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Diagnosing Ductless HVAC Systems

What to look for when a ductless system isn’t working right, or at all

February 21, 2023

The use of ductless heat pump HVAC systems has broadened considerably since they were introduced to the U.S. market decades ago, but their technology isn’t familiar to all technicians or in all parts of the country.

Paschal Air Plumbing & Electric Acquires Walker Air, Plumbing & Electric.

Expands to the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex

February 21, 2023

Paschal Air, Plumbing & Electric announced the expansion of their operations to the Dallas-Fort Worth /metroplex with the acquisition of Walker Air, Plumbing & Electric.

Troubleshooting Defrost Timers

A faulty defrost timer in a refrigeration system can lead to problems

Joe Marchese

February 21, 2023

Technicians should learn how to troubleshoot defrost timers, as they can be the culprit if a freezer that uses an electric heater as its supplemental heat source has a frozen evaporator coil.

Rinnai America Recognized as a Top Place to Work in the USA

February 20, 2023

Rinnai America Corporation announced that it has earned the 2023 Top Workplaces USA award.

Smart Thermostats Help HVAC Contractors Get Ahead

Maintenance insight helps contractors, while rebates appeal to customers

Hannah Belloli-Oster

February 20, 2023

Smart thermostats offer preventive maintenance options and rebates for customers, but contractors should be sure to get educated — and educate homeowners — on utility rebates like demand-response programs.

OEMs Expect IRA to Boost Sales in 2023

However, inflation, rising interest rates, and a possible recession could dampen growth

Joanna R. Turpin

February 20, 2023

The last two years have been very good for the HVAC industry, thanks to robust demand for new equipment; however, manufacturers worry that inflation, rising interest rates, and a possible recession could dampen growth in 2023.

FYI: News Briefs in HVAC - February 20, 2023

February 20, 2023

For your information news briefs from a wide variety of categories within the HVAC industry. Price increases, mergers and acquisitions, award winners, and more are highlighted here each week.

Diagnosing a Heat Pump Defrost Sensor

Matthew Akins

February 19, 2023

A split system heat pump's defrost sensor is used to detect ice buildup on the heat pump's outdoor coil. The exact way in which a defrost sensor works can vary.

Defining Duct Renovation: Part 1

David Richardson

February 18, 2023

Duct renovation is one of the largest missing pieces in our industry. To create a foundation, let’s look at two duct renovation approaches.

CornerStone One Appoints Mike Stahl as Senior HVAC Project Manager

February 17, 2023

CornerStone One has added Mike Stahl as senior HVAC project manager, placing him in charge of one of the fast-growing divisions of the plumbing, earthwork, HVAC, and site utilities operation based in Brookfield, Wis.