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U.S. shipments of central air conditioners and airsource
heat pumps totaled 473,496 units in December
2017, up 6.3 percent from 445,355 units shipped in
December 2016.
U.S. shipments of central air conditioners and airsource
heat pumps totaled 654,312 units in August
2017, down 5.5 percent from 692,214 units shipped
in August 2016.
In the last decade, solar has experienced an average annual growth rate of 68 percent. This has been spurred, in part, because the cost to install solar has dropped by more than 70 percent since 2010, which has led the industry to expand into new markets and deploy thousands of systems nationwide.
This panelized jacket design for Westinghouse’s F-Series air conditioners and heat pumps features removable panels instead of a one-piece jacket for easier service.
The ICExp “EXNA” family of air conditioners is certified for use in hazardous locations. These wall-mounted products cover 28 models from 12,000- to 72,000-Btuh self-contained packages in single and three-phase voltage for operation on 60- and 50-Hertz power supplies.
One common source of declining system performance lies in a unit’s coils. The NEWS recently talked with several industry leaders who shared their experiences, coil troubleshooting tips, and best practices to help identify and fix foiled coils.
The NEWS asked seven of its Best Contractors to Work For contest winners to share the best business advice they’ve ever received. Each individual offered unique advice, ranging from clearly defining a company’s purpose to fully trusting in God’s omnipotence. Here for your perusal are the insights, advice, and opinions as provided by the Magnificent Seven.