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Facts + Figures: Commercial Electric Water Heater Shipments Soar in April

June 27, 2016

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

American Standard Receives Two ADEX Awards for Superior Product Design

Winning products are designed to enable users to optimize comfort and control in their homes

June 23, 2016

American Standard Heating & Air Conditioning, a brand of Ingersoll Rand, has received two Award for Design Excellence (ADEX) 2015 Platinum Awards. The AccuComfort™ Platinum 18 Air Conditioner and the Gold 824 Smart Control have both been recognized with ADEX awards, recognizing them for superior design.

American Standard’s AccuComfort Platinum 20 air conditioner runs at up to 700 stages, allowing homeowners complete control over temperature and humidity.

HVAC Units Loaded with Features

HVAC systems designed to exceed customer expectations

Joanna R. Turpin

June 20, 2016

Manufacturers offer a wide array of high-end products loaded with features designed to exceed the expectations of discerning consumers and contractors alike. Here are a few examples.

DOE Finalizes Regional Standards Enforcement

New record-retention requirements for distributors, contractors outlined in rule

June 17, 2016

While the Regional Standard only applies to installations in the South and Southwest portion of the country, distributors across the United States must begin to maintain certain records effective July 1, 2016.

By taking two pressure measurements across the coil, you can quickly determine if it will significantly restrict airflow.

Duct Dynasty: Prevent Airflow Problems with Replacement Indoor Coils

Be sure to accurately measure pressure drop and acknowledge the number of fins per inch

David Richardson

June 13, 2016

According to National Comfort Institute (NCI) studies of properly performing HVAC systems, coil pressure drop shouldn’t exceed 40 percent of the equipment’s rated total external static pressure.

The age of the system, total cost of repair, and total cost of future repairs are just a few of the things contractors need to take into account

Condenser Units: When to Repair and When to Replace

HVAC contractors share how they help homeowners decide when to replace outdoor units

Jen Anesi

June 6, 2016

While making the decision to replace a condensing unit instead of repairing it may be a difficult one, some contractors have guidelines in place to help homeowners make such a decision a little less difficult.

The R-22 phaseout, which will end all production and importation of virgin R-22 in the U.S. by 2020, has significantly altered condenser unit designs. Photo courtesy of Mastercool

Condenser Units Bound by Efficiency Regulations

Regional standards, refrigerant changes, consumer demand influence innovation in condenser design

Jen Anesi

June 6, 2016

Dozens of regulations affecting HVACR equipment manufacturers, along with refrigerant regulations and technological innovations in variable-speed technology, have resulted in a bevy of change for condenser unit manufacturers.

Facts + Figures: A/C Shipments Up 7 Percent in March

June 6, 2016

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

Sharp Mini Splits Now Available on ComfortUp.com

For limited time, purchase of a Sharp ductless mini split will come with a free air purifier

June 2, 2016

Sharp has started selling mini splits on Comfortup.com, a leading online retailer of Watsco Group. ComfortUp.com will be offering the full line of Sharp ductless mini split heat pump and air conditioning systems.