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Residential Heating Showcase 2024

Manufacturers introduce heating equipment for the cold winter months

October 7, 2024

The residential heating showcase is designed to help HVAC contractors learn about the new heating equipment that is available for the upcoming cooler months.

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6 Essential Steps for Teaching CO₂ Refrigeration

A practical guide to instructing technicians about this low-GWP refrigerant

Don Fort

October 6, 2024

CO₂ refrigeration systems demand both classroom knowledge and hands-on experience, which is why blending theory with practice creates top-notch technicians.

A2L Flammability Levels

A2L Refrigerant Transition: Fact or Fiction? Episode 6

Kyle Gargaro

October 5, 2024

In the sixth installment of this series, we ask if A2L refrigerants are as flammable as propane or hydrocarbons.

How Will the Presidential Election Impact HVAC Tax Incentives?

With election, tax debate ahead, future of IRA's HVAC efficiency incentives is uncertain

Matt Jachman

October 4, 2024

A change in the balance of power in Washington, D.C., and a desire to extend Trump-era tax cuts, could derail parts of the Inflation Reduction Act.

HVAC Q&A Episode 3: What Contractors Need To Know About RDS Field Installs

Maria Taylor

October 3, 2024

Since A2L refrigerants are designated as mildly flammable, safety features like refrigerant detection systems (RDSs) are being incorporated into new residential/light commercial ducted split systems that contain more than 4 pounds of A2L refrigerant. Here’s what HVAC technicians need to know about installing those RDS in the field.

Effectively Navigating Red Tag Second Opinions on Furnaces

An HVAC Minute Video Update: October 2, 2024

Hannah Belloli-Oster

October 2, 2024

If contractors don’t have a plan in place to handle red tag furnace second opinions, they can expect some mistakes.

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The Homeowner, Contractor, and the Smart Thermostat Market

Contractor market ‘actually pacing behind the retail/consumer demand for smart thermostats’

Hannah Belloli-Oster

October 1, 2024

While government incentives, savings in utility bills, word-of-mouth, and increasing popularity have led to homeowner’s increased awareness of smart thermostats, there is still a lot of room in the market for growth.

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New Technology Can Decompose Refrigerants

A catalyst made from industrial waste can break down R-134a with 99% efficiency

September 30, 2024

A new technology has been developed that can decompose refrigerants, using a catalyst made from industrial waste called “red mud.'’

A Warmer Welcome: The Increasing Adoption of Radiant Heating in Commercial Spaces

More commercial building owners taking an interest in the systems

Hannah Belloli-Oster

September 30, 2024

The evolution of radiant heating coupled with growing awareness of its ability to provide things like enhanced comfort, safety, efficiency, and cost-savings, has led to more acceptance of the systems in the commercial market.

Report Highlights Importance of Refrigerant Reclamation

September 29, 2024

New report finds that GHGs can be reduced significantly through the use of reclaimed refrigerant versus producing and using newly manufactured virgin refrigerant.