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Proper HVAC Setup Lowers Energy Costs for Marijuana Producers

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




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Homeowners Can’t Brush Off Dust Storm HVAC

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.




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UV-C Technology Now the Standard in Today’s Health Care Facilities

In the last decade, UV-C installation has really become the standard in the healthcare sector, given its ability to be easily retrofitted, save money and energy, and inactivate those infection-causing microorganisms on HVAC surfaces and airstreams.




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Survey Finds Majority of Homeowners Open to Heat Pumps

The survey explored homeowners’ attitudes toward the Inflation Reduction Act and home upgrades, specifically heat pumps, that increase sustainability.




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Johnson Controls CEO Stepping Down

JCI has hired an executive search firm to help evaluate both internal and external candidates in an effort to find a replacement for its current CEO, who has announced his plans to retire from that position.




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Midea Showcases Heat Pump Innovation at 2024 ENERGY STAR Products Partner Meeting

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.





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The A-B-C-D of HVAC for Indoor Cannabis Growing Facilities

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.




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Precise Grow Environments From Precise HVAC Tech

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




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How a Bypass Humidifier Works

Getting a humidification system dialed in is crucial if customers want to reap all the benefits they have to offer.




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Solatube International: Solar-Powered Attic Fan

The combination of direct sun beating down on a home and lack of adequate ventilation can significantly raise the temperatures in a home’s attic, which can then transfer to the rest of the house.




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McDonnell & Miller: Low Water Cutoff Device

The boilerwize FPC-1000 is the first-ever field configurable low water cutoff device. Its patented technology monitors water level condition, ensures protection and safety for steam and hot water systems.




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Report Forecasts Growth for Building Automation Market

A study from The Insight Partners projects the value of the global building automation market will move from $76.75 billion last year to more than $167 billion by 2031.




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Survey Shows U.S. Executives Prioritize Sustainability, Decarbonization

The survey, which included responses from over 200 CEOs, CFOs, and CSOs across various industries in July 2024, also highlighted the impact of government incentives on sustainability plans.




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AHR Expo 2024 Show Schedule

Exhibitors and organizers are excited to welcome thousands of HVAC contractors and other industry personnel to Chicago for the AHR Expo.




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Project Files: Episode 50 — Synchronized Hydronic Loop Saves Towson Court House HVAC

When it began “raining” inside the Towson Court House, a leaky roof was assumed to be the culprit. But for the Maryland Department of General Services, the truth turned out to be much stranger.




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Big or Small, Snowmelt Systems Carry the Load

Hydronic snowmelt systems can bring convenience and comfort to places like zoos, sidewalks, decks, pools, and driveways — but they can also save lives.




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Nationwide 350 hp Boiler Tests at Ultra-Low NOx

The third-party test was conducted at the Superior Boiler factory in Hutchison, Kansas, by Montrose Air Quality Services.




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Project Files: Episode 65 — Zero-Emission Hydronic Heat at Brooklyn Brownstone

The home now has a 3.9 kW solar array that offsets nearly 100% of the System M and grid power supplied from the clean-sourced ConEd program — meaning that the house has zero emission heating, cooling, and hot water.




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Troubleshooting Puzzle: A Follow-Up on a Refrigeration System Repair

In this month’s troubleshooting situation, you are responding to a customer’s complaint that their walk-in cooler “isn’t cooling enough.”




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Refrigeration Pilot Projects Show 50% Energy Savings

Refrigerated Solutions Group and Budderfly announced the results of energy efficiency pilot projects across two Subway restaurant locations using RSG’s Capsule Pak ECO™.




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Staying Safe with CO₂: Key Basics You Need to Know

Although CO2 systems may seem a bit more complicated than HFC DX systems, they are actually quite similar, with the main difference being CO2’s higher pressure.




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Making the Move to Low-GWP Refrigerants

Next-generation ZE refrigerant blends offer customized performance that is tailored to the application, while helping support the push for decarbonization.




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Lennox Runs First “Feel the Love” HVAC Install in Iowa

Through the program, Lennox helps families in need by donating a state-of-the-art HVAC system, then having the equipment installed by a local Lennox dealer free of charge.




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Ohio Bill Could Direct School Funding Toward Air Conditioning

HB 738, introduced Oct. 4 by Rep. Niraj Antani (R-Miamisburg), requires the Ohio Facilities Construction Commission (OFCC) and the Department of Education (ODE) to study the status of school buildings regarding air conditioning, accessibility, and school safety.




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Madison Police Saving Energy, Money at New Midtown District Building

The building, which opened in September, features energy-saving qualities that include insulated walls, occupancy sensors for lighting, and high-efficiency HVAC and boilers.




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How to Determine the Cause of Electrical Compressor Failure

The first step consists of determining the compressor’s mode of failure. Was it electrical or mechanical?




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How to Determine the Cause of Mechanical Compressor Failure

Airflow is one of the leading causes of failure for compressors.




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Low-GWP Compressors Meet Demand for Sustainable Solutions

End users are looking for low-GWP solutions, and compressor manufacturers displayed their options at the AHR Expo.




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How Trucks Are Treated in an HVAC Sale

Most HVAC company deals are asset sales. As the name suggests, it’s a purchase of company assets including inventory, tooling, and company trucks.




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Tips to Cultivate HVAC Business in the Slower Season

Our heating and air business has to keep generating revenue even when the weather is not cooperating.




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How Growth From HVAC Companies Could Put Them at Risk of Ransomware Attacks

As the size – and profits – of these companies continues to grow, they are likely to come under increasing levels of cyberattack.




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Five Ways for HVAC Business Owners to Increase Website Conversion Rate

If you feel like your site is just taking up digital space and not adding dollars to your bottom line, we hope the tips below will help.




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How to Safely and Accurately Replace a Condenser Fan Motor

How to safely wire the motors, what to know about the wire colors, and more.




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Homegrown Training Academies Help HVAC Contractors Fill the Workforce Gap

Contractor-run training facilities allow company leaders to tailor the curriculum to meet their employment needs.




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Online HVACR Training Program Now Offered in Spanish

Providing accessible and effective virtual HVACR education in Spanish is a significant step toward meeting the growing demand for skilled technicians, HVACRedu.net said.




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How to Sell More Indoor Air Quality

If an HVAC contractor possesses knowledge pertaining to IAQ solutions and how to approach the subject with a homeowner, they are in a good spot to sell the equipment.




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How to Train the Trainers Who Will Prepare Gen Z for HVAC Careers

The most successful trainers will realize that the relationship Gen Z has with technology fits right in with the present mindset of the HVACR industry.




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How Will the Presidential Election Impact HVAC Tax Incentives?

A change in the balance of power in Washington, D.C., and a desire to extend Trump-era tax cuts, could derail parts of the Inflation Reduction Act.




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Three-Phase Power and Voltage Imbalances

In HVAC, we rarely need to have a deep understanding of electrical design. But there are a few cases where a little understanding can go a long way in identifying issues before they cause trouble, and that is the intent of this short article.




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Which Should Be Replaced: The Blower Motor or the Entire System?

The question of replacing a blower versus an entire system – versus the chance something else is the real culprit – remains a case-by-case challenge.




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Variable Speed Technology is Trending in Tomorrow’s Motors

Here is the trending technology that three motor manufacturers are saying will improve the future of motors in HVAC.




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How Inverter Technology Revolutionized HVAC Systems

Inverter technology is being incorporated into a wider range of HVAC systems, allowing the equipment to operate at lower speeds and consume less energy, which results in significant energy savings and lower carbon emissions.




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ABB Acquires Siemens’ Low-Voltage NEMA Motor Business

The business employs around 600 people and generated revenues of approximately $63 million in 2021.




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Cash, Check, or Credit for Now, But Future HVAC Payments Are Going Mobile

Contractors discuss the various payment options for customers.




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An HVACR Distributor's Guide to ERPs: When, Why, and How

Today, HVACR distributors rely on enterprise resource planning (ERP) software to handle nearly every level of their operations. Vendor data, turns, dead stock, cycle counts, sales margins, and much more can be accessed directly from a computer or, in some cases, a mobile device.




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ServiceTitan Named to Inc. 500 for Third Year in a Row

ServiceTitan was named to the 2019 Inc. 500 list of fastest-growing private companies in America.




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Structural Thermal Breaks to Ensure Energy Efficiency for Boston’s Millennium Tower

The Millennium Tower, a luxurious condo-and-retailer tower in Boston, will incorporate Schöck Isokorb® structural thermal breaks in the terraces at the penthouse levels to ensure thermal comfort in the city’s tallest and most expensive residential building. 




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Construction Market to Grow $8 Trillion by 2030, Driven by China, US, and India

A new report, “Global Construction 2030,” forecasts that the volume of construction output will grow by 85 percent to $15.5 trillion worldwide by 2030, with three countries — China, the U.S., and India — leading the way and accounting for 57 percent of all global growth.




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HVAC Market Growing Steadily at 7% CAGR to 2020 as Construction Booms

The global HVAC market is forecast to grow steadily at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7 percent from 2016 to 2020, according to a new report available from ReportsnReports. Rapid growth in the construction and real estate markets worldwide is having a positive impact on the HVAC market.




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ABC Predicts Continued US Construction Growth in 2016

Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) forecasts a continued steady economic recovery for the U.S. commercial and industrial construction industries in 2016. Despite a weak global economy, the industry’s solid economic recovery in 2015 should continue in 2016, led by strong consumer spending.