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Central A/C and Heat Pump Shipments Up Sharply in June

Shipments of central air conditioners increased 19.1 percent, heat pumps increased 10 percent
August 15, 2016

U.S. shipments of central air conditioners and air-source heat pumps totaled 1,022,363 units in June 2016, up 16.4 percent from 878,513 units shipped in June 2015, according to the latest statistics from the Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI).


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A Dealer Success Panel answered audience questions about geothermal best practices, tax credits, marketing, and more during WaterFurnace Intl. Inc.’s Annual Sales Meeting in Nashville.

WaterFurnace Supports Dealers at Annual Meeting

Annual sales meeting focuses on dealer success
Nicole Krawcke
August 15, 2016

The two-day event, which focused on helping dealers strengthen and grow their businesses, featured presentations on WaterFurnace products, marketing tools, training, financing, and more. Attendees also heard updates from the Geothermal Exchange Organization (GEO) and the International Ground Source Heat Pump Association (IGSHPA) regarding the geothermal tax credits.


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Enertech Global LLC: Geothermal System

August 1, 2016

This two-stage unit is built for drop-in installation. Its small footprint and enhanced serviceability features make it a solution for retrofit applications or new construction, and the compact size allows easier installation where space is limited. It is available in 2- to 6-ton models. 


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New York GEO Tax Credit Passes for Second Time

Credit provides 25 percent up to $5,000 for GHP installations
July 11, 2016

Geothermal heat energy is part of Assembly Bill 10342 — the New York State Climate & Community Protection Act, which would cut greenhouse gases by 100 percent by 2050 with an interim goal of 50 percent by 2030. The legislation promotes renewable energy, including GHPs.


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Industry terms such as SEER and AFUE are often not as important to millennials as Wi-Fi and automation. Photo Courtesy of Fujitsu General America

Millennials Not Ready to Pay for Better Efficiency

Although most claim to want high-end HVAC performance
Joanna Turpin
Joanna R. Turpin
June 27, 2016

Millennials are price-sensitive, as cost has the greatest influence on their purchase decisions above all other factors, including quality, brand, store, and availability. So, they may not be willing to pay more for the higher efficiency HVAC systems that they claim to want.


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American Standard’s AccuComfort Platinum 20 air conditioner runs at up to 700 stages, allowing homeowners complete control over temperature and humidity.

HVAC Units Loaded with Features

HVAC systems designed to exceed customer expectations
Joanna Turpin
Joanna R. Turpin
June 20, 2016

Manufacturers offer a wide array of high-end products loaded with features designed to exceed the expectations of discerning consumers and contractors alike. Here are a few examples.


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