Articles Tagged with ''VRF (Variable Refrigerant Flow)''

Smardt AIR Enters North American HVAC Market

February 17, 2026

The new company is now setting up its customer service, engineering, and internal sales department to begin shipping custom and semi-custom commercial air handling products in the third quarter of 2026 from its newly acquired Phoenix, Arizona headquarters.

Guest Column

Engineering Comfort and Confidence: How Four Star Mechanical Built Its Leadership in VRF Technology

Four Star has installed more than 2,500 tons of VRF capacity

Dan Vastyan

February 13, 2026

Ohio-based contractor shows how thoughtful planning, long-term partnerships, and high-quality installations have made them a top contractor for VRF technology.

Nebraska-Omaha, Tech Startup Join Forces on Next-Gen HVAC Leak Detection

Startup and university partner to launch AI-powered leak detection, aiming to make HVAC maintenance faster, smarter, and more precise.

Austin Keating

December 2, 2025

A Texas startup and Nebraska researchers are teaming up to commercialize a new AI-driven leak detection algorithm for next-gen HVAC systems, addressing the growing demand for smart tools that turn complex VRF system data into actionable maintenance alerts.

FROSTlines

Preparing for the VRF Refrigerant Transition

Starting next year, new VRF systems must use lower-GWP A2L refrigerants

David Archer

October 22, 2025

Starting next year, R-410A VRF systems will be phased out as new equipment transitions to low-GWP refrigerants. Contractors will play a vital role in helping end users understand their options.

Contractor Pro Ductless Series

Contractors VRF Priorities: Reliability and Support

Efficiency is assumed — making reliability, quality, and ease of service the true differentiators

Hannah Belloli-Oster

October 13, 2025

A new survey shows contractors still value efficiency in VRF systems, but it’s no longer the deciding factor. Instead, reliability, long-term support, and adaptability are driving choices. Here’s how manufacturers — and contractors — are responding.

Achieving New Heights in Sustainable High-Rise Living with VRF

September 23, 2025

The innovative VRF system delivered on multiple fronts, reinforced the positioning Regency Parc as a model for luxury residential sustainability in South Florida.

Contractor Pro Ductless Series

Heat Recovery VRF Systems Remain A Popular Choice

According to manufacturers, the technology boosts occupant comfort while reducing energy use

Joanna R. Turpin

September 22, 2025

Heat recovery VRF systems are a proven solution that can deliver significant energy savings and improved occupant comfort when applied correctly.

Contractor Pro Ductless Series

Simultaneous Heating & Cooling in VRF: Market Slows, but Value Holds

New survey shows a decline in adoption, but SHC technology remains central to efficiency

Dylan Kurt

September 8, 2025

Once VRF’s signature feature, simultaneous heating and cooling, just saw its first decline in adoption.

Contractor Pro Ductless Series

Contractors Optimistic on VRF Despite Refrigerant Hurdles

Survey: Those who work in the variable refrigerant flow sector are upbeat about its future

Matt Jachman

August 25, 2025

The survey got responses from professionals who work with VRF, and found, on average, that they expect 52% of their projects will involve VRF by 2029.

How to Ace VRF Installation and Service

The efficiency of VRF systems comes with a price: Precise installation is a must, and maintenance can be costly

Austin Keating

July 16, 2025

Inside the real-world headaches, maintenance procedures, and wins of Variable Refrigerant Flow (VRF)/ technology.

On Demand As AI workloads and high-density computing push traditional cooling methods to their limits, the data center industry is accelerating the adoption of next-generation HVAC technologies.

In this webinar, we'll outline how top contractors are turning every conversation into predictable revenue by coaching every comfort advisor visit, not just the ones a manager rides along on.

Articles Tagged with ''VRF (Variable Refrigerant Flow)''

Smardt AIR Enters North American HVAC Market

Engineering Comfort and Confidence: How Four Star Mechanical Built Its Leadership in VRF Technology

Nebraska-Omaha, Tech Startup Join Forces on Next-Gen HVAC Leak Detection

Preparing for the VRF Refrigerant Transition

Contractors VRF Priorities: Reliability and Support

Achieving New Heights in Sustainable High-Rise Living with VRF

Heat Recovery VRF Systems Remain A Popular Choice

Simultaneous Heating & Cooling in VRF: Market Slows, but Value Holds

Contractors Optimistic on VRF Despite Refrigerant Hurdles

How to Ace VRF Installation and Service

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