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Honeywell Intl. Inc. aimed to better synchronize smart home consumers, contractors, and conglomerates through its “Smart Tech, Smarter Experts” initiative, April 26, in New York City.

Portable heating and cooling units, like most HVACR products, continue to evolve as advances in technology allow manufacturers to meet consumer demand in previously improbable applications and markets.

According to industry sources, the cause of recent price increases on R-410A and other hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) can be largely traced to China.

Portable heaters and air conditioners offer numerous benefits for HVAC contractors, including speedy installation and reduced downtime for customers.

No longer thought of as only temporary solutions, portable heating and cooling units continue to evolve and grow into new markets and applications.

Contracting organizations and business owners around the country enjoyed a victory when President Donald Trump signed a resolution into law eliminating the Obama administration’s ‘Volks rule.’

Information contained in these graphs are courtesy of the Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI). Industry figures are estimates that are derived from the best available figures supplied by a sample of AHRI member companies.

R-410A entered the scene as the replacement HFC-based, binary refrigerant blend for R-22 in “new” light commercial and residential air conditioning and heat pump applications.

The steps taken in the first 30 minutes of a leak at an ammonia refrigeration facility can make the difference between containment and catastrophe.

Equipment placement is an important consideration for the overall success of a walk-in cooler or freezer installation. The location of the condensing unit and evaporator must be evaluated thoroughly. Improper placement can lead to excessive installation costs as well as system performance issues.