Articles Tagged with ''high-efficiency furnace''

JJM Alkaline Technologies Marks 20th Anniversary

May 28, 2025

Twenty years ago, JJM Alkaline Technologies designed its first condensate neutralizer that was purpose-built to effectively treat acidic condensate, a byproduct of the condensing technology used in high-efficiency, gas-fired heating appliances, a press release from the company said.

High-End HVAC Systems Offer High Value

With enhanced features and future-ready capabilities, high-end systems are a worthwhile investment

Dylan Kurt

May 6, 2024

Customers looking for increased value out of their HVAC systems will find high-end features like connectivity, greater efficiency, and more intuitive controls attractive.

Cruz Leads Senate Effort to Shut Down Furnace Rule

Kyle Gargaro

February 5, 2024

The rule will effectively ban the sale of non-condensing gas furnaces and, according to the American Gas Association (AGA), will affect 55% of U.S. households.

How a Condensing Gas Furnace Works

Home modifications necessary for conversions will add to costs

Lianna Schwalenberg

January 14, 2024

Taking a look at the major concerns around replacing an 80% furnace with a high-efficiency one such as venting requirements, drilling extra holes, and financial costs.

Mandating High-Efficiency Furnaces Will Limit Consumer Choice, Critics in HVAC Industry Say

Furnace Rule ‘Doesn’t Pencil Out’

Matt Jachman

October 30, 2023

Residential gas furnaces must all have a minimum AFUE of 95% beginning in five years. Some in the HVAC industry say the new Department of Energy rule will ultimately hurt homeowners.

Three Ways Contractors Can Make High-End Furnaces ‘Sell Themselves’

With a 28% rise in natural gas prices predicted, homeowners are primed to realize the value of high-efficiency HVAC

Hannah Belloli-Oster

November 21, 2022

If contractors in colder climates focus on educating their customers on what new higher-efficiency furnaces bring to the table, often times the furnaces will sell themselves.

Neutralizing Condensate Essential for High-Efficiency Condensing Systems

Process eliminates harmful side effects of corrosive runoff

Luis Arias

April 12, 2022

If you are a plumber or a trade professional who actively promotes the use of high-efficiency, condensing equipment, you should be equally energetic in treating discharge coming from this equipment with some sort of neutralization.

York’s TM9Y residential gas furnace combines the comfort of two-stage heating with the efficiency of a standard electronically commutated motor (ECM).

High-efficiency Furnaces Remain in High Demand

Manufacturers strive to create systems that save energy, provide better comfort

Joanna R. Turpin

February 22, 2016

According to HVAC manufacturers, customers are looking for highly efficient furnaces that shave dollars off their utility bills while providing the best possible levels of comfort. As a result, most furnaces displayed at the AHR Expo were designed to meet these market demands.

Comfort That’s Worth the Cost

Customers, contractors benefit from an array of new options

Joanna R. Turpin

November 30, 2015

High-end furnaces are an important part of the whole-house comfort solution and can help HVAC contractors set themselves apart from their competition.

Variations in HVAC Venting: The Rigors of Making the Right Choice

An in-depth examination of PVC, CPVC, and polypropylene venting options

Dan Vastyan

September 28, 2015

Installers and specifiers know a gas appliance is only as good as the venting system it’s connected to. Poor venting can cause improper combustion, but, more importantly, can also lead to flue gas leakage into heated spaces — a problem with deadly consequences.

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 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.