When it comes to HVAC systems, when is moisture good, and when is it potentially harmful for customers? A consumer brochure and white paper titled "Facts about Humidifiers and Mold" spells it out. The information was produced by the Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration Institute (ARI).
There was levity mixed in with business at ISL's first meeting since it changed ownership on Feb. 1. The theme of the April 14-16 gathering was "It's A New Day At ISL" - and the new owners explained the changes to an approving membership.
Conventional wisdom says selling zoning systems to owners of new homes is the easiest way to be successful. However contractor Randy VanDenElzen is bucking the system, changing from new homes to replacement.
The most effective way to invest in a technician is quality training. There should be expectations from both the people providing and attending the training. That is the approach and mindset of the staff at the HVAC Training Center.
2004 Contractor of the Year, Comeback of the Year, and Mentor of the Year awards were presented at the International Leadership Service (ISL) meeting in Nashville.
At the Michigan Chapter of the Air Conditioning Contractors of America meeting, the "Inspector's Panel Discussion," gave attendees the chance to discuss code changes and enforcement with a panel of mechanical inspectors. It turned out to be a very eye-opening meeting.
Manufacturers believe there is a simple way to achieve growth in the zoning market - awareness. "Most homeowners are probably not aware that zoning is a potential solution to their comfort and energy efficiency goals," said Mike Branson, manager of systems products marketing for Carrier.
Here are questions from readers and answers from Sharon Roberts, a consultant who specializes in selling to women and couples, customer service, and conflict management.
The purpose of this article is not only to demonstrate the proper use of the pressure-temperature relationship, but also illustrate how it can be used to thoroughly analyze a refrigeration or air conditioning system.
A usable fraction is a fraction you can use to measure with (i.e., 1/2, 1/4, 1/8, 1/16 inch). You measure with fractions of an inch. However, your calculator works in decimals of an inch.
Counterperson certification, the cost of raw materials, and a new wave of government regulations were some of the topics at the combined Business Conference and Southeastern Regional Meeting of the Heating, Airconditioning & Refrigeration Distributors International (HARDI).
Many companies never really have a clear vision of how the installation process should be done in order to be most efficient. At the International Service Leadership (ISL) conference, Bob Wilkins introduced members to a process designed to provide stability to the installation process.
In an attempt to save customers money, some may be tempted to hook a 13-SEER unit to the existing evaporator. This mistake could lead to lawyers, courts, and business-wrecking judgments.
Recent information suggests that the amount of refrigerant produced for our industry's consumption is not being recovered at the same level. But our industry recovers, recycles, and reclaims refrigerants, does it not? Evidently, not to the extent that it should.
NORTHVALE, N.J. - AERCO International Inc. has increased its customers' equipment maintenance options with the opening of a brand-new remanufacture center at the company's headquarters. The center will offer remanufactured
HOUSTON - Mincron Software Systems and the Management Information Systems Group Inc. (MISG) announced a strategic partnership that provides enhanced electronic business connectivity to the HVACR industry.The partnership provides for
ATLANTA - A new standard from the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) provides a comprehensive set of airside, piping, controls, and equipment symbols related to HVACR
NEW BERLIN, Wis. - WennSoft and ePartners, both Microsoft Gold Certified Partners, announced an alliance that would provide the equipment dealership industry with an integrated business management solution to improve
MINNEAPOLIS - Honeywell donated VisionPRO touch screen programmable thermostats to 22 Rebuilding Together projects across the country. Rebuilding Together revitalizes homes for low-income homeowners, with the culmination of rehabilitation projects
FRANKFURT, Germany - One of the major trade shows in Europe for plumbing and HVACR had a statistically strong showing, according to its organizers.The ISH Expo - which goes under
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. - Noland Co. signed an agreement of merger with WinWholesale, a national wholesale distributor. Under the terms of the agreement, which was unanimously approved by a special
WASHINGTON D.C. - The Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) and the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) announced $235,500 in grant funding from DOL to establish seven new Construction Career
UNION CITY, Calif. - J. Gordon Beittenmiller has joined Kinetics as president and chief financial officer.In 1997, Beittenmiller was a founding member of Houston-based Comfort Systems USA Inc. and has
MISSISSAUGA, Ontario - The Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Institute of Canada (HRAI) released the 2004 update on the Canadian CFC chiller stock study.This update estimates that 290 chillers previously
ALBANY, N.Y. - Healthy Schools Network Inc. (HSN), a national environmental health research, education, and advocacy organization, has received a national Recognition Award for Children's Health Protection from the Environmental
Modine Manufacturing Co. (Racine, Wis.) has launched a new version of its Web site, www.modine.com. Lux Products Corp. (Mt. Laurel, N.J.) added Rhodes & Stafford Inc. as a manufacturer
American Standard (Piscataway, N.J.) announced that earnings from the first quarter were 57 cents per diluted share, up 50 percent from the period a year ago. York International Corp.
The Distribution Research and Education Foundation (DREF) of the National Association of Wholesaler-Distributors (NAW) elected David Griffith to the board of directors. The North American Insulation Manufacturers Association (NAIMA)
Ferguson (Newport News, Va.) appointed Hunter Shepard to president and general manager of the Northwest AirCold branch. Vac Systems International has moved to Burnsville, Minn. United Rentals Inc. (Greenwich,
York Unitary Products Group (Norman, Okla.) announced a price increase of up to 5 percent on all brands of residential and commercial products, effective July 1. Baltimore Aircoil Co.
The PRO-100 home automation control system can be controlled using any computer with a Web browser. An installer can customize it due to the embedded software that accepts standard scripting
The Motorola i325 IS handset is a phone that provides off-network communications capabilities. The handset offers Direct TalkSM, which allows users who are outside of a Nextel coverage area to
The split-system 12 Series heat pumps are available in capacities from 1-1/2 to 5 tons. The heating mode efficiencies range up to 7.5 HSPF and the cooling mode efficiencies can
The CC-120 CoilProâ„¢ coil cleaner can be used for almost any coil cleaning application, states the manufacturer. The unit can connect to a 3/4-inch water line for continuous operation or
The PaceControllerâ„¢ is a UL-registered controller that provides energy savings on a variety of HVACR units. It is designed to allow for optimal run time to pace an energy-consuming HVACR
The Equinoxâ„¢ commercial tank-type gas water heater is designed for installation on the roof of a commercial building or in other outdoor locations. The water heater has an 80-gallon storage
The manufacturer has added several thermostats to its offering. The programmable residential thermostat FocusPROâ„¢ 6000 features an easy-to-read digital backlit display that shows both room and set temperatures. The display
Series TD6520 Thermodisc steam trap and Series TD6420 Thermodisc steam trap with integral strainer have been added to the Bear Trap® product line. Series TD6520 can withstand a high-pressure capacity
