January 13 2020 Issue

The AHR Expo is the largest event in the HVACR industry, offering educational sessions, award-winning products, and networking opportunities galore. It's coming up soon, and we offer a sneak peak.

AHR Expo Celebrates 90th Anniversary in Orlando

HVACR industry event brings together professionals from around the globe

Joanna R. Turpin

January 13, 2020

At the AHR Expo, attendees will be able to explore products for residential, commercial, and institutional market segments.

Leaders of HVAC Industry Look Ahead to 2020

Discuss market disruption and expected trends for the year ahead

Kyle Gargaro

January 13, 2020

The ACHR NEWS’ convened an HVAC manufacturers’ roundtable to discuss the hot topics about the industry.

AHR Expo Exhibitors Prepare to Show Off Latest HVACR Products

Crowded aisles and exhibits expected at the AHR Expo

Angela D. Harris

January 13, 2020

At the AHR Expo, manufacturers from around the world come to give a hands-on look at some of their latest and greatest products.

Manufacturers Launch Ad Campaign to Raise Awareness of Geothermal Solutions

New campaign promotes geothermal as “Energy we can all agree on”

Gordon White

November 18, 2019

GEO is raising awareness of geothermal heating and cooling as an affordable and renewable way to control an indoor climate.

Refrigeration Contractors Optimistic About Business Prospects in 2020

Economy remains strong, but concerns over labor shortage persist

Joanna R. Turpin

January 13, 2020

In 2019, commercial refrigeration contractors had more than enough work to keep them busy until the end of the year and beyond.

Attracting the Top HVAC Talent, and Getting Them to Stay

Company culture, career opportunities have important role

Gordon White

January 20, 2020

The industry already suffers a labor shortage. How can a contractor ensure they hire quality talent, and then retain them?

Wall Street Tower, a 17-story residential facility.

Luxury Apartment Complex gets a Makeover

Firm oversees design, installation of mechanical system retrofit

Ted Craig

January 20, 2020

Wall Street Tower’s managers recently completed a sweeping $4.5 million renovation of the building, which was constructed in 1986.

Disruptive Trends Change Zoning’s Role in HVACR

Manufacturers offer contractors advice on shifting market opportunities

Angela D. Harris

January 20, 2020

Zoning technology has experienced success in both residential and commercial applications of hot water and hydronic systems.

Hybrid Boilers Produce Maximum Efficiencies for Property Owners

Senior product manager explains boiler application choices

John Miller

January 20, 2020

Two types of boilers can be better than one — especially when trying to minimize operating costs over the course of a heating season.

Static Pressure Test a Building to Expand Your Diagnostics

These tips will improve your offerings to customers

David Richardson

January 13, 2020

Let’s look at some helpful “static” pressure tests you can use on the building side of the duct system to diagnose common problems.

All You Need to Know About HVAC Capillary Tubes, Part 2

Servicing these simple metering devices takes special skill

John Tomczyk

January 13, 2020

In this article, we will look take a closer look at capillary tube systems, as well as how to properly clean them.

Pay Attention To Pressure Drop in HVAC Systems

Severe pressure drop can adversely affect capacity of system

Joe Marchese

January 13, 2020

We need to be aware of the possibility of severe pressure drops creating an issue for the system and how we analyze its operation.

Take Time to Establish Your HVAC Company's 2020 Plan

Reflecting on past, planning for future will help grow company

Butch Welsch

January 13, 2020

An HVAC contractor should use time between busy seasons to examine the areas which need improvement and make plans for corrections.

Mitsubishi Electric Trane HVAC US Opens New Office, Training Center in Midtown Manhattan

Will train technicians on how install, maintain Mitsubishi systems

December 11, 2019

Mitsubishi Electric Trane HVAC US (METUS) has opened a new office and training center in New York City.

AHRI Board Supports ASHRAE and UL Safety Standards

Adoption in building codes to enable new refrigerant uses is urged

January 8, 2020

The Board of Directors of AHRI voted unanimously to support safety standards ASHRAE 15 (2019) and UL60335-2-40 3rd edition.

Obituary: Patrick V. Geary

December 27, 2019

Geary Pacific Corporation's founder, Patrick V. Geary, passed away on December 24, 2019.

FYI: News Briefs in HVAC - January 13, 2020

January 13, 2020

For your information news briefs from a wide variety of categories within the HVAC industry. Price increases, mergers and acquisitions, award winners, and more are highlighted here each week.

North Park Innovations Group: System Monitor

January 13, 2020

This product is a leave-behind HVAC analytic device that technicians can install on each unit, regardless of the brand they service.

Powers, a Watts brand: Digital Mixing Valve

January 13, 2020

Now available in new 1.5- and 2-inch sizes, this smart mixing valve connects through the building automation system (BAS).

Navien Inc.: Fire Tube Boilers

January 13, 2020

Each boiler uses the same in-house designed and manufactured patented heat exchanger technology that was introduced with the NFB series in 2018.

Mitsubishi Electric Trane HVAC US: Outside Air Unit

January 13, 2020

It heats or cools incoming outside air based upon the ambient temperature and set point and provides discharge air temperature control.

Greenheck: Energy Core Ventilator

January 13, 2020

ServerCool™ is a division of Nortek™ Air Solutions: Distribution Unit

January 13, 2020

This product’s heat exchanger technology thermally transfers primary loop cooling to the secondary loop’s liquid cooling circuit for distribution.

tekmar Control Systems: Voice Control Thermostat

January 13, 2020

The new voice controls will also respond to questions such as current temperature, mode, or the heating or cooling set point.

Vertiflo Pump Co.: Centrifugal Pumps

January 13, 2020

With easy access to the impeller and case to remove debris, this product has an oversized, tapered bore and a self-flushing seal chamber.

Belimo Air Controls (USA) Inc.: Connected Zone Valve

January 13, 2020

The intelligent valve OptiPoint™ is a customized Belimo ZoneTight™ valve with enhanced MP-Bus communication.

Jobber: Live GPS Tracking SaaS

January 13, 2020

With the scheduling map in the current system, customers can track the real-time location of vehicles.

Seifert Systems Inc.: Enclosure Air Conditioners

January 13, 2020

UL-listed for types 12, 4, 3R, and 4X, this product includes an integrated condensate evaporation package for no-drip operation.

On Demand As AI workloads and high-density computing push traditional cooling methods to their limits, the data center industry is accelerating the adoption of next-generation HVAC technologies.

In this webinar we will detail what HVAC material buyers and technicians need to know when selecting duct mastics, including matching mastic to substrate, alternatives to liquid mastic, and where UL 181 Listings fit into real world installations.

ACHR NEWS

2020 January 13

Cover Story

AHR Expo Celebrates 90th Anniversary in Orlando

Feature Articles

Leaders of HVAC Industry Look Ahead to 2020

AHR Expo Exhibitors Prepare to Show Off Latest HVACR Products

Manufacturers Launch Ad Campaign to Raise Awareness of Geothermal Solutions

Refrigeration Contractors Optimistic About Business Prospects in 2020

Attracting the Top HVAC Talent, and Getting Them to Stay

Luxury Apartment Complex gets a Makeover

Disruptive Trends Change Zoning’s Role in HVACR

Hybrid Boilers Produce Maximum Efficiencies for Property Owners

Static Pressure Test a Building to Expand Your Diagnostics

All You Need to Know About HVAC Capillary Tubes, Part 2

Pay Attention To Pressure Drop in HVAC Systems

Columns

Take Time to Establish Your HVAC Company's 2020 Plan

Newsline

Mitsubishi Electric Trane HVAC US Opens New Office, Training Center in Midtown Manhattan

AHRI Board Supports ASHRAE and UL Safety Standards

Obituary: Patrick V. Geary

FYI

FYI: News Briefs in HVAC - January 13, 2020

New HVAC Products

North Park Innovations Group: System Monitor

Powers, a Watts brand: Digital Mixing Valve

Navien Inc.: Fire Tube Boilers

Mitsubishi Electric Trane HVAC US: Outside Air Unit

Greenheck: Energy Core Ventilator

ServerCool™ is a division of Nortek™ Air Solutions: Distribution Unit

tekmar Control Systems: Voice Control Thermostat

Vertiflo Pump Co.: Centrifugal Pumps

Belimo Air Controls (USA) Inc.: Connected Zone Valve

Jobber: Live GPS Tracking SaaS

Seifert Systems Inc.: Enclosure Air Conditioners

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