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Not that long ago, when gas prices were sky high, many customers chose to purchase condensing furnaces because they saved a lot of energy.

The first condensing furnaces were introduced in the mid-1980s, and it’s likely that most of those original systems have already been replaced.

The internet has changed everything from how people interact with each other to how they get from place to place to even how they shop.

Pennsylvania is a state rich in history. It was one of the original 13 colonies and is the home of the famous Independence Hall, the Liberty Bell, and the 103-year-old HVAC contracting company, HB McClure.

Jonathan Castillo, maintenance manager, PizzaRev, was tasked with finding an affordable, energy-efficient smart thermostat to keep customers and team members comfortable in stores that are using 900°F pizza ovens without incurring huge energy bills.

Winter weather can be both a blessing and a curse for HVAC contractors. While some warmer areas of the country are relatively unaffected by cooling temperatures, most regions prepare for snowfall and an increased demand in service calls.

U.S. shipments of central air conditioners and airsource heat pumps totaled 654,312 units in August 2017, down 5.5 percent from 692,214 units shipped in August 2016.

It’s human nature to keep at least one eye peeking over the horizon and wonder what may soon be possible, even if it isn’t quite at our fingertips already. Complacency, especially in the evolving world of HVAC, is a path toward consumer abandonment for manufacturers.

Hand tools are an ever-shifting part of the HVAC landscape. Manufacturers are constantly developing new technologies with the goal of making life easier for technicians in the field.

In the world of HVACR, the focus is often directed toward the equipment in the field, such as a/c units, furnaces, boilers, air handlers, and condensing units. However, fleet management is an essential part of the business that cannot be overlooked or forgotten.