New EPA rule restricts the sale of HFC refrigerants
September 30, 2016
By Steve Schaeber, MACS Technical Editor On September 26th, US EPA finalized two rules that will reduce the projected growth and emissions of HFCs (hydrofluorocarbons), a class of chemicals that...Read Article >
Where have all the “leakers” gone?
June 28, 2016
By Ward Atkinson, MACS Technical Advisor It has been said that back in the days of R-12, A/C system engineers sometimes used “Band Aid” fixes to address A/C system issues....Read Article >
Mercedes-Benz to equip first vehicle models with CO2 A/C systems
March 18, 2016
By Steve Schaeber, MACS Technical Editor In order to comply with the legal provisions going into effect in 2017, Mercedes-Benz will equip its vehicles with air conditioning systems that meet...Read Article >
Clean air started here
September 23, 2015
By Steve Schaeber, MACS Technical Editor An important part of MACS Section 609 Certification is a history lesson, discussing the series of events that led to the rules and regulations...Read Article >
A/C use and fuel efficiency, A MACS whitepaper
July 13, 2015
Does using your A/C system cause you to burn more fuel? MACS attempts to answer that question in the attached whitepaper. Free download. If you’re a service professional...Read Article >
Your Car’s A/C System and the Environment
June 29, 2010
Few motorists know that the air conditioner in their vehicle has been a focus of worldwide environmental concerns and international efforts to address those concerns for several decades, or...Read Article >
