HVAC Residential Market

It's Not About the Box

May 14, 2012
“What’s the cost of the furnace?” asked Mrs. Smith, as she fumbled through several pages of downloaded furnace pricing sheets. “How much do you charge per hour and what would you charge me to just hook up the furnace?” Can you relate to this scenario?


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Jackson Systems: Gas Fireplace Remote Controls

May 14, 2012
A family of remote controls for gas fireplaces, the FiresideFriend™ provides convenience and comfort, along with safety and increased energy savings for homeowners. Also, servicing and maintaining gas fireplaces makes a great add-on to service agreements, providing contractors another profit-making opportunity.


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Rinnai America Corp.: Condensate Neutralizer

May 14, 2012
The condensate neutralizer accessory provides installers with an effective way to eliminate acidity from the condensation that is drained from a condensing boiler or condensing tankless unit. Some states require condensate from condensing appliances to be treated before passing into a public sewer system.


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Facts + Figures: February Water Heater Shipments Up, Other Shipments Down

May 14, 2012
Source: Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI). Industry figures are estimates that are derived from the best available figures supplied by a sample of AHRI member companies.


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Standex Electronics: Condensate Flood Prevention Switches

May 7, 2012
Available in tee, elbow, and bracket-mounted designs, the new family of flood prevention switches (FPS) safeguard from condensate overflow buildup. Each is easy to install on either the main or auxiliary drain pipe.


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Chiller System Solves Challenge Posed by Log Cabin

May 7, 2012
The homeowners wanted to maintain the integrity of the exposed wood of the home and did not want any visible signs of ducting or outlets on the interior; and no mechanical “boxes” around the exterior. What was the solution? 


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Contractor Develops Copper Alarm

May 7, 2012
The Great Recession has hit few places harder than Flint, Mich. Yet Ken Hardin, owner of Ken Hardin Heating and Cooling, has found continued success through traditional cost-cutting measures and an innovative invention that is helping his customers during difficult economic times.


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Grand Hall USA: Hybrid Water Heater

May 7, 2012
The Eternal Hybrid™ GU100 water heater offers endless hot water and is Energy Star listed at 0.94 EF (energy factor). The water heater can support up to two simultaneous applications, such as running two showers or a shower and a dishwasher at the same time.


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Contractors Reap Benefits of Ductless Installations

April 23, 2012
As ductless technology grows in popularity, so does the number of contractors installing the systems. Contractors across North America have reported that adding ductless systems to their product offerings has been a profitable endeavor.


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Product Developments in Ductless

April 23, 2012
With increased recognition of the market potential for ductless systems, multiple manufacturers have announced new product developments in the realm of ductless technology. 


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