Who says young people do not want to be a part of the HVACR industry? Amidst the 5,600 vocationally-inclined individuals competing in 94 contests at the annual SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference, there were 58 in the HVACR event. That was the largest number ever to take part in the HVACR competition.

Built to provide comfort and efficiency while enduring the harsh elements of a seacoast environment are the Evolution® Series two-stage air conditioner and heat pump with CoastGuard™ protection. The units feature Bryant TuffCoat™ coils that last longer than standard coils in coastal conditions.

A line of high-efficiency two-stage Heil® QuietComfort® DXT+ air conditioners and heat pumps features communicating capabilities when installed with the Observer™ communicating wall control. The units offer efficiencies up to 19 SEER and 14.2 EER when paired with select indoor equipment.

The Luxaire® line of LX and Climasure™ Series of 14.5 SEER mid-efficiency air conditioners and heat pumps have been expanded with 1.5-ton condensing units. The design of the new 1.5-ton models reduces installation and maintenance costs with easy power and control wiring connections.

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.

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.

Featuring efficiencies up to 19 SEER, the line of two-stage Tempstar® SmartComfort® TXT+ air conditioners and heat pumps is available in two model lines in 2- through 5-ton cooling capacities. A Copeland Scroll® Ultratech® compressor provides quiet operation.

Added to the Coleman® LX and Comforteer™ series of mid-efficiency 14.5 SEER air conditioners and heat pumps are 1.5-ton condensing units. To boost energy efficiency and offer a compact footprint, both 1.5-ton models include a coil constructed of aluminum microchannel tubing and enhanced aluminum fins.

Many in the industry are still lamenting the loss of the federal tax credits for higher efficiency HVAC systems; however, most manufacturers believe that customers remain willing to pay a premium for better equipment.

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.