You can't fix what you don't measure. That's why Rob Falke, president of National Comfort Institute, recently introduced SERâ„¢, a new field rating system for installed air conditioning and heating system efficiency.
A design/custom build homebuilder saw a sound transmission demonstration and decided to give duct board a try. The product's acoustical properties minimize noise transmission between rooms, while preserving high-quality sound in the room itself, according to the manufacturer.
The building industry continues to be the brightest star on the economic horizon. Housing starts in this country remain strong. Research shows approximately 1.7 million new home starts in 2003, with an estimation of similar new starts for this year.
New technology that features air conditioning in a horizontal package unit was in need of a place for a first installation. Fortunately, the manufacturer, supply house, and installing contractor involved in the search found the right locale in Haines City, Fla.
Residential HVAC products aren't the only ones experiencing an emergence of new features based on sophisticated controls. Light commercial systems also are seeing the benefits of increased availability of refined technology, placing these systems at the high end of their markets.
From talking thermostats that prompt homeowners into actually using their programmable features to flexible thermostats and zoning controls that can be quickly configured, high-end residential controls have moved into exciting territories.
Makeovers have come a long way. They moved from the occasional segment on talk-show TV to a new type of reality TV. Although HVAC manufacturers have not referred to their product redesigns as makeovers, some of the changes have the potential to fit in that category. They've gone from drab to fab, with the potential to break away from the pack.
Providing the most efficient link between contractor customers and its distribution operation was the goal. Even for those contractors who were "technologically challenged," this distributor wanted to develop a simple computerized system that would provide immediate pricing updates and easier ordering.
Ember provides technology for a number of fields, including devices that offer another smart alternative to traditional thermostat controls in commercial HVAC applications.
"Sorry, we are looking for technicians with experience," you're told. So how do you go about getting experience? One entry-level option in many medium and large companies is the parts driver position.
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