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Parker Sporlan Designs Products to Make Life Easier for Contractors

Parker Sporlanls latest offerings include a rugged carrying case, off-the-shelf valves, and a simple-to-use board for refrigeration control.




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Make Sure the TXV Remote Bulb Is Properly Placed

This article will explore the remote bulb and its proper placement on a system’s suction line.




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McElroy Receives ‘Sharp’ Award for Workplace Safety

SHARP is an on-site, OSHA consultation program that offers confidential occupational safety and health services to small- and medium-sized businesses in the U.S., free of charge.




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Net-Zero Prefab Homes Feature Radiant Systems, High-Efficiency HVAC

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.




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Texas Contractor Wins Ethics Award

Gary's Heating and Air Conditioning has served residents in Amarillo, Texas, and the surrounding communities for over 40 years. According to the awarding organization, the company has established itself as the go-to HVAC experts not only because of its quality workmanship but also because of its excellent customer service.




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South Carolina Contractor Recognized

Harper General Contractors employees over 200 employees and does business in South Carolina, North Carolina, Georgia, Tennessee, and Virginia. Its average project size is between $2 million and $12 million, with capabilities for projects up to $100 million.




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HVAC Worker Dies in Elevator Shaft Fall

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




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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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Prisons Lack HVAC, and They Lack Funds to Add It

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.




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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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Best Practices For Implementing UVGI Solutions Into HVAC Systems

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




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Duct Cleaning Gets HVAC Contractors Into the Home

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.




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Friedrich Tackles HVAC One Room at a Time

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




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Is This What To Expect From Tesla Home 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?




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UV-C an Optimal HVAC Option in Health Care Applications

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.




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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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Navien Starts Shipping New NPF Hydro-furnace

The NPF Hydro-furnace, Navien Inc.'s first HVAC product, claims an annual fuel utilization efficiency of 97% and can be outfitted to burn either natural gas or liquid propane.




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Trane to Adjust Prices on Residential HVAC Equipment

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.




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$169 Million in Grants to Boost Heat Pump Manufacturing

The selected projects, which have not been finalized, would be the first awards coming out of DOE’s use of the Defense Production Act (DPA) to increase domestic production of five clean energy technologies, including electric heat pumps.




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Bradford White Reaches Out to Help the Hungry

The donation from Bradford White will help Mel Trotter Ministries meet the needs of struggling families and individuals in the Grand Rapids, Michigan, area through its annual Thanksgiving Day meal and turkey distribution.




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WaterFurnace to Hike Prices of Commercial Equipment

The move is a reaction to rising refrigerant and overall logistical costs, and the increases will take effect Jan. 1, 2024, a press release from WaterFurnace said.




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Elevating HVAC Excellence: A Proactive Approach to Customer Relationships

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.




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Report: Commercial Contractor Confidence Nearly Doubled Since 2023

Just 3% of commercial contractors were pessimistic about the upcoming year in 2024, compared to 22% in 2023.




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HVACR Press Fittings Provide Ideal Solution for Data Centers

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.




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Pair HVAC with Lighting Controls to Level Up Energy Savings

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




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Carrier Teases Futuristic, Hybrid, Battery-Backup HVAC Units

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. 




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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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HVAC Products Designed for Indoor Agriculture Offer Precise Climate Control

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




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Tourists Are Demanding Cleaner Air, So What Can the HVAC Industry Do To Help Hotels?

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.




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WaterFurnace: Heat Pump Chiller

Featuring a variable speed compressor with WaterFurnace’s OptiHeat technology, the TruClimate 900 Heat Pump Chiller can operate as a hot water or chiller water system or a simultaneous heating and cooling source. 




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Sterling HVAC: Unit Heater

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.




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Allied Air Enterprises: Gas Furnace

Allied Air Enterprises announces the new 97G2E Two-Stage Constant Torque Gas Furnace with 97% AFUE Efficiency under the Concord and Ducane brands. 




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FIeld Controls: Indoor CRAC Unit

The s-MEXT indoor unit, a Computer Room Air Conditioning (CRAC) unit for I.T. cooling applications, includes uses such as small-to-medium- sized data rooms, cell phone and cable TV/telephone/internet provider relay stations, medical imaging equipment cooling and critical cooling infrastructure applications, laboratories, archives and libraries. 




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JCI-Hitachi Brings Commercial VRF System to North America

The air365 Max with HeatForce heat pump can operate at 100% heating capacity with outdoor temperatures as low as -13°F and at 90% capacity down to -22°F.




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Armstrong Breaks Ground For New Manufacturing Facility

The heat pumps Armstrong plans to make at the new facility in Three Rivers, Michigan, will particularly benefit manufacturers in the food and beverage, pharmaceutical, paper, and personal care products industries, the company said.




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Johnson Controls to Sell Residential HVAC Business to Bosch

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




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ACCA Opens Nominations for its 2025 Awards Program

ACCA's annual awards recognize outstanding achievements in the HVACR industry, and the program is widely recognized as a celebration of the best of the best.





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Trane Charlotte Plant Marks Workplace Safety Milestone

Trane Charlotte employees achieved 3 million work hours, or approximately ten years, without a workday lost due to a work-related injury or illness.




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ECM Partners With Arizona Commercial HVAC Contractor

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





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Rheem to acquire Nortek Global HVAC

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.




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NAVAC Comes to Aid of Couple Facing Health Challenges

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




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New Milwaukee Tool Mississippi Factory is its Largest in U.S.

The new Milwaukee Tool factory in Grenada County, Mississippi, will employ more than 800 people and is Milwaukee’s eighth location in Mississippi. It is also the company’s largest manufacturing facility in the U.S.




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FYI: News Briefs in HVAC - September 4, 2023

For your information news briefs from a wide variety of categories within the HVAC industry. Price increases, mergers and acquisitions, award winners, and more are highlighted here each week.




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FYI: News Briefs in HVAC - September 18, 2023

For your information news briefs from a wide variety of categories within the HVAC industry. Price increases, mergers and acquisitions, award winners, and more are highlighted here each week.




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FYI: News Briefs in HVAC - October 9, 2023

For your information news briefs from a wide variety of categories within the HVAC industry. Price increases, mergers and acquisitions, award winners, and more are highlighted here each week.




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FYI: News Briefs in HVAC - October 23, 2023

For your information news briefs from a wide variety of categories within the HVAC industry. Price increases, mergers and acquisitions, award winners, and more are highlighted here each week.




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FYI: News Briefs in HVAC - November 6, 2023

For your information news briefs from a wide variety of categories within the HVAC industry. Price increases, mergers and acquisitions, award winners, and more are highlighted here each week.




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FYI: News Briefs in HVAC - November 20, 2023

For your information news briefs from a wide variety of categories within the HVAC industry. Price increases, mergers and acquisitions, award winners, and more are highlighted here each week.




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FYI: News Briefs in HVAC - December 4, 2023

For your information news briefs from a wide variety of categories within the HVAC industry. Price increases, mergers and acquisitions, award winners, and more are highlighted here each week.