HVAC Residential Market
December 12, 2011
HVACR industry trade shows are a wealth of information for all members of the trade, from manufacturers to suppliers to contractors. Shows are also a great way for newcomers to the trade – such as vocational students – to learn about the industry.
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December 5, 2011
The year 2011 introduced the concept of dry-shipping HCFC-22 condensing units for retrofit applications, and that shipping and use is expected to continue through 2012.
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December 5, 2011
Tappan packaged air conditioner Model P7RD utilizes R-410A refrigerant and all-aluminum microchannel condenser coil technology. According to the manufacturer, advantages of microchannel coils include lighter weight, smaller size, better durability, and greater reliability in corrosive environments.
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December 5, 2011
The XT Series Models 024-048 packaged geothermal heat pumps are now standard with the all-aluminum microchannel air coil by Delphi®. According to the manufacturer, the all-aluminum coil utilizes 40 percent less material than a standard tube-and-fin copper/aluminum coil.
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November 28, 2011
The Helbing family has always had a strong desire to succeed. Each member looked for an opportunity to be successful and each started in a different field, but eventually they came together to build up Air-Tro Inc., Monrovia, Calif., as a successful company.
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November 28, 2011
Terry Brock’s presentation at the new National HVACR Technology and Business Systems Forum kicked off Contracting Week™. The week consisted of four learning events for HVACR professionals, presented by the Air Conditioning Contractors of America (ACCA) and The NEWS.
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November 28, 2011
Today there are tons of HVAC parts and equipment available for sale online to do-it-yourselfers and consumers who want to bypass the traditional means of purchasing equipment from an HVAC contractor. So who installs the equipment?
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November 28, 2011
The ACCA Quality Assured(QA)program, which launched earlier this year, was created to recognize contracting businesses that follow proper procedures and practices to design, install, and maintain home heating, cooling, and ventilation systems.
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Products and Applications in the HVAC Market
November 21, 2011
Variable refrigerant flow (VRF) technology made its way into the U.S. market awhile back. As it grows in popularity, manufacturers continue to create innovative equipment and expand possible applications. The following items are a sampling of products and applications in the VRF market.
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November 21, 2011
Since the tax credit program became available, all types of geothermal options have been on the minds of the building community. The earth loop, often referred to as the refrigerant loop, may be installed in three different configurations: diagonal, vertical, and horizontal.
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