In this issue of The NEWS, we discuss mini split heat pumps are one of the fastest growing HVAC market segments and how the products are becoming more technician-friendly.
Air-source heat pump sales are heating up. This is evidenced by the latest Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI) shipment numbers, which identified that heat pump shipments were up more than 14 percent in March 2018 when compared to March 2017.
Due to advancements in technology and efficiency and the swelling consumer awareness, ductless equipment continues to be one of the fastest-growing sectors throughout the HVACR industry.
Several months ago, I wrote a Duct Dynasty article titled “Four Steps to Optimize a Duct System.” Since then, I’ve received numerous requests to expand on the simple calculations I mentioned that can help you estimate room airflow with a customer’s input.
There is a new player in the geothermal industry. Originally conceived at X, Alphabet’s innovation lab, Dandelion is now an independent company offering geothermal heating and cooling systems to homeowners, starting in the Northeastern U.S.
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — The Bosch Community Fund and Carrier recently awarded nearly $50,000 in grants to nonprofit organizations in the Fort Lauderdale, Florida, area.
COLUMBUS, Ohio – Heating, Air-conditioning & Refrigeration Distributors International (HARDI) released its monthly TRENDS report, showing average sales for HARDI distributor members increased by 0.2 percent in March 2018.
FT. WORTH, Texas – LG Electronics, together with Tarrant County College, announced the grand opening of the first Variable Refrigerant Technology (VRF) lab on the campus of Tarrant County College, located in the greater Ft. Worth, TX area.
Riviera Beach, Florida – The buzz surrounding RGF Environmental Group, Inc.’s (RGF) recent invitation and visit to the White House caught the attention of Florida Governor, Rick Scott.
WARWICK, Rhode Island - Governor of Rhode Island, Gina Raimondo, met on April 10th with Hans Kuster, president of AquaMotion, Inc. and his management team to discuss the expansion of manufacturing job opportunities in the state and to learn about the design and production of AquaMotion pumps and recirculation systems during a plant tour.
Hill York (Ft. Lauderdale, Florida) named Jason Katz chief financial officer. Katz brings over 25 years of finance, accounting, and operations experience.
The Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI) elected John Swann, president of Weil-McLain (Burr Ridge, Illinois), as chairman of the Hydronics Institute Section.
Featuring a UV dye, the product allows contractors to identify and fix a/c system leaks. The push-button valve with a misting orifice releases the sealant and the dye, which travels with the oil and refrigerant within the system at the same time, ensuring no liquid slugging occurs.
This hand-held device is designed for high-efficiency and condensing systems, boilers, burners, engines, turbines, furnaces, and other combustion applications.
This system uses cloud technology to provide supervised 24/7 remote monitoring of environmental conditions and HVAC units, freezers, refrigerators, boilers, and chillers.
The KM-1900S_J series stackable crescent cuber produces up to 1,933 pounds of crescent-shaped ice cubes daily — a 4 percent increase over the KM-1900S_H while using 5 percent less water and electricity.
To provide more optimized cooling and heating matchups in vital air conditioning regions like Arizona, Nevada, and New Mexico, Carrier introduced new air conditioners in the 1.5- to 5-ton ranges.
To facilitate faster installation and safer assembly processes, the Everest arrives at the site in modules that are pre-constructed in a controlled factory environment.