LTP (Language Teaching Professionals). January 12 (Sun) 2025, at Kinrankai High School, Osaka.

The new Desert Aire website provides consulting/specifying engineers, mechanical contracting professionals, and building owner/operators with a dynamic resource for selecting dehumidification solutions and dedicated outdoor air systems for indoor environments.

The upgraded website offers quick and easy access to essential information for LG’s solutions for commercial, light commercial, and residential applications.

California is usually at the forefront of most environmental movements in the U.S., and its plan to aggressively reduce — and ultimately eliminate — carbon emissions is no different.

Sustainable commercial construction is the wave of the future, and, for many, the future is now. Public awareness of the benefits of sustainable — some call them green — buildings is increasing.

A recent report from Honeywell and Reuters shows organizations are investing in things such as better IAQ, energy management systems, and reducing carbon emissions to drive sustainability, but barriers such as a lack of resources and expertise, and cost struggles, hinder progress.

While implementing new technology may seem like a daunting task, seasoned technicians could find it’s not all that different than the work they are already doing.

Jason Cocco, formerly the president and chief revenue officer at BFC Solutions, succeeded Phil Whitaker as CEO last month.

The Fluke 810 helps you locate and diagnose common mechanical problems and prioritize repairs. Tester includes laser tachometer, triaxial accelerometer and quick disconnect cable.

This control switches electrical loads from relays, fans and motors in HVAC and commercial applications in response to changes in refrigerant pressure.

Help reduce energy consumption by choosing the Air Handler® MERV 10 high-capacity filter. A lower pressure drop means your motor works less to maintain the required airflow. 

The unique valve design of V-traps makes them virtually trouble free. They are self-priming; you never have to add water to make them work. A self-sealing column of water, equal in height to the negative pressure in the air conditioner, automatically prevents air from entering the drain trap allowing the condensate to drain freely.

The new PRO-Cell™ Upgrade Assembly magnifies the power of purification when added to any Field Controls UV-16. These models can be upgraded with the addition of a PCUV-16UA, boosting their UVC germicidal performance.

The GPS-iClean is the world’s first self-cleaning, no-maintenance air purification system that can reduce particles, control odors, kill pathogens, and even save energy by reducing ventilation air requirements.

LG Art Cool™ Premier delivers unrivaled performance. Efficient and quiet (down to 17dB(A)) the duct-free air conditioning system delivers powerful heating performance down to -13°F.

Discover five key pillars that can help an HVAC business thrive.

California HVAC contractor JBS Heating and Air Conditioning has been named a recipient of the Bryant Medal of Excellence Award for the second consecutive year. The honor is awarded by Bryant Heating and Cooling Systems to local heating and air conditioning contractors that meet their high standards for customer satisfaction.

Air Reps LLC, of Bellevue, Washington, is expanding its territory to Oregon by combining operations with Oregon Air Reps, resulting in one unified presence under the Air Reps name. The move makes Air Reps LLC the primary Daikin Applied and Daikin North America HVAC equipment sales representative in the region.

An additional $500,000 in funding is available this winter for low-income Coloradans who can't afford to repair their non-working home heating system, according to Energy Outreach Colorado (EOC).

SolarCity is introducing a Smart Energy Home offering to new residential customers in Hawaii. It includes advanced technology: solar photovoltaic (PV), battery storage, smart electric water heaters, and the Nest Learning Thermostat, all coordinated by a home gateway.

Cooper Oates Air Conditioning (COAC), a mechanical contractor serving northern California, has announced the appointment of James Biagioni as general manager, Service Division. Biagioni will be responsible for all operational aspects of the Service Division.

Mauzy Heating, Air & Solar, a provider of heating and cooling as well as solar energy services in Southern California, has announced the appointment of Jim Richardson as the company’s new general manager.

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.

The Contractors Association of Kauai (CAK is offering multiple scholarships to Kauai residents seeking a career in a construction-related field of study.

The air duct calculator, or “ductulator,” is a commonly used tool for designing and installing duct systems. Unfortunately, many designers and technicians receive limited instructions on its correct use.

Although ductwork doesn’t require quite as much maintenance as other HVAC equipment does, there are steps to be taken to ensure its longevity, safety, and efficient operation.

While exterior pollutants, such as smog and CO, may receive more attention, IAQ within a home can have serious effects on our physical and mental health, as well.

The National Air Duct Cleaners Association recently drew more than 500 people to a resort near Denver for its annual meeting and exposition.

NADCA’s annual Fall Technical Conference features hands-on training during which attendees can use real-world scenarios to develop practical skills.

You perform maintenance each year, but by the next maintenance visit, dirt and grime are in the equipment again. Have you ever wondered why this happens?

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.

Uponor North America recently announced Jon Sillerud, vice president, operations, has agreed to accept the additional responsibilities of leading the supply chain function for the company, effective immediately.

The Hydraulic Institute's new on-demand courses are designed to support the pump and fluid-handling industry with workforce development and onboarding resources.

Building operators want people back, and they’re investing in IAQ upgrades to help ease occupant concerns.

The pandemic has caused IAQ to become a big concern, which has led industry experts to recommend increasing ventilation and upgrading filtration for commercial buildings.

IAQ has become a very important topic as the COVID-19 global pandemic has continued to evolve.

Although RGF manufactures air, food, and water purification systems, the company’s primary focus for this year’s Expo is air, especially given the recent increase in IAQ awareness.

GE Appliances, a Haier company, Air and Water Solutions, exhibited for the first time as a new division at the 2022 AHR Expo.

Parker Hannifin Corp. addressed two of today’s most pressing HVACR issues ― a labor shortage and pandemic-fueled concerns about indoor air quality (IAQ) ― during the recent AHR Expo.

The innovations of the hard-wired EV Premium Series align with the Brilliance Awards’ theme of automation technology.

Darren Gibula is familiar with LG, the company said, having spent nearly six years with the company in the Air Conditioning Technologies division in operations and customer experience roles.

Allied Air Enterprises is planning to raise prices on residential products by as much as 10% and on commercial products by as much as 12%.

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

Among the various HVAC insulation options available, elastomeric closed-cell foam duct insulation (closed-cell foam) solutions stand out for providing safe, sustainable, high-performance thermal and acoustic insulation while resisting moisture and improving overall indoor air quality (IAQ).

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

January is National Radon Action Month, and IAQ manufacturer AprilAire used its booth at the AHR Expo to showcase its new radon mitigation lineup.

It has now been two years since the pandemic brought IAQ to the forefront of everyone’s minds. Manufacturers are stepping up with an array of products to clean and monitor the air people breathe.

Homeowners are increasingly paying attention to improving their indoor air quality, and dehumidification is a big part of the IAQ equation.