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ECR Intl.’s new addition to the condensing boiler family is in response to increasing demand for high-efficiency products, said hydronics/warm air product manager, Don DeCarr.

New Boilers Emerge More Efficient, Accessible, and Intelligent

Modularity and low emissions are also gaining steam

February 22, 2016

When it comes to figuring out what the market demands in a boiler, it usually comes down to the highest efficiencies possible along with advances in control technology. Indeed, efficiency and advanced control technologies were on display for most of the boilers introduced at the AHR Expo.

This 48-inch portable evaporative cooler from Portacool LLC, which is available at 28,500 cfm, is designed for industrial applications. PHOTO COURTESY OF PORTACOOL

Portable Products Press Proportional Parameters

Manufacturers work to make units smaller as component technology improves

Jen Anesi

February 22, 2016

As technology improves, portable equipment manufacturers will continue to work to meet the growing needs of their customers, from those needing small-scale residential solutions all the way up to data centers and factories in need of industrial-grade solutions.

Titus introduced an integrated chilled beam system that combines the efficiencies of chilled beams and LED lighting into one unit.

Radiant Products Aim for Efficiency, Sustainability

Heating, cooling, and snow melt systems demonstrate radiant’s versatility

Joanna R. Turpin

February 22, 2016

Numerous types of radiant products were on display at the AHR Expo, including heating, cooling, and snow melt systems. And, exhibiting manufacturers were all focused on touting the energy efficiency, sustainability, and safety benefits of their products.

Bosch’s Tom Kelly shows how the company’s new hydronic air handlers can pair with the Greentherm condensing tankless water heater.

Hydronics Technology Zeros in on Energy Savings

Using a systems approach results in greater efficiencies

Joanna R. Turpin

February 22, 2016

Reducing energy consumption is a goal of commercial building owners and managers, and the way to do that is to take an overall systems approach when designing HVAC systems.

Johnson Controls Inc. showcased its new heat pump, which features reliable operation with robust compressor technology.

Heat Pumps Still a Hot Prospect

Sales projections continue to exceed expectations

Joanna R. Turpin

February 22, 2016

Due to volatility in the energy market, ducted air-source heat pumps remain a hot commodity with sales hitting a peak of almost 2.4 million units in 2014.

Welsch Heating & Cooling Named ACCA’s Residential Contractor of the Year

The company ‘exemplifies the qualities that all of the best companies in the industry share’

February 19, 2016

ACCA has named Welsch Heating & Cooling Co., St. Louis, as its 2016 Residential Contractor of the Year. The company will be presented with the award on March 10 at the opening MainStage of the ACCA 2016 conference in Charlotte, North Carolina.

RoughinBox Saves Time Installing Wall Mounted Mini Splits

Product eases installation, saves money

February 16, 2016

Rough in box technology for wall hung mini split evaporators was formerly unavailable in the U.S. Now, redesigned and re-engineered specifically for North America, the new RoughinBox™ by Excelair brings this technology to the United States and Canadian markets.

Mestek Acquires Turbonics

The Turbonics product offering provides synergy with Mestek’s Residential Comfort Group

February 15, 2016

Mestek Inc. has announced the acquisition of Turbonics Inc., Cleveland. Turbonics is a manufacturer of specialty hydronic fan coils and has been providing comfort solutions to the North American HVAC marketplace for more than 50 years.

The hot, dry climates of many regions of the western U.S. make geothermal a tougher sell, because the loop field usually needs to be larger to ensure proper heat transfer. PHOTO Courtesy OF Sound Geothermal Corp.

It’s Not Easy, Going Green

Geothermal struggles for acceptance in some parts of the country

Joanna R. Turpin

February 15, 2016

GHPs may not often be a consumer’s first choice for heating and cooling, but many contractors remain dedicated to the technology, and they’re still finding consumers who want GHPs — even in areas where their benefits are not known as well.

Experts believe New York CityÃ¢â¬â¢s geothermal acceptance may serve as an example for future geothermal legislation across the U.S. Photo courtesy of Kenny Louie: http://bit.ly/NYCGEO5

NYC Supports Geo Investments

City council votes to encourage geothermal installations in new construction and retrofit projects

Nick Kostora

February 15, 2016

The New York City Council voted unanimously to pass a bill that encourages the installation of geothermal energy and requires that geothermal heat pumps be considered for all new construction and retrofits of city-owned buildings.