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Why Can’t We All Just Get Along?

February 24, 2014

Generational gaps cause tension in the classroom, workplace.

HVAC Training Track: Nov. 11, 2013

November 11, 2013

The one-day program focuses on the opportunities for maximizing energy efficiency and occupant comfort when installing equipment, and was developed for technicians, salespersons, and system designers.

Innovations Improve Installations

New Products, Techniques Available For Geothermal Installations

Joanna R. Turpin

July 29, 2013

Each geothermal installation involves digging up a yard, laying hundreds of feet of pipe, and generally disrupting the lives of homeowners, but thanks to the innovative thinking of manufacturers and contractors, there are now new products and techniques that can enhance the installation experience for the homeowner, as well as the contractor.

ACCA QA RSI Program Recognizes Quality Contractors

Certification Offers Contractor Credibility, Customer Peace of Mind

Matt Bishop

July 1, 2013

For nearly a decade, Air Conditioning Contractors of America (ACCA) has been taking steps toward developing a program to recognize work done by quality HVAC contractors. After years of hard work, the ACCA QA Residential Service & Installation (RSI) program has finally been unveiled.

May 2, 2013: Navien America Expands Tankless Water Heater Training

May 2, 2013

Navien America announced that it has expanded its tankless water heater educational program to support contractors, plumbers, and construction professionals on all aspects of installation and maintenance.

March 26, 2013: American Capital Completes Buyout of Service Experts

March 26, 2013

American Capital Ltd. announced that its Special Situations Group has completed the buyout of Service Experts LLC, a leading provider of sales, installation, maintenance, and repair of HVAC systems for the residential and light commercial markets.

March 5, 2013: Williams Comfort Air Receives Patent for Ground Loop Installation Process

March 5, 2013

Williams Comfort Air and its parent company DEFENDER Direct, which specializes in the sales, installation, and servicing of heating, cooling, and plumbing systems throughout central Indiana, have received patent approval from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office for the Williams Vertizontal™ ground loop installation process.

Comfort Under the Sun: Magnetic Umbrella Holder

December 24, 2012

The magnetic umbrella holder helps improve working conditions outdoors in the sun, excessive heat, and the elements. According to the manufacturer, it makes working conditions for HVAC rooftop service and installations approximately 10°-20°F cooler.

Dec. 17, 2012: Installed Price of Solar PV Systems in the U.S. Continues to Decline

December 17, 2012

The installed price of solar photovoltaic (PV) power systems in the United States fell substantially in 2011 and through the first half of 2012, according to the latest edition of Tracking the Sun, an annual PV cost-tracking report produced by the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE’s) Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (LBNL).

International Comfort Products: Single-Stage Gas Furnaces

December 10, 2012

Designed to offer easier installation and service and improved reliability, the line of Heil® 95.5 and 92.1 percent AFUE Performance Series gas furnaces feature a dual-vent design to allow one- or two-pipe installation. The single-stage furnaces feature multispeed, pre-lubricated permanent split capacitor (PSC) blower motors.