EPA Regulations on R-22 / SEER Ratings By Betty Stephens of Quest Media The EPA has begun phasing out the production of R-22 and has banned the production of HVAC equipment that uses R-22 in compliance with Title VI of the Clean Air Act. The refrigerant that replaces R-22 is R-410A. R-410A is an HFC […]
Thermoacoustics Using Sound Waves to Power Air-Conditioning, Heating and Refrigeration Cool Sound Industries, Inc. introduces a technological revolution in air-conditioning, heating and refrigeration and it's GREEN. This thermoacoustics technology changes the way air conditioning works, it: Eliminates the use of Freon and other environmentally damaging gases. Is a comprehensive solution to stop the […]
The Future for the HVAC Industry Contributed by: Betty Stephens of Quest Media Read what the experts are saying about the future of the HVAC industry. Here are some recent articles about the industry. Click the links to read the articles. 1. Future of the HVAC Industry Explored by Field Aware Link: http://www.fieldaware.com/2012/07/12/future-of-the-hvac-industry-explored/ "Cooling with […]
Air Conditioning Contractors of America (ACCA) By: Betty Stephens of Quest Media About ACCA ACCA is a non-profit association serving more than 60,000 professionals and 4,000 businesses in the HVAC/R community. They work to promote professional contracting, energy efficiency, and healthy, comfortable indoor living for all Americans. ACCA is the only nationwide organization of, by […]
Lennox Divests Service Experts BY: Betty Stephens of Quest Media Lennox International, Inc. is known for its design, manufacture and marketing for the heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration (HVACR) products. Its products and services are sold through multiple distribution channels under brand names, including Lennox, Armstrong Air, Ducane, Bohn, Larkin, Advanced Distributor Products, Service […]
How Trane and American Standard were bought by Ingersoll-Rand Written by Betty Stephens of Quest Media Ingersoll-Rand Company Limited (Ireland based company) acquired Trane Inc. formerly American Standard Companies Inc., in a transaction valued at approximately $10.1 billion, including transaction fees and the assumption of approximately $150 million of Trane net debt. Trane was a […]
Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning (HVAC) Schools The employment market for certified HVAC technicians is expected to grow faster than average. According to the Department of Labor this job market will grow by over 30% over the next few years. The job market will offer opportunities for those with the HVAC training from certified technical schools […]
Last month we wrote about the growing epidemic of air conditioning units being stolen for their valuable copper. We mentioned that there were new products coming to market to counter the thieves in their evil doings. One such product the Copper Watcher is designed to alert owners if their units copper lines have been cut loose […]
A nationwide crime wave is taking place, and the target is our air conditioning units. It sounds crazy and it is! Criminals are stealing air conditioning units for their copper. The price of scrap metal is at an all time high while the economy is at an all time low. Put those two together […]
To most the summer of 2011 heat wave was miserable, intolerable and seemingly never ending. But to those of us in the air conditioning business it was heaven on earth. The phones never stopped ringing as the service trucks kept on rolling. But as they say all good things must come to an end. As […]
What exactly is an air conditioning unit? Most all of us in modern society have experienced the benefits and comfort of conditioned air either at home, work, the mall or Movie Theater. Chances are you’ve been exposed to mechanical Air Conditioning of some sort. Do we ever stop to think about or appreciate the principles […]
The Rheem Manufacturing Company currently makes a lineup of six central air conditioners marketed in a good, better and best manner, corresponding to their efficiency and performance. The Rheem AC reviews give you an overview of the product line, including efficiency levels, cooling performance and their pros and cons, which make it easier for you […]
