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Daikin Officials Discuss the Past, Present, and Future of Applied Systems

Daikin is changing how it serves its customers, transforming into a solutions provider rather than just an equipment manufacturer

Herb Woerpel

November 2, 2023

The ACHR NEWS met with several ranking Daikin officials to discuss the challenges and opportunities facing the company’s present and future.

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Daikin Showcases R-32 Innovations at Bi-Annual Sales Meeting

The global HVAC manufacturer announced it will be introducing 13 new products in the next 18 months

Herb Woerpel

November 1, 2023

Daikin used its group sales event as a stage to showcase its existing innovations and provide a preview of what’s to come.

Hasty Heat Pump Installations Could Lead To Headaches

Heat pumps can be a great option – when applied and installed correctly

Joanna R. Turpin

October 27, 2023

With the rush to install heat pumps across the U.S., industry experts are concerned that they may not be installed correctly.

Dual Fuel HVAC Systems Offer Economic, Environmental Efficiency

Dual fuel heat pumps can be programmed to optimize their economic or environmental impacts according to a homeowner’s utility goals

Herb Woerpel

October 24, 2023

Hybrid, dual fuel systems alternate between electric and gas heat, delivering comfort regardless of the season, temperature, and/or demand.

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Proposed Water Heater Standards Draw Criticism, Praise

New standards would replace electric resistance water heaters with heat pump technology

Joanna R. Turpin

October 6, 2023

The Department of Energy recently proposed new higher energy efficiency standards for residential water heaters. Industry is split over whether the new standards will help or hurt consumers.

Ductless HVAC Solves Vacation Home Comfort Conundrum

Mini-split solution is sure to offer comfort for years to come

Herb Woerpel

October 2, 2023

Every year, as the temperature pushes toward 100°F, I’ve proposed a ductless mini-split system to my father-in-law for his vacation home on Lake Michigan. Each year, his rebuttal remains logical: “We’re not there enough to justify the investment.” Until this year, his stance changed.

Deep Decarbonization of Cities Essential for Key Climate Targets

New whitepaper from Danfoss lays out new roadmap for decarbonizing cities

October 1, 2023

Action is needed urgently to make the changes necessary to enable large-scale decarbonization.

Window Heat-Pump Units Planned for NYC Public Housing

September 25, 2023

Midea America has a contract for 20,000 window heat-pump units, and the startup Gradient Comfort has a contract for 10,000 units, to be installed at public housing in New York City as a way of providing residents with heating and cooling equipment that doesn't burn fossil fuels and reducing greenhouse gas emissions from those buildings.

Meet The Wholesaler: Luther Clemons

A heat pump specialist since the 1960s, he’s seen a lot of changes in the HVAC industry

September 22, 2023

Luther Clemons originally planned to work on the family farm after graduating from college. But he became an expert on heat pumps during a stint at an electric utility, which led him to a 50-year career in HVAC distribution. He’s still going strong.