Duct leakage, refrigerant undercharge or overcharge, low indoor airflow, and oversized equipment with undersized ductwork have the most potential to significantly degrade equipment efficiency.
In 2014, the HVACR industry saw an unprecedented amount of regulatory action from government entities, and, according to industry leaders, the regulatory action will continue through 2015.
While the new efficiency standards do not require manufacturers to use any specific technologies to achieve the new EF (energy factor) ratings, they’ve already necessitated a significant redesign effort from manufacturers. Additionally, the increasing unit sizes pose transportation and installation challenges that have yet to be fully understood.
Good reviews on Angie’s List or Yelp can mean the difference between a customer looking into your business or scrolling right on by to the next option.
Every HVAC businesses should be utilizing video in their marketing strategies in order to increase engagement and conversation with customers. Whether it’s providing more thorough instruction on smaller fixes that consumers can make or giving a better look into the products and services your business provides, it’s a win-win for everyone.
Oklahoma Boiler Equipment Will Provide Boiler Sales Support Throughout Oklahoma
January 20, 2015
Superior Holding Inc. announced that it has opened Oklahoma Boiler Equipment, a sales support company. The new Oklahoma City sales arm joins Superior Boiler Technologies Inc. and Superior Boiler Works Inc. under the Superior Holding company umbrella.
Companies are looking at this alternative method of financing in order to bring all kinds of new products to market, including products for the HVAC market.
The standards, which were set by the Energy Independence and Security Act (EISA) in 2007 and implemented Sept. 1, 2012, required residential gas hot water boilers to meet a minimum AFUE of 82 percent; gas steam boilers, 80 percent; oil hot water boilers, 84 percent; and oil steam boilers, 82 percent.
Radiant Gains Popularity in US as Benefits, Comfort Become Known
January 19, 2015
Immensely popular in Europe, radiant cooling is steadily gaining popularity in the U.S. because of its potential to reduce energy consumption. About half of net-zero energy buildings use radiant cooling to help them achieve the balance between energy consumption and renewable energy creation.
Why shouldn’t the tree huggers get just as big of a kick seeing their furnaces get installed as they do seeing a Prius on the lot? It is time for the industry to start making money off the bleeding heart liberals in this country.