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With a veritable alphabet soup of acronyms now available to describe the energy efficiency of HVAC equipment, contractors have all the information necessary to educate their customers about how their systems will perform when installed correctly.

Designed and manufactured specifically for use in variable-refrigerant flow (VRF) installations, SlimDuct RD-Series and the PD-Series rooftop ducting and support systems can accommodate multiple linesets. 

We asked the contractors on our editorial advisory board to share which products they believe truly deserve to be called smart — and why.

The “HARDI Unitary HVAC Market Share Report” provides market share data and analysis detailing unitary sales based on product efficiency for both ducted and ductless cooling equipment, as well as furnaces and boilers. 

The Mini Split Bib® Kit is comprised of a system that includes adjustable brackets, frames, and a gathering bib. 

Daikin Industries announced it is launching a residential brand in the U.S. and that the variable-refrigerant flow (VRF) systems will be manufactured in the U.S. for the first time. 

Having already reached 4 percent saturation, industry experts are expecting the VRF slice of the market pie to grow at a marked pace in the next few years. 

Although not there quite yet, VRF popularity is gaining amongst HVAC contracting companies across the nation.

The allure of energy efficiency across multiple HVACR sectors is aiding in the rise of contractor interest in variable-refrigerant flow (VRF) technology. 

Ductless mini-split air conditioners and heat pumps have been added to the York® Affinity™ Series and LX Series product lines to provide more heating and cooling options to homeowners and commercial building operators.