Light Commercial Market

ARTICLES

Wet Heat Product Snapshots

February 20, 2012
Instant water heaters, high-tech boilers, and steam solutions are just a few examples of wet heat technology. Here are a few products in that segment that might be of interest to the HVACR contractor.


Read More

Real-Life Wet Heat Success Stories

February 20, 2012
This article takes a look at three special projects that involved hydronic heating and how each contractor solved his client’s problem by choosing the proper design and equipment for each job — and how these jobs may give other HVAC contractors some insight into how they can sell wet heat to their own clients.


Read More

J Flow Products: A/C Drain Line Clog Eliminator

February 20, 2012
The Flow T1 adapter is a preventive solution to the clogged air conditioning drain line. The adapter is placed in the main drain line of any HVAC air-handler system to prevent the main drain line from becoming clogged.


Read More

AHR Expo Sets Attendance Record

February 14, 2012
The International Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Exposition (AHR Expo) blew into Chicago on Jan. 23 and provided big crowds, hot topics, and a plethora of new products.


Read More

Mars® Air Systems: Commercial-Industrial Air Curtains

February 13, 2012
The Phantom Series commercial-industrial air curtains are available in 10- and 12-foot mounting heights (PH10 and PH12, respectively). The recessed unit is concealed within the ceiling, allowing for complete coverage without the concern of equipment visibility or mounting height constraints.


Read More

Tips for Retaining Customers

January 23, 2012
Are you looking for ways to attract new customers? Are customers coming in the door, but you have trouble keeping them as long-term clients? These are fairly common dilemmas for HVAC contractors — and almost everyone else in the services industry.


Read More

Condominium Achieves Energy Savings

January 23, 2012
Prior to last winter, a 37-year-old, 250-horsepower boiler provided heat to The Lauren, a 168-unit condominium in Washington, D.C. What provides heat now?


Read More

Laars Heating Systems Co.: Light Commercial Water Heater

January 16, 2012
The Mighty Stack volume water heater combines the Mighty Therm 2 boiler with an 80-gallon storage tank resulting in 199-, 300-, and 399-MBtuh sizes. It is fueled by natural or propane gas.


Read More

Innovation Awards Recognize Honorable Mentions

January 09, 2012
In addition to the 10 AHR Expo Innovation Award winners highlighted in this issue, 31 other products have been recognized with honorable mentions in the same 10 product categories. The honorable mentions are listed here.


Read More

Tips for Refrigerant Retrofitting

January 09, 2012
These are a few tips to help contractors save some time and money on commercial kitchen and restaurant equipment refrigerant retrofitting.


Read More

Multimedia

Videos

Image Galleries

2012 AHR Expo

Here are some of the happenings from the 2012 AHR Expo in Chicago.

Podcasts

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

More Podcasts

THE MAGAZINE

ACHRNEWS

NEWS 022012 cover

2012 February 20

Check out the weekly edition of The NEWS today!

TABLE OF CONTENTS SUBSCRIBE

Homeowners who buy online

What do you do with homeowners who buy their HVAC equipment online and want you (the contractor) to install it?
See Poll Results Poll Archive

HVACR INDUSTRY STORE

fundamentals-of-hvacr.gif
Fundamentals of HVAC/R

Based on input from industry experts and many academics, this comprehensive, reader-friendly text offers fundamental concepts, current trends, and practical applications in the field.

More Products

Clear Seas Research

Clear Seas ResearchWith access to over one million professionals and more than 60 industry-specific publications, Clear Seas Research offers relevant insights from those who know your industry best. Let us customize a market research solution that exceeds your marketing goals.

The NEWS AHR EXPO PAGE

AHR Expo Message Board Graphic

The NEWS’ AHR Expo page is providing comprehensive coverage of the 2012 AHR Expo, before, during, and after the show. Check out our Daily Reports highlighting the events and announcements from the show in Chicago. Click here for total coverage.

STAY CONNECTED

Facebook Twitter  Linkedin