✕ Change can be daunting, frightening, intimidating — even scary. But, somehow, we live to tell the tale. Moving away from A1 refrigerants, while getting our arms around A2Ls, has a lot of contractors uncertain about how they can meet their customers’ needs while complying with UL, DOE, and AHRI 15 and 34 guidelines. Yes,…
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INDIANAPOLIS — Carrier Global Corp. on Friday announced actions designed to help ensure a steady and dependable supply of R-454B refrigerant. The efforts reflect the company’s commitment to supporting distributors and their customers during a time of high demand and evolving supply dynamics, a press release from Carrier said. To increase availability and reduce delays, Carrier…
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SUWANEE, Ga. — Mitsubishi Electric Trane HVAC US (METUS), a supplier of all-electric, all-climate ductless and ducted mini-split and variable-refrigerant flow (VRF) heat pump and air-conditioning systems, recognized its top distributors as honorees during the 2025 Diamond Leadership Conference, held at the St. Regis Hotel in Bermuda, last month. Honorees received either the 2024 Commercial Distributor…
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Noritz America has introduced an upgraded version of its flagship commercial unit, the NCC199CDV Pro Condensing Tankless Water Heater. Engineered for a wide range of heavy-duty commercial applications, the new ENERGY STAR-rated NCC199 CDV Pro incorporates several new, installer- and end-user-friendly features, while retaining a 10-year warranty on its dual stainless steel heat exchangers. The…
The U.S. air conditioning industry is facing an unprecedented crisis, with projected annual costs to consumers of $25 billion. This crisis stems from new regulations imposed by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), which have restricted refrigerant use to R454B. However, the U.S. can only produce a small fraction of the refrigerant needed, forcing the country…
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There are so many great sales tools that companies are implementing, such as Salesforce, Pipedrive, and many others, that allow those in HVACR distribution sales to build a database of information that can help make impactful sales calls. Knowledge is power, and if you do a good job of listening to your customers, taking notes,…
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PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. — Carrier Global Corp. on Wednesday announced plans to invest an additional $1 billion over five years in U.S. manufacturing, innovation, and workforce expansion. The investment is expected to create 4,000 jobs in research and development, manufacturing, and field service, a press release from Carrier said. “This investment marks the next chapter…
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In the HVACR industry, where margins are increasingly tight, labor is hard to find, and customer expectations are high, the difference between providing competent and exceptional service often comes down to the tools in hand. With that in mind, The ACHR NEWS is placing a focus on today’s innovations in HVACR tooling that reflect…
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When it comes to building a sustainable energy future, there are two sides to the equation: generation and demand. While most of the attention has been placed on producing more clean power, there’s an equally powerful opportunity in reducing consumption—particularly in HVAC systems, which remain among the largest energy consumers on the planet. Globally, HVAC…
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✕ Mitsubishi Electric Trane HVAC US LLC (METUS), a leading supplier of all-electric, all-climate Ductless and Ducted Mini-split and Variable Refrigerant Flow (VRF) heat-pump and air-conditioning systems, shared a customer success story on Weber State University, an energy-conscious school that uses all-climate heat pumps throughout its campus buildings. The Ogden, Utah-based university has installed a…
