Heatcraft Worldwide Refrigeration News
When a company is one of the largest beverage distributors in the U.S., it’s crucial to stay ahead of the curve on everything that drives customer satisfaction, corporate responsibility, and a strong bottom line. Hensley Beverage Company did exactly that when it collaborated with Chemours and American Refrigeration Supplies, Inc. (ARS) to implement a system utilizing a new-generation A2L refrigerant, Chemours Opteon™ XL20 (R-454C). Completed in 2023, the installation paves th...
When they are one of the largest beverage distributors in the U.S., it’s crucial to stay ahead of the curve on everything that drives customer satisfaction, corporate responsibility, and a strong bottom line. Hensley Beverage Company did exactly that when it collaborated with Chemours and American Refrigeration Supplies, Inc. (ARS) to implement a system utilizing a new-generation A2L refrigerant, Chemours Opteon™ XL20 (R-454C). Completed in 2023, the installation paves the way...
Heatcraft Refrigeration Products, a manufacturer of commercial refrigeration equipment and systems, is excited to unveil its new CO2 Transcritical Certification class, designed to empower experienced refrigeration professionals with advanced knowledge. This course builds on the foundation of the CO2 Transcritical Technology 101 program. This advanced class focuses on CO2 transcritical refrigeration systems, equipping attendees with the skills to master controls, startup...
Heatcraft Refrigeration Products, a manufacturer of commercial refrigeration equipment and systems as part of Lennox Commercial, now offers expanded capacity, at up to 250 refrigerated tons, for the eCO2Boost™ Transcritical Booster System. The cost-effective system, which can be customized for an array of applications, is an integral component of Heatcraft’s suite of low global warming potential (GWP) solutions for cold storage. eCO2Boost™ Transcritical Booster System The eC...
Parts Town, the technology innovator and market-renowned distributor of original equipment manufacturer (OEM) food service parts, residential appliance parts, and related products, has announced the launch of its HVAC parts category. From air handler parts, condensing unit parts, packaged unit parts, and more, Parts Town will now supply an extensive range of parts and accessories from top manufacturers, such as Carrier, Fast OEM Parts, Trane, Lennox, York, and Heatcraft, among others.&nbs...
Honeywell announced that Heatcraft Refrigeration Products (Heatcraft), a manufacturer of commercial refrigeration equipment and systems as part of Lennox International, is developing new walk-in unit coolers, condensing units, and condensers for supermarkets and retailers that operate using Honeywell Solstice® L40X (R-455A). Honeywell Solstice L40X Honeywell Solstice L40X is a ready-now, low-global-warming-potential (GWP), energy-efficient hydrofluoroolefin (HFO)-blend solution for commerc...
The intelliGen™ Refrigeration Controller by Heatcraft Refrigeration Products delivers unmatched temperature control. It reduces temperature fluctuation, brings the system to optimal temperature faster, and optimizes cooling time through fan cycling. Additionally, it detects when the system needs defrosting, which automates the defrosting cycles and saves energy costs. With a reduction in energy costs of up to 30 percent, the intelliGen Controller can pay for itself in as little as one yea...
Heatcraft Refrigeration Products, a manufacturer of commercial refrigeration equipment and systems as part of Lennox International, has expanded its training capabilities and is offering a variety of classes this fall. With eight additional technical trainers in place throughout North America, Heatcraft provides more access than ever to the product and refrigeration training, including certification, to increase proficiency in specifying, installing, and maintaining Heatcraft equipment and syst...
Heatcraft Refrigeration Products, LLC, a manufacturer of commercial refrigeration equipment and systems, and contractor and industry educator Chris Stephens of HVACR Videos, are partnering to sponsor educational and training videos for HVACR contractors and service technicians. Heatcraft will also work with Stephens to develop blog posts for Heatcraft’s website and feature Heatcraft subject matter experts on Stephens’ Livestream podcasts. In the first video sponsored by Heatcr...
A new iOS and Android App from Heatcraft Refrigeration Products offers customers a simplified way to access new model nomenclature and product data as a new condensing unit, unit cooler, and self-contained models are introduced to comply with the Department of Energy (DOE) 2020 commercial refrigeration regulations. To ensure a smooth transition, the app features a set of tools to help navigate the move from legacy model numbers to new model numbers. One-stop-resource Heatcraft Refrigeration P...
Heatcraft Refrigeration Products announces a general price increase for customers effective January 1, 2021, on commercial refrigeration products. This general price increase of 3 – 5% on equipment, service parts, extended compressor warranties, and extended service agreements is driven by cost increases in commodities and components, freight, labor, and COVID-related business measures during the course of 2020.
The final compliance phase of the DOE-mandated 2020 commercial refrigeration regulations was complete as of July 10, 2020, for medium and low-temperature unit coolers and for low temperature condensing units and packaged systems. This journey included years of strict testing, meticulous engineering, continuous education, and an unwavering commitment to deliver new products that not only meet DOE Annual Walk-in Energy Factor (AWEF) minimum efficiencies but also improve serviceability and unit pe...
The new DOE regulations being enforced as of January 1, 2020, will raise the standards of efficiency and energy conservation, taking advantage of the available advanced technology. Heatcraft Worldwide Refrigeration has utilized this emerging technology to design the industry’s leading refrigeration controller: intelliGen™. The intelliGen Refrigeration Controller is innovative, simple, and smart. Following are the benefits intelliGen controller will bring to the walk-in cooler or fre...
As the commercial refrigeration industry gears up for the new DOE 2020 regulatory standards, Heatcraft Refrigeration Products has steadily continued down the path of developing and launching compliant products that meet the upcoming Annual Walk-In Energy Factor (AWEF) minimum efficiency standards for condensing units, unit coolers, and package systems. This unwavering commitment has led to the availability of equipment ready to order ahead of the first DOE regulatory compliance date of January 1...
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) have been evaluating energy use and environmental trends for many years. Although legislative organization began nearly a dozen years ago, trends have largely remained consistent. R-22, or HCFC-22, along with other refrigerants, is being phased out because of its impact on the environment, contributing to the depletion of the ozone layer. Shortly after the current president took office in 2017, the DOE established...
Heatcraft Worldwide Refrigeration, an industry provider of commercial and industrial refrigeration components, systems, and service solutions, is set to exhibit at the 2019 NAFEM Show in Booth # 2077, February 7 - 9, at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida. NAFEM show The NAFEM show routinely attracts thousands of qualified food-service equipment and supplies purchasers, providing an opportunity for industry exhibitors, members, and attendees to share knowledge and explore n...