ACHR News
search
Ask ACHR NEWS AI
cart
facebook twitter instagram linkedin youtube
  • Sign In
  • Subscribe
  • Sign Out
  • My Account
ACHR News
  • NEWS
    • Breaking News
    • New HVAC Products
    • Featured Products
    • Manufacturer Reports
    • HVAC Data
    • Legislation
    • ACHR NEWS Centennial
  • RESIDENTIAL
    • Air Conditioners
    • Furnaces
    • Residential Heat Pumps
    • Ductless
    • Residential IAQ
    • Testing, Monitoring, Tools
    • Components & Accessories
  • COMMERCIAL
    • Air Handlers
    • Rooftop Units
    • Chillers and Cooling Towers
    • Commercial Heat Pumps
    • Boilers and Hydronics
    • VRF/Ductless
    • Commercial IAQ
  • REFRIGERATION
    • Refrigerants
    • Refrigerant Regulations
    • Leak Management
  • CONTRACTOR PRO
    • Geothermal
    • Homeowner Study
    • VRF and VRV Ductless
    • Unitary Trends
  • EDUCATION
    • Training and Education
    • Business Management
    • Service and Maintenance
    • Continuing Education
    • Market Research >
      • HVAC Brand Awareness Report
      • VRV, VRF, VRVZ Report
      • Unitary Trends Report
      • Water Heat Professionals Report
    • Webinars
    • Sponsor Insights
    • eProducts Info
    • White Papers
  • EVENTS
    • HVAC Contractor Forum
    • Industry Events and Webinars
  • MEDIA
    • Videos
    • AHR Expo 2025 Videos
    • Podcasts >
      • ACHR News Podcast
      • HARDI Podcasts
      • AHR Expo Podcasts
      • ACCA Podcasts
    • Interactive Spotlights
    • Quizzes
    • eBooks
    • HVAC Talkback
  • HVAC GROUP
    • ACHR NEWS >
      • Current Issue
      • Digital Edition
      • Subscribe
    • Distribution Trends
    • SNIPS NEWS >
      • Join SNIPS NEWS
    • Engineered Systems News >
      • Join ES News
    • HVACR Directory
    • Contests
    • Newsletters
    • Contact
    • Advertise
    • My Account
Home » duct systems

Articles Tagged with ''duct systems''

HVAC Duct System

SMACNA Publishes New Standards Manual

Manual provides detailed information on: air distribution materials, duct system layout, fan selection, duct leakage, acoustic considerations and TAB
SNIPS NEWS Editorial Staff
April 9, 2024

Technical standards and manuals developed by SMACNA members have worldwide acceptance by the construction and code community, as well as local and national government agencies.


Read More
Fiberizer

Why Flame Attenuated Insulation is Better than Rotary for Most HVAC Applications

While flame-attenuated marbles do add an extra step to production, they also add a step of quality control
Austin Keating
Austin Keating
March 7, 2024

Fiberglass produced on rotary equipment, with a less consistent distribution of fibers, is better suited for thicker insulation; whereas fiberglass produced from the flame-attenuated pot and marble method is more consistent.


Read More
ACCA logo

ACCA Welcomes Comment on Manual D Revisions

The ACHR NEWS Editorial Staff
February 23, 2024

The Manual D procedures match duct system resistance (pressure drop) to blower performance (as defined by the HVAC system manufacturer’s blower performance tables). This delivers appropriate airflow to the rooms and spaces to be conditioned while ensuring that system airflow is compatible with the operating range of the HVAC equipment.


Read More
Gripple Dog

Gripple Sponsors Two Electronic Detection K9s for Law Enforcement

Donation at 2024 AHR Expo allows for two law enforcement agencies to find electronic devices in child sexual abuse investigations
Stacey Winconek
February 19, 2024

Slideshow: Grip and Gripple, the two electronic detection K9s named for their sponsors, work in Illinois and South Carolina.


Read More
Flow Safety Swich Location

Design Review: Where to Locate Flow Safety Switches for Electric Heating Coils

The more we can analyze potential problems with equipment used in different types of system designs, the better we can assist our clients in design reviews
Chase Copeland
February 9, 2024

There are many design aspects that are evaluated early in project development to help foresee potential problems that may arise during test & balance (TAB).


Read More
Daba Klean King

New Owner of Klean King Furnace and Duct Cleaning Plans to Expand

Ethiopia native Gemechu Daba purchased the company in 2022 and earned his CVI from NADCA. Now, he’s ready to grow the 35-year-old business
Stacey Winconek
January 2, 2024

Daba, who moved to Canada 20 years ago as a refugee, did not initially have experience working with ductwork, but earned his Certified Ventilation Inspector (CVI) accreditation from NADCA in 2023.


Read More
Flex Duct Manufacturing

Flex Duct Manufacturer Scales up National Footprint

Building on more than 60 years of work on the national stage, JP Lamborn Co (JPL) continues to grow
Austin Keating
Austin Keating
December 1, 2023

Slideshow: Not only has JP Lamborn Co (JPL) grown, but the entire flex duct industry has seen many changes and innovations.


Read More
Broken Air Filter

Three Common Signs of Air Filtration Failure

Nasty indoor coils are a leading cause of water damage, compressor failure, and IAQ issues
David Richardson
David Richardson
November 7, 2023
You perform maintenance each year, but by the next maintenance visit, dirt and grime are in the equipment again. Have you ever wondered why this happens?
Read More
Aerogel-Fabric-duct-fiberglass-duct-aeroseal

Exploring Innovations in Ductwork for Enhanced Energy Efficiency

Adopting these innovative ductwork materials is becoming increasingly attractive for reducing costs
Bilal Abdul-Nasir
November 3, 2023

These innovations in materials and technology are not only reshaping the HVAC landscape but also paving the way for a more sustainable and cost-effective future.


Read More
GripLock

Case Study: Greenville HVAC Company Speeds Up Cable Suspension

South Carolina HVAC company moves from strut and all-thread to Griplock
October 3, 2023

The Greenville HVAC company achieved significant time savings and improved efficiency by adopting Griplock Systems’ HVAC cable suspension systems.


Read More
Previous 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Next
Subscription Center
  • Create an Account
  • Start a Subscription
  • Manage My Account
  • Sign Up for Newsletters
  • Visit Customer Service
  • Update Preferences

More Videos

Sponsored Content

Sponsored Content is a special paid section where industry companies provide high quality, objective, non-commercial content around topics of interest to The News audience. All Sponsored Content is supplied by the advertising company and any opinions expressed in this article are those of the author and not necessarily reflect the views of The News or its parent company, BNP Media. Interested in participating in our Sponsored Content section? Contact your local rep!

close
  • Piggy Bank
    Sponsored byWatercress Financial

    Energy Prices, Inflation, and HVAC: What Today’s Homeowners Care About

  • Refrigerated Food
    Sponsored bySolstice Advanced Materials

    R-455A Refrigeration: A Cold Storage Solution for the Future

  • Airex Rooftop Units
    Sponsored byAirex Manufacturing Inc

    Consolidating Roof Penetrations: A Growing Trend in Multifamily HVAC Design

Popular Stories

HVAC-Price-Increase-graphic

HVAC Price Increase List: June 2026

Trump-Section-232.jpg

Trump Reduces Section 232 Tariffs on HVAC Equipment to 15%

R410A-Refrigerant-Cylinder.jpg

Refrigerant Recovery is a Revenue Opportunity

Heat-pump-cutaway.jpg

PFAS Rules and A2L Building Codes Continue to Evolve

Kroger.jpg

Kroger to Spend $100 Million to Reduce Refrigerant Leaks

View The ACHR NEWS
Centennial Anniversary Timeline

The ACHR News Timeline Chart
Submit a Letter
Submit a letter to our editors.

Events

November 6, 2025

Next-Gen Data Center Cooling: HVAC Innovation and Real-World Solutions

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.

June 9, 2026

Before You Go All In on AI: Set Up Your Business to Actually Win

In this webinar, we'll walk you through exactly what to get in place before you add AI to your business. You'll leave with a clear picture of where you stand today and a practical action plan to set yourself up for real results.

View All Submit An Event

Poll

Summer Staff

Are you fully staffed for the summer season?
View Results Poll Archive

Products

BNI Mechanical/Electrical Square Foot Costbook, 2026 Edition

BNI Mechanical/Electrical Square Foot Costbook, 2026 Edition

See More Products
A2L Refrigerants - Free Webinar - May 21, 2026

Sign Up. Stay Informed.

The #1 trusted source for the HVACR industry since 1926

SUBSCRIBE
  • RESOURCES
    • Advertise
    • Contact Us
    • Advisory Board
    • Classifieds
    • Submit a Letter
    • Directories
    • Store
  • ACCOUNT CENTER
    • Create an Account
    • Start a Subscription
    • Manage My Account
    • Sign Up for Newsletters
    • Visit Customer Service
    • Update Preferences
  • SERVICES
    • Marketing Services
    • Reprints
    • Market Research
    • List Rental
    • Survey/Respondent Access
  • STAY CONNECTED
    • LinkedIn
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • YouTube
    • X (Twitter)
  • PRIVACY
    • PRIVACY POLICY
    • TERMS & CONDITIONS
    • DO NOT SELL MY PERSONAL INFORMATION
    • PRIVACY REQUEST
    • ACCESSIBILITY

Copyright ©2026. All Rights Reserved BNP Media, Inc. and BNP Media II, LLC.

Design, CMS, Hosting & Web Development :: ePublishing