The HVAC industry is not immune to this growing trend for on-demand services. Last year, on-demand behemoth Amazon launched Amazon Home Services, offering 15 million service listings across more than 900 professional services, including HVAC. Amazon joins Home Advisor, Thumbtack, and others offering these types of middlemen services to connect homeowners with contractors.
According to Navigant Research, annual revenue from energy-efficient HVAC systems will grow from $17.2 billion in 2013 to $33.2 billion by 2020. With ductless systems set to account for nearly 30 percent of all North American energy-efficient HVAC system revenue by 2020, the market for both single- and multi-zone ductless systems is booming.
Training needs to occur at all levels of the company. It’s just as important for a comfort consultant or sales engineer to be trained on the latest technologies in the models he or she is selling as it is to train the actual installer on that equipment’s actual installation methods.
Some risks will turn out well, and others will become failures. Regardless, the simple act of trying something different and new will help you. You’ll gain confidence in your abilities, and you’ll learn from both your successes as well as your failures. Your life will expand, you’ll grow wiser, and you’ll become more successful.
Do you know how to engage your audience through their mobile devices? The future of your business may largely depend on how effectively you can communicate with individuals through their tablets and smartphones.
Through the contest, student teams currently enrolled in two- and four-year colleges, universities, trade/tech schools, and apprenticeship programs tested their — and Fluke Connect software’s — skills, innovation, and business applications.
Historically, the most common HVAC company names were typically family-named or alphabetical, which helped the positioning in media that listed companies A to Z. It’s important for HVAC contractors to break through all the clutter and noise in the market and be memorable.
At the recent ACCA Conference in Charlotte, North Carolina, The NEWS had the opportunity to speak with three HVAC manufacturing executives about the issues facing the industry.
The latest forum was held Feb. 18 in Atlanta and was highlighted by Drusilla Hufford, director, stratospheric protection division, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), who gave a national and global regulatory update, as well as Rajan Rajendran, vice president, systems innovation center and sustainability, Emerson Climate Technologies, who briefed attendees on refrigerant and energy regulations.
While VRF technology has had a strong footprint in Japan and Europe for decades, it’s still maturing and gaining widespread acceptance throughout North America. And as the market matures and evolves, manufacturers are enhancing and improving their ductless offerings, including those featuring VRF technology.
Dozens of major manufacturers are now offering a variety of training options ranging from short online offerings to extensive on-location training in hopes of making ductless HVAC a worthwhile investment for consumers and contractors.
As approved by the HHE Certification Scheme Committee, any BPI-certified professional who holds either an active Building Analyst (BA), Energy Auditor (EA), or QCI certification is qualified to take the HHE exam.
As lead service technician at Air Control Air Conditioning & Heating, Thomas specializes in residential and commercial maintenance and repair. The Georgia native is known for his Southern charm, his willingness to help, and his devotion to customers.
More than 4,000 HVAC and refrigeration manufacturers, contractors, builders, engineers, architects, students, and instructors attended to engage with the nearly 200 exhibits, view product demonstrations, attend tech tips classes, and more.
As Johnson Controls celebrates this significant milestone, the company has extended its sponsorship by committing an additional $750,000 to the wish-granting organization from 2015 through 2017.
ANSI/ASHRAE Standard 62.2-2016, “Ventilation and Acceptable Indoor Air Quality in Residential Buildings,” defines the roles of and minimum requirements for mechanical and natural ventilation systems and the building envelope intended to provide acceptable indoor air quality in residential buildings.
The analysis reveals a technical potential of 1,118 gigawatts (GW) of capacity and 1,432 terawatt-hours (TWh) of annual energy generation, equivalent to 39 percent of the nation’s electricity sales.
ACCA and its independent ACOs agree to communicate with each other on advocacy issues and collaborate where it makes sense for each organization to do so. Membership is not included or involved in this collaboration, as membership dues are managed separately for each organization. ACCA dues are, and always will be, managed solely by the national ACCA organization.
Morrison Supply Co. is named LG Electronic’s 2015 DFS Distributor of the Year; Comfort Supply Inc. opens new location; more HVAC distributor news briefs.
Dewberry receives a National Recognition Award in the ACEC 2016 Engineering Excellence Awards as well as the Diamond Award in Building/Technology Systems.
Available for motor shafts up to 30 inches in diameter, this product is designed for high-current applications, such as generators, turbines, and medium-voltage motors.
The HRC Series’ two-piece chassis is housed in an attractive cabinet with a durable powder-coat finish. A 5-inch sub-base and a louvered grille are available as options. Unit controls include advanced digital changeover between heating and cooling along with fan speed selection.
This regulator is offered with a cast-iron body, an aluminum bonnet, a diaphragm casing, and a durable powder-coated epoxy exterior finish. The regulator is available with a true monitor regulator, which acts independently of the main regulator.