Nick Hughes didn't know what career he wanted to pursue when he left the U.S. Navy three years ago. Now, he will soon graduate from the two-year applied science in air conditioning technology program at the College of Southern Nevada (CSN) as the recipient of the Post 9/11 Veterans Tools Award.

Bob Helbing, president of Air-Tro Inc., announced that his air conditioning and heating company won the San Gabriel Valley Readers Choice Award for the fifth year in a row. Air-Tro was voted the best heating and cooling company in the region.

Air-Tro Inc., a heating and air conditioning contractor in Monrovia, California, announced that the company has won the 2016 Readers Choice Award for San Gabriel Valley. This is the third year in a row that the company has won the award.

Reitmeier is the first commercial HVAC company in the world to achieve the distinction of becoming a certified B Corporation.

This program is a part of BC’s Rural Initiatives, which targets surrounding communities to equip more residents with workforce skills through college education.

Some comfort and indoor air quality issues we encounter bleed over from areas that we might be unfamiliar with. The most common are the influences of building construction, like leakage and insulation.

These simple guidelines will help HVAC contractors shift their business from “practitioner” to “specialist.”

Duct renovation is not a silver bullet. Instead, it’s an important piece of the overall comfort system.

Give your duct renovators purpose and help them understand why their position is valuable.

Offering duct renovation can be a boon to HVAC contractors, and the time to get started is now.

These additions to the components available for the i-Vu® BAS provide operators access to valve performance data.

This article will hopefully save the lives of a few TXVs and the pocketbooks of some customers.

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

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

This upgraded version of its AmurAct is designed for 1.5 million cycles and can withstand ambient temperatures up to 140°F.

Designed for tankless water heaters with integrated PRV and/or drain ports, this valve kit isolates the unit for servicing.

As the old saying goes, an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. This is especially true when a replacing a thermostatic expansion valve (TXV).

Transcend Communities are net zero, all-electric, healthy, resilient, connected, solar-powered, and cost-effective homes located in mixed-use communities — and an in-floor radiant system that will heat and cool both air and water is pivotal to this.

The proper design, installation, and maintenance of these valves is vital for the safe operation of R-744 refrigeration systems, especially in industrial and commercial applications.

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration has taken the helm of an investigation since it was a workplace fatality.

The legal cannabis market continues to represent the dot-com era. Plenty of opportunity remains.

The pandemic brought a lot of HVAC-related issues to the public’s attention. One of these was the state of air quality in prisons and jails.

Several contractors in Arizona have offered advice to customers on how to handle their HVAC both before and after extreme weather like dust storms and monsoons.

Managers, company leaders, and school district administrators should explore all available options to heighten the safety and cleanliness of their respective spaces.

Air duct cleaning is an important part of indoor air quality, and that is why Rotobrush attended the 2022 AHR Expo to connect with HVAC contractors.

Friedrich Air Conditioning Co. is relying on its long history of room-by-room solutions to tackle the latest challenges in HVAC.

As wildfires become more common, can future Tesla home HVAC system users expect the same sort of defense against poor air quality that its vehicles have?

The use of UV-C in HVAC systems has proven to be an effective way to minimize the threat of volatile organic compounds (VOCs), small particles, and other airborne pathogens commonly found in health care environments.

The residential division at Trane Technologies announced that some prices will go up by as much as 5% while others will decrease or remain unchanged. The adjustments take effect in January.

“This campus has been designed to create a culture of collaboration and sustainability with our OpenBlue digital platform at the core of its design,” said Vijay Sankaran, chief technology officer at Johnson Controls.

The foundation of success for HVAC pros lies in establishing client relationships, recognizing that being the initial point of contact during times of need is paramount.

Data centers produce enormous amounts of heat and require intricate cooling systems to keep servers from overheating and running in good condition. For data centers located in regions such as South Florida that consistently experience high temperatures, efficient and well-functioning cooling systems are crucial.

Record heat waves are driving up energy costs, but what can the HVAC industry do to mitigate some of those expenses?

At Climate Week NYC, a breakthrough HVAC technology that could help homeowners avoid peak pricing while also addressing growing concerns of over-stressing the grid was announced. 

At a national gathering of energy efficiency leaders, Midea introduced its newest heat pump technologies and took part in important discussions on accelerating the adoption of sustainable HVAC solutions across the U.S.

"Baking the cost of a humidifier or dehumidifier into a full system offering is the trend today,” said Tom Ruse.

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

A big part of the growth cycle of the cannabis plant is deeply rooted in the ability of the plant to absorb and rid itself of water vapor, so we now add a D to HVAC for dehumidification.

Smarter HVAC equipment in indoor agriculture benefits both the technician and the grower, and the most-precise is yet to come.

The manufacturers of HVAC products for indoor farming say their equipment can help optimize growers’ crop yields.

More and more travelers are ranking air quality as an important factor when deciding where to stay — here’s how the HVAC industry can help tip the scales for hotels.

The new material of the compressor valve steel Freeflex Versa contributes to designing smaller, more sustainable, and more energy efficient compressors for refrigerators, and freezers.

Matrix offers a combination of performance, durability and value. Boasting a +93% thermal efficiency rating, Matrix is a solution for today's energy-efficient light commercial and commercial applications.

JCI CEO plans transformation to ‘simpler, higher-growth company’

Mid-City Supply invested $1.6 million in the renovation of its Michigan City, Indiana, location, expanding the new building to 18,600 square feet from its original 10,500 square feet, the company said.

ECM Technologies' ThermaClear conquers oil fouling by clearing the coil system from the inside, removing the oil barrier and super-lubricating the compressor.

NGH, whose brand lines include Frigidaire, Maytag, Miller, Broan, Gibson, Intertherm, Partner’s Choice, and other private labels, will join Rheem’s Global Air division.

Miracle Mechanical has successfully transformed the lives of families facing financial and health-related challenges with no-cost HVAC and plumbing services.

The Residential Cold Climate Heat Pump Technology Challenge aims to foster collaboration among manufacturers, utilities, and other stakeholders to develop next-generation heat-pump technology capable of delivering reliable and energy-efficient heating in extreme winter conditions.

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