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.
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.
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).
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.
The Tempstar® Performance Series single-stage gas furnaces are available in two product families: Performance Series PS95 and Performance Series PS92. Series PS95 is 95.5 percent AFUE and is offered in nine models, while the PS92 Series is 92.1 percent AFUE and is offered in eight models.
A line of products — mounts, brackets, and stands — allows for the quickest and easiest way to install virtually any heating and cooling equipment, said the company. Products are available to hang equipment from the rafters or raise it off the ground, and are adjustable, affordable, attractive, and quick.
President Obama has signed an executive order to accelerate investments in industrial energy efficiency, including combined heat and power (CHP). The executive order states that these investments can improve the competitiveness of U.S. manufacturing, lower energy costs, and free up future capital for businesses to invest.
American Mechanical Inc., a HVAC, plumbing, and electrical contractor, has announced that two of its technicians recently completed Generac generator training courses. “All of our generator installation technicians are Generac certified and Briggs and Stratton certified,” said Louise Gordon, vice president of operations.
As geothermal heat pump technology continues to grow in popularity, more contractors are starting to install pond loop systems. At 1 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 21, Sean Hogan, technical trainer, ClimateMaster, will present a 60-minute webinar specifically focusing on the various aspects of the pond loop configuration.