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The Sporlan Division of the Parker Hannifin Corp. certainly made an impact at the 2018 AHR Expo with its ZoomLock Roadshow Experience setting up shop within the company’s booth.

The Uponor booth was organized in such a way that its design was able to display the company’s message and brand of being a complete solutions provider.

WaterFurnace Intl. Inc. is poised for an exciting year as the manufacturer is preparing to release several new commercial HVAC products, including a modular chiller and rooftop unit as well as a variable-speed, 10- to 15-ton Versatec geothermal heat pump.

As construction in major cities across America is going vertical, The Whalen Co. is helping with the HVAC part.

The use of voice-enabled speakers, such as Amazon Echo and Google Home, is continuing to gain popularity as more people become comfortable with the technology.

As the old saying goes, there is more than one way to skin a cat. The same can be said of residential hydronic systems, which can be designed around numerous types of terminal units, including baseboards, radiators, air handlers, and radiant panels, to name just a few.

We’ve all made New Year’s resolutions — or at least most of us have. In fact, 41 percent of Americans regularly make New Year’s resolutions, according to statisticbrain.com. And, for various reasons, 42 percent fail to achieve their goal.

Tackling winter humidity issues can be a nightmare if you don’t have a grasp on the foundational principles that influence them. Have you ever wondered what causes some homes to be too dry even with a properly operating humidifier?

Year-to-date U.S. shipments of residential gas storage water heaters increased 3.9 percent, residential electric storage water heaters increased 5 percent, commercial gas storage water heaters decreased 4.9 percent, commercial electric storage water heaters increased 23.8 percent, gas warm-air furnaces decreased 4.9 percent, oil warm-air furnaces increased 0.9 percent, central air conditioners increased 5.9 percent, and airsource heat pumps increased 7.7 percent.

According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration, heating accounts for roughly one-third of the total energy consumption in U.S. commercial buildings, with boilers supplying heat to about 33 percent of total floor space. Keeping these boilers operating at peak performance is the goal of most commercial building owners and managers, who typically want to minimize energy costs and maximize comfort.