HVACR distributors work long and hard to ensure their warehouses are efficient and mistake-free. While achieving this goal has traditionally been an arduous process, new technologies are helping distribution centers become more intelligent in ways many never dreamed possible.
Nationwide, this summer has been one of the hottest in recorded history. Per the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), the June temperature for the contiguous U.S. was 71.8°F, or 3.3° above the 20th century average. The busy summer season has seen its fair share of ups and downs so far, but overall, HVACR distribution is in a good place.
Pricing is definitely a moving target. Make sure the systems you have in place allow you to be flexible and grant you the ability to make changes when equipment, overhead, or any other items change price.
Homeowners who have comfort problems often call HVAC contractors. There is a lot of opportunity here, though the road to success is crowded with barriers. But having a way to truly verify the operation of HVAC installations will overcome many of those barriers.
The two-day event, which focused on helping dealers strengthen and grow their businesses, featured presentations on WaterFurnace products, marketing tools, training, financing, and more. Attendees also heard updates from the Geothermal Exchange Organization (GEO) and the International Ground Source Heat Pump Association (IGSHPA) regarding the geothermal tax credits.
While transformation in buildings has been brewing for decades, the new goals of policy — in the U.S. and around the world — will require much more coherence from every corner of the HVAC industry. A group of more than 40 industry leaders met with that goal in mind at Danfoss’s 26th EnVisioneering Symposium — Tomorrow’s Buildings: New Driving Forces — June 7 in Washington, District of Columbia.
The term radiant heating makes most people think about warm floors. Although it’s true there are many excellent applications for radiant floor heating, it’s not the only type of radiant panel that can deliver excellent comfort.
There are numerous steps savvy contractors can take to ensure their service departments are running efficiently, while, at the same time, keeping employees and customers content with the work being conducted.
The global market for air conditioning systems was valued at $104.4 billion in 2015 and is projected to reach $167 billion by the end of 2024, expanding at a 5.1 percent compound annual growth rate (CAGR) from 2016 to 2024.
Over the next three years, DOE funding will be used by APPA and NRECA to develop security tools, educational resources, updated guidelines, and training on common strategies that can be used to cultivate an improved cyber and physical security culture.
The installation included a 227-kW solar photovoltaic array on the school’s roof, a wood pellet boiler to supply most of the school’s heating needs, and replacement of 42 classroom ventilators and all the windows that are original to the 1961 portion of the building
Collaborating with industry-leading companies will allow Hampden Engineering to aid in the continued success and development of world-class HVACR educational programs.
International Exposition Co. expands social media efforts and enhance website for the AHR Expo; ASHRAE announces it reached 56,105 members this year; more HVAC organization news briefs.
Grundfos Pumps Corp. names Jonathan Hamp-Adams general manager of Grundfos USA; Trane receives an “A,A” Partners of Choice Award; more HVAC manufacturer news briefs.
Baltimore Aircoil Co. announced a 3 percent price increase on open cooling towers, 4 percent increase on all coil products, and up to a 4 percent increase on parts manufactured in North America, effective immediately.
This monitor accurately measures from atmospheric level (20.94 percent) down to 100 parts per million (ppm), which accurately informs the welder when to commence welding.
This unit is designed to heat and cool an entire house, office, or even only one zone without the cost or complexity of a buffer tank and the associated valves and pumps.
This product will fit commercial series undercounters, worktops, sandwich preps, and mega-tops. These adjustable pass-thru shelf kits are constructed of heavy-duty stainless steel.
This is a plug-and-play solution that allows connection of the VLT HVAC Drive to building management systems using the BACnet/IP protocol. It complies with the B-AAC (BACnet Advanced Application Controller) profile.
This dial-set boiler fill valve features a simple-to-use push-button fast fill and provides a fill rate of 25 gallons per minute (gpm), which speeds system start-up and saves time.