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According to multiple studies from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), four out of 10 homes built in the U.S. contain improper HVAC designs and equipment.

Many HVACR contractors, manufacturers, and distributors will arrive at the 2017 Service World Expo, taking place Sept. 7-8 at the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in Las Vegas, but only super heroes will leave.

Despite being recognized for significantly improving airflow and heat-transfer efficiency levels and lowering the costs associated with HVACR systems, ultraviolet light in the 253.7-nm germicidal C-band wavelength (UV-C) is often misunderstood and, therefore, under-utilized by HVACR contractors, mechanical engineers, and end users.

Let’s examine the top five factors that commonly contribute to individual room comfort problems and how you can discover them.

Your performance can be stellar compared to industry averages, but the customer’s viewpoint can be stuck in “I don’t know what I’m paying for, the system still breaks down,” and “You’re only trying to upsell me.” So, how do you change this?

Manufacturers of all sizes across the spectrum of HVAC are getting involved with demand response, and they are participating because the technology within thermostats has made doing so relatively simple.

In the last decade, solar has experienced an average annual growth rate of 68 percent. This has been spurred, in part, because the cost to install solar has dropped by more than 70 percent since 2010, which has led the industry to expand into new markets and deploy thousands of systems nationwide.

The Quincy Housing Authority (QHA) aimed to reduce the energy consumption of the its primary building, decrease its carbon footprint, and increase the comfort and durability of the buildings for residents.

The Quincy Housing Authority (QHA) aimed to reduce the energy consumption of the its primary building, decrease its carbon footprint, and increase the comfort and durability of the buildings for residents.

Summer is kind of a double-edged sword for HVAC contractors. On one hand, it’s among the busiest and, therefore, most profitable times of the year. On the other hand, it’s one of the most demanding times of the year, and technicians can easily work 70-80 hours a week.