HVAC Light Commercial Market - Articles - Page 101

Efficiencies, Remote Capabilities Shape the Geothermal Market

Regulation, legislation, and rebates are vitally important aspects moving forward

February 27, 2017

While organizations lobbied Congress for an extension like the ones given to photovoltaic (PV) and solar thermal technologies, the U.S. House of Representatives chose not to extend the tax credits for the geothermal market.

Motors, Drives Strive for Greater Configurability, Efficiency

Variable-speed offerings are exemplifying ease of use, high efficiency, and flexibility

Nick Kostora

February 27, 2017

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is frequently introducing tougher motor-efficiency regulations, and manufacturers have shown a willingness to adapt and modify their offerings to keep pace.

Smarter Thermostats Satisfy the Needs of Smarter Customers

More than just boxes and circles

Samantha Sine

February 27, 2017

The thermostat market has evolved to cater to modern customers’ ever increasing needs. Today, people look to their smartphones for nearly everything, including banking, home security, and, of course, the ability to manage their indoor comfort levels.

Kingspan Insulation Ltd.: Ductwork System

February 27, 2017

This advanced and innovative pre-insulated HVAC ductwork system offers benefits, such as reduced installation time, low weight, space savings through flush-to-ceiling installation, increased performance, and energy efficiency. Ductwork fabricated from the Kingspan KoolDuct system can be installed indoors, outdoors, and concealed above false ceilings and below raised floors.

Ventacity Systems: Ventilation System

February 27, 2017

The Smart Building Gateway (SBG) provides continuous ventilation management system monitoring from any internet connection. Via the SBG, facility managers and contractors can gain instant, live access to all air-quality parameters and immediately determine whether the ventilation management system is operating at optimal efficiency and maintaining healthy IAQ.

The Importance of Google Reviews for Service Businesses

February 20, 2017

Whenever I’m looking to learn something new, my first immediate inclination is to open my computer, fire up Google, and ask my question. Many times, I get exactly what I’m looking for — 479,000 results at a time.

The Care and Feeding of an Effective Website

Put a brand ambassador on the job

Janice Piccotti

February 20, 2017

If a website is more than a few years old, it probably needs some fine-tuning or perhaps a complete overhaul. Warning signs include slow page load time, a branding message that misses the mark, stale information, pages that aren’t user-friendly, and old back-end technology that makes editing the site nearly impossible.

Scammers Set Their Sights on Contractors

The phenomenon is new and growing fast

February 20, 2017

Don’t just think it can’t happen to you or your company. These scammers are often smarter than we give them credit for. I believe we, as a group, must be vigilant.

Fujitsu General America Inc.: VRF Heat Pumps

February 20, 2017

V-II 230V/3-phase, zoned variable refrigerant flow (VRF) systems offer large capacity and operational efficiencies up to 24.30 IEER to Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI) 1230 standard and are ideal heating/cooling solutions for small and large buildings.

VRF Gaining Acceptance in the HVAC Marketplace

Contractors are accepting this new technology at a brisk pace

Joanna R. Turpin

February 13, 2017

Not only has VRF technology been widely accepted by contractors and end users alike, virtually every major U.S. manufacturer is now offering these systems, as well.