Aging Baby Boomers are driving the senior housing market. This may open up multifamily installation opportunities for the HVAC industry - opportunities to address specific needs of residents and management - and some unique design challenges.
Compressor overheating is still today's most serious field problem. It is caused by high compression ratios that are a combination of high condensing (head) pressures and low evaporating (suction) pressure.
In a project funded by the U.S. Army, two University of Florida engineers have designed, built, and tested a combined power-refrigeration system that was designed to provide water, electricity, and refrigeration in emergency situations.
The Chiller Systems Group held its fall meeting Oct. 6-7. It was attended by 65 members representing independent contractors from all over the United States.
Master-Bilt has announced patent approval for its reverse-cycle process. The proprietary technology involves a reverse-cycle valve that is added to the condensing unit which reverses the direction of refrigerant flow during defrosts.
How does an HVAC contracting company protect its employees when working in an area with infectious diseases? How best to protect the patients in these facilities? These questions have been on the minds of many commercial contractors, but particularly those who work on systems for the health care industry.
Amid patient and staff complaints about temperature and humidity are the realities of maintenance and budget and an increased awareness of the need for infectious disease containment. HVAC contractors need to be aware of these needs, plus others, in order to work effectively in the health care market.
Last year's rise of hurricane activity brought attention to the need for backup power to maintain lighting and appliances. Backup generators powered by liquefied petroleum (LP) gas have become a necessity for people living in hurricane states. While the need for LP gas in emergency situations continues to fuel demand, what about everyday use of LP gas?
In 2003, Bob and Ginny Billings reluctantly added Coleman® Heating and Air Conditioning products to their home comfort product offering. Three years later, sales have more than doubled, the couple has moved their business from their garage to a storefront property, and Coleman has become their No. 1 product line.
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