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Nortek Global HVAC: A/C, Heat Pump Units

June 24, 2019

A/c features include Copeland scroll compressors and a liquid line filter-drier for field installation designed for easy periodic change-outs.

Three Examples of Hybrid High-End HVAC Systems

Two systems, instead of one, could be the solution for especially complex projects

Maria Taylor

June 17, 2019

Here are contemporary examples of how contractors have combined high-end systems to meet homeowner’s heating and cooling demands.

KB Electronics: Hybrid AC Drive

May 27, 2019

This product works with permanent magnet AC motors, also known as brushless permanent magnet motors and permanent magnet synchronous motors.

Cooper&Hunter Extends Sponsorship With Panthers

Miami HVAC brand renews partnership with the Florida Panthers

May 6, 2019

Cooper&Hunter extended its sponsorship agreement with the NHL’s Florida Panthers into the 2019-2021 seasons.

Ohio Bill Could Direct School Funding Toward Air Conditioning

November 9, 2018

HB 738, introduced Oct. 4 by Rep. Niraj Antani (R-Miamisburg), requires the Ohio Facilities Construction Commission (OFCC) and the Department of Education (ODE) to study the status of school buildings regarding air conditioning, accessibility, and school safety.

Smart Home Thermostats and IoT - The ACHR News

HVAC Contractors Talk Today’s Thermostat Market

In residential and commercial settings, smart and Wi-Fi thermostats are becoming more mainstream

Maria Taylor

October 22, 2018

According to a recent study by Parks Associates, 13 percent of U.S. broadband households owned a smart thermostat by the end of 2017. And while that’s still under a quarter of eligible homes, that number has nearly tripled from just three years prior, influenced by factors like the ubiquity of the smartphone and the rise of in-home AI.

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It Is Never a Good Idea for HVACR Techs to Mix Refrigerants

Experts note an increase in improperly charged systems

Joanna R. Turpin

October 22, 2018

HFCs were created to take the place of HCFCs, but they, too, are being targeted for a phasedown and are likely to be replaced by HFO blends.

Danfoss Announces Live Webinars For Refrigerant Week

September 5, 2018

Danfoss will host live webinars that will explain the impact of new regulations and offer support for how to comply with them.

Bristol Compressors Going Out of Business

August 30, 2018

During this process, the company’s website states that it would coordinate with customers, suppliers, and employees to provide an orderly end to production. The company did not respond to requests for additional information, but the closure is expected to result in the loss of 470 jobs.

Studies Show Effective Air Conditioning Protects Brain Function

This is your brain on heat. As it turns out, it’s slower, dumber, and meaner

Robert Beverly

August 6, 2018

Doesn’t that whole metaphor make your brain on drugs seem a little too much like part of a delicious, nutritious breakfast? Maybe we should leave that to the zombie community and turn our attention to Harvard University, where some researchers who are interested in the effects of temperature have released their work.