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Study: 2015 HVAC Demand to Near $17 Billion

February 20, 2012
Demand in the United States for HVAC equipment is projected to increase 5.1 percent annually to $16.8 billion in 2015, according to a study that came out in November titled HVAC Equipment from The Freedonia Group Inc., a Cleveland-based industry market research firm.


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Products That Break the Energy Star Barrier

February 06, 2012
The goal of Energy Star is to help consumers save money and protect the environment through the use of energy-efficient products. The HVAC products shown here have earned the Energy Star label by meeting strict energy efficiency guidelines, which Energy Star states will enhance the comfort of a home while saving energy.


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Facts + Figures: November Water Heater Shipments Up, Other Shipments Down

January 30, 2012
Source: Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI). Industry figures are estimates that are derived from the best available figures supplied by a sample of AHRI member companies.


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Evaluating Low GWP

January 23, 2012
The Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI) is moving forward with an ambitious project to identify low global warming potential (GWP) refrigerants. What does that mean?


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Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors: Heat Pumps Textbook

January 23, 2012
The textbook HVACR 401: Heat Pumps is designed for an experienced apprentice or journeyman who seeks to learn more detail on the operation of heat pumps. The book, published by Delmar Cengage Learning, emphasizes the service technician’s perspective and progresses from the refrigeration cycle to more in-depth topics.


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Heat Pump System Halves Heating Costs

December 26, 2011
At Lindberg’s Cove Resort in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, using heat from 1952 oil space heaters, John Lindberg kept five guest cabins open year-round. But with the rising cost of heating oil, he began to look for ways to cut his energy costs.


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October Shipments a Mixed Bag With Warm-Air Furnaces Down and Water Heaters Up

December 26, 2011
Source: Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI). Industry figures are estimates that are derived from the best available figures supplied by a sample of AHRI member companies.


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Facts + Figures: September A/C and Water Heater Shipments Up

December 19, 2011

Source: Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI). Industry figures are estimates that are derived from the best available figures supplied by a sample of AHRI member companies.


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On Dry Shipping and the Availability of HCFCs

December 05, 2011
The year 2011 introduced the concept of dry-shipping HCFC-22 condensing units for retrofit applications, and that shipping and use is expected to continue through 2012.


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Facts + Figures: August A/C and Heat Pump Shipments Up

October 31, 2011
Source: Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI). Industry figures are estimates that are derived from the best available figures supplied by a sample of AHRI member companies.


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NEWSMakers: Greg McAfee

Kyle Gargaro talks with contractor Greg McAfee, owner of McAfee Heating and Air Conditioning and author of It’s My Your Dream: Eight Elements to Guide Your Successful Business. www.gregmcafee.com

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