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Daikin rooftop economizer - ACHR

Economizers Offer Many Benefits for Rooftop Units, Air Handlers

Devices reduce operating costs while improving comfort, IAQ
Joanna Turpin
Joanna R. Turpin
June 4, 2018
Economizers used in rooftop units and air handlers are multipurpose devices that can improve both the energy efficiency and indoor environment in a wide range of commercial buildings.
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RTU

Trane: Rooftop Unit

May 21, 2018

This rooftop unit (RTU) is connected with Symbio™ 800, a flexible controller designed to improve the customer experience at installation and throughout the life of the system.


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Daikin North America

Daikin Touts Air Intelligence with the Introduction of New Products

New VRV units, Intelligent Equipment, and more highlight Daikin’s latest offerings
Herb 2018
Herb Woerpel
February 26, 2018
Daikin demonstrated its expertise in “Air Intelligence” through several new technologies at the 2018 AHR Expo, including its VRV T-Series Water Cooled Condensing Unit, Daikin VRV AURORA™ Series, PreciseLine™ Large Capacity Blower Coil, and more.
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Mammoth® light commercial packaged rooftop units

Nortek Saturates the Market with Heat Pump, VRF Unit, and More

Herb 2018
Herb Woerpel
February 26, 2018
Nortek needed all hands on deck at the AHR Expo as the company showcased numerous new equipment lines in multiple categories, including split system air conditioners, variable refrigerant flow (VRF) units, data center management modules, heat pumps, gas/electric packaged systems, and more.
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Btu Buddy 173: Sweating Duct System

Bill Johnson
August 21, 2017

Bob and Tim are at a new customer’s job site. It’s an older, free-standing restaurant, and the complaint is that the ductwork is dripping water into the customers’ food.


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WH Series

Serviceability, Flexibility Earn Aaon’s WH Series DDA Gold

York, Nortek round out this year’s light commercial category winners
Nicole Krawcke
July 24, 2017
Aaon’s focus on serviceability and performance helped the WH Series earn gold in The NEWS’ 2017 Dealer Design Awards HVAC Light Commercial Equipment category.
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VRF Moving Into High-End Homes

Technologically advanced systems provide on-demand comfort in large houses
Joanna Turpin
Joanna R. Turpin
June 26, 2017
Variable refrigerant flow (VRF) technology is relatively new to the U.S., yet it has quickly become a very popular option in the commercial market. VRF is now moving into the residential market as well.
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service technician

Ensuring Customers’ RTUs Are Prepared to Beat the Heat

Proper maintenance allows RTUs to run smoothly
Samantha Sine
Samantha Sine
June 19, 2017
During the busiest of busy seasons, preparation is key in order for rooftop units to continue operating efficiently. So, break out those checklists, get a grip on those meters, and ensure your clients’ rooftop units are ready to rock and roll.
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checklist

Industry Preps for Impending RTU Standards

New rooftop regulations heralded as the ‘largest energy-saving standards in American history’
Samantha Sine
Samantha Sine
June 19, 2017
A set of recently enacted energy conservation standards for commercial air conditioners, heat pumps, and warm-air furnaces, otherwise known as rooftop units (RTUs), are set to go into effect in 2018 and 2023 and should, most definitely, be on the radar of all commercial HVAC contractors and manufacturers.
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Drone

Drones Take Flight Over HVAC

New technology finds its niche in rooftop inspections, promotional videos, surveillance, and more
Kostora
Nick Kostora
June 5, 2017
Currently viewed as a relatively unknown job site asset, it’s quite possible that drones may soon become commonplace for commercial HVAC technicians nationwide.
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