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The 2016-2017 winter season is set to be one of the longest, most expensive the HVACR industry has experienced in years.

The following case studies highlight several ways in which HVACR solutions have been implemented to help various buildings in these three markets meet their energy-efficiency and comfort goals.

Variable refrigerant flow (VRF) systems are becoming popular options in the hospital and health care market due to their zoning capabilities, which limit energy use in areas not constantly in use.

The NEWS recently sat down with Craig Wanner to discuss his goals at Whalen and his view of the HVAC industry.

The hot weather, combined with an improving economy, proved to be a boon for contractors, many of whom saw sales of cooling equipment spike this summer. 

Most people don’t think of radiant heating systems as being very popular in warmer climates, such as Arizona, Texas, or Florida, but that may not be the case anymore. Consider Verde Sol-Air Services, Camp Verde, Arizona, which started offering radiant heating systems about 15 years ago.

If a boiler is not serviced regularly, products of combustion may build up on the heat exchanger, which may reduce heat transfer and result in lower energy efficiency and less comfort.

Sales of chilled beam systems have grown steadily over the past 10 years, with much of the growth occurring in government, health care, and educational buildings

The meeting drew nearly 600 Nexstar members, who are independent plumbing, heating, cooling, and electrical contractors from around the U.S., Canada, and other parts of the world.