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Many homeowners recently fired up their oil furnaces for the first time this season. If they’ve invested in proper service and maintenance, chances are high that their equipment will keep them comfortably warm all winter long. 

The Hayter Group was named the winner of the Better Business Bureau of Western Ontario’s Business Integrity award.

Daikin Industries announced it is launching a residential brand in the U.S. and that the variable-refrigerant flow (VRF) systems will be manufactured in the U.S. for the first time. 

Having already reached 4 percent saturation, industry experts are expecting the VRF slice of the market pie to grow at a marked pace in the next few years. 

Although not there quite yet, VRF popularity is gaining amongst HVAC contracting companies across the nation.

Carrier Corp. and Robert Bosch North America Corp., signed an agreement to form a joint venture to develop and manufacture geothermal and water-source heat pumps for the North American residential and commercial segments, the companies announced recently.

John Robichaud, president of Robies Refrigeration, Hyannis, Mass., receives honor for providing outstanding service and promoting energy efficiency. 

The pressure is on to go green. As the construction market recaptures its warmth, the move toward greener building is heating up along with it.

More than 90 percent of homes in the U.S. will receive higher heating bills this winter season compared to last winter as heating fuel prices continue to surge.

Ductless mini-split air conditioners and heat pumps have been added to the York® Affinity™ Series and LX Series product lines to provide more heating and cooling options to homeowners and commercial building operators.