Condensing units were historically described as boxy and boring. But what was once a plain-looking metal box with louvers (and often made too much noise) has been replaced by sleek designs. Does this mean condensing units have come of age?
The U.S. Census Bureau is gearing up for the 2012 Economic Census and one of the topics it will be studying across the nation is franchising. In the meantime, HVAC contractors are left with a question, the answer to which could significantly change their businesses. “To franchise or not to franchise,” that is the question.
For elimination of refrigerant cross-contamination in a/c and refrigeration systems and recovery equipment, the Spectroline® TES-31 tamper-evident straps ensure the purity of the system, while protecting the integrity of the service equipment.
Radiant Heating Pipe X-Pert S5® is made with Dowlex™ 2344 polyethylene copolymer resin, which offers the traditional benefits of polyethylene resin along with excellent high-temperature resistance. The result is the next generation of radiant heating pipe, the company said.
The heat pump market is growing. As new applications spur on new technology, there is a lot for contractors to keep up with, especially in air-source heat pumps. Here is a sampling of some of the residential and light commercial heat pump products available to contractors. For more information, a link has been provided with each entry.
A key aspect that contractors can consider to determine whether or not a heat pump is the right choice for a customer is their region. And in areas where natural gas supplies are limited and other sources like electricity, propane, and oil are used, the return on a heat pump investment can often be seen quickly.
Saving 30 to 40 percent on a home energy bill can be a challenge, but David Hutchins is helping some of his customers do just that. As owner and president of Bay Area Air Conditioning Inc. in New Port Richey and Crystal River, Fla., Hutchins is in what he describes as a heat pump market.
The staff at MM Comfort Systems has been providing heating and cooling solutions in the greater Seattle area for more than 35 years. What is it about this company that sets them apart from other contractors?
The Econar® ColdClimate™ Series of geothermal heat pumps is designed to meet the demands of heating-dominant climates without sacrificing efficiency, said the company. The series features heat-cool balance and leaving air temperatures of up to 106°F. TruBalance™ technology regulates heating and cooling operation.
According to contractors who have had success with zoning, it’s generally not a good idea to make a hard sell for zoning or talk about the technical aspects of the installation with potential customers. What do they spend their time talking about instead?
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