The Gas Appliance Manufacturers Association (GAMA) is expanding its highly successful certification programs to incorporate commercial furnaces. GAMA anticipates that its Commercial Furnace Certification Program will be up and running by the end of this year.
As Stewart Farwell of Rheem stepped down as chairman at the 70th meeting of GAMA, incoming chairman Thomas F. Huntington of York International discussed his thoughts on the coming year.
As the volume of liquefied natural gas (LNG) imported into the United States increases, the characteristics of the natural gas supply will change even more. It will mean there is something more to look out for during routine and emergency service.
Preparing and protecting HVAC equipment from earthquakes, floods, and other natural disasters has always affected some states more than others. However, Sept. 11, 2001, opened up new doors to preparing for disasters and earthshaking events in all areas of the country.
There's no question that flexible duct has revolutionized the HVAC industry. The advent of flex duct meant that contractors could dramatically reduce the amount of time and skill it takes to install a duct system. As with any great product, however, the key to its optimum performance is proper installation.
It's likely that many homes do not receive the proper amount of ventilation, even if homeowners regularly use their bathroom or kitchen fans. The good news is there's a new generation of fans available, which are quiet, energy efficient, and can move more air than ever before.
In Columbus, Ohio, Northbank Park's gleaming gem is its new, enclosed glass and brick pavilion with dramatic skyline views of the cityscape. Columbus-based Fox Mechanical was tapped to install a radiant heat and supplemental hydro-air system for the pavilion.
Employers who are wondering where to find their next top-quality technician might do well to consider men and women who are used to wearing a uniform - members of the U.S. military.
Armstrong Air Conditioning Inc. donated 20 gas furnaces to Habitat for Humanity's 22nd Annual Jimmy Carter Work Project in Detroit and Benton Harbor, Mich.
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