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Static Pressure Readings Offer a Path to Optimal System Performance

Simplifying the mystique behind static pressure can be challenging for contractors

Herb Woerpel

October 18, 2023

A properly executed static pressure test often leads to more comfortable customers with healthier systems.

EPA Names 2023 Indoor airPLUS Leaders

October 17, 2023

Indoor airPLUS is a voluntary EPA partnership and labeling program that helps the builders of new homes improve the quality of indoor air and meet the growing consumer preference for homes with improved IAQ.

New Efficiency Rule Issued by DOE

An HVAC Minute Video Update: October 16, 2023

Hannah Belloli-Oster

October 16, 2023

The latest rule will require every mobile home gas furnace — and every new residential, non-weatherized gas furnace — to have a minimum annual fuel utilization efficiency (or AFUE) of 95% starting in late 2028.

Rheem Opens Innovation Learning Center in Arkansas

October 13, 2023

Rheem's new Innovation Learning Center is a $5 million facility designed to meet the training needs of specialists in Rheem's air-conditioning and water-heating divisions.

2023-2024 Winter Weather Forecast: El Nino to Dominate

Pacific conditions signal above-normal temps in the North, wetter conditions in the South

Matt Jachman

October 12, 2023

El Nino, a combination of weak surface winds across the tropical Pacific and warmer-than-normal water temperatures in the central and eastern tropical Pacific, will affect U.S. weather patterns this winter.

The Pros and Cons of Sharing Heat Pump Tax Credit Incentives with Homeowners

Ultimately, if you’re not talking with your customers about available incentives, you are doing homeowners a disservice

Nicholas Orth

October 10, 2023

Promoting incentives to homeowners — when it’s not a promotion you’re offering — can have risk written all over it.

2 Rep Firms Expand RectorSeal Duties

October 10, 2023

EDOS represents RectorSeal in the New England and Northeast markets, primarily in plumbing products; those responsibilities will be expanded to encompass RectorSeal’s HVAC division. United Components represents RectorSeal in the Mid-Atlantic region and will expand into the Northeast HVAC market.

York Heat Pumps Snare Magazine Honors

October 9, 2023

“We are excited to be recognized by Good Housekeeping,” said David Budzinski, president of the global residential and light commercial division at Johnson Controls.

Residential Heating Showcase 2023

Manufacturers introduce heating equipment for the cold winter months

Joanna R. Turpin

October 9, 2023

The residential heating showcase is designed to help HVAC contractors learn about the new heating equipment that is available for the upcoming cooler months.

A.O. Smith University Heat Pump Water Heater Course

Proposed Water Heater Standards Draw Criticism, Praise

New standards would replace electric resistance water heaters with heat pump technology

Joanna R. Turpin

October 6, 2023

The Department of Energy recently proposed new higher energy efficiency standards for residential water heaters. Industry is split over whether the new standards will help or hurt consumers.