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Solar HVAC Market Continues to Heat Up

Renewable energy is on the rise, with solar leading the charge
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Nick Kostora
August 21, 2017
In the last decade, solar has experienced an average annual growth rate of 68 percent. This has been spurred, in part, because the cost to install solar has dropped by more than 70 percent since 2010, which has led the industry to expand into new markets and deploy thousands of systems nationwide.
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Nortek Global HVAC: Jacket Design

July 17, 2017

This panelized jacket design for Westinghouse’s F-Series air conditioners and heat pumps features removable panels instead of a one-piece jacket for easier service.


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Hazardous Location A/C: Industrial Climate Engineering

July 10, 2017

The ICExp “EXNA” family of air conditioners is certified for use in hazardous locations. These wall-mounted products cover 28 models from 12,000- to 72,000-Btuh self-contained packages in single and three-phase voltage for operation on 60- and 50-Hertz power supplies.


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HVAC Industry Leaders Offer Coil Troubleshooting Tips

There’s a variety of ways to identify the cause of failure and determine the solution
Nicole Krawcke
June 12, 2017
One common source of declining system performance lies in a unit’s coils. The NEWS recently talked with several industry leaders who shared their experiences, coil troubleshooting tips, and best practices to help identify and fix foiled coils.
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Seven Tips to Contracting Business Success

The NEWS’ Best Contractors to Work For share the best advice they’ve ever received
Ron Rajecki
June 12, 2017
The NEWS asked seven of its Best Contractors to Work For contest winners to share the best business advice they’ve ever received. Each individual offered unique advice, ranging from clearly defining a company’s purpose to fully trusting in God’s omnipotence. Here for your perusal are the insights, advice, and opinions as provided by the Magnifi­cent Seven.
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Savvy Controls, Built-in Diagnostics Drive Condensing Unit Market

Innovative technology, smart controls, and improved serviceability are the most common trends
Nicole Krawcke
June 12, 2017
The condensing unit market is on the rise. According to a report published by MarketsandMarkets, the global condensing unit market is forecast to reach $23.31 billion by 2021, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11.1 percent from 2016 to 2021. And there are a number of trends contributing to this growth.
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Heat Pumps for Today and Tomorrow

Advanced technologies lead to cutting-edge systems
Joanna Turpin
Joanna R. Turpin
May 29, 2017
Today’s heat pumps offer a wide range of advanced features that satisfy consumers’ demands for supreme comfort and energy savings as well as contractors’ desires for easier installation and service. And, with consumers demanding even greater energy savings and comfort control, they are already hard at work on the next generation of heat pumps.
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Perfectly Green Corp.: Solar-ready A/C Unit

May 29, 2017

The Smart Frog air conditioner offers high-efficiency variable-speed performance in a small cabinet and provides up to 23-SEER cooling efficiency. Its variable-speed inverter capacity control delivers operation for load matching, dehumidification, and zoning performance.


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