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Xergy, University of Delaware Researchers Work to Build a Better Heat Pump

Use of fuel cell technology provides new approach

April 13, 2016

Xergy Inc. has announced a new refrigeration system based on an electrochemical compressor to replace the conventional mechanical vapor compression systems found in typical heat pumps. The company credits the University of Delaware’s Ajay Prasad and his research team with playing an important role in the breakthrough.

Residential Cooling Showcase 2016: Systems Designed to Keep Customers Cool

New equipment rolled out for the warmer months

April 11, 2016

Every year, The NEWS introduces the latest cooling equipment available for the upcoming summer season in order to help contractors prepare for this busy period by doing the research that will help them to distinguish between brands. The coverage features specific information about each individual product as submitted by the manufacturers.

While the level of excitement surrounding home-performance contracting has waned for some, many still see great benefits and potential in the marketplace.

Is Home Performance Still in High Demand?

Contractors offer varying opinions, strategies, and approaches to home performance

Nick Kostora

April 11, 2016

The energy and excitement was certainly present among contractors across the nation, and while it has waned for some, many still see great benefits and potential in the home-performance marketplace.

Many successful service managers believe it’s important to visit techs on-site to demonstrate specific job-related skills.

Defining the Perfect Service Manager

It takes the right mix of technical and people skills to excel in the service manager role

Ron Rajecki

April 11, 2016

Clearly establishing what you want and expect from your people and understanding what they want and expect from you will go a long way toward making things run as smoothly as possible.

Figure 1: A system refrigerant undercharge caused these two parallel evaporators to freeze.

The Professor: More Troubleshooting Tips for Spring Tuneups

Properly diagnosing the symptoms is what sets professional technicians apart

John Tomczyk

April 11, 2016

Diagnosing an air conditioning system isn’t easy. A service technician must be a trained professional to diagnose a system efficiently and correctly — no longer can a tech rely on rules of thumb for coil temperatures or pressures.

Butch Welsch (right), owner of Welsch Heating & Cooling in St. Louis, was recently honored as ACCA’s 2016 Residential Contractor of the Year.

Welsch’s Heating & Cooling Adds More Hardware to Its Mantle

St. Louis-based HVAC contractor earns ACCA 2016 Residential Contractor of the Year award

Nicole Krawcke

April 11, 2016

George “Butch” Welsch, the 74-year-old owner of the St. Louis-based Welsch Heating & Cooling Co., was recently honored as the ACCA 2016 Residential Contractor of the Year during the ACCA 2016 conference in Charlotte, North Carolina.

New Thermal Sensing Technology to Allow Individualized Air Conditioning

Calculates heat loss based on the difference between human surface temperature and ambient temperature

April 8, 2016

Panasonic Corp. announced it has developed a thermal sensation estimation method using the infrared array sensor Grid-EYE capable of recognizing a person’s thermal comfort, to enable individualized air conditioning.

UL Receives Approval to Expand Scope of Testing for AHRI Certification Programs

Now approved for certification testing for packaged unitary small HVAC products

April 7, 2016

UL announced that its Plano, Texas, facility has received approval from the Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI) to perform testing for its Unitary Small Air-Conditioner and Heat Pump (USAC/HP) certification program for packaged products.

Weil-McLain Launches 2016 ‘School of Better Heating’ Training Programs

Features classes on Hydronics 101, a circulator course, gas control troubleshooting, and more

April 7, 2016

Weil-McLain®, a leading designer and manufacturer of hydronic comfort heating systems for residential, commercial, and institutional buildings, has launched its 2016 School of Better Heating training program.

Renovate America, EGIA Partner to Accelerate Energy Efficiency Home Renovation

Contractors gain access to HERO financing program in California

April 4, 2016

Renovate America, a leading provider of residential Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) financing, announced it has partnered with the Electric & Gas Industries Association (EGIA), a leading energy-efficiency home improvement contractor network.