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ACCA’s Manual S Revisions Earn ANSI Approval

September 11, 2023

To address the move toward heat pumps, ACCA has updated Manual S accordingly. Along with setting clear requirements, the revised standard expanded its guidance for variable-capacity equipment.

METUS Partners With Maker of Smart Electrical Panels

September 11, 2023

The METUS-SPAN product integration is intended to help homeowners eliminate dependence on fossil-fuel-reliant heating and cooling systems and conventional electrical panels.

Mike Bidwell, Neighborly CEO, dies at 65

September 8, 2023

Bidwell’s success as a franchisee led Neighborly to recruit him to its world headquarters in Waco, Texas, in 1995. He had been president and CEO since January 2014.

A.O. Smith Acquires Water Tec of Tucson

September 7, 2023

“The acquisition of Water Tec further expands our West Coast presence and supports our growth strategy,” said Kevin J. Wheeler, A.O. Smith president and CEO.

Navien Plans September 26 Virtual Product Launch

September 6, 2023

This event will mark the introduction of Navien's latest breakthroughs in tankless water heaters, boilers, and an entirely new product category.

Humidification Evolution

As HVAC technology advances, humidification products progress, too

Matt Jachman

September 6, 2023

Proper indoor RH — generally between 35% and 60%, with the range leaving wiggle room for personal preferences and outdoor conditions — is vital in maintaining IAQ, the health and well-being of a home’s occupants, and the condition of its furnishings.

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Survey Shows Contractors’ Marketing Gaps

Experts offer tips for meeting residential HVAC customers where they’re most likely to look

Matt Jachman

September 5, 2023

The Clear Seas Research survey found, for example, that while 47% of contractors advertise via local print media, such as newspapers and mailers, only 22% of homeowners search for a contractor through print media.

Horizon Group Acquires Gervais Mechanical

September 1, 2023

The addition of Gervais Mechanical to HGH’s portfolio of home-services brands, which stretches from New England to Florida and west to Texas, is the 33rd partnership in the last 36 months.

Three Cheers For Air Conditioning and Refrigeration

The world would be a miserable place without cooling equipment

Joanna R. Turpin

August 31, 2023

Air conditioning and refrigeration are marvelous inventions and have a transformative impact on comfort and health, underscoring their irreplaceable role in modern living.

Crafting A Custom Electrification Plan For Customers

Contractors can help homeowners create a personal retrofit strategy to reach their goals

Joanna R. Turpin

August 30, 2023

Electrifying existing homes can be complex and costly, but HVAC contractors can help their customers by creating a custom plan that takes into account their budget and specific needs.