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A Call to Arms on Behalf of Energy Star’s Future

Eliminating The EPA program will be counter-productive

March 29, 2017

Recently, the Trump administration announced plans to defund Energy Star. The administration claims it is not a priority for taxpayer dollars and actually lumps it into the category of ‘lower priority and poorly performing programs.’ But, 25 years of Energy Star experience tells a much different tale.

Troubleshooting a Compressor Burnout

Compressor burnouts are rare but knowing how to deal with them is essential

Ron Rajecki

March 27, 2017

Compressor burnout is a very specific mode of failure that may be caused by high temperatures in the motor windings or discharge area of the compressor.

Now Trending: HVACR

BSRIA predicts continued growth in the U.S. and China HVAC markets

Joanna R. Turpin

March 27, 2017

While many educational sessions were presented at the Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration (AHR) Expo, perhaps the most popular was the course on global HVAC trends offered by the Building Services Research and Information Association (BSRIA).

BACnet Develops Learning Institute

Making BACnet accessible for anyone willing to get involved

Nick Kostora

March 27, 2017

BACnet Intl. recently developed The BACnet Institute, an online center for BACnet educational resources that provides an easy path to BACnet information and learning for everyone involved with BACnet systems as well as forums to share knowledge.

Thybar Corp.: Rooftop Unit Replacement

March 27, 2017

The Multi-Zone Retro-Mate converts a single-zone, constant-volume rooftop unit to a variable air volume (VAV) multi-zone.

4D Systems: Display Module

March 27, 2017

With their integrated Wi-Fi capabilities, the display modules allow users to quickly and easily create graphical user interface (GUI) applications with wireless connectivity.

Wind River: Cloud Infrastructure

March 27, 2017

Titanium Control delivers the performance, availability, flexibility, and low latency needed to reduce capital and operating expenses as well as minimize unscheduled downtime for industrial applications and control services at any scale.

Master Bond Inc.: Curing Silicone

March 27, 2017

These systems are easy to handle with a long open time and can cure at room temperature or at elevated temperatures.

HVAC and Self-Storage — Considerations You Need to Know

Ron Robbins

March 22, 2017

Not only do temperature controlled self-storage units offer an extra luxury for their tenants, but it also puts more money in the business owner's pocket since they can charge higher rent. This brings great news to HVAC contractors who, in the midst of a growing economy, are eager to conduct as much business as possible.

ACCA Plans to Expand Government Relations in 2017

Paul Stalknecht discusses ACCA’s goals and the state of the HVAC industry

Nicole Krawcke

March 20, 2017

In 2017, the winds of change are blowing stronger than ever with a new commander in chief calling the shots. Most industry experts are hopeful and optimistic about the next four years under a Trump-led government.