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Ductless HVAC Solves Vacation Home Comfort Conundrum

Mini-split solution is sure to offer comfort for years to come

October 2, 2023

Every year, as the temperature pushes toward 100°F, I’ve proposed a ductless mini-split system to my father-in-law for his vacation home on Lake Michigan. Each year, his rebuttal remains logical: “We’re not there enough to justify the investment.” Until this year, his stance changed.

The Go-to Thermostats From Contractors

An HVAC Minute Video Update: October 2, 2023

Hannah Belloli-Oster

October 2, 2023

Since HVAC contractors are usually the ones installing the systems, not to mention performing maintenance, when necessary, their opinions on comfort controls are not to be taken lightly

Deep Decarbonization of Cities Essential for Key Climate Targets

New whitepaper from Danfoss lays out new roadmap for decarbonizing cities

October 1, 2023

Action is needed urgently to make the changes necessary to enable large-scale decarbonization.

The Benefits Of Remote Refrigeration Management

Custom notifications and remote monitoring are revolutionizing commercial refrigeration

Randy Skyba

September 30, 2023

Integration of remote monitoring, custom notifications, and remote control in commercial refrigeration is enhancing efficiency and ensuring food safety, while helping businesses stay competitive.

EPA Approves New Refrigerants For Refrigeration

The newly listed nonflammable substitutes include R-471A and R-515B

September 29, 2023

EPA recently expanded its list of acceptable refrigerant substitutes for new refrigeration equipment to include R-471A and R-515B.

California Looks to Further Reduce HFC Emissions

CARB seeks input on how to increase recovery and spur adoption of low-GWP refrigerants

September 28, 2023

Despite current rules, California is coming up short on reducing HFC emissions and is seeking input from the public on how to identify further cuts.

Hot New Cooling Technologies

Many HVAC innovations focus on humidity control to increase efficiency and reduce emissions

Joanna R. Turpin

September 28, 2023

The decarbonization trend has spurred the development of new cooling equipment technologies that often use humidity control to increase efficiency and reduce emissions.

E-Commerce Innovations

Distributors are adopting computer-based sales, and making them their own

Matt Jachman

September 27, 2023

HVACR distributors today are introducing software to meet contractors where they’re at and to fit the way they place electronic orders. At the same time, they’re working to maintain the personal relationships they’ve built with those customers.

Troubleshooting Electronic Temperature Controls

Repairing reach-in coolers and freezers with these controls can be challenging

Joe Marchese

September 27, 2023

Repairing reach-in coolers and freezers with electronic temperature controllers can be challenging at times.

Industry Endorses Date-of-Manufacture Bill

Bill would redefine deadline for meeting new HVAC energy-efficiency requirements

Matt Jachman

September 26, 2023

Current rules allow for date-of-installation deadlines, which critics say are burdensome for distributors and contractors who may risk being stuck with equipment that cannot be legally installed in their region.