Over time, dirt, dust, pet dander, debris, and more accumulate in air ducts. And since the HVAC system works basically as a whole-home vacuum, all of that is recirculated through homes when the HVAC system runs, unless the ducts are cleaned out.

The medical profession and the HVAC industry have a lot of parallels when it comes to learning how to work together as a team.

The proposed new approach to chilled water HVAC systems promises to provide significant capital cost savings, energy cost savings, and a path to eliminate CO₂ emissions.

Ensuring a vacuum pump system is evacuated and free of air, nitrogen, moisture, and other contaminants is a crucial step to keep the system running optimally.   

When choosing a vacuum pump, its pays to find a unit that makes oil changes convenient.

Cleaning evaporator coils in a walk-in cooler can be challenging, but it needs to be done in order to keep the system operating efficiently.  

HVAC contractors should be prepared to sell geothermal to new customers regardless of any incentives.

Geothermal heat pumps tap into a renewable source of energy to provide comfort for a home, and HVAC contractors can tap into this market for increased sales.

The moment for geothermal seemed to have arrived several times since the 1970s. A number of factors are forecasting wider use of this type of heating and cooling solution.

Contractors will be tasked with more installs of heat pumps, and their challenges, as customers learn more about their benefits.

With the geothermal market enjoying an enormous surge in popularity due to financial incentives and its reputation for sustainability, now is the time for contractors to strike while the iron is hot and add geothermal to their offerings.

Efficient refrigeration and HVAC systems are essential to energy management and operational cost of residential, commercial, or industrial buildings.

Musk confirmed that his company could make use of their current heat pump technology to develop a smart HVAC system for home use.

Selecting a VFD that features remote startup can decrease the number of individuals needed onsite and provide valuable safety benefits.

Determining the right pump to save energy in a given application can be broken down into three general steps.

IoT-enabled HVAC systems can accommodate a seamless user experience while reducing environmental impact.

The growing electricity demands being placed on the country’s century-old grid are resulting in an increased number of unexpected power outages across the U.S.

Whether you’re the owner of an HVAC contracting company or a student at a tech school, take this quiz to find out how much you know about servicing equipment.

The 30-day ANSI public review period closes May 14.  

Discover how hydrogen fuel is poised to revolutionize HVAC systems by reducing carbon emissions and easing strain on electric grids, driving the industry toward a decarbonized future.

Emerson continues to evolve its equipment lines in an effort to introduce its technologies to a broader customer base.

It is 2018, and this is not your father’s rooftop equipment. The old, reliable system taking up space on the roof has become so much more.

United Technologies Corp. (UTC), the parent company of Carrier Corp., recently opened the new UTC Center for Intelligent Buildings in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida.

In supermarkets, where HVAC and refrigeration equipment use 50 to 60 percent of all electricity consumed, new technologies and advanced control strategies have been developed to help boost energy efficiency as well as reduce emissions.

HVAC contractors could invest in all kinds of technology, ranging from tools to management systems, but often, the question lies with the payoff.

After six meetings, the working group reached consensus and provided recommendations for energy conservation standards, test procedures, and metrics.

Since they don’t have to stay in one place, portable cooling units have been known to show up in some pretty unique places. Here’s a closer look at how portable units are serving in some outside-the-box applications.

OMG Roofing Products has introduced the PowerGrip Plus roof mount system, a watertight structural attachment system used to secure solar racks, HVAC, and other equipment to roofs covered with thermoplastic (TPO and PVC) membranes.

There are things contractors can do to get school equipment back online and ensure it’s operating as efficiently as possible in time for the first school bell this fall.

Nortek Global HVAC has introduced a new three-phase electric/electric packaged cooling solution. The company said the Model P8SE delivers 14 SEER cooling in capacity ranges from 3 to 5 tons in even tonnages, making it an energy-efficient choice for strip malls, restaurants, and retail stores.

The Model P8SE light commercial air conditioner is a three-phase electric/electric packaged cooling solution. It delivers 14-SEER cooling in capacities ranging 3-5 ton in even tonnages, making it fit for strip malls, restaurants, and retail stores. 

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More than half of U.S. commercial building space is cooled by packaged HVAC equipment, according to the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). So it comes as no surprise that energy efficiency is the biggest trend driving the rooftop market.

Each year, The NEWS spotlights the industry’s latest commercial heating products. The manufacturers provided us with a brief description of features included with each product.

While many educational sessions were presented at the Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration (AHR) Expo, perhaps the most popular was the course on global HVAC trends offered by the Building Services Research and Information Association (BSRIA).

We asked our contractor advisory panel to weigh in on their most useful and effective tools used in the field. Here’s what they had to say.

Manufacturers are responding to the demand by offering a wide range of wireless tools they believe will help contractors and technicians do their jobs more accurately and efficiently.

Just like bees return to the hive every day for sunset, Yellow Jacket has habitually returned to the AHR Expo every January for the past 45 years.

Last year was a notable one for Testo Inc. as the test and measurement manufacturing company celebrated its 60th anniversary. However, 2018 promises to be just as momentous as Testo US will reach its 35th anniversary milestone.

HVACR technicians are special individuals. They have the intelligence, aptitude, and knack for problem-solving. In fact, they are expected to know how to diagnose and troubleshoot equipment of all types, sizes, and ages.

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

Investing in the right tools will save your employees’ time and avoid delaying repairs in the rush of summer.

This brief year-end tool review rounds up a handful of items that might make the work a little easier in 2021.

Learn how HVAC companies can increase retention by giving their employees a stake in the company’s success through phantom stock plans.

ACHR NEWS launches new tools to help readers stay up-to-date on the latest trends.

Frank Bacchetta of Total Comfort Group talks about how his company uses data to improve the customer experience.

Selling products online is a whole new ball game. So, contractors will want to learn about their consumers buying journeys, and thoughtfully consider how to launch the online store, what products to sell, and how to market it.

Grocers are looking to their refrigeration contractor partners to be the experts and make suggestions about how they can transition smoothly to the new low-GWP refrigeration technologies.

With the demand for new homes skyrocketing, more HVAC businesses are opening to meet demand, according to two new reports.

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