Commercial Ductless

HVAC Trends: VRF - Controls Built In

mariataylor@achrnews.com (Maria Taylor) — Thu, 26 Mar 2026 11:00:00 -0400

VRF technology is gaining momentum due to built-in controls, zoning, and flexible design. With minimal ductwork and integrated heating and cooling, it offers a less intrusive solution for modern buildings. But as Doug Bougher of LG explains, success with VRF starts with proper training and commissioning.

Preparing for the VRF Refrigerant Transition

Wed, 22 Oct 2025 07:00:00 -0400

Starting next year, R-410A VRF systems will be phased out as new equipment transitions to low-GWP refrigerants. Contractors will play a vital role in helping end users understand their options.

Contractors VRF Priorities: Reliability and Support

bellolih@bnpmedia.com (Hannah Belloli-Oster) — Mon, 13 Oct 2025 07:00:00 -0400

A new survey shows contractors still value efficiency in VRF systems, but it’s no longer the deciding factor. Instead, reliability, long-term support, and adaptability are driving choices. Here’s how manufacturers — and contractors — are responding.

Heat Recovery VRF Systems Remain A Popular Choice

Mon, 22 Sep 2025 07:00:00 -0400

Heat recovery VRF systems are a proven solution that can deliver significant energy savings and improved occupant comfort when applied correctly.

Cooling Off an Island Paradise

Sun, 21 Apr 2024 07:00:00 -0400

Through the use of technology, an off-grid island resort was able to drastically cut its energy consumption as well as its reliance on diesel generators.

METUS: Five Green Building Trends to Follow in 2023

Fri, 19 May 2023 00:00:00 -0400

Interest in ecofriendly commercial buildings is on the rise, especially with increasing reports of global warming and companies’ impact of using vast amounts of the planet’s resources.

Trane Technologies Commercial Brands to Increase Prices on Select Products in North America

Mon, 01 May 2023 17:00:00 -0400

The increase varies by product with some items subject to higher or lower increases.

Fujitsu Technical Service Advisors Conference Creates a Unified Front

Fri, 21 Apr 2023 12:00:00 -0400

Fujitsu’s Technical Service Advisors event was held to strengthen manufacturer-distributor relationships and empower in-field technical support staff.

LG Earns AHRI Performance Award for the Sixth Consecutive Year

Mon, 13 Mar 2023 12:00:00 -0400

Across seven product categories, LG’s HVAC solutions again pass AHRI's comprehensive performance certification program.

Homes, Buildings Going Ductless

mattjachman@achrnews.com (Matt Jachman) — Thu, 02 Mar 2023 11:00:00 -0500

Major manufacturers are betting that ductless HVAC is catching on in the U.S.

Manufacturers Consider Aesthetic Appeal of Commercial VRF

layandahhan@achrnews.com (Layan Dahhan) — Tue, 29 Mar 2022 11:00:00 -0400

Though heating and cooling systems in some commercial spaces like gymnasiums might not need to be visually appealing, other areas like hospitality could benefit from more aesthetic solutions.

MARS Revisits Innovations, Finds New Ones

mattjachman@achrnews.com (Matt Jachman) — Mon, 28 Feb 2022 00:00:00 -0500

HVACR innovations present and past characterized the MARS booth at the recent AHR Expo in Las Vegas.

Daikin Highlights Its First R-32 System in U.S.

Mon, 28 Feb 2022 00:00:00 -0500

One of the highlights at the Daikin North America booth was its new R-32 ductless mini-split system, the Daikin ATMOSPHERA.

Project Files: Episode 46 — Mini-Split Makeover for 1960s Body Shop

mariataylor@achrnews.com (Maria Taylor) — Sun, 20 Feb 2022 07:00:00 -0500

An old body shop in Newark, New Jersey, was recently renovated into a beautiful 21-apartment building complete with state-of-the-art HVAC mini-split technology.

The Growth in the Ductless Mini-Split Market: A Contractor Perspective

scott@indoortemp.com (Scott Merritt) — Fri, 21 Jan 2022 07:00:00 -0500

The ductless market has grown significantly in the U.S. in the last 20 years. What was once a fringe product has become a prominent subset of the HVAC world.

Commercial Heating Showcase 2021

Mon, 01 Nov 2021 07:00:00 -0400

The ACHR NEWS spotlights the industry’s latest commercial heating products in this feature.

Energy Efficiency Grows in Importance for HVAC Property Decisions

Tue, 26 Oct 2021 11:00:00 -0400

Sustainability is becoming a financial consideration for more and more property owners.

Project Files: Episode 39 — Monticello Car Club Heat Pump Retrofit

mariataylor@achrnews.com (Maria Taylor) — Wed, 30 Jun 2021 04:00:00 -0400

Monticello Motor Club, dubbed the world’s premier automotive playground, is the place to be for New York supercar fans with a need for speed.

Residential Ductless Systems: Steer Into Inverter-Driven Demand

robertbeverly@achrnews.com (Robert Beverly) — Mon, 08 Mar 2021 07:00:00 -0500

Ductless growth is working toward a foothold in original residential HVAC design.

Contractors See Opportunity for Growth in Commercial Ductless

Wed, 01 Jul 2020 07:00:00 -0400

Switching to ductless brings financial incentives, including rebates and improved energy efficiency.

Ductless Systems Address Range of Issues for Commercial Buildings

Tue, 30 Jun 2020 07:00:00 -0400

More commercial building owners see the advantages of ductless systems when it comes to meeting a range of needs for space and comfort.

Commercial Heating Showcase 2019: New Equipment Makes Its Debut

Mon, 07 Oct 2019 04:30:00 -0400

The ACHR NEWS spotlights the industry’s latest commercial heating products in the HVAC market.

Infographic: 16 Accessories That Improve Ductless Installation and Maintenance

robertbeverly@achrnews.com (Robert Beverly) — Mon, 24 Jun 2019 07:37:00 -0400

North American HVAC manufacturers have been innovative in creating accessories designed to ease and improve ductless installation and maintenance. Here's a list of some.

A Look at Current Trends in Commercial Ductless

robertbeverly@achrnews.com (Robert Beverly) — Mon, 24 Jun 2019 07:29:00 -0400

Faster, higher, stronger: An Olympic motto, and a description of the present market in commercial ductless.

Tour Showcased VRV Systems at Duke Ellington Public School

Thu, 28 Feb 2019 09:00:00 -0500

An HVAC solution was the headliner for an event on Feb. 19 at a 121-year-old building in the nation’s capital named after one of America’s greatest composer-musicians. The event at Duke Ellington School of the Arts demonstrated how stepping beyond traditional non-inverter HVAC systems can preserve a building’s historical architecture, enhance energy efficiencies, minimize noise, and earn design-award accolades.

LG Electronics Listens to HVAC Contractor Feedback, Delivers Comfort With Multi V 5

robertbeverly@achrnews.com (Robert Beverly) — Mon, 18 Feb 2019 07:01:00 -0500

The manufacturer’s Multi V™ 5 air-source VRF system and its LGRED° technology were in the spotlight, designed to do away with the occasional perception that VRF is more suited for cooling than heating.

GE Appliances/Haier Turn Easy Ductless Installs Into a Competition

robertbeverly@achrnews.com (Robert Beverly) — Mon, 18 Feb 2019 06:26:00 -0500

Exhibitors at the AHR Expo use a variety of enticements and tchotchkes to attract and keep attention, but the GE Appliances/Haier booth might have shown the most insight with what it decided to offer: a competition. The company brought its Haier ductless Easy Install Competition to the expo floor to support its belief that “installation is everything” for its contractor customers.

Fujitsu Completes Its Residential and Commercial Unitary HVAC Lines

Mon, 18 Feb 2019 06:25:00 -0500

Fujitsu General America Inc. has gone from 300 to over 3,000 SKUs in its offerings on the unitary product ducted line in approximately one year.

FastPro Technology for Ductless Systems Had People In and Out of Friedrich Booth

aa8701@nyu.edu (Amy Al-Katib) — Mon, 18 Feb 2019 06:24:00 -0500

Attendees who stopped by the Friedrich Air Conditioning Co. booth this year weren’t there for long, but that’s not because there was nothing to see. In fact, a plethora of new products were on display, and TJ Wheeler, vice president of marketing and product management for the company, was on hand to perform live demos. So why didn’t visitors spend more time in the booth? Well, they simply didn’t need to, thanks to the new FastPro™ system.

Carrier Focuses on Efficient HVAC Equipment in a Small Footprint

mariataylor@achrnews.com (Maria Taylor) — Mon, 18 Feb 2019 06:13:00 -0500

At the AHR Expo, Carrier led off its booth display with the 3- to 6-ton WeatherMaker packaged rooftop unit (RTU) with EcoBlue technology, something that Mark Rabbia, product business manager, Carrier Commercial Systems, said sets the tone for Carrier’s upcoming product releases.