HVAC Residential Market - Articles - Page 49

Oversizing, Overcharging Chief Concerns Among HVAC Heat Pump Installs

The most common issue with residential air-source heat pumps revolves around improper sizing

November 29, 2023

As techs familiarize themselves with the nuances of a heat pump, there are a few common problematic areas they must concentrate on to ensure the equipment runs efficiently and effectively for years to come.

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Why Do Homeowners Purchase HVAC Equipment?

Warranty, pricing, contractor reputation are all top factors in purchase decisions

Hannah Belloli-Oster

November 28, 2023

There are a number of variables that affect why homeowners decide to purchase HVAC equipment, so HVAC contractors have to learn the needs of their customers, so they can then understand why they buy, and then train techs to hone in on it.

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METUS Commits to Improving California’s Electric Grid With Heat Pumps

Pledge will assist California in reaching climate goals

Hannah Belloli-Oster

November 27, 2023

METUS joined a multi-company pledge to assist California achieve its climate goal of installing six million heat pumps in the state’s building by 2023.

Why Every HVAC Contractor Should Consider Adding Combustion Testing Services

Carbon monoxide (CO) is a colorless, odorless, tasteless gas that is created as a byproduct of combustion

Herb Woerpel

November 22, 2023

Due to a lack of training, time constraints, and numerous other reasons, many HVAC contracting companies are not performing combustion testing, potentially compromising customers’ safety.

RenewAire Wins Brilliance Award for its ERVs

November 20, 2023

The innovations of the hard-wired EV Premium Series align with the Brilliance Awards’ theme of automation technology.

Radiant Heating Systems Deliver Comfort, Regardless of the Energy Source

HVAC contractors and end users should consider radiant heating systems as more than niche solutions

Herb Woerpel

November 20, 2023

When considering radiant heating options, installers and homeowners are learning that using both hydronic and electric sources may be the best of both worlds.

How HVAC Contractors Can Win the Bid

An HVAC Minute Video Update: November 20, 2023

Hannah Belloli-Oster

November 20, 2023

A recent survey confirms that almost two-thirds of homeowners are following the “three-quote rule” when it comes to repairing and replacing HVAC systems.

Heating Up: Condensing Boilers Poised to Become Top Heating Option Among Consumers

Highly efficient condensing boilers will save customers money on their gas bills in the long term

Christopher Kyes

November 19, 2023

Condensing boilers save space and time on installation, as installing a condensing boiler is a pretty seamless process for a few reasons.

Trane to Adjust Prices on Residential HVAC Equipment

November 17, 2023

The residential division at Trane Technologies announced that some prices will go up by as much as 5% while others will decrease or remain unchanged. The adjustments take effect in January.

Project Files: Episode 65 — Zero-Emission Hydronic Heat at Brooklyn Brownstone

A DIY demo turned into the opportunity to install Taco’s System M and go all-electric

Maria Taylor

November 17, 2023

The home now has a 3.9 kW solar array that offsets nearly 100% of the System M and grid power supplied from the clean-sourced ConEd program — meaning that the house has zero emission heating, cooling, and hot water.