HVAC Residential Market - Articles - Page 244

Uponor North America: Radiant Thermostat

June 13, 2016

This radiant thermostat can operate a hydronic radiant heating system based on the air sensor measuring operative temperature, a floor sensor (purchased separately), or a combination of both to provide the optimal level of comfort and control.

Tempstar: Inverter Heat Pumps

June 13, 2016

These variable-speed inverter units integrate advanced technology with a rotary compressor, compact electronically commutated motor (ECM) fan, and an integrated inverter control.

AHR Expo Calls for Innovation Awards Entries

HVACR manufacturers exhibiting at show encouraged to submit new or upgraded products

June 9, 2016

The International Air-Conditioning, Heating, Refrigerating Exposition (AHR Expo) announced its call for entries for the 2017 AHR Expo Innovation Awards competition. The winners in each of 10 HVACR product categories will receive special recognition.

Goettl Air Conditioning Opens Office in Las Vegas

Company is back since brand left in 2008

June 9, 2016

Ken Goodrich, owner of Goettl Air Conditioning, announced that the company has returned to Las Vegas, opening a new office in the city to service the greater Las Vegas and Henderson, Nevada, areas to offer HVAC maintenance, repair, and replacement.

Henson Mechanical Joins National Heating, Cooling, and Plumbing Brands

Company becomes One Hour Air Conditioning & Heating and Benjamin Franklin Plumbing to offer more to customers

June 8, 2016

Henson Mechanical announced it is now One Hour Air Conditioning & Heating and Benjamin Franklin Plumbing. The Georgia contractor is joining forces with a national heating and cooling brand and a national plumbing brand with locations throughout North America.

NREL, CLEAResult Issue Residential Innovation Challenge

Challenge is focused on ideas and topics related to improving energy efficiency

June 7, 2016

The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), along with industry partner CLEAResult, is seeking crowdsourced ideas for residential energy efficiency applications for smartphones as part of the DOE JUMP initiative.

The age of the system, total cost of repair, and total cost of future repairs are just a few of the things contractors need to take into account

Condenser Units: When to Repair and When to Replace

HVAC contractors share how they help homeowners decide when to replace outdoor units

Jen Anesi

June 6, 2016

While making the decision to replace a condensing unit instead of repairing it may be a difficult one, some contractors have guidelines in place to help homeowners make such a decision a little less difficult.

The R-22 phaseout, which will end all production and importation of virgin R-22 in the U.S. by 2020, has significantly altered condenser unit designs. Photo courtesy of Mastercool

Condenser Units Bound by Efficiency Regulations

Regional standards, refrigerant changes, consumer demand influence innovation in condenser design

Jen Anesi

June 6, 2016

Dozens of regulations affecting HVACR equipment manufacturers, along with refrigerant regulations and technological innovations in variable-speed technology, have resulted in a bevy of change for condenser unit manufacturers.

Kobie Kooling in Fort Myers, Florida, has publicly supported candidates for many local elected positions, including county commissioner, school board member, hospital board member, fire district member, and county sheriff.

Do Business and Politics Mix?

HVAC contractors debate the benefits of political involvement

Kimberly Schwartz

June 6, 2016

This year is already being described as one of the most politically polarizing in American history. And just as voters are expressing very strong opinions at the polls in 2016, HVAC contractors also have strong opinions about whether it’s good business to be involved in politics.

World HVAC Equipment Demand to Reach $122 Billion by 2020

Growth will slow from the 2010-2015 pace

June 6, 2016

Global demand for HVAC equipment is forecast to increase at a 4.1 percent yearly rate through 2020 to $122 billion, according to a new study from The Freedonia Group, a Cleveland-based industry research firm.