In this issue of The NEWS, we discuss technology advancements in the chillers and the growth of the rental chiller market. We also examine how an online live chat feature helps HVAC businesses.
Though not all companies offer live chat on their websites yet, some HVAC contractors are saying it’s becoming less of a nicety and more of a must-have.
Chillers, much like the rest of the HVAC world, have seen a push to increase operational efficiency. These increasingly energy-efficient products, along with the need to replace aged units, have steadily driven growth in the chiller market. In fact, the global chiller market is projected to reach $11.33 billion by 2022.
The HVAC industry is often influenced by the economy and how well the new construction and service and replacement markets are doing. However, there is another growing sector within the industry: the HVAC rental market.
There have been numerous studies that have shown regular maintenance extends the life of HVAC equipment, and chillers are no exception to that rule. But unfortunately, many building owners and facility managers defer maintenance due to budgetary constraints or other reasons, which can lead to performance issues later down the road.
Pinewood Forest is one of several large, master-planned developments that’s sidestepping the traditional HVAC system to embrace — and mandate — geothermal heat pumps for heating and cooling communitywide.
Catie Rogers is known to recruit around town at her favorite local spots when she witnesses women with a hard work ethic who have what it takes to be successful in the trades. Her passion to recruit began when she herself entered the sheet metal industry in 2013 and had no women to confide in or look up to.
ARLINGTON, Va. – The Air Conditioning Contractors of America (ACCA) issued the following statement regarding the Environmental Protect Agency’s (EPA) proposed rule to ensure that Agency actions are based on publicly available research:
LEBANON, Tenn. – Lochinvar and EC POWER, a European producer of residential and commercial combined heat and power plants, announced a strategic partnership to launch a cogeneration product in North America.
DAVIDSON, North Carolina – Ingersoll Rand engaged with Western Cooling Efficiency Center at University of California, Davis, on research that shows thermal energy storage can provide significantly greater benefits to utilities and electricity grid operators than previously thought.
Belzona celebrated a 66th anniversary in the industry this year, and shows no signs of slowing down, with the grand opening of a brand-new Training and Distribution Center situated at their head office in Harrogate, England.
Allied Air Enterprises (West Columbia, South Carolina) announced a price increase between 5 and 8 percent on orders shipping on or after June 18 and more.
Navac Inc. (North Syracuse, New York), a maker of industrial vacuum solutions and HVACR tools, launched North American operations in Lyndhurst, New Jersey, and more.
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced up to $39 million will be made available to research and develop technology for fuel cells and for hydrogen fuel production, delivery, and storage related to hydrogen infrastructure and more.
This rooftop unit (RTU) is connected with Symbio™ 800, a flexible controller designed to improve the customer experience at installation and throughout the life of the system.
The AQ VOC provides IAQ testing professionals the latest technology and the flexibility of testing a wide range of different volatile organic compounds (VOCs) in one handheld, portable unit.
Greenheck make-up air models DGX and MSX can now be configured with a direct drive, mixed flow plenum supply fan for low to medium pressure applications. With performance capacities from 800 to 16,000 cfm, models DGX-P-MF and MSX-P-MF reduce horsepower requirements, resulting in lower operating costs.
The HVAC TRMS Digital Multimeter helps professional HVACR technicians and installers diagnose complex electrical systems, test flame sensors, and measure temperatures.
The booster systems combine Weil’s programmable logic controller (PLC) panels with Wilo-Helix V pumps and are available in 2-, 3-, or 4-pump configurations.
Belimo Americas released a full range of ½- to 2-inch NPT pressure compensated globe valves for water and steam applications. The new two-way (G2) and three-way (G3) globe valves offer ANSI Class VI leakage rating and 100:1 rangeability to provide tight close-off up to 250 psi and accurate modulation at low flow.
Fujitsu released this thermostat converter for its high-efficiency Halcyon mini-split and Airstage VRF heating and cooling systems, which allows the Fujitsu system to be controlled by a third-party thermostat.
The DG-1000 Pressure and Flow Gauge features significant updates to allow users to deploy the gauge in new testing scenarios, while ensuring the most accurate readings.
This solution delivers a highly efficient performance with a featherweight design and includes a uniquely streamlined plug-and-play, pre-assembled installation process that does not require any guy-wires.
The ProLine Specialty Point-of-Use Electric Water Heater series for low-demand, point-of-use applications, such as office lavatories, handwashing stations, emergency stations, RVs, and more, features 2.5-, 4-, and 6-gallon models.