The HVAC industry has reached yet another milestone in its history as it continues to press forward in the variable refrigerant flow (VRF) market. Globally a mature product, its more recent adoption in the United States makes VRF something of a developing trend that more contractors are choosing for their businesses. The Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI) brought further legitimacy to VRF products in September when it launched a new certification program — AHRI Standard 1230, Performance Rating of Variable Refrigerant Flow (VRF) Multi-Split Air-Conditioning and Heat Pump Equipment.
With product maturity, new certification, and the horizon in sight, VRF could be pushing toward widespread usage in the United States — a move that could arguably shift the landscape of the HVAC industry.