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Washington State HFC Rules Still Apply Despite EPA R-410A Extension (opens the original)
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With the EPA’s recent changes to the federal Technology Transitions (TT) rule creating questions about the continued use of certain high-GWP refrigerants and equipment, Washington state officials are reminding building owners, operators, and contractors that the state’s requirements remain unchanged. During a recent webinar, Laura Kimmel, compliance team lead for the Washington State Department of Ecology’s Refrigerant Management Program (RMP), outlined the state’s HFC rule, explaining its requi
1994: Mandatory Certification Begins (opens the original)
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The Clean Air Act Amendments (CAA) of 1990 ushered in mandatory EPA certification for HVACR technicians. Beginning November 14, 1994, technicians who serviced or disposed of air conditioning and refrigeration equipment containing CFC or HCFC refrigerants were required to be certified by passing an EPA-approved exam. Questions came from an official EPA test bank, and technicians needed a score of at least 70% to earn certification. Some of the questions below are similar to those that appeared on
Price Increases Remain Part of the Residential HVAC Outlook (opens the original)
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A year ago, the mood around residential HVAC at the annual Morgan Stanley Laguna Conference was decidedly downbeat. Leaders from various manufacturers pointed to cautious consumers, high interest rates, inventory challenges, and a stubborn repair-over-replace trend as signs that the market would remain difficult well into 2026. At this year’s conference, the tone was markedly different. Carrier and Trane Technologies said residential demand is meeting or exceeding expectations, despite many of t
The 1992 Efficiency Standard That Transformed HVAC (opens the original)
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When the National Appliance Energy Conservation Act (NAECA) took effect in 1992, it permanently changed the HVACR industry by establishing the first nationwide minimum efficiency standards for residential furnaces, air conditioners, and heat pumps. Before NAECA, there were no federal minimum efficiency requirements for these HVAC systems. Many residential air conditioners and heat pumps operated at just 6 to 8 SEER, and older furnaces were often in the 70% AFUE range. While some states started c
In HVACR, It’s Déjà vu All Over Again (opens the original)
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This year marks the 100th anniversary of The ACHR NEWS, which is a pretty remarkable milestone for any publication. I haven’t been here for all 100 years, although some days it certainly feels that way. But after spending more than three decades in the HVACR industry, it’s amazing to see how much history repeats itself. My own tenure with BNP Media, the parent organization of The ACHR NEWS, began in 1991, when I joined the company’s book division. That was back when manuscripts arrived on paper,
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