2015 - Today`s A/C

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2015 - Today`s A/C

TODAY’S A/C
FEBRUARY
2015
Volume 26
/ Number 7
&
TODAY’S AC & REFRIGERATION NEWS
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February 2015
R E F R I G E R A T I O N
N E W S
Daikin Industries Ltd
Announces Expansion and
Consolidation of Goodman
Operations in Houston, TX
Serving
Serving
the
the
Southeast
Southeast
Region
Region
Florida, Georgia, Alabama, Tennessee
North Carolina, South Carolina
SFACA January Program and
Annual Elections Meeting (see page 4)
2015 PBACCA Installation Banquet at
Benvenuto Restaurant (see page 13)
Trane Supply Hosts Open House
at Miami Store (see page B4)
Gemaire’s 2015 Dealer Meeting at
Gaylord Palms in Orlando (see pages 8-9)
2015 AHR EXPO - McCormick Place - Chicago
The Largest HVACR Event (see pages B8-B9)
HOUSTON (January 6, 2015) – Daikin Industries, Ltd., the world’s
largest manufacturer of
heating, cooling and refrigerant products, announced today that its
board members have approved an expansion plan
Jeff Schlichenmeyer
for its Goodman operaPublisher
tions in the United States.
Over the next several years, Daikin will be building
a new state-of-the art business campus that consolidates the current manufacturing and logistics footprints to a location outside of Houston, TX, in an area
near U.S. 290 and approximately three miles west of
Texas State Highway 99. The new campus is currently
projected to be operational mid-2016. This commitment of approximately $417M represents the largest
single investment since the founding of the Goodman
organization over thirty years ago. The construction is
planned to commence in the coming months.
The new facility, when finished, will include
one of the largest and most technologically advanced
HVAC (Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning)
manufacturing facilities in the country. The consolidated campus will enable Daikin to manufacture in
one location the full range of energy-efficient ducted
residential and light commercial products as well as
various ductless products that are currently imported
from other inter-company business units located outside North America. In fact, the facility will manufacture both ducted and ductless HVAC products which
is a first for Daikin. Ducted heating and cooling systems are considered the standard in the United States.
Ductless systems are installed extensively around the
world. Ductless systems have gained rapid acceptance
in the North American marketplace and have become
one of the fastest growing HVAC market segments.
Texas and Tennessee operations that will be relocated to the new business campus include a research
and development center, logistics, procurement, manufacturing, and marketing. Manufacturing operations
at this new campus will consist of residential and
commercial heating and cooling systems marketed
primarily under the Daikin, Goodman® and Amana®
brand names.
“The new business campus will provide many
outstanding benefits to our customers,” stated Mr.
Takeshi Ebisu, President and CEO. “The operational
efficiencies we achieve will be reflected in the superb
quality of our high-efficiency, energy-saving heating
and cooling systems. We are excited about the outstanding value that this move will bring to our current
and future customers. As the leading global HVAC
manufacturer, Daikin expressed a strong, long-term
commitment to its customers in North America by
constructing this new business campus.”
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Miami-Dade Contractors
Alliance File Lawsuit Against
Unlicensed Contractors
Miami-Dade Contractors Alliance, a nonprofit
organization created as an effort to eradicate unlicensed activity in the construction industry has recently filed a class action lawsuit against numerous
unlicensed contractors. The first of many planned by
the organization, the lawsuit is directed at numerous
individuals and companies in the south Florida area
who fail to comply with state and federal contractor
licensing laws.
“Miami-Dade County has the largest population of any county in Florida yet in the past six years,
we’ve had virtually zero unlicensed activity enforcement,” said Rocco DiBenedetto, owner and creator of
Miami-Dade Contractors Alliance. “As a HVAC business owner myself, I have to pay thousands of dollars to maintain a variety of licensing and training and
to have people pose as contractors without
these is blatant criminal behavior.”
Since the start of 2014, Florida has seen a variety
of unlicensed contractor activity cause harm to residents and business state wide. In November alone, 20
people posing as contractors were arrested in a sting
operation titled “Operation Freelancer”. The Sarasota
bust lead to 14 felony charges and 36 misdemeanors
with 13 out of the 20 arrested holding prior criminal
records.
“When rules are not enforced, they become a
burden and a competitive disadvantage to those that
voluntarily comply,” said Rocco. “This lawsuit is a
collaboration of industry members who are standing
up for what is right and we’re asking the legal system
for an injunction against those who force us to unfairly
compete with.” The Miami-Dade Contractors Alliance lawsuit was filed in late November. More than 80
unlicensed contractors are defendants in the case. For
info go to [email protected]
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FEBRUARY 2015
FEBRUARY 2015
Do You Wish Your
Employees Had a Brain?
Ruth King’s
Contractors Cents
“If they had a brain they would be competing
with me” was the comment made to me in frustration by one of my clients after one of his employees
screwed up on a job...yet again.
Even if you don’t want them to have a brain, your
employees still need to perform specific tasks accurately and productively. They need a roadmap to help
them do it, your road map.
You create the map and oversee their work. Or, if
you don’t want to spend hundreds of hours creating
the road map, you invest in a franchise or join a group
and use their road map. Or, you invest in a road map
created by one of the HVAC industry consultants, including me (www.hvacoperationsmanual.com).
Over the next few weeks, I will write about specific segments of my road map - so you can get a head
start if you want to do your own map rather than invest in one you can customize.
The first question - what does your company look
like? The answer is an organizational chart. Put employees’ names in the functional areas of your company. Email me if you would like a sample organizational chart ([email protected]).
For smaller companies, the same name might be
in different functional areas. For example, you as the
owner/president could also perform the operations
manager and service manager functions. Larger companies have an individual in each of these positions.
Once your organizational chart is complete, it’s
time for job descriptions. That means writing the
function of each position, who that position reports
to, the job duties for that position, and the requirements to fill that position.
If you do employee reviews once per year, you
have a guideline to gauge the review. Is the employee performing all of his or her job duties? Are their
some duties performed better than others?
Many company owners and managers begin the
job description process by asking their employees to
write down what they do. They compare it to what
they should be doing (in their opinion) and make
changes in their job descriptions. Sometimes they
find that the employee is doing the work of two or
more individuals. Sometimes they find that there is
not enough that person is doing to fill 40 hours per
week. In both of these cases, changes need to be
made.
Job descriptions form the basis of your company
operations. Once they are defined and signed off on
by both the employee and his manager, these are the
activities that you manage by.
The last job duty in every employee’s job description is “Other tasks requested by managers” so that
an employee can’t say, “It’s not in my job description,” when a manager asks him to do a task that he
feels he doesn’t want to or should not do.
You’ve given your employees their job descriptions - now what? Give your employees a brain - a
roadmap to do things your way. You hire employees
to perform specific tasks accurately and productively.
They need a roadmap to help them do it, your road
map.
Job descriptions form the basis of your employees’ road maps. And, as an aside, once you have a
job description for a specific job function, it’s easy to
write a “Help Wanted” ad for that position. The job
description is the ad. All you need to do is include
where to send resumes.
Last week a reader asked whether you should
share the job descriptions. It depends. If two people
are sharing one job, or one person is backing up another, then both should see a job description. If you
are doing 360 degree reviews (everyone reviews everyone - managers review employees, employees re-
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Industry expert Ruth King has
helped contractors get and stay
profitable for more than 25 years.
Reach her at
[email protected].
view managers), then everyone in a specific department should see everyone’s job description. This way
everyone can evaluate everyone fairly.
The only thing I would be careful about is someone saying “That’s not in my job description” and
mean it. If this happens, then a private, immediate
conversation needs to take place.
The last line of every job description should say,
“Any other task requested by management” or a similar phrase. This means if a manager asks an employee
to help with a task or project outside her normal “job
description” then she must do it. If she isn’t willing to
help or do what is asked, then you have an employee
with the wrong attitude. The attitude must change or
that person needs to go through a “career readjustment program” and leave your company.
Employees know what their main job functions
are and how they will be evaluated. They know what
the requirements are for their position. Then, when
review time comes, there should be no surprises. Either the employee is doing her job function or she
isn’t. If she isn’t, a conversation needs to happen
months before review time. A bad review should not
be a surprise.
After an employee signs off on her job description, she is presented with the procedures for that position. With a job description and written procedures
you have that employee’s road map.
It is your responsibility to manage the employee.
A mutually agreed upon job description and procedures form the basis of management. Help with training, answer questions, and give feedback. Catch that
person doing something right and document it. Most
managers only document when an employee is doing
something wrong. Document both the positive and
the negative. Hopefully there are many more positive
documents than negative ones.
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FEBRUARY 2015
SFACA January Program and Annual
Meeting - 2015 Code Updates
January 7th, 2015
Eric Barnett, Ozzie Sanchez, Bill Byars,
and Joe Zvolenski of Tropic Supply
The SFACA January Program and Annual Meeting was held at the Sheraton Suites in Plantation on
January 7th, at 6pm. The guest speakers were Oscar Calleja-FBC Commissioner and Pete QuintelaBuilding Official with Miami Beach. The program
topic was about the 2015 Code Changes.
Oscar and Pete worked together to elaborate on
these code changes and started out discussing the
Base Code and how all the Florida Amendments in
the 2010 Code had to be re-justified, debated and
approved. Other codes discussed were Duct Sizing,
Building Air Tightness, Ventillation and Commercial
Energy Conservation.
The SFACA February Program Meeting and
Board Installation is being held at the Sheraton Suites
in Plantation on February 4th, at 6pm. The program
topic is Selling Comfort: Life After FP&L Rebates.
Comfort can’t be sold just using low prices and logic.
Learn how to focus on your customer and comfort related needs. Join them for a panel of manufacturers’
marketing experts discussing beneficial strategies to
increase sales for your company and a status report
on FP&L rebates. The 2015 Board of Officers and
Directors will be installed prior to the dinner meeting
program.
The members came with big appetites to
enjoy the Chefs Selection Buffet
Gene Pridemore, Bobby Sorenson, and
Jeffrey Gillispie of Frank H Furman Insurance
Oscar Calleja, President of FRACCA, spoke to the
members about the 2015 Code Changes
A great turnout for the SFACA January Program
and Annual Election Meeting
Ernesto Juarez of Innovative Cooling, Jaime Bernat of
Saez, Gorman Rasmussen of Economic Electric Motors,
and George Wallace of Sheridan Technical Center
Expansion and Consolidation of Daikin / Goodman Operations (from cover)
“Our successful growth has fueled the need for
additional manufacturing capacity. The new campus
will allow us to dramatically increase our production
efficiencies and enable us to continue to serve our customers better than ever before from the leading market
position that we hold today, ” said Sam Bikman, SVP
Global Supply Chain. “The integration of our engineering, procurement, logistics, manufacturing and
marketing functions at the same location will facilitate
and expedite our ability to respond proactively to customer needs.”
This consolidation directly reflects Daikin’s global
commitment to local, in-country, manufacturing. This
philosophy is a driving force throughout the organization and is central to the consistent growth that has led
to Daikin being the leading global manufacturer in the
HVAC industry. “Our employees in the United States
embrace a philosophy of American Pride,” added Ebisu. “This is because employees are the driving force
and a core value that allows us to continue as a leader
in the market. Building the new campus is an exciting
opportunity that will help us create synergies by bringing together our valuable employees and giving them
what we believe will be the best facilities and work environment in the HVAC industry.”
“Our selection of Houston as the location for our
new campus was a result of careful analysis and business considerations. We know that Houston is one of
the best cities in the United States for this type of expansion program. It offers an outstanding combination
that includes the ability to provide an educated workforce, economic growth, and a favorable year-long climate necessary for manufacturing and operational excellence”, continued Ebisu. Houston is well known as
the energy capital of the United States. Soon it will be
recognized as the energy-savings capital with regard
to the production of high-efficiency heating and cooling systems for residential, commercial and industrial
applications.
Employment at the new campus will increase as a
result of expanded product manufacturing and the consolidation of facilities located in Texas and Tennessee.
“Our goal is to treat our current employees fairly and
equitably when the transfer of manufacturing operations begins,” said Kari Durham, senior vice president
human resources. “Total employment in the Houston
area will increase to approximately 4000 employees.”
Goodman Sales and Distribution operations, Quietflex Manufacturing Company, L.P. (a leading manufacturer of flexible duct and fiberglass products), Daikin Marine Container, and other Daikin operations are
not impacted by the consolidation.
Sergio Martin of Saez Distributors, Pete Quintela
of Miami Beach Building Department, and
Charlie Del Vecchio of Tropic Supply
Volph LaFortune of Saez Distributors, Victor Avila
and Jesus Rangel of Super Cool AC, Luis Vasquez of
Green AC, and Sergio Haras of Saez Distributors
Doug Lindstrom, Budd Suffoletta, Nigel Findley,
Joseph Canosa, and Craig Sanscrainte
of Lindstrom Air Conditioning
Pete Quintela, Chief Mechanical Inspector for Miami,
discussed the Ventilation Changes
AHRI Releases
November 2014
U.S. Heating and
Cooling Equipment
Shipment Data
U.S. shipments of central air conditioners and
air-source heat pumps totaled 358,479 units in November 2014, up 10.9 percent from 323,185 units
shipped in November 2013. U.S. shipments of air
conditioners increased 9.9 percent, to 227,523 units,
up from 207,057 units shipped in November 2013.
U.S. shipments of air-source heat pumps increased
12.8 percent, to 130,956 units, up from 116,128 units
shipped in November 2013.
Year-to-date combined shipments of central air
conditioners and air-source heat pumps increased 9.0
percent, to 6,391,815 units, up from 5,863,559 units
shipped in November 2013. Year-to-date shipments
of central air conditioners increased 5.1 percent, to
4,221,291 units, up from 4,014,584 units shipped during the same period in 2013. The year-to-date total
for heat pump shipments increased 17.4 percent, to
2,170,524 units, up from 1,848,975 units shipped
during the same period in 2013.
FEBRUARY 2015
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FEBRUARY 2015
ACCA/FL FACTS:
By Ken Bodwell
It was the
second weekend in
January and I was
over the holidays
and bowl games and
needed something
to get me focused
on the New Year.
What better way
than watching the next generation work and play
than a scouting event? It just so happened that Daytona International Speedway was hosting a scouting
weekend while drivers and cars were preparing for
the upcoming race. While camping in the infield,
the scouts had an opportunity to get up close and
personal with the drivers while experiencing the
adrenalin rush of cars traveling at night on a circular
track at speeds well in excessive of a hundred miles
an hour. It’s easy to get caught up in the rush! … But
my purpose was to find ways to motivate readers to
grasp a new sense of purpose; a sense of teamwork;
a sense of challenge and a taste of success. Wow,
I got all that from watching the scouts interact including getting a taste of some great chili and chow
made over an open fire.
The goal of team sports is about winning and
beating the other team. In scouts, the first objective is about making the scout a better more selfconfident individual. Each of the merit badges are
earned as individuals but together, they develop a
sense of citizenry. They are part of a team or troop
and develop team spirit. Just like everybody else,
they need to share success and team comradery.
Think about where we are as adults in the HVAC
industry. Technology has changed how we view our
jobs. There was a time when a young person entered
the industry, they learned the basics of refrigeration
and then they developed the skills of the trade by
installing equipment and developing an overall understanding of the system. As skills became honed,
these apprentices found areas of expertise that they
were comfortable with. Some staying as installers and others as service mechanics. Sadly, today,
working as a tradesman is not consider an attractive profession. As a matter of fact, we no longer
have service mechanics, we have technicians or
techs! School administrators and a liberal attitude
in government suggest that success only comes with
college degrees. Yet I watch these scouts enjoying
the challenges of building climbing walls and fires;
it didn’t take a college education… it took common
sense! As they examined the powerful engines in
these race cars and spoke to the drivers, I saw them
dream about being behind the wheel of these machines. The drivers spoke about practice and driving
courtesy and common sense when competing. Sure,
winning was their goal, but winning safely was their
number one priority. They talked about their team
and how each member played a part in their success.
Yes, they had engineers on the team but the majority
of the guys enjoyed working with both their hands
and their knowledge to fine tune the equipment.
So why then are we finding it so difficult to attract young people into our industry? “Where are
all the apprentices?” For years it was not uncommon
to hear somebody in our industry indicate they did
not want their children to follow in their footsteps.
Yet both my sons followed my trek and have both
found successful careers. Each of them followed a
different path but the industry is huge. As a father,
I couldn’t be prouder of them! As some have suggested I am an icon in our industry; if so I couldn’t
be prouder of where we are and the direction we are
headed. Let’s face it, technology has changed the in-
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see a pneumatic control system? Refrigerants are
changing! Energy and indoor air quality opportunities are involving! The tool pouches we carried as
young apprentices only slightly resemble the tools
needed today. Technology Rules!
Remember the ad, “this is not your father’s
Oldsmobile” … well guess what, this is not the same
industry you cut your teeth in. It’s much better and
it’s time you starting exposing your children to an
insider’s view. My son’s started by sweeping the
shop, cutting filters and catching us up with the filing. None of it was very glamourous but it was a
foundation and an opportunity to view the industry
from the ground up. They met my peers and had a
first-hand glimpse of what we do. It was their choice
if the HVAC/R industry offered them the challenges
and future they wanted. With the regulations today,
you may not have the opportunity to provide the
same hands-on exposure but there are opportunities
to show off what we are about. How about bringing your son or daughter to an industry expo? Every
school has bring your child to work days. Plan ahead
and make arrangements to show off the equipment
you fix or install every day. It’s time our industry
started bragging about our current and forward
looking technology. Both on the service and installation side of the industry, you as a tradesmen are
professional and are challenged by new technology
every day. Equipment design, efficiency and serviceability are improving. Today, the person fixing
your indoor environment system might be a guy or a
gal and they are as apt to be carrying a tablet as the
traditional gauges and meters we carried!
Be proud of our industry and let’s work together
to bring the next generation of young people into an
exciting future. That’s my New Year’s resolution!
FEBRUARY 2015
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FEBRUARY 2015
Gemaire’s 2015 Dealer Meeting
at Gaylord Palms Orlando
January 15-16, 2015
This was an exciting Dealer Meeting for Gemaire as they officially launched their new Rheem
Heating and Cooling platform, as well as showcased
all of their other manufactures partners and their offerings.
The Rheem presentation revealed the exclusive
Rheem 360+1 product design philosophy, next generation Rheem 80% and 90%+ Gas Furnaces, Air
Conditioners and Heat Pumps, which feature over 90
total dealer-friendly homeowner-focused upgrades.
Rheem selected a panel of contractors to share what
changes and improvements they would like to see in
the new equipment design and Rheem listened.
The evening tradeshow and cocktail event was
really awesome. Several delicious food stations were
strategically placed around the ballroom and over 30
different manufactures representatives were present
displaying all the latest products. Many great prizes
were awarded.
The next morning featured breakout sessions
from Gemaire, Rheem, Mitsubishi Electric, Maytag,
and Frigidaire. The dealer meeting ended with lunch.
Since 1969, Gemaire has developed and flourished into the HVAC distribution powerhouse it is
today. As one of the largest HVAC distributors in
the country, they are ready to serve you with vast
inventory, experienced and qualified staff, and quality products at all our branches. Gemaire is always
ready for your next job, and would like your business to be as successful as possible.
The Gaylord Palms Orlando was
the location for Gemaire’s 2015 Dealer Meeting
At the registration table is Scott and Keri King
of Burvis AC, and Laura Finnegan and
Linda Morales of Gemaire Distributors
Ken Connell and Sean Combs of Gemaire
welcomed Rheem dealers as they arrived
from different regions of the state
The Gemaire 2015 Dealer Meeting
had a enormous turnout to see the
Rheem 360+1 equipment rollout
Kelly Shelton and Odis Brown
of Odis Brown Refrigeration inspect one of
the new Rheem Air Handlers
Steve Dullum, David and Jim Macdonald of
M&S Air Conditioning looking at the design
changes to the Rheem 360+1 condensing unit
Ben Whittington of Rheem speaks about the
new design improvements that were created from a
panel who listened to contractors needs
Alan Adair, Ben Whittington, John Grindle, Chris
Puranen, and Erich Bauman of Rheem presented
the New Rheem 360+1 Equipment Line
Rick and Ricki Sims of Johnson’s
Air Conditioning stand next to a Rheem
High Efficiency furnace
Chris Johnson, Jeff Morgan and
Bill Swenson of Gemaire Distributors
Dealers had the opportunity to participate in
the condenser breakdown and assembly
contest to win a new condensing unit
Ernie Wetzler of Gemaire with
John Andrews of Rheem Water Heating
Marjorie McAllister of 5-2-1, Jason Thornton
and Joe Mott of Southeast Air & Heat,
and Carl Pollex of 5-2-1
Scott Mamary of McAllister and Associates,
Josh Staley of Hilmor, Bill Servick of Weather
Control, and William Jiminez of Hilmor
Scott Kuschel of Miami Tech, Eddie Abreu
of Gemaire, and Chris Gonzalez of Miami Tech
FEBRUARY 2015
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Gemaire’s 2015 Dealer Meeting
at Gaylord Palms Orlando
January 15-16, 2015
Chad and Penny Culvahouse of Holiday AC,
Bob Williams of Leone Green, and
Chris Craft of Diversitech
Ruth and Marc Morris of Marc Morris AC, with
David Waugh and Grant Meyers of Target Sales
Nathan Adams of White Rogers, Kevin and
Gary Stine of One Stop Cooling, and
Jessica DePena of White Rogers
Ken Grubbs of Truaire, Ken Siefert of Economy
Heating & Air, and Yongki Yi of Truaire
David Jackson and Tom Gibbons of
CPS Products with Tom Herbert
of Alladins Magic Air
Jeff Morgan of Gemaire, Rick Farrow and Mike Hollis
of Cain Sales, Marc Morris of Marc Morris AC - winner
of $200 Gift Card, and Rafael Castillo of Gemaire
Curt Lawnicki of Nordyne, Tim Wagner of Gemaire,
Ken Geurian and Barb Cox of Nordyne
Matt Fisher and Tom Webster of
Robinair, and Scott Behanna of Gemaire
Tim Taylor of Tim Taylor AC, Joseph Lane
of Gemaire, Tulia Rios of Luvata
Sonny Hendrix of Hendrix Sales, Chris Johnson of
Gemaire and Steve Combs (retired), Ron McLaughlin
of Ron McLaughlin & Associates
Linda Morales of Gemaire, Billy Bates of US Heating
& Air, Cathye Dowda of Snap-Rite, Rob Hamilton and
Carlos Martinez of Hamilton & Associates
Nick Vosburgh and Ron Saunders of Fresh-Aire UV,
Greg Boggs of Gemaire, Cameron Smith of Broward
Factory Service, Jeff Zanella of Conditioned Air
Lou Laroche of Rectorseal, Gary Christopher
of Gary AC- winner of $200 Gift Card,
Jeff Morgan and Rafael Castillo of Gemaire
The evening reception was excellent!
Plenty of delicious food and drinks
to enjoy with other industry friends
Jeff Blomstrom of Mitsubishi presents
new light commercial applications
in ductfree systems
Barb Cox of Nordyne goes over
the dealer product support
Rafael Castillo of Gemaire talks to the
dealers about all the marketing tools and
incentives available to them
John Grindle of Rheem reveals
the commercial product offering
to Gemaire Rheem Dealers
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Women in HVACR held their Annual Meet &
Greet during the 2015 AHR EXPO in Chicago
On Tuesday evening January 27th from 6-7:30
pm, the Women in HVACR held their Annual Meet
and Greet at Kitty O’ Shea’s Irish Bar in the Chicago Hilton. The event was sponsored by Southwire
Company LLC.
It was good time to sit and relax after a full day
at the AHR EXPO. Members of the 2015 Board of
Directors were present to welcome everyone who
attended. There were delicious foods and refreshments available throughout the evening.
Women in HVACR exists to improve the lives
of their members by providing professional avenues
to connect with other women growing their careers
in the HVACR industry. They empower women to
succeed through networking opportunities, mentoring and education.
FEBRUARY 2015
Roughly Half
of Residential
Contractors Not
Prepared for New
2015 Efficiency
Regulations
Emerson survey shows contractors are
still unsure how new regulations will
affect their businesses
St. Louis, Jan. 22, 2015 - With new energy efficiency regulations now in effect, contractors in
regions where SEER minimums are increasing will
need to help their customers and suppliers to understand the new efficiency requirements. However, a
survey from Emerson Climate Technologies, Inc., a
business of Emerson, has found that 48 percent of
contractors are still unaware of the regulations or
unsure of how they affect their business.
“The lack of awareness, while concerning, is
actually
an improvement from late in 2013 when
Marjorie McAllister - President, Stephanie Pye,
Susan Samson, Molly Pearson, Kerry Carey,
nearly 75 percent of contractors were in the dark
Patti Ellingson, Kim Batham
Julie Short, Janice Saari, and Mikeal Piccinin
about these regulations,”
said
Frank
Landwehr, vice president, Air Conditioning
Marketing,
Emerson
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“Contractors still have
time to review what
these regional standards
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and how they can help
their customers enhance the comfort of
their homes. Emerson
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optimistic about the regional standards than
they were earlier in the
year. Only 17 percent
were concerned about
their ability to compete
or remain in business
after these changes go
into effect.
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FEBRUARY 2015
Southwire Wins
AHR EXPO 2015
Innovation Award
for Cooling Product
The product from
Southwire Co. LLC
which won the award
is the EZ-In Mini-Split
Cable. EZ-In is a new
cable designed to be as
durable as it is easy to
work with. Its protective outer coating makes
it the only cable designed for both inside and outside use. EZ-In cable makes mini-split installation
easier and more efficient by eliminating the use of
conduit or cable trays. It also saves you the hassles of running two wires through a junction box.
The industry’s best and brightest technology
took center stage January 26-28, 2015, in Chicago
when the winners of the 2015 AHR Expo Innovation Awards displayed
their winning products
at the world’s largest HVACR exposition and conference.
Representing
the
major segments of the
HVACR marketplace,
the winning entries
were selected in 10 categories as the most innovative new products
among the thousands
that were displayed at
the 2015 AHR Expo.
The winning products
were selected from
among numerous entries by a panel of judges
consisting of ASHRAE
members who evaluated the products based
on innovation, application, value to the user
and market impact.
“The AHR Expo Innovation Awards benefit
the HVACR industry in
a variety of meaningful
ways,” said Clay Stevens, President of International Exposition
Company, which produces and manages the
AHR Expo. “In addition
to sharing new technology with the industry, it
encourages companies
to innovate, recognizes
those that do, provides
new solutions to thousands of attendees and
provides local charities
with much needed funding.”
The
Innovation
Awards are jointly sponsored by ASHRAE; the
Air-Conditioning, Heating and Refrigeration
Institute (AHRI); and
the International Exposition Company (IEC),
producers and organizers of the AHR Expo.
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The Forane® refrigerant P/T app is an essential
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FEBRUARY 2015
How to Measure the Pressure Drop
of a Return Air Filter Grille
An installation that often presents a challenge
to those measuring static pressure is where the air
filter is located in a filter grille. This type of filter installation can be found in a variety of locations ranging from attic installations to closet installations. Some of these installations can have a
significant amount of duct between the filter grille
and the air handing equipment. Other installations
have almost no return ducting such as an installation where the air handling equipment is mounted
on a platform.
With all of these variations, how do you measure the pressure drop of the filter located in the
filter grille without going to a lot of trouble? The
solution might be much easier than you suspect it to
be. Before we get to the solution, let’s look at some
common methods that are used to obtain this measurement that might not be the best.
Opening the Filter Grille Access Panel
A method that many have attempted to use is to
open the access panel of the filter grille and slip a
hose or probe past the filter to obtain the pressure
reading after the filter. This method can be very
awkward and has the potential to underestimate the
true pressure drop of the air filter.
Once the hose or probe is placed past the air filter it can create a significant gap between the filter
grille and the filter itself. This gap will allow air to
bypass the filter and reduce the amount of pressure
drop the filter would actually see during operation.
Removing the Filter from the Filter Grille
Another method that many have tried using to
obtain the filter pressure drop in a filter grille is to
remove the filter from the grille altogether. With
this method, the technician first measures total
external static pressure with the filter in the filter
grille. Next, they take a second total external static
pressure measurement without the filter in the filter
grille. These two readings are then subtracted from
one another to determine the pressure drop of the
filter. Sounds good right?
If the system that this test is being performed
on uses a PSC fan to move air throughout the duct
system, you may once again end up with an inaccurate filter pressure drop. When the filter is removed
from the filter grille, the total external static pressure of the system will decrease. This decrease in
static pressure will result in an increase in fan airflow.
As the filter is placed back in the filter grille,
there has now been the added resistance of the filter
for the fan to overcome. Total external static pressure will increase, and fan airflow will decrease.
The readings are not being taken under like conditions in this test and the amount of airflow the fan is
moving is different.
The Easiest Way to Measure is Directly
It’s best to test a system as it is found and to
alter as little as possible. This enables you to get
a true feel for how the system really is operating
at that point in time. To keep from altering system
conditions, simply place your static pressure probe
directly through the air filter and filter grille at the
same time.
Depending on the filter media type being utilized, you may need to poke a small hole in the
filter with a scratch awl or other sharp instrument.
Once this is completed, you will be reading the direct pressure drop of the air filter on the display of
your manometer as the room pressure on the other
side of the manometer would essentially be “0”. By
accounting for the real pressure drop of the filter
in this type of installation, it can prevent you from
chasing a problem that doesn’t exist, or finding one
that may have been minimized.
David Richardson serves the HVAC industry
as a Curriculum Developer and Trainer at the National Comfort Institute. NCI specializes in training
focused on improving, measuring, and verifying
HVAC and Building Performance.
If you’re an HVAC contractor or technician interested in learning more about measuring static
pressure contact David at [email protected] or
call him at 800-633-7058. NCI’s website www.nationalcomfortinstitute.com is full of free technical
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2015 PBACCA Installation Banquet
Benvenuto Restaurant - Boynton Beach
January 10th, 2015
Palm Beach Air Conditioning Contractors Association celebrated the installation of the 2015 Officers’ and Directors’ on January 10th with a wonderful
cocktail hour and dinner at Benvenuto’s in Boynton
Beach. More than 60 members of PBACCA enjoyed
fabulous food, great company, and entertainment by
Joe Conti and Band, which was sponsored by Federated Insurance.
The installation began with an open bar and socializing compliments of Al Packer Ford Lincoln. Afterwards, Patrick Mesmer, PBACCA 2014 President,
gave his departing speech, accepted the oath of the
2015 Officers and Directors, and presented the “gavel” to Dale Vernatter who presented his acceptance
speech. Special Awards went to Sue Hagenbaumer of
Tropic Supply and Brian Nichols of Johnstone Supply.
During dinner McGraw surprised the guests by
joining the band and singing several songs. Who knew
we had such great talent in our association.
The next PBACCA General Meeting is on February 12th aboard RGFs’ Mega Yacht Envision. Reservations are required. Please contact Pam Ripple at 561585-3880 or email:[email protected]. The function
is at the Old Port Cove Marina in North Palm Beach.
The 2015 PBACCA Officers and Directors: Vice President - Don Flori, Secretary - Steve Sparks, Director - Daryl Sholar,
Past President and Director - Patrick Mesmer, President Elect - Leo Breault, Director - Sue Hagenbaumer, Director - John Riley,
Director - Jason Severino, New President - Dale Vernatter, Director - Arturo Alba, Treasurer - Steve Rimel
Chris Brown, Gloria and Camilo Puerta,
Debra and Arturo Alba, and Diane Brown
of Arco Supply Inc
Steve and Stephanie Rimal of Aspen Air,
Dave Stewart of Ranger Air,
and Carissa Duemig of StaffLink
Valerie and Michael Danzey of Federated Insurance,
Gina and John Riley of Al Packer Ford, Linda and
Leo Breault of Robert R. McGill Air Conditioning
Jim and Terri Carr of Complete Comfort,
Wendy and Dale Vernatter of
John C. Cassidy AC
Donna and Kevin Perron,
Michelle and Joe Annese of Smithco Services
Sandra and Fernando (Tito) Quintana
of Goodman Distribution
Rosalyn and Brian Nichols, Gary Gustafson and
Dana Dwinnel, Jim and Kim Holman, Crystal
Rodriquez and Alvaro Gutierrez of Johnstone Supply
2014 President Patrick Mesmer accepted
the oath of the 2015 Officers and Directors
2015 PBACCA President, Dale Vernatter
receives the gavel from past
President Patrick Mesmer
Brian Nichols receives the PBACCA SEER Award
(Member of the Year) for Johnstone Supply from
President Dale Vernatter
Sue Hagenbaumer of Tropic Supply
receives the Contractors Choice Award from
President Dale Vernatter
Member Tim McGraw surprised the guests
by joining the Dave Conti Band and
sharing his singing talent
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FEBRUARY 2015
AHR EXPO Annual Reception
of the Fresh Air Society
January 26, 2015
There were many different food
stations which Chef Ryan Kikkert prepared
some of his favorite dishes
Several of Fantech’s Representatives
and Distributors from Florida came
together for a group picture
Doug Sauers of Wade Htg & Cooling, Keith Kotchey of
K&K Mechanical, Bob Wade of Wade Htg & Cooling,
and Joe Tranchini of Cascar AC
The band had the house rockin,
singing and dancing
On January 26, from 7-11pm, Fantech hosted a
meeting of the Fresh Air Society at an “Old Chicago”
style speak easy! This party was over the top! The
venue was aptly named “Untitled,” and featured the
largest selection of American Whiskeys anywhere
in the world, a champagne dining room, large stage
and was just an all-around cool place. Located in the
heart of River North in Downtown Chicago, Fantech
showed their customers a great evening of delicious
food, drinks, live music and of course – discussing
premium ventilation solutions. After a very long day at
the AHR Expo this was a perfect way relax and enjoy
some great hospitality. Thanks Fantech!
Albert Oquendo of Saez Distributors, Mike Pertierra
and Izaki Izquierdo of Miami Cool, Andre and
Jorge Saez of Saez Distributors
Phil Rivas and Rick Caldwell
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Justin Kiger of Fantech, Frank Leone of Leone Green,
Juan Arboleda and Rene Moreno of A&R Supply,
and Dougie Marty of AirGuide
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and live shows were excellent!
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Ask The Experts
HVAC Questions? Ask an HVAC Expert for Answers
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We hear a lot about Blower Door Tests. What
is the difference between a Blower Door Test and a
Duct Test? Does the new Code require Duct Tests?
This question has been asked more frequently
in light of the new Florida Building Code requirement that will go in effect July 1, 2015. There is
a lot of confusion out there as to the requirement,
especially with the terminology used and the unfamiliarity that most AC Contractors have with the
Building Science and Energy Audit concepts.
You can probably remember the Florida AC Replacement Rebate Program that we went through a
few years ago. Part of that Program was a requirement for a Duct Leakage Test in order to get the
rebate as well as a Manual J Calculation. That created a boom in Manual J classes and gave Energy
Raters a boost to their income as they went around
doing Duct Tests for AC Contractors. Many AC
Contractors, I am sad to say, didn’t know how to do
a Manual J and probably found out that they didn’t
know how to properly seal ductwork. Hopefully the
education and the experience made for better overall installations and improved the collective knowledge base of AC Contractors.
But to answer the question being posed and to
clarify any confusion, here is the answer.
First, the new Code will NOT require a DUCT
Test on new buildings or replacements. There are
two situations where you will be required to do a
Duct Test. The first one is whenever the “Leak Free”
Credit for ducts is taken in the Energy Calculations
(Performance Method) submitted for permit. If the
Default duct leakage is used, no Duct Test is needed. The second situation is whenever the Prescriptive Method is used for Energy compliance. That is
usually the method used in small Additions, where
the existing building is not altered and the new ductwork is in the new added section. When that happens, then your ductwork must either be inside the
PAGE B3
Oscar Calleja,
President of FRACCA and member of
the Florida Building Commission
conditioned space or Tested to be “Leak Free”. (By
the way, if using this Prescriptive Method and you
want to place your ducts in the attic, be ready to use
R-8 ducts as well as do a Duct Test.)
So, what is the Blower Door Test that everyone
has been talking about regarding the new Code?
The new Code does require Builders (not AC Contractors) to do a Blower Door Test on each new residential building they permit and build. The Maximum Leakage for the building is set at 5 ACH50.
The Blower Duct Test is one of the common
names we give to a Building Air Tightness Test or
an “Infiltration Test”. It has a specific protocol or
method to be followed and it measures the building’s air leakage through the thermal envelope. The
Thermal Envelope is the boundary between conditioned and unconditioned space and is where insulation is required. So in a typical house it would
be the Floor, Ceiling, Exterior Walls and Walls
between the conditioned space and Garages. The
amount of air that leaks into the house is measured
at a standardized pressure of 50 Pascals (0.2 in), so
the result of the actual test is called CFM50. Using
the house’s conditioned floor area and the ceiling
heights, the house’s interior Volume is calculated
and then we can figure out how many times that
volume of air is being replaced with the infiltration
air we measured with the Blower Door. That measurement is called the ACH50.
A house with more than 5 ACH50 will not pass
the Energy Code. That means that every single residential building will be a “Tight Building” and will
save energy (in theory). How does that impact AC
Contractors?
There are two ways where this will come into
play. First it will require that all residential buildings have Outside Air supply through Mechanical
means since the Mechanical Code wants Indoor Air
Quality not to suffer when the ACH50 is less than
5. The second way this Blower Door Test might impact AC Contractors is where Builders might dump
the Testing into our Scope, even though it is not
in the Mechanical Code and AC Contractors don’t
have anything to do with sealing Walls or Ceilings.
But remember that the Blower Door Test measures
all leakage into the conditioned space and part of
that leakage occurs through ductwork in the attic.
Leaky ducts adds to the overall infiltration and if
a building does not pass the ACH50, which is done
at Final, the Builder will be scrambling to seal penetrations which are going to be already covered up,
and so reducing duct leakage might be involved.
You might want to offer the Blower Door Testing
as part of your services, but be sure you know what
you are doing.
In any case, I would recommend that all AC
Contractors become educated on Blower Door
Tests, Duct Tests and the equipment involved. One
easy way is to attend the FRACCA Education Conference in Orlando where there will be an emphasis
this year on Airflow and Building Leakage Testing
including the AiRodeo Lab where all of the Blower
door, Duct Blaster, Air Hoods, Test & Balance, etc.
will be available for hands-on training. Many CEU
classes are geared to the topics that are relevant to
the AC Industry. Please send me your additional
questions on this topic or any other HVAC questions that you have.
Oscar Calleja has been active in the HVAC
industry for over 30 years and is currently VicePresident of Engineering at Engineered Air LLC in
Pompano Beach, Florida. He is President of Florida
Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Contractor Association and Member of The Florida Building Commission. He is a RESNET Energy Rater, LEED
AP+Homes, Florida Energy Raters LLC.
Please email your questions to [email protected]
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FEBRUARY 2015
Trane Supply Hosts
Open House at Miami Store
January 14, 2015
Trane Supply hosted an open house at its Miami
store location on January 14 to celebrate its committed customers and welcome new customers to visit the
store. Mr Good Stuff, a local food truck was on site
preparing gourmet burgers and tasty pulled pork sandwiches with all the fixings.
The event began at 11 a.m. with great product
specials and 10 percent off all vendor items. Several
manufactures representatives were in attendance displaying all the new products available at Trane Supply.
Many great raffle prizes were distributed like a huge
infrared grill and YETI cooler. Ameristar residential
HVAC equipment training was available to everyone
who attended.
Trane Supply focuses on offering high-quality customer service through industry-leading systems knowledge and a quick response time for phone orders and
requests. Trane Supply also features an email and an
online ordering system to handle orders quickly, efficiently and effectively with an optimized inventory
process.
Trane Supply, Trane, American Standard and
Ameristar are part of Ingersoll Rand. Ingersoll Rand
advances the quality of life by creating comfortable,
sustainable and efficient environments in homes and
buildings, transport and protecting food and perishables, and also in increased industrial productivity and
efficiency. For more information about Trane Supply,
visit www.tranesupply.com.
The Miami Trane Supply store is located at 2660
NW 89th Court, Miami, FL 33172. Carlos Gutierrez,
is the parts store manager. The Miami Store number is
305-470-2300.
The parking lot filled up quickly at the
Trane Supply Miami open house
Trane Supply Miami open house Team
Kenny Amaya, Carlos Gutierrez, Julio Martinez,
Jorge Cribeiro, Anthony Sanchez, Kevin Cook
Alfredo Alvarado, William Medoza, and Julio Valdez
of Antartica AC, Anjanette Soliman of Trane Supply,
and Robert Hernandez of Antartica AC
Jorge Zamora of Ross Air Services, Gil Ledoux of
PED Associates, and John Jensen of Trane Supply
Roy Phillips of Miami Dade College with
Mark Roth of Goodway
Herm Mixon of Belimo, Miguel Medina of
Trinity AC, Alan Bolduc of Belimo, and
Craig McDonell of Trane Supply
Everyone enjoyed the tasty burgers and pulled
pork sandwiches made to order from the
“Mr. Good Stuff” food truck
The weather was perfect, food was great,
friends were present and everyone had a good time!
Mirelio Marzo of Trane Supply, Jose Ginoris
and Jay Greenstein of Kendale AC, and
Mario Garcia of Trane Supply
Christoph von Imhof, Carlos Gutierrez,
Betsy Savino, John Jensen, Craig McDonell
Ryan Reynolds of EV Dunbar with Ariel Santoio
and Omar Seife of CBRE
Lee Colvin and Jim Nichols (left) of J Nichols
& Associates attract a large audience to see
the new Little Giant condensate pumps
Steve Potvin of Hill York, Ishmael Reyes
and Christoph von Imhof of Trane Supply
Albert Paez of Florida Atlantic AC,
Rick Farrow of Cain Sales, and Jeff Akers
and Justin Greer of Air Authority
Matt Robyck of Ingersoll Rand conducts the
Ameristar residential HVAC equipment training
FEBRUARY 2015
PAGE B5
HARDI Promotes Melchi,
Saving to Vice Presidents
COLUMBUS, Ohio, January 19, 2015 – Today, distributor member companies in association history.
Emily Saving, Vice President, Professional & ProHARDI’s Board of Directors and CEO Talbot Gee announced the promotions of Jon Melchi and Emily Sav- gram Development - In her time at HARDI, Saving
ing to vice presidents effective immediately. Melchi is has thoroughly enhanced the educational resources
now Vice President, Government Affairs & Business of the association, including the successful launch of
Development while Saving is Vice President, Profes- HARDI’s first learning management system, HEAT.U.
Under her direction, she redeveloped the Counter Cersional & Program Development.
“Emily and Jon, in a very short time, have grown tification program and launched two new certification
AHRI is working with technology leaders from
into my most trusted advisors and confidants as we programs: Branch Manager and Sales Manager. She
Emerson
Climate Technologies, Ingersoll Rand, and
also
created
a
special
development
program
for
highconstantly strive for new and better ways to serve
HARDI members,” said Gee, adding, “They’ve played potential employees, called Emerging Leaders, and Rheem to develop a roadmap for AHRI’s next genkey leadership roles in the development of the HARDI successfully partnered with the Council of Supply eration technology systems that will provide better
staff and our pursuit to provide an ever-growing list Chain Management Professionals to develop a curricu- support and more functionality for members. The
roadmap review took place on January 15 at AHRI
of resources to fuel our members’ competitive advan- lum for supply chain and logistics professionals.
Unprecedented in the association’s history, Sav- headquarters in Arlington, Va., and a follow-up
tage.”
Saving and Melchi join Gee in HARDI’s Leader- ing has assumed responsibility for all program content meeting will take place in the next few weeks. The
ship Team, working under the direction of HARDI’s of all HARDI conferences and workshops. She also new system will provide a much-needed overhaul to
elected leadership, to identify and implement HAR- helped implement HARDI’s first internal performance streamline AHRI’s processes and allow for better
DI’s strategies and to develop the best professional staff management and incentives program, which has en- flexibility and efficiency. The system will also proabled HARDI leadership to measure and reward per- vide a solid foundation to add new features, such as
possible to serve HARDI members.
HARDI President Bill Bergamini said, “The devo- formance as the association grows and expands. In ad- mobility and multi-lingual support. AHRI is currenttion and commitment to HARDI and our industry is dition to Education, she also oversees HARDI’s Mar- ly seeking approval of the Board of Directors, with
what truly sets Jon and Emily apart. It’s that spirit that keting & Communications Department and Events & the goal of starting the project in February. Contact:
William Fong.
Networking Department.
puts them in a class of their own.”
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HARDI Vice President Tom Roberts said,
“The Board of Directors
is especially pleased to
endorse these two promo“ Excellent, great ideas, family-oriented, very out-of-the-box thinking.
tions as Emily and Jon
Great contractor companies. Great Expo. Very, very glad we came.”
have individually excelled
Carl Munn, Munn Sales and Service
at both their individual
specialties as well as their
organizational
leaderand the
ship skills. Their passion
for the industry and our
members’ success is exciting and contagious and
we have every reason to
expect even more from
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them soon.”
Jon Melchi, Vice
President, Government
Affairs & Business Development - In 2014, Melchi represented HARDI
throughout the Regional
Standards petition, negotiations, and settlement
and is respected as a leading authority on regional
standards policy. He also
led HARDI’s engagement
with the Environmental
Protection Agency on
refrigerant
regulations
and launched HARDI’s
political action committee, HARDIPAC. He also
achieved record participation for HARDI’s congressional fly-in. As an
ambassador for HVACR
distribution, Melchi has
Contractors often tell us that this is one of the best events they attend all year,
significantly increased the
because it gives them the chance to come together with some of the best
voice of HARDI’s memcontractors from across the country to learn and network!
bers on Capitol Hill.
In addition to his GovAt ACCA 2015 and IE3 Expo you will…
ernment Affairs responsibilities, Melchi now over• Learn directly from innovative contractors and leading industry experts;
sees HARDI’s Member• Attend MainStage sessions that raise the bar for the indoor environment industry
ship & Sales Department,
Information Technology,
with business thinkers and leaders presented through powerful productions;
and Benchmarking/Mar• Meet with over 200 leading indoor environment manufacturers, suppliers,
ket Research departments.
and service providers at the IE3 Expo; and
In this role, Melchi is leading HARDI’s transition to
• Attend a number of unique events to expand your network of contacts
a new, more robust memwithin the industry.
bership management platform and CRM system
and led a record number
of sponsorship sales last
For more information visit www.accaconference.com
year. With Melchi’s direction, HARDI is currently
at its highest number of
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product Attic Tent under simulated steady-state summer daytime conditions using the large scale climate
simulator (LSCS). The two attic floor configurations
where have been measured and the differences in Energy flow have been attributed to the Attic Tent as an
R value of 6.6 (ft2 °F hr) / BTU.
Energy/Heat Flow through the Hatch [BTU/hr]
Test
Width
Inches
Length
Inches
Without
Attic Tent
With
Attic Tent
AT-1
AT-2
AT-3
AT-4
AT-5
AT-6
AT-7
AT-8
22
22
22
25
30
32
30
40
54
54
54
54
60
81
30
40
196
223
196
223
297
427
148
264
48
54
48
54
72
104
36
64
Energy Heat
R VALUE
Flow
(ft2 °F hr) /
Reduction
BTU
76%
76%
76%
76%
76%
76%
76%
76%
6.6
6.6
6.6
6.6
6.6
6.6
6.6
6.6
Brief test information review on the performance test of the Attic Tent is given above. For a full copy of
the report, please contact The Attic Tent, Inc. (704) 892-5399
AirGuide Hosts Hospitality Party
at the AHR EXPO In Chicago
January 27, 2015
Doug Marty of AirGuide, Chip Kirkland of Atco,
Andre and Jorge Saez of Saez Distributors
Dougie Marty of AirGuide, Frank Leone
of Leone Green, Dave Sansone of Sansone AC,
and Mike Plathe of Baker
On Tuesday evening, January 27, AirGuide
Manufacturing welcomed their customers and
friends to an evening of hospitality at the Magik St.
Tavern. The evening started at 6pm with cocktails,
appetizers, and a food station.
This 1,000-square-foot tavern has a rustic decor
of salvaged and recycled materials. The tavern features a separate theater area and also a great rooftop
view of the Chicago skyline.
A well needed break from a busy day walking
the show at McCormick Place. Everyone had a
enjoyable evening! A very nice event! Thank you
AirGuide!
Nadia and Danny Marty of Airguide, Jason Black
and Bruce Fortenbery of Blacks Supply
Horacio Alday, Alejandro Chajón, Francisco Pérez,
Mauricio Reyes, Ulises Ventura of Unirefri, Fary
Villavicencio of AirGuide, Diego Lorenesi of Unirefri
Drayton Stott, Doug Marty, Michael Garrett,
and Phil Garrett having a great time!
FEBRUARY 2015
PAGE B7
HARDI Distributors
Report 9.4 Percent
Revenue Increase in
November
COLUMBUS, Ohio, January 22, 2015– Heating, Air-conditioning and Refrigeration Distributors International (HARDI) released their monthly
TRENDS report, showing average sales for HARDI
distributor members increased 9.4 percent in November 2014.
The annualized growth through November is
now 6.9 percent and at the upper edge of the 6-percent to 7-percent range where it has been throughout
2014.
HARDI Senior Economist Danielle Marceau
said, “The continuously improving health of the US
consumer is supporting
growth in the retail industry, as well as residential construction.”
“November was the
third strong month in a
row for average sales,”
said HARDI Market
Research and Benchmarking analyst Brian
Loftus, adding, “November 2013 showed
low single-digit growth
but November 2014 had
one less billing day than
last year. The high single-digit performance
this year was widely
dispersed.”
Marceau
offered
another factor contributing to the recent performance. “Oil prices
are contributing to low
gasoline and heating
fuel costs as we head
into the winter season.
That is great for the
US consumer who will
spend less on these necessities and have more
money in their pocket
for home improvements,” she said.
The Days Sales Outstanding (DSO), a measure of how quickly customers pay their bills, is
now at 46.1 days, the
shortest collection time
we have seen for this
time of year. The typical
seasonal increase has
been slow to develop.
Given the strong topline report, we believe
the DSO reflects healthier customers paying
their bills more quickly
instead of stricter credit
standards.
HARDI members
do not receive financial
compensation in exchange for their monthly sales data and can
discontinue their participation without prior
notice or penalty. Participation is voluntary,
and the depth of market
coverage varies from region to region. An independent entity collects
and compiles the data
that can include products not directly associated with the HVACR
industry.
Dustin Siefert (right) of Economy A/C had the
best time of under six minutes for taking
apart and assembling the new Rheem
condensing unit in a contest held at the
Gemaire Dealer Meeting in Orlando
Steve Adamson of Gemaire with Dustin
and Ken Siefert of Economy Air Conditioning.
Dustin Siefert (center) was the winner
who received a new Rheem
14 Seer condensing unit
PAGE B8
FEBRUARY 2015
World’s Largest HVACR Event
McCormick Place - Chicago
January 26-28, 2015
The 2015 AHR Expo claimed the title for the
best-attended event ever held in Chicago. Preliminary
figures for the world’s largest HVACR marketplace
show that more than 61,000 total attendees, including
42,400 visitors, participated in the 2015 AHR Expo,
January 26 - 28, at McCormick Place.
According to Clay Stevens, President of International Exposition Company, five Chicago records were
shattered by the successful 2015 event. Chicago is the
site of some of our largest Shows and we are thrilled
that we set so many new records this year,” Stevens
said. “These impressive results also show how vital
AHR Expo is to the industry. We’ve had tremendous
support from the 41 sponsors and endorsing associations that participate, as well as from our exhibitors
who rely on the Show to introduce new products and
meet customers and prospects from around the world.”
AHR Expo is endorsed by 39 leading HVACR industry associations and is co-sponsored by ASHRAE
and AHRI.
In recognition of AHR Expo’s importance to the
greater Chicago area, Mayor Rahm Emanuel declared
January 26-28 “Air Conditioning, Heating and Refrigerating Week in Chicago”. The proclamation cites
AHR Expo’s contribution to educating the industry,
“improving our greater society” and making donations
to local charitable organizations.
The 2016 AHR Expo will take place January 25 27 in Orlando, Florida. For more information visit the
Show’s website at www.ahrexpo.com.
Carl Pollex and Marjorie McAllister
of 5-2-1 Products
Gary Dee, Katy Trosini, Glenn Haun,
and Domenic Loconte of Arkema
Scott Behanna of Gemaire, Tim Winings
and Trent Rhoads of Imperial-Stride Tool
Mark Redmon, Jamie Magee, Jamey Hale,
Trista Allison, Gordon McKinney, Jim Tieken,
Bruce Heberie, and Matthew McKinney of ICOR
Nordyne, a subsidiary of Nortek Inc., was
extremly busy showing their latest
high effeciency equipment at the show
The hilmor Team introduced 90 new hand tools to
compliment the tool manufacturer’s innovative,
effective and efficient product line
Tecumseh held a press conference at
their booth to reveal some their new
innovative refrigeration products for 2015
Duro Dyne came prepared to show their new
sheet metal accessories and equipment
Benito Flores-Meath and Bill Smith of Elite Software,
John Walsh and Dan Chase of Training for the Trades
Matt Foster, John Richardson, David Foster,
Angel Coleman, and Douglas Pearl of Uniweld
Goff Goss and Dan Branning,
of Pro1 Thermostats
Peter Greisinger, Kristen Thomen, Brady Tauber,
Lori Bacharz, and Chad Taylor of Intermatic
The Fresh-Aire UV booth was busy with
new customers and product representatives
John Figan and John Bickers
of Testo
Janice Saari and Jeff Watts
of Southwire Company, LLC
FEBRUARY 2015
PAGE B9
McCormick Place - Chicago - January 26-28, 2015
Tom Gibbons, Carl Pollex, David Jackson,
Troy Evans, Marjorie McAllister,
and John Jeffers of CPS Products
Supco had plenty of reinforcements
to greet the AHR Expo attendees
Matt Butterworth of Leone Green,
Jenny Honn, Jennifer Boyajian,
and Oscar Lopez of JB Industries
Jeff Christiansen, Steve Benito,
Anthony Grabowski, and John Mitchelli of Macurco
Dale Bunce and Brad Kivlan of Dynatemp
Gerry Spanger, Sean Holloway,
Lou Laroche, and Riley Archer of Rectorseal
Ryan Keefe, Scott Uhwat, David Benjamin,
and Rigdon Terrell of Friedrich
David Sylves of Bitzer
The Packard Team was in full force to reveal their
new and exciting product additions for 2015
Andrew Horwat, Brad Cox, Tara Knittel,
Jeff Petersen, John Lawler, Robert Pierce,
Doug Gildehaus, and Mike Benack of Nu-Calgon
Jorge Franceschini, Frank Palacio, Jonathan
Gonsalves, Jose Hernandez, Alan Hodgkinson,
Bruce Kaercher and Jose Armas of Refricenter
Sean Wahl, Melenda Kunst, Lisa Bailey,
Mat Charles, and Mike Winkel of RGF Environmental
Scott Evans, product manager for Rheem EcoNet,
demonstrating Rheem’s new connected
home technology - EcoNet
Dwight Butler of A/C Leak Freeze reveals
new filter product at AHR Expo
Steve Cooper and Gregg Young
of US Motors
Paul Shea, Jim King, and Roy Riley
of Mueller Industries
Josee Osborne of Sanuvox displays
the Saber PRO Wireless UV System
Phil Rivas, John Gramke, and
Justin Kiger of Fantech
PAGE B10
Johnstone Supply
Ft Lauderdale Group
Hosts Electrical
Diagnostics Training
Greg Reiber, National Training Specialist for Carrier was the instructor for this fast paced diagnostics
workshop. Food, beverages, and all training materials
were provided as part of the registration fee.
This technical workshop was dedicated to improving a technicians electrical diagnostic and
troubleshooting skills. Attendees got a better understanding of how to properly troubleshoot and repair
electrical problems related to HVACR. Circuit board
testing and handling was also part of the workshop.
They also learned how to interpret various wiring
schematics and determine sequence of operation and
identify essential characteristics of an electrical circuit. The Electrical Diagnostics Training was held
at the Boynton Beach, Dania Beach, and Miami
Lakes locations.
Greg Reiber, National Training Specialist for
Carrier was the instructor for the
Electrical Diagnostics Training
Attendees learned safe electrical troubleshooting
procedures and perform root cause analysis to
prevent repeat failures and call backs
FEBRUARY 2015
RectorSeal’s Mighty Bracket™ is
HVAC Industry’s First Labor-Cutting
Mini-Split Installation Support Tool
RectorSeal® Corp., Houston, a leading manufacturer of quality HVAC/R products, introduces the
Mighty Bracket™, the HVAC industry’s first minisplit installation support tool. Mighty Bracket cuts
jobsite labor costs by 50-percent because it reduces
evaporator coil mounting and connecting to a handsfree, single-person task.
The contractor-grade yellow, patent-pending
Mighty Bracket hooks onto both tabs of a mini-split
wall mounting plate in less than a minute. The Mighty
Bracket securely holds the mini-split evaporator coil
for quick and easy connections of electrical, refrigeration line sets and condensate drain pumps/hoses.
The 20-inch long support arms are roomy enough to
allow evaporator coils to be temporarily angled away
from the wall at 23 to 45-degrees for easy back panel
access during installation or servicing.
Afterward, the heavy duty, ABS plastic, reusable
bracket needs no disassembly, but simply folds up for
storage in a compact 28 x 6-inch black canvas tote
bag.
The Mighty Bracket accommodates most minisplit brands and evaporator weights up to 100-pounds.
Other features include:
· Soft gasket material on support feet and support arms protect wall surfaces and evaporator coil
encasement finishes from scratches;
· Flip-up gates at the end of both support arms
helps to prevent slip off and damage to the evapora-
tor or flooring below;
· Horizontal leveling of support arms is accomplished by sliding an included cotter pin into four adjustment hole selections;
· Pays for itself in labor savings after just one
installation;
· Four-color, fully-illustrated glossy packaging
box can easily be displayed on wholesaler end caps,
shelves or counters;
· Rounded corners prevent worker injury from
sharp edges.
The Mighty Bracket is a perfect complement
to RectorSeal’s full line of ductless mini-split installation accessories such as NoKink™--kink-free
lineset connection; RectorSeal condenser brackets
and mounts; GasGuard™ and Novent®--locking
caps for condenser refrigerant access valves; SlimDuct® and Fortress™--lineset protection duct; ACTABS™ DMSS--drain pan mold prevention tablets;
PairCoil™--pre-insulated linesets; Safe-T-Switch®
and AquaGuard® condensate shut-off switches; Aspen® Pumps--condensate pumps; and a variety of
other accessories for condensate management and
equipment mounting.
For additional information, visit www.rectorseal.com email: [email protected]; or
call 800-231-3345.
Ron McLaughin (center) of Ron McLaughlin & Associates shows the Mighty Bracket at a Florida Dealer
Tradeshow. Lou Laroche of Rectorseal is on right.
FEBRUARY 2015
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FEBRUARY 2015
It’s Snowing in the Mountains ... Yall !!!
*Bring all your snow toys!
Appalachian Ski Mountain • Hawksnest •Sugar Mountain •Ski Beech
Spend a little “Low Paced time in the High Country” of North Carolina.
Cherokee Lodge is your own private log cabin nestled on 14 acres just
minutes North West of Boone in beautiful Cove Creek. Explore the spring
or take a quiet walk in the old growth forest. Close to Valle Crucis, Mast
General Store, and Downtown Boone yet far enough out of the hustle and
bustle to provide a relaxing vacation. The lodge is a three bedroom two
bath 2600 square foot log cabin. Will sleep up to nine. Easily accomodates
two families with room to live. Complete with panoramic wrap around
decks, wood burning fireplace, complete kitchen, linens, huge private hot
tub, high speed internet, and a big screen surround sound entertainment
room down stairs.Ideal after a day on the slopes! Reserve your week now
by calling 828-262-1004 or go to www.rentourcabins.com and look at
Cherokee Lodge.
Cherokee
Lodge
BOONE NORTH CAROLINA
Go to www.rentourcabins.com
take a look at Cherokee Lodge
*4 Wheel Drive Vehicles are recommended this time of year.
Palm Beach Air Conditioning
Contractors Association, Inc.
2015
The Largest Air Conditioning
Trade Show In Florida
Tuesday, March 3, 2015
5:00 PM — 8:30 PM
Here is how we stack up
When it comes to filter bases, nothing
compares to the quality we put into ours. We
have been a leader in the business for more
than 30 years. Whether it’s our flagship, the
Accommodator, or the more economical
Baseline 2.0, you are assured of a product that
is built well, cost competitive and guaranteed.
Go to our website and learn more about our full
line of products.
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FEBRUARY 2015
Leone Green & Associates
Receives Two Awards at the
2015 AHR EXPO in Chicago
2014 Rep Agency of the Year from Diversitech
Dave Schopp, Bob Williams, Keith Holland, Mark Holland, Frank Leone,
Matt Butterworth and Jim Prescott of Diversitech
2014 Rep Agency of the Year from Cambridge Resources
Steve Kielson, Dave Schopp, Kirk Campbell, Bob Williams, Frank Leone,
Keith Holland, Matt Butterworth, Mark Holland, and Joseph Ammon
Unico to Enter New HVAC
Markets, Offer More New
Products in 2015
St. Louis, Missouri (Jan. 12, 2015)— On the
heels of a successful 2014 that featured six new
product launches and a partnership with an overseas manufacturer, Unico, Inc. is set to make 2015
an even bigger year for innovation and expansion.
With 13 products in the wings, another international partnership, plans to enter new markets,
and a goal to train 5,000 distributors and installers, Unico is poised for its biggest year yet in the
company’s 30-year history as a manufacturer of small-duct heating and air conditioning systems.
“Innovation is in the air here at Unico,” said Scott Intagliata, marketing director at Unico. “It seems everyone from engineering to sales to customer service
have new ideas that merit discussion. We are all focused on developing solutions
to bring our customers better air quality, better efficiency, easier installation and
lower energy costs, and the good news is that every one of our new products will
achieve one or more of these goals.”
Unico’s 13 new products will be launched at various times in 2015. Each is
undergoing rigorous testing and quality control steps to ensure their performance
and safety. The products that will be introduced first are: The UniZoneTM line
of in-duct motorized dampers for precise temperature control and the eMixTM
indoor unit for high-efficiency domestic hot water production, and also the UniLightTM, a combination LED light and round Unico outlet.
“All of our new products will fully integrate with our existing equipment,”
Intagliata said. “That means installers trained on the Unico System will be able
to easily offer the products as valuable add-ons that further enhance efficiency or
provide more design options.”
Of great significance, Unico will begin manufacturing Diffusion brand fan
coils as a franchisee of British manufacturer Energy Technique plc. Diffusion has
supplied fan coils and commercial heating products to the UK heating and ventilation industry for more than 50 years. “The products extend our air handling offering further in to the commercial space, “ said Intagliata. “For years, our products
have been used in commercial applications, and with the sale of Diffusion products, we anticipate setting up a new distribution channel that focuses on this area.”
The company has also decided to focus on the log and timber home market in
2015. “With the economic recovery, we’re seeing a renewed interest in these types
of homes,” Intagliata said. “Unico has enjoyed good success in this market for more
than a decade; homeowners love the fact that our flexible ducting can be hidden
inside the log walls, which eliminates the need for soffits. We’re looking forward
to introducing our iSeries line of mini-splits and outdoor inverter units to log home
manufacturers and builders. The iSeries gives them even more flexibility in design
and construction.”
Unico plans to pursue more Zero Energy and LEED home opportunities, as
well as introduce their products to cool computer rooms. This year will also see
Unico’s first planned entry into the commercial market, with a focus on historic
buildings.
“While the Unico System can be found in a number of commercial structures,
we are now increasing our attention on marketing the Unico System to preservationists and renovators of historic properties,” Intagliata said. “Our success in older
homes has been our mainstay for 30 years, and that won’t change, but we want to
get more involved in the commercial market.”
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Special Events
FEBRUARY 2015
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ACCA Conference 2015
AC Leak Freeze
ATTIC TENT
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Blacks Supply Cherokee Lodge
Copper Watcher
Elite Software
Fantech
FRACCA Education Conference
Gemaire Distributors / Rheem
Glass Master Duct Machine
hilmor / Retool + Conquer
IAQA
ICOR International / NU-22B
Johnstone Supply / Florida
Johnstone Supply / So Florida / Refrigeration
Johnstone Supply / The Ware Group Macurco / Gas Detection
McDaniel Metals
Miami Tech
NATE Certification
Nextgen Linesets
PBACCA 2015 Air Show
Pipe Prop
Rectorseal / Mighty Bracket RGF Environmental Group
Robinair / Recovery
Saez Distributors / Allied Enterprises
The Metal Shop
Tropic Supply / Motor Madness
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TODAY’S A/C NEWS
Trane Supply Jobs
Apply online at careers.ingersollrand.com
and search by the job number in parenthesis.
Parts Account Manager – Doral (Miami area) (849793):
Trane Supply is in need of an Account Manager – Parts to join
its Miami, Florida, Parts Center. The Account Manager – Parts is responsible for all functions relating to developing and maintaining Parts
Customer relationships and strengthening existing customer base to
ensure maximum account penetration and customer retention. This
includes finding, generating and developing new channel partners
and retaining current customers in order to sell the company’s products to end-users.
AC Qualifier
Available
Contact Steve at
813-365-8116
Customer Sales Associate - Port St. Lucie (1403225):
Trane Supply is in need of a Customer Sales Associate in its Port
St. Lucie, Florida, store. The associate is responsible for processing
customer orders and responding to customer’s inquiries, questions
or opportunities regarding the Parts Department services and seeks
remedies to ensure customer satisfaction and retention. Duties include selling and warranty administration.
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FEBRUARY 2015
COUNTER
INTELLIGENCE.
Johnstone Supply Miami- Doral
Javier Alvarez, Jonny Sablon, Sergio Rosales,
Orestes Crespo, Luis Corrales
Johnstone Supply Ware Group Tallahassee
Brooke Behnke, T-Bone Davis, Rena Langley, Chris Kinsey,
Rick Kalas, and Roland Mercado
Johnstone Supply Ware Group Clearwater
Ken Dilallo, Pat Rietow, Ray Short, Azeem Ali
Johnstone Supply Dania Beach
Gullermo Anson, Chris Reynolds, and Mike Weber
We’re not certain who is smarter...the folks we hire, or us for hiring them. The fact is, Johnstone Supply
has only the highest standards for our counter help. We hire only the most knowledgeable people in the
HVACR parts business and we conduct extensive ongoing training. Many of our employees previously
worked “the other side of the counter” as service techs and can draw upon their experience to help
you find solutions to even the toughest installation or repair job. You can also count on us to have the
products you need when you need them. With five regional distribution centers and 350 locally owned
stores nationwide, you’ll have over 50,000 HVACR parts, equipment and supplies at your fingertips.
For a copy of our free, 2,000 page catalog, give us a call today or visit at www.johnstonesupply.com
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