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Falls River Group (FRG) announced that Daikin Applied Americas (Daikin Applied) has acquired the exclusive license to Sorbent Ventilation Technology (SVT) from enVerid Systems Inc. (enVerid). FRG acted as the exclusive financial advisor to enVerid on this transaction. Terms of the agreement were not disclosed.

For HVACR contractors, smart thermostats that use AI-enabled controls are changing installation practices, customer expectations, and long-term service opportunities.  

Instead of replacing the entire TXV, it may be possible to just replace the power element, which can save time on the job. 

This filing allows HARDI to provide additional context for the court to use in making a final decision.

The Unified Group’s first Design-Build Forum brought together 40 HVACR pros from across the U.S. for candid conversations, hands-on exercises, and even a bocce ball showdown.

EPA’s proposed revisions to the Technology Transitions rule — which extend deadlines, adjust GWP limits, and potentially remove the AC/HP installation cutoff — have generated extensive comments from across the HVACR industry.

Daikin Applied’s expansion in Plymouth and the greater Minnesota region reinforces its commitment to building an advanced testing ecosystem. 

December will be another month of increasing cost pressures. Most changes fall in the 2-8% range, though some brands issued “various” adjustments across product groups. Activity was steady throughout December, with no price reductions reported. 

Most homeowners trust plug-in detectors to keep them safe from carbon monoxide — not realizing those alarms often won’t sound until CO has been circulating for hours. With heating equipment responsible for many CO leaks and testing inconsistencies across the field, HVAC contractors are uniquely positioned to educate customers, reduce liability, and offer monitoring solutions that shut down equipment before CO becomes dangerous.