At its recent 2017 Global Sales Conference, the company introduced its eco-Air™ Series of dry and adiabatic products. For a company that built its reputation on the wet side of the industry, it was a bit of a turn.
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 world of HVACR, the focus is often directed toward the equipment in the field, such as a/c units, furnaces, boilers, air handlers, and condensing units. However, fleet management is an essential part of the business that cannot be overlooked or forgotten.
The residential boiler market in the U.S. is somewhat small when compared to the rest of the world. In fact, according to some estimates, only about 9 million U.S. homes are heated with boilers, 60 percent of which are in the Northeast.
There is no right or wrong way to approach shoulder seasons, but most contractors find that having a plan in place helps them make the most of the slower times.
One of the most effective ways to measure airflow is through a method known as a traverse. While a traverse offers an accurate means of determining airflow, it is rarely used by HVAC professionals due to its intimidating nature.
The Building Efficiency System Tool (BEST) solves the industry challenge of accurately comparing different styles of HVAC systems early in the design process. BEST brings EER, IEER, SEER, and COP data together to compare the performance, life cycles, and costs for any type of HVAC system.
The Plenum Barrier Board is designed to improve sound isolation and privacy between rooms in commercial interiors. High sound isolation — tested up to STC 52 — can be achieved between adjacent rooms without building bulkheads above demountable partition systems or extending the walls to full height.
While smart thermostats are certainly on the rise for the residential market, the commercial side has experienced a much slower adoption rate. While a residential building has fewer people to heat or cool and a smaller space, commercial buildings aren’t as simple. Larger spaces and more people can make for a difficult heating and cooling process.
Here are some reasons why you should consider adopting new, cordless technology as well as a brief list of some must-have tools to add to your arsenal.