Articles Tagged with ''hydronics ''

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New Hydronics Products Designed to Reduce Hot-Work, Busywork

Don’t sweat it; there’s no need

May 13, 2019

Hydronics manufacturers have been focused on making the world of hydronic heating more efficient for contractors and for end users alike.

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PGA Championship Course Installs Hydronic Green Conditioning

SHCC grounds cres laid 200,000 lineal feet of tubing

Dan Vastyan

April 22, 2019

Over the past 12 years, SHCC has discussed and planned the installation of a hydronic green warming and cooling system across 24 playing surfaces.

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The Case for Adding Hydronics

Why contractors should consider adding wet heat to their suite of solutions

Maria Taylor

February 11, 2019

Demand for hydronic comfort solutions is heating up. According to a report by Technavio, the global market is expected to increase by more than 7 percent from 2018 to 2022, driven by a desire for more energy-efficient and energy-neutral technologies to improve the indoor climate. With more homeowners and building owners looking to advance the technologies in their structures to make them smarter, more efficient, or just more comfortable, it’s in a contractor’s best interest to become proficient in radiant heating and cooling systems to further expand their market — or, to dominate a niche market.

HVAC Contractors Tackle the Top Five Challenges With Hydronic or Radiant Heat

Industry experts share their struggles and successes

Maria Taylor

February 11, 2019

From keeping up-to-date with technology to simply finding folks to lay the pipework, hydronics contractors face a unique subset of challenges within the HVAC industry. Learning to navigate the hurdles make the race to the bottom line smoother and much more profitable. The NEWS spoke with some industry experts to identify the top five challenges contractors face and the steps they should take to make sure nothing stands in their way when it comes to optimizing their workflow rate.

Radiant Heat Might Just Be the HVAC Industry’s Best Kept Secret

Business and application tips for current and future trends

November 19, 2018

Contractors can find a vast opportunity in selling radiant heat, which is growing in popularity as it gains further recognition by consumers and contractors alike for its unique qualities.

HVAC Small Business Hiring Hardships

Anthony Tosco

August 13, 2018

I’ve learned many things in the last 17 years. Perhaps the biggest learning curve for me has been with people. Of course, as individuals, we’re all different.

Before (left), this home had a typical closet hydronic space. Now (right) it includes a new, high-efficiency gas boiler, Taco zone control, and two 007e ECM circulators for well-balanced heat distribution. - ACHR

Time to Recommend Comfortable, Efficient Hydronic Technology

Consider new, programmable thermostats with Wi-Fi capabilities, too

Keefer Rader

June 11, 2018

Here in the Santa Fe, New Mexico, area — and all across the nation, it seems — everyone wants to be “green.”

Engineering Tomorrow Builds Sustainable Heating System for Pennsylvania Forest Bureau

June 4, 2018

There are 2.2 million acres of scenic forest in the state of Pennsylvania, teeming with local wildlife and valuable resources. These resources — such as pure water, sustainable timber, and natural gas — need to be managed, preserved and maintained both for the habitats of plants and animals, as well as opportunities for outdoor recreation. Roughly 70,000 of those acres fall within the boundaries of Buchanan State Forest, which is named after the 15th President of the United States James Buchanan.

Minnesota Housing Project Gets Energy/Comfort Upgrade

May 21, 2018

Sadly, it’s rare to hear about comfort and affordable housing together as one. Too often, there’s a compromise that must occur. It’s usually comfort that gives way to price and ease of installation. Yet, managers of Prairie Meadows, a Section 8 housing community in Eden Prairie, Minnesota, stood firm to make the change. Built in the 70s, the housing complex is undergoing a sweeping retrofit, aided by government funding.

Weil-McLain President Elected Hydronics Institute Chair

April 30, 2018

BURR RIDGE, Ill. – John Swann, president of Weil-McLain, was recently elected and began serving as Chairman of the Hydronics Institute Section of the Air Conditioning, Heating & Refrigeration Institute (AHRI).

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