News & Updates
Press releases and statements from Refcom
REFCOM MOURNS ‘TIRELESS SERVANT’ NORMAN MITCHELL
Monday, June 22, 2020
REFCOM has paid tribute to one of the air conditioning and refrigeration industry’s leading figures. Norman Mitchell, who died on June 3rd, was laid to rest last week. He was a tireless servant to the sector for more than half a century, giving generously of his time to all of its leading bodies....
Read MoreMembers urged to renew F-Gas registrations early
Monday, May 4, 2020
It is still a legal obligation to continue mandatory checks of equipment under the F-Gas regulations despite the lockdown restrictions imposed during the COVID-19 crisis, according to the UK’s main F-Gas register REFCOM. Refrigeration and air conditioning engineers are also being urged to renew...
Read MoreWHICH? PUTS ITS TRUST IN REFCOM
Friday, May 1, 2020
Only refrigeration and air conditioning contractors who hold a REFCOM certificate will appear on the Which? Trusted Trader list from now on. The endorsement scheme, which has been testing and recognising reputable traders for over 60 years, has altered the way it vets contractors and is using...
Read MoreF-Gas renewals and checks must go on
Monday, April 27, 2020
Mandatory checks of equipment under the F-Gas regulations must continue despite the lockdown restrictions imposed during the COVID-19 crisis, according to the UK’s main F-Gas register REFCOM. Refrigeration and air conditioning engineers are also being urged to renew any expiring F-Gas...
Read MoreHVAC is not the problem – it’s part of the solution
Tuesday, March 31, 2020
Heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems must be allowed to play their important role in helping essential services deal with the Covid-19 pandemic, according to the UK’s F Gas register REFCOM. It refuted rumours that air conditioning and ventilation could help to spread the virus...
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