Despite snowy conditions and subfreezing temperatures in early January, well over 100 people turned out for an energy seminar in suburban Detroit, sponsored by Michigan utility giant DTE Energy. The seminar included tips, suggestions, and how-to information on reducing energy costs.
The National HVACR Educators and Trainers Conference, hosted by HVAC Excellence, is set for March 8-10 at the Imperial Palace in Las Vegas. There are 30 different educational and training sessions scheduled for the 2009 gathering.
The Air Conditioning Contractors of America (ACCA) released a revised and improved version of “Manual D - Residential Duct Systems.” According to ACCA, this book is the association’s most bestselling technical manual and the industry standard for residential HVAC duct design.
Air Conditioning Contractors of America (ACCA) is a group of over 4,000 air conditioning contractors who work together to improve the industry and promote good practices. The association shares one common goal: to make the HVACR industry, and every professional contracting business, more successful.
Those who attend the 41st annual Air Conditioning Contractors of America (ACCA) conference in Forth Worth, Texas, Feb. 24-26, are going to be in for some big surprises in the Lone Star state. Not only will they be greeted by a bigger Indoor Air Expo, but they’ll be able to attend numerous information-packed workshops.
Daikin Industries (www.daikin.com) and McQuay International (www.mcquay.com) introduced a new brand - Daikin McQuay - along with a new product - the AWS air-cooled screw chiller - at the 2009 International Air-Conditioning, Heating, Refrigerating Exposition (AHR Expo).
New furnaces that were showcased at the 2009 International Air-Conditioning, Heating, Refrigerating Exposition (AHR Expo) seemed to feature smaller footprints and quieter operation. Others on display highlighted multi-fuel use and back-up generators to ensure uninterrupted - and energy efficient - operation.
At the 2009 Air-Conditioning, Heating, Refrigerating Exposition (AHR Expo), a few manufacturers introduced some new and unique systems designed to recover heat and energy in order to reduce energy costs and use.
Technologies related to heat exchangers, heat transfer, and piping were as varied as the number of exhibitors at the International Air-Conditioning, Heating, Refrigerating Exposition (AHR Expo). Each had innovative twists to show.
Manufacturers introduced plenty of new tools, tapes, and gadgets at the 2009 International Air-Conditioning, Heating, Refrigerating Exposition (AHR Expo). Lenox, for one, used the show to introduce seven new products.