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Furnace Shipments Jump in May

Facts + Figures: Furnace Shipments Jump in May

August 15, 2016

Industry figures are estimates that are derived from the best available figures supplied by a sample of AHRI member companies. 


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Drymaxx Air Solutions LLC: Evaporative Cooler

Drymaxx Air Solutions LLC: Evaporative Cooler

August 1, 2016

Each portable evaporative cooler unit includes a digital display to control fan speed, oscillation, cooling on-off, low water level, and a 24-hour timer. This cooler is ETL-approved and only uses 110 V and 4 A at 60 Hz. 


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As of Jan. 1, 2015, minimum efficiency standards for HVAC equipment are dependent on the region in which the equipment is installed.

New A/C Reporting Rules Coming

HVAC distributors, contractors must abide by new requirements as of Aug. 15
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Jen Anesi
July 25, 2016

These new requirements will directly impact all distributors in the U.S. and all installers in the Southeast and Southwest regions of the country.


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DOE Publishes a Final Rule Pertaining to the Enforcement of Regional Standards for Central Air Conditioners

July 15, 2016

The effective date of this rule is Aug. 15.


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Renting portable units can provide temporary cooling for commercial clients while the central system is serviced. Photo courtesy of AirPac Inc.

How to Rent Portables in a Pinch

Site specs are crucial for a quick response in emergency situations
Kimberly Schwartz
June 27, 2016

There are many options for renting portable coolers, but in a pinch, how can contractors guarantee they’ll get what customers need? Here are some guidelines to ensure a company rents the right portable equipment and some tips for speeding up the response time.


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Industry Advocates for Energy Bill

Industry Advocates for Energy Bill

Energy Policy Modernization Act includes fixes for furnace rule, regional standards enforcement
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Jen Anesi
June 27, 2016

While certain provisions within the House and/or Senate versions of the bill have received support from industry and environmental organizations, many differences exist between the House and Senate versions of the bill that must be reconciled during conferencing. 


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Industry terms such as SEER and AFUE are often not as important to millennials as Wi-Fi and automation. Photo Courtesy of Fujitsu General America

Millennials Not Ready to Pay for Better Efficiency

Although most claim to want high-end HVAC performance
Joanna Turpin
Joanna R. Turpin
June 27, 2016

Millennials are price-sensitive, as cost has the greatest influence on their purchase decisions above all other factors, including quality, brand, store, and availability. So, they may not be willing to pay more for the higher efficiency HVAC systems that they claim to want.


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Renting portable units helps data centers to solve temporary cooling issues. Designed for the rental market, United CoolAir’s MACH-145 is a 12-ton portable unit with an optional dehumidification mode.

Backing Up Data Centers

Portable planning is an essential part of preventing downtime in mission-critical environments
Kimberly Schwartz
June 27, 2016

To beat the heat, portable a/c units can offer reliable, around-the-clock operation to maintain a conditioned environment and prevent downtime in small- and medium-sized data centers.


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Manufacturers uncertain about the impact of pending DOE regulations

Portable Rules Spark Confusion

Manufacturers uncertain about the impact of pending DOE regulations
Kimberly Schwartz
June 27, 2016

In addition to the final determination stating that the DOE will now regulate portable air conditioners, the agency also issued new rules for test procedures for portable air conditioners and is currently developing energy conservation standards for these units.


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Portacool LLC: Portable Coolers

Portacool LLC: Portable Coolers

June 27, 2016

This series of portable evaporative coolers features designs engineered to generate significant airflow and provide cooling options for a variety of hot working environments. 


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