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The 2016 International Air-Conditioning, Heating, Refrigerating Exposition (AHR Expo), held Jan. 25-27 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida, welcomed 60,926 registered attendees.

HVACR Shines Brightly in Orlando

Manufacturers showcase new products at 2016 AHR Expo

February 22, 2016

Nearly 61,000 HVAC industry representatives enjoyed sun and reasonable temperatures as the 2016 AHR Expo rolled into Orlando, Florida. Preliminary numbers show that more than 18,254 exhibitor personnel welcomed 42,672 visitors.

Aprilaire’s zone damper powers closed, allowing conditioned air to continue to flow if the mechanical motor reaches the end of its service life.

Zoning Gets Smarter, More Accessible at 2016 AHR Expo

Bypass damper legislation and ease of access are hot-button topics

Nick Kostora

February 22, 2016

At the 2016 AHR Expo in Orlando, Florida, zoning manufacturers showcased next-generation equipment that harnessed the Internet of Things and interconnectivity, granting homeowners full control over each area of their homes.

Honeywell introduced the second-generation Lyric thermostat with geofencing, which integrates with the Apple Home Kit.

Intelligent, Connected Thermostats Riding a Wave of Popularity

Kyle Gargaro

February 22, 2016

While some consumers want geofencing to control their thermostat, others want to simply set it and forget it. Thermostat manufacturers are learning that they need to be all things to all people.

Comcast and Earth Networks Partner to Help Reduce HVAC Energy Use

Xfinity Home’s EcoSaver to leverage WeatherBug Home to help increase heating and cooling savings

February 19, 2016

Comcast has announced a partnership with Earth Networks to use its WeatherBug Home optimization software to help Comcast’s Xfinity Home customers further reduce HVAC energy usage and lower costs.

Aprilaire: Wi-Fi Stat

February 8, 2016

This thermostat includes temperature-control features designed to deliver comfort and energy savings from a smartphone, tablet, or Web browser.

New Study Shows No Negative Impact to EER Using Bypass Zone Systems

Data from this study will be valuable for manufacturers and contractors

January 25, 2016

The Zone Control System Technology (ZCST) Product Section of the Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI) has released the results of a field study that evaluated the impact on the energy efficiency ratio (EER) of a bypass-type single-stage cooling zone system.

LUX, EnergyHub Collaborate to Provide Smart Thermostats for Demand Response Programs

Users of the LUX/GEO can participate in demand response

January 25, 2016

Coming off the launch of its new Wi-Fi thermostat, the LUX/GEO, LUX Products Corp. has announced a collaboration with New York-based EnergyHub, a leading connected device solution for electric utilities, to power the application technology behind LUX Products’ new LUX/GEO smart thermostat.

Nearly Half of Americans Will Have Smart Home Technology by the End of 2016

It’s not just the tech-savvy who are on board with the smart home

January 25, 2016

The year 2020 has long been a benchmark for when the smart home will finally be mainstream, but according to the results of a survey released by Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC, that time may come sooner than originally thought.

eControls: Airflow Control

January 25, 2016

This product works much like any programmable thermostat by controlling heating and cooling calls, but it also automatically or manually directs more airflow to the upstairs during the cooling season and to the downstairs during the heating season.

2016 AHR Expo – New Product

Aprilaire: Wi-Fi Thermostats

January 24, 2016

Aprilaire Wi-Fi Thermostats with SmartIAQ were designed with both HVAC contractors and their customers in mind. With SmartIAQ, homeowners can control all aspects of indoor air: temperature, humidity, air purity, and fresh air from a single, easy-to-use app.