Plumbing and Air Conditioning
2025 Federal HVAC Mandate
The 2025 Refrigerant HVAC Mandate is a regulation introduced to reduce the environmental impact of refrigerants used in HVAC systems. Starting in 2025, manufacturers and installers must transition to using refrigerants with a lower global warming potential (GWP), such as R-32 and R-454B, instead of older, high-GWP options like R-410A. This mandate is part of…
Read MoreCorona virus Prompts Response in HVAC Industry
Contractors can take steps to cut down on airborne transmission This is an article by Maria Taylor from ABC News. As guardians of the indoor air we breathe, HVAC contractors and technicians stand alongside public health workers in the fight against corona virus (COVID-19). As with the SARS outbreak in 2003, the airborne nature of the…
Read MoreWHAT TO DO AFTER SEVERE FLOODING
Your home or business could be unsafe due to damage to plumbing and electrical controls after a flood. Below are two documents for you to check out. GAMA & AHRI recommend all damaged plumbing, heating, cooling & electrical appliances & related systems be replaced rather than repaired when severe flooding occurs. Flood Document GAMA AHRI…
Read MoreBig Changes To Water Heaters You Need To Know About
The U.S. Department of Energy has put into effect new regulations that require all manufacturers of water heaters to meet a higher energy factor (EF) rating. Based on the new requirements, there will be significant changes to water heaters manufactured after April 15, 2015. This includes gas-fired, oil-fired, electric, tabletop, instantaneous gas-fired and instantaneous electric.…
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