HVAC Residential Market - Articles - Page 223

DOE Breaks its Silence on Furnace Rule

Supplemental notice indicates the DOE’s unwillingness to waver on its 92 percent mandate

November 28, 2016

The U.S. Department of Energy released a supplemental notice of proposed rulemaking (SNOPR) pertaining to residential furnaces in September.

Hydro-air Equipment Offers an Alternative to Forced-air Systems

Consumers show interest in widening their heating horizons

Joanna R. Turpin

November 28, 2016

Several manufacturers are looking to challenge the ubiquitous furnace by offering a different option: the hydro-air system, which they claim is a cleaner, more efficient, and more comfortable alternative to conventional furnaces.

Condensing Furnace Sales Continue To Climb

Consumers are willing to pay the price for a more comfortable living environment

Joanna R. Turpin

November 28, 2016

Condensing furnaces offer many consumers the benefit of higher efficiency and thus lower energy bills, but for many homeowners, comfort is the primary reason they choose to purchase such equipment.

Global HVAC Insulation Market Worth $5.2 Billion by 2021

Major drivers are the growth in HVAC systems and energy efficiency regulations

November 28, 2016

The global HVAC insulation market is forecast to reach an estimated $5.2 billion by 2021 and is projected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.2 percent from 2016 to 2021, according to a report from Research and Markets.

Fresh-Aire UV: IAQ System

November 28, 2016

The product neutralizes pollutants, such as mold, bacteria, allergens, and volatile organic compounds (VOCs), in a home’s central air system and indoor environments.

Choosing the Right Wholesale Distribution Supplier

Distributors must do more to add lasting value to customers

Mark W. Bray

November 28, 2016

How do contractors choose the right wholesale distribution suppliers among all of the options?

LG Electronics USA Inc.: Single-phase VRF Unit

November 28, 2016

This single-phase, variable refrigerant flow (VRF), 5-ton heat recovery system is designed for the U.S. market.

South Carolina Building Performance Association Set to Launch in January

The association will represent home performance contractors, building performance contractors, and more

November 25, 2016

The South Carolina Building Performance Association (SCBPA) is a new 501(c)(6) not-for-profit trade association being formed to represent the companies and professionals working in South Carolina’s home and building performance industry.

Service Experts Holiday Program to Benefit Toys for Tots

All toys collected will be given to Toys for Tots locally in time for the 2016 holiday season

November 25, 2016

Service Experts Heating & Air Conditioning centers throughout Florida are bringing back a program to benefit Toys for Tots. Through Dec. 15, the six centers will give a free precision tune-up (value $99) for a home’s heating and cooling system in exchange for a new, unwrapped toy.

Central A/C and Heat Pump Shipments Up Strongly in September

Shipments of central air conditioners increased 14.2 percent, heat pumps increased 31.1 percent

November 24, 2016

U.S. shipments of central air conditioners and air-source heat pumps totaled 583,531 units in September 2016, up 19.5 percent from 488,464 units shipped in September 2015, according to the latest statistics from the Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI).