heat pump control.(what's new: PRODUCTS AVAILABLE TO HELP CONTRACTORS IN THEIR BUSINESSES)
Jun 02, 2008 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The Ultra-Fuels Model JDI-VII is a heat pump control designed for any heat pump application, which includes total electric and dual-fuel, single-stage applications. According to the manufacturer, it performs the same job as a typical heat pump thermostat ....
Condensate pump.(what's new: PRODUCTS AVAILABLE TO HELP CONTRACTORS IN THEIR BUSINESSES)
Jun 02, 2008 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The MiniBlue condensate pump, a part of the Blue Diamond family, has a temperature-sensing option along with the flexibility of being universal for inverter systems. Operation is handled by hot and cold thermistors mounted in the air inlet and outlet of ...
Handheld particle counter.(what's new: PRODUCTS AVAILABLE TO HELP CONTRACTORS IN THEIR BUSINESSES)
Jun 02, 2008 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The HandiLaz Mini is an ergonomically designed, simple-to-use handheld particle counter that counts particles as small as 0.3 microns. It simultaneously sizes and counts particles in three fixed channels. Particle measurements are made in seconds and up to ...
Gas phase filter media.(what's new: PRODUCTS AVAILABLE TO HELP CONTRACTORS IN THEIR BUSINESSES)
Jun 02, 2008 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The odor control filtration media for commercial and institutional applications removes odors and other irritant gaseous contaminants from HVAC system airstreams. The media is made of thermally bonded, 100 percent synthetic fibers that resist shedding. The ...
Digital clamp meters.(what's new: PRODUCTS AVAILABLE TO HELP CONTRACTORS IN THEIR BUSINESSES)
Jun 02, 2008 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The ACDC-100 and ACDC-100 TRMS digital clamp-ons, fully functional clamp meters with simplified interfaces, are available. Both models feature an easy-to-read, oversized display; auto and manual ranging; and relative zero mode. In addition, they offer auto ...
Gas sensors, monitors.(what's new: PRODUCTS AVAILABLE TO HELP CONTRACTORS IN THEIR BUSINESSES)
Jun 02, 2008 ... A complete line of industrial-quality gas sensors and monitors for refrigerants and other common gases is available. They utilize a range of sensing technologies including electrochemical, semiconductor, and infrared sensors to selectively detect most gases. The sensors are suitable for ...
Wireless energy mgmt. system.(what's new: PRODUCTS AVAILABLE TO HELP CONTRACTORS IN THEIR BUSINESSES)
Jun 02, 2008 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] CebyC's Energinet Web-based energy management system provides real-time, precise energy consumption data. It tracks energy consumption for government, industrial, commercial, and retail clients, enabling them to pinpoint significant potential energy cost ...
Mobile workforce management system.(what's new: PRODUCTS AVAILABLE TO HELP CONTRACTORS IN THEIR BUSINESSES)
Jun 02, 2008 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The OmniVision[SM] Metro service offering, Service Fleet Manager, is designed to meet the unique needs of local service-based businesses that are centered in metropolitan areas and have mobile resources. According to the company, establishments using this ...
Electronic cabinet air conditioners.(what's new: PRODUCTS AVAILABLE TO HELP CONTRACTORS IN THEIR BUSINESSES)
Jun 02, 2008 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Profile Guardian Series DP33, DP43, and DP47 panel-mounted air conditioners are designed to cool the interior of electronic cabinets. With capacities ranging from 5,000 to 9,000 Btuh, the NEMA 4 and NEMA 4X-rated air conditioners can be used in both indoor ...
Open-top tool bag.(what's new: PRODUCTS AVAILABLE TO HELP CONTRACTORS IN THEIR BUSINESSES)
Jun 02, 2008 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The OT (open-top) tool bag line compliments the existing line of CT (closed-top) bags. Based on the CT designs, the OT bags feature two large-capacity, top-loading compartments designed to carry hand tools and larger items such as cordless drills, ...
Multiposition oil furnace.(what's new: PRODUCTS AVAILABLE TO HELP CONTRACTORS IN THEIR BUSINESSES)
Jun 02, 2008 ... The multiposition OMF098 oil furnace has 70-to 98-MBtuh input ratings and up to 84.3 percent AFUE efficiency. It is equipped with a heavy-gauge stainless steel heat exchanger to transfer heat quickly to the ambient air. It is approved for chimney vent and sealed combustion installations ....
Infrared tube heaters.(what's new: PRODUCTS AVAILABLE TO HELP CONTRACTORS IN THEIR BUSINESSES)
Jun 02, 2008 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The L Series 100,000-Btuh infrared tube heater provides 50 feet of even heat with end-to-end variance of less than 15 percent. According to the manufacturer, the L Series infrared heater's principal advantage is the softening of the radiant output over a ...
Light commercial packaged equipment.(what's new: PRODUCTS AVAILABLE TO HELP CONTRACTORS IN THEIR BUSINESSES)
Jun 02, 2008 ... The line of light commercial three-phase packaged heat pumps, air conditioners, and gas/electric packs has been converted to ozone-friendly R-410A refrigerant and the efficiency has been increased to 13 SEER. Available in units ranging in size from 3 to 5 tons, the convertible packaged ...
Commercial load calculation software.(what's new: PRODUCTS AVAILABLE TO HELP CONTRACTORS IN THEIR BUSINESSES)
Jun 02, 2008 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The Right-Suite[TM] Universal software package offers the ability to produce load calculations and designs. It also provides a way to easily switch between the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers' (ASHRAE's) latest, ...
Coil freezing: what a relief.(FOCUS: REFRIGERATION COILS & CONDENSING UNITS)
Jun 02, 2008; ... Water and steam have been used to cool and heat air in finned-tube heat exchange coils almost since the inception of heating and air conditioning. Freezing of the fluid and the resultant coil damage have also been around for the same length of time. It is a systematic problem that many ...
Replacing coils vs. entire unit.(FOCUS: REFRIGERATION COILS & CONDENSING UNITS)
Jun 02, 2008; ... Do I replace the coils or the entire unit? This is a question faced by unit owners and contractors all too oft en. When a system has been operating correctly and only the coils have failed, when is it justifiable to repair the system versus replacing the entire system? The answer depends ...
Unit covers high, medium, low.(FOCUS: REFRIGERATION COILS & CONDENSING UNITS)
Jun 02, 2008 ... One of the newest additions to the condensing sector is the Copeland[R] Narrow Copevap[R]. It is a condensing unit for high-, medium- and low-temperature refrigeration applications. The new line from Emerson Climate Technology offers a narrow 8.25 inch wide base for ...
Granular coil cleaner.(FOCUS: REFRIGERATION COILS & CONDENSING UNITS)
Jun 02, 2008; ... If there is one thing that technicians don't need, it is one more thing to carry in their trucks. At least that's the mindset of many techs as they deal with more refrigerant canisters due to changing regulations, more components in the more sophisticated systems, and more tools ...
All applications are not the same.(FOCUS: REFRIGERATION COILS & CONDENSING UNITS)
Jun 02, 2008; ... When our industry talks about commercial refrigeration systems, many different pictures come to mind. In some instances, residential air conditioning systems are used for walk-in cooler applications. For others, this may mean a large galvanized unit with a big, cast iron semi-hermetic ...
Environmental effort enters 2nd generation.(REFRIGERATION ZONE: field solutions)
Jun 02, 2008 ... Wal-Mart Stores new Supercenter in Las Vegas is a second-generation, high-efficiency (HE.2) store designed to use 25 percent less energy than a baseline Supercenter and significantly reduce the carbon footprint by lowering refrigerant charge by 75 percent. The Las Vegas store, which opened ...
Diagnosing air conditioning systems.(REFRIGERATION ZONE: the professor)
Jun 02, 2008; ... This is the second of three columns on systematic air conditioning troubleshooting and diagnostics. The first appeared in the May 5 issue of The NEWS. The third part will appear in the July 7 issue. This article will deal with modern evaporator and condenser designs to meet the new minimum ...
Condensate drain lines.(REFRIGERATION ZONE: ice breaker)
Jun 02, 2008; ... Technicians servicing refrigeration systems need to be knowledgeable in several different trades, one of which is plumbing. Since evaporators typically operate below the dew point temperature of the entering air, water vapor will condense out of the air and onto the evaporator's surface ....
Emerson enters C[O.sub.2] compressor market.(REFRIGERATION ZONE: industry news)
Jun 02, 2008 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The use of HC-744 (C[O.sub.2]) in compressors has gotten yet another boost with the announcement by Emerson Climate Technologies that it has launched Copeland Scroll[R] compressors designed for use with the refrigerant. Applications are for low-temperature ...
The digital dilemma: an argument for the use of the digital manifold gauge.(service & maintenance)
Jun 02, 2008; ... Insanity: doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results.--Albert Einstein, U.S. (German-born) physicist (1879-1955). If that quote doesn't describe the HVAC industry, I don't know what really does. On average, seven out of 10 of the air conditioning ...
Selling up to sustainability.(opinions: VIEWS AND INSIGHTS FROM THE EDITORIAL STAFF AND GUEST COLUMNISTS)
Jun 02, 2008; ... The issue of selling up has always been a controversial one. Some contractors and technicians are happy to tell a customer about the value of upgrading existing equipment or installing a higher-quality new product. Others cringe at the thought of doing either. What do we say about a ...
Skaer-tactics: sign of the times is material price volatility.(editors' blogs)
Jun 02, 2008; ... Material shortages and price escalations plague the construction industry. As many as two-thirds of general contractors and subcontractors, which include HVACR contractors, said that shortages and price increases eroded their bottom line, according to the 2006 Construction Financial ...
Gargaro's world: anyone want Super Bowl tickets?(editors' blogs)
Jun 02, 2008; ... While Major League Baseball is in full swing (pun intended) and the NBA Finals are upon us, I want to talk football. More specifically, I want to talk about the Super Bowl. If you have no interest in attending Super Bowl XLIII in Tampa, Fla., this January, I give you permission ...
Century Refrigeration.(Price Increase)
Jun 09, 2008; ... Century Refrigeration (Pryor, Okla.) ...
Clockwork Home Services Inc.(Contractors)
Jun 09, 2008; ... Clockwork Home Services Inc. (Sarasota, Fla.) acquired Heating and ...
Bry-Air Inc.(Manufacturers)
Jun 09, 2008; ... Bry-Air Inc. (Sunbury, Ohio) hired ...
Trane.(Manufacturers)
Jun 09, 2008; ... Trane (Tyler, Texas) appointed Gordon Wuthrich as ...
Ridgid.(Manufacturers)
Jun 09, 2008; ... Ridgid (Elyria, Ohio) awarded Gregg Hall (Columbus, Ohio) ...
A.O. Smith Corp.(Manufacturers)
Jun 09, 2008; ... A.O. Smith Corp. (Milwaukee) earned Customs-Trade Partnership Against ...
Greenheck's.(Manufacturers)
Jun 09, 2008; ... Greenheck's (Schofield, Wis.) Vektor[TM]-CD was recognized as the industry's first ...
Elite Software.(Software)
Jun 09, 2008; ... Elite Software (College Station, Texas) hired John Walsh, principal of Training for the ...
American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers.(Software)
Jun 09, 2008; ... The American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers ...
Associated General Contractors of America.(Software)
Jun 09, 2008; ... The Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) earned the National ...
Changes in training: technology drives learning.(FOCUS TRAINING EDUCATION AND TRENDS)
Jun 09, 2008; ... The increasing use of the Internet has changed many aspects of HVAC and refrigeration work--but when it comes to training, is that necessarily a good thing? Old-school thinking would seem to favor more hands-on instruction, but can old school work when trying to attract new talent to the ...
Going green deep in the heart of Texas: contractor and city work toward greater efficiency.
Jun 09, 2008; ... "I started this business shortly after the energy crunch of the 1970s and thought that dedicating this business to energy efficiency would not only help the environment, but would also be a good career. To an extent, it allows us to differentiate ourselves in the marketplace because now ...
Green products abound in the HVAC industry: they come in all shapes and sizes.
Jun 09, 2008; ... In the last few years, manufacturers have introduced a flurry of green products to the market, that is, products that help the end user save energy, lower emissions, reduce waste, etc. Nowhere does that make more sense than in the HVAC industry, where high-efficiency heating, cooling, and ...
One manufacturer's solution to getting paid on time.(letters)(Letter to the editor)
Jun 09, 2008; ... That's an excellent article "["Getting Paid Means Getting Tough," April 21] and ever so true. I wonder if there's a regional twist to this. In places like Phoenix, I imagine staying on good terms with your HVAC repairman might seem more important than in Vermont. For us, as ...
Inspections, higher quality, and too many dealers.(Letter to the editor)
Jun 09, 2008; ... [Editors note: This letter is in response to John R. Hall's blog, "It's a War: Rural Vs. Urban Contractors," April 7]. John R. Hall is so far from the mark in reporting that there is war between rural and urban contractors, it is pathetic. While inspections do occur more ...