Home automation systems can boost the energy-savings potential of ductless mini-split systems used for residential heating and cooling.

With traditional HVAC equipment, it’s mostly out of sight, out of mind. Mini splits present a different situation, as these devices are displayed prominently on the wall.

At this year’s AHR Expo, Fujitsu presented the ways it can make the pandemic’s new way of living more comfortable.

HVACR innovations present and past characterized the MARS booth at the recent AHR Expo in Las Vegas.

Last June, Nortek was purchased by Chicago-based Madison Industries. For Nortek Air Solutions, this year’s AHR theme is retrofit solutions.

Connectivity is more than a buzzword, said Katie Woodling, head of product management for air conditioning, North America, at Bosch.

An old body shop in Newark, New Jersey, was recently renovated into a beautiful 21-apartment building complete with state-of-the-art HVAC mini-split technology.

When Ken Rex says, “We did ductless before ductless was cool,” he means it.

Continued performance improvements across manufacturers have put heating on par with cooling as a draw for the mini split, and that in turn opens additional doors.

Realizing the energy-saving potential of passive homes requires active effort from the designer, builder, tradespeople, and occupant.