In the Oct. 8 issue of The NEWS, we preview the third annual Service World Expo. We also examine how HVAC contractors provide comfort for consumers living with chronic health conditions.
However, it’s not all fun in the sun, as heat is the leading weather-related killer in the U.S., according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
It goes on to say baseboard ratings include an allowance for heating effect factors of 15 percent in addition to the test capacity, which must be shown in the manufacturer’s literature.
Washtenaw Community College has been the UA partner in this endeavor for 29 years, and the instructor training program has seen increased participation both in information technology professional (ITP) certificates as well as associate’s degrees awarded.
Gone are the days of throwing your name into the phone book of your choice in your area or putting your number on the side of a truck and watching the phones light up. In today’s ever-evolving world, the complexity of marketing seems to grow every day.
These devices are being sold by the millions, and in most cases, the distribution is directly to the consumer — the sellers are avoiding the traditional manufacturer-to-wholesaler-to-contractor model that our industry has used for years.
he phase out, which would be implemented from 2020-2024, is expected to reduce HFC emissions by more than 20 percent of projected levels by 2030. DEC will be seeking input on this proposal prior to proceeding with a formal rulemaking, with the intent of finalizing a rule in 2019.
Several industry members recently announced their support for certain proposed measures — negotiated by a few manufacturers without input from the HVACR industry at large — for meeting the state's HFC emissions reduction target; however, HARDI has abstained from signing on until consensus can be reached on a more realistic sell-through period.
Joseph Ragan will serve as executive vice president and CFO of Resideo. He was most recently CFO at Ferroglobe PLC, a publicly traded, $2 billion global manufacturer of metal alloys and other metallic products created through a merger of FerroAtlántica and Globe Specialty Metals.
It is with a heavy heart that Western Specialty Contractors announces the passing of its former COO Jim Rechtin Sr. on Sept. 17 following a battle with cancer.
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This resettable, testable protection device can be installed on any style water heater to shut off incoming water supply, preventing additional water flow to a damaged water heater.
The system features pre-engineered modules that can be configured to meet the needs of office buildings, retail spaces, manufacturing facilities, and other commercial buildings, with output ranges from 8,000 to 24,000 cfm.
This series with electric heat is typically specified in health care, hospitality, restaurant, supermarket, and other commercial facilities to provide additional comfort over 7- to 10-foot-high front doors.