HVAC Residential Market - Articles - Page 243

DOE Finalizes Regional Standards Enforcement

New record-retention requirements for distributors, contractors outlined in rule

June 17, 2016

While the Regional Standard only applies to installations in the South and Southwest portion of the country, distributors across the United States must begin to maintain certain records effective July 1, 2016.

Papers Sought for Conference on Energy, Indoor Environment in Hot Climates

Conference provides a forum for discussion of the latest research and development

June 16, 2016

ASHRAE announced that papers are being sought for a conference focused on energy and IAQ in humid and arid hot climates. The Second International Conference on Energy and Indoor Environment for Hot Climates takes place Feb. 26-27, 2017, in Doha, Qatar.

Ingersoll Rand Commits to Clean Energy Ministerial Advanced Cooling Challenge

Company pledges to invest $500 million in research and reduce emissions by 35 percent

June 16, 2016

Ingersoll Rand announced it will commit to the Clean Energy Ministerial (CEM) Advanced Cooling Challenge (ACC). The commitment includes a $500 million investment in product R&D by 2020 to fund the long-term reduction of greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) through its transport refrigeration and HVAC solutions.

ePIPE Pipe Restoration System Receives 15th US Patent

System effectively seals leaks and protects pipes from lead leaching

June 14, 2016

Pipe Restoration Technologies LLC, makers of the ePIPE in-place pipe restoration product line, announced that it has been granted its 15th U.S. patent, #9352357, for the ePIPE epoxy coating system.

ARS Honors Technicians on National HVAC Tech Day

Help thank the men and women who provide comfort year round

June 13, 2016

American Residential Services (ARS), a leading national provider of HVAC and plumbing services, announced it is celebrating National HVAC Tech Day on June 22, 2016, to honor hardworking HVAC professionals everywhere.

Matt Marsiglio discusses how to use performance reviews to identify leadership potential in employees during the ACCA 2016 conference in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Refining the Employee Performance Review

Contractors discuss the importance of regular performance reviews

Nicole Krawcke

June 13, 2016

The performance review process can be a headache for managers and employees alike, but it’s an important procedure for contracting businesses when it's done correctly.

By taking two pressure measurements across the coil, you can quickly determine if it will significantly restrict airflow.

Duct Dynasty: Prevent Airflow Problems with Replacement Indoor Coils

Be sure to accurately measure pressure drop and acknowledge the number of fins per inch

David Richardson

June 13, 2016

According to National Comfort Institute (NCI) studies of properly performing HVAC systems, coil pressure drop shouldn’t exceed 40 percent of the equipment’s rated total external static pressure.

Marketing Magic: Secrets Online Giants are Hiding in Plain Sight

Contractors are poised to use marketing methods previously reserved for billionaires

Adams Hudson

June 13, 2016

In this very modern marketing age, you are not in the contracting business. You are a marketer of contracting services. The closer you adhere to that definition, the better both parts of your business will get.

Luxaire Unitary Products: Heat Pump

June 13, 2016

Available in 3- to 8.5-ton capacities, this heat pump’s exact-fit footprint and advanced control technology contribute to easy installation, setup, and maintenance.

Koch Air Celebrates 80 Years of Carrier Distribution

Evansville, Indiana-based distributor adds yet another accolade to its mantle

Mike Murphy

June 13, 2016

Koch Air is the only Koch Enterprises Inc. company serving the HVAC industry and has seven locations serving customers in Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, and Missouri. Koch Enterprises is a global, diversified, privately owned corporation that has been serving customers for 142 years from its headquarters in Evansville, Indiana.