si A.O. Smith Acquires Water-Purification Business Pureit By www.achrnews.com Published On :: Mon, 04 Nov 2024 16:45:00 -0500 Pureit offers a broad range of residential water-purification solutions, primarily in India. Full Article
si State Farm: Business Insurance By www.achrnews.com Published On :: Mon, 01 Apr 2013 07:29:00 -0400 Choose the right tools for the job. A State Farm® agent can tailor your business insurance to help protect your unique needs. Drill into the right coverage with a local business owner who understands. Full Article
si Calling All Humans: Let’s Guide The Next Generation Of The Trades With Passion, Pride, Determination, And Generosity By www.achrnews.com Published On :: Sat, 21 Sep 2024 07:00:00 -0400 With early exposure to the trades, a young girl found inspiration from the women she saw working in the industry, and now she wants to encourage more women to get into the business. Full Article
si Budgeting 101 for Your HVAC and Plumbing Business By www.achrnews.com Published On :: Tue, 24 Sep 2024 13:00:00 -0400 See what a well-crafted budget can do to help a business owner manage cash flow, mitigate risk, and boost profitability. Full Article
si Bridging the Skilled Trades Gap to Accelerate the Energy Transition By www.achrnews.com Published On :: Tue, 08 Oct 2024 13:00:00 -0400 In the midst of a historic energy transition, the HVAC is facing a workforce shortage, and it needs to get creative to find solutions. Full Article
si How Advanced HVAC Systems are Paving the Way to Net-Zero Emissions By www.achrnews.com Published On :: Mon, 14 Oct 2024 13:00:00 -0400 With the rapid expansion of data centers driven by AI, cloud computing, and gaming, the demand for sustainable HVAC systems has never been higher — see what HVAC contractors can do to help curb energy consumption. Full Article
si Why I’m Building a Career in HVAC: Race Harber’s Perspective as a Gen Z HVAC Professional By www.achrnews.com Published On :: Thu, 17 Oct 2024 17:00:00 -0400 A new generation is discovering that a four-year degree isn’t necessary to be successful. Full Article
si Cal Poly University Honored for Its Energy and Water Saving Efforts By www.achrnews.com Published On :: Mon, 17 Aug 2015 07:15:00 -0400 California Polytechnic State University has been honored with state awards for efforts to conserve energy and water. The university received two sustainability best practice plaques at the 2015 California Higher Education Sustainability Conference in San Francisco. Full Article
si Goodrich Announces Acquisition of Two HVAC Contractors By www.achrnews.com Published On :: Mon, 28 Sep 2015 07:15:00 -0400 Kenneth D. Goodrich, managing partner of US Peach LLC, an HVAC and plumbing service provider, recently announced the acquisition of The Honest Plumber, Heating & Air, a Las Vegas-based air conditioning, heating, and plumbing company, and Walton’s Air Conditioning, based in Corona, California. Full Article
si City of Las Vegas Plans to Rely Exclusively on Renewable Energy By www.achrnews.com Published On :: Mon, 14 Dec 2015 07:15:00 -0500 The city of Las Vegas and NV Energy have announced a new partnership that, upon approval of a filing to the Public Utilities Commission of Nevada and ratification by the Las Vegas City Council, will dedicate to city operations a portion of energy produced by a local solar facility currently in development. Full Article
si Bill Howe Family of Companies Earns Super Service Award in Six Categories By www.achrnews.com Published On :: Mon, 18 Jan 2016 07:15:00 -0500 The Bill Howe Family of Companies announced it has earned the 2015 Angie’s List Super Service Award in six categories. The service company provides heating, air conditioning, restoration and flood remediation, and plumbing services in the San Diego area. Full Article
si Cooper Oates Air Conditioning Names Biagioni General Manager of Service Division By www.achrnews.com Published On :: Mon, 04 Apr 2016 07:15:00 -0400 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. Full Article
si Four Ways You Might Be Using an Air Duct Calculator Incorrectly By www.achrnews.com Published On :: Mon, 12 Mar 2018 07:28:00 -0400 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. Full Article
si Duct Leakage Is Tricky Business By www.achrnews.com Published On :: Mon, 20 Aug 2018 07:34:00 -0400 As common as the duct leakage problem is, it’s also very easy to go in with less-than-adequate knowledge for solving the problem in customers’ homes due to all the possible variables in play. Full Article
si Duct Renovators Are the Missing Link By www.achrnews.com Published On :: Wed, 14 Jun 2023 11:00:00 -0400 Give your duct renovators purpose and help them understand why their position is valuable. Full Article
si Three Common Signs of Air Filtration Failure By www.achrnews.com Published On :: Tue, 07 Nov 2023 14:00:00 -0500 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? Full Article
si How to Diagnose a Thermostatic Expansion Valve Failure By www.achrnews.com Published On :: Mon, 06 Jan 2020 04:03:00 -0500 This article will hopefully save the lives of a few TXVs and the pocketbooks of some customers. Full Article
si Parker Sporlan Designs Products to Make Life Easier for Contractors By www.achrnews.com Published On :: Mon, 02 Mar 2020 04:00:00 -0500 Parker Sporlanls latest offerings include a rugged carrying case, off-the-shelf valves, and a simple-to-use board for refrigeration control. Full Article
si The Benefits of Using the Pinch-Off Tool By www.achrnews.com Published On :: Wed, 02 Mar 2022 14:00:00 -0500 Many new self-contained fractional horsepower refrigeration systems will be shipped from the factory with no service access ports. Full Article
si Installing Thermostatic Expansion Valves By www.achrnews.com Published On :: Tue, 26 Apr 2022 11:00:00 -0400 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). Full Article
si Uponor Names Jon Sillerud VP of Integrated Supply Chain By www.achrnews.com Published On :: Thu, 30 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -0400 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. Full Article
si GE Exhibits New Air And Water Solutions Division By www.achrnews.com Published On :: Mon, 28 Feb 2022 00:00:00 -0500 GE Appliances, a Haier company, Air and Water Solutions, exhibited for the first time as a new division at the 2022 AHR Expo. Full Article
si Pandemic Drives Era of Residential IAQ Awareness By www.achrnews.com Published On :: Wed, 15 Mar 2023 11:00:00 -0400 The global pandemic caused many people to reevaluate how they had been living their lives, and when it came to life at home, indoor air quality (IAQ) became a top priority. Full Article
si Trane to Adjust Prices on Residential HVAC Equipment By www.achrnews.com Published On :: Fri, 17 Nov 2023 11:00:00 -0500 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. Full Article
si Lennox to Increase Prices on Residential Equipment By www.achrnews.com Published On :: Thu, 30 Nov 2023 11:00:00 -0500 Lennox Industries plans to increase prices on residential equipment and accessories by up to 10% beginning Monday, Feb. 5. Full Article
si Report: Commercial Contractor Confidence Nearly Doubled Since 2023 By www.achrnews.com Published On :: Mon, 24 Jun 2024 14:00:00 -0400 Just 3% of commercial contractors were pessimistic about the upcoming year in 2024, compared to 22% in 2023. Full Article
si Closed-Cell Foam Duct Liner Resists Moisture Intrusion, Improves Indoor Air Quality By www.achrnews.com Published On :: Fri, 06 Sep 2024 15:40:00 -0400 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). Full Article
si Humidification Control Is Critical in Residential, Commercial Settings By www.achrnews.com Published On :: Mon, 20 Sep 2021 07:00:00 -0400 Humidity control makes up an important facet of indoor air quality, a facet that includes reducing airborne viruses but extends far beyond it. Full Article
si DriSteem Introduces Silver Ionization Filter By www.achrnews.com Published On :: Fri, 25 Feb 2022 10:00:19 -0500 DriStreem announced the addition of a new Silver Ionization Filter to their catalog of products. Full Article
si MARS Revisits Innovations, Finds New Ones By www.achrnews.com Published On :: Mon, 28 Feb 2022 00:00:00 -0500 HVACR innovations present and past characterized the MARS booth at the recent AHR Expo in Las Vegas. Full Article
si Dehumidifiers Provide a Solution to Residential, Commercial Indoor Air Quality Issues By www.achrnews.com Published On :: Fri, 10 Feb 2023 07:00:00 -0500 Following are several of the latest dehumidification products on the market, representing residential and industrial applications alike. Full Article
si Moisture Solutions for Residential Heat Pumps By www.achrnews.com Published On :: Mon, 10 Jul 2023 07:00:00 -0400 To provide optimal comfort, contractors must not only reduce the temperature of the air, they must remove some of the humidity from the air as well. Full Article
si HVAC Products Designed for Indoor Agriculture Offer Precise Climate Control By www.achrnews.com Published On :: Thu, 11 Jul 2024 07:00:00 -0400 The manufacturers of HVAC products for indoor farming say their equipment can help optimize growers’ crop yields. Full Article
si Siemens: Drive System By www.achrnews.com Published On :: Wed, 04 Sep 2024 15:53:49 -0400 The Sinamics G120XE was designed specifically for the demands of industrial pump, fan and compressor applications in a wide variety of markets. Full Article
si Viega: Transition Couplings By www.achrnews.com Published On :: Sat, 28 Sep 2024 09:00:00 -0400 MegaPress Transition Couplings can be used to transition between galvanized or carbon steel pipe and copper, PEX, or stainless steel in seconds. Full Article
si Nationwide Boiler Shop Earns National Board's Blessing By www.achrnews.com Published On :: Tue, 02 Jul 2024 16:00:00 -0400 The certification process involved a thorough review and rigorous evaluation of Nationwide Boiler’s welding procedure by a review team from the National Board. Full Article
si Johnson Controls to Sell Residential HVAC Business to Bosch By www.achrnews.com Published On :: Tue, 23 Jul 2024 09:58:57 -0400 JCI CEO plans transformation to ‘simpler, higher-growth company’ Full Article
si New Milwaukee Tool Mississippi Factory is its Largest in U.S. By www.achrnews.com Published On :: Wed, 02 Oct 2024 16:00:00 -0400 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. Full Article
si HVAC Decisions: To Repair or Replace a Boiler By www.achrnews.com Published On :: Wed, 14 Dec 2022 07:00:00 -0500 Evaluating the age of the system and the urgency of the problem are two key ways to tell whether or not a boiler should be repaired or replaced. Full Article
si Applied Technologies of New York Hosts Future Fuels Symposium 2023 on Fossil Fuel Alternatives By www.achrnews.com Published On :: Mon, 10 Apr 2023 12:00:02 -0400 Future Fuels Symposium 2023 on Fossil Fuel Alternatives will discuss the benefits of hydrogen blends and bio-fuels and related solutions, including a new low nitrogen oxides (NOx) technology and UL-approved burners capable of firing hydrogen blends designed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Full Article
si Nationwide Boiler Breaks Fundraising Record With Golf Tourney By www.achrnews.com Published On :: Mon, 05 Jun 2023 18:18:07 -0400 The proceeds will be split between Make-A-Wish Greater Bay Area and the Randy Rawson Scholarship Program, which is run by the American Boil.er Manufacturers Association. Full Article
si Superior to Build Hydrogen-Fueled, Zero-Emissions Boilers By www.achrnews.com Published On :: Tue, 31 Oct 2023 11:00:08 -0400 The DCC boiler eliminates greenhouse gas emissions, providing a clean and eco-friendly source of steam for various industries and applications, Jericho Energy Ventures said. Full Article
si Key Considerations When Transitioning to Eco-Friendly Electric Boilers By www.achrnews.com Published On :: Wed, 08 Nov 2023 14:00:00 -0500 Consulting with an expert can streamline the conversion to electric boilers while reducing total project cost and maximizing system reliability. Full Article
si Project Files: Episode 65 — Zero-Emission Hydronic Heat at Brooklyn Brownstone By www.achrnews.com Published On :: Fri, 17 Nov 2023 07:00:00 -0500 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. Full Article
si Heating Up: Condensing Boilers Poised to Become Top Heating Option Among Consumers By www.achrnews.com Published On :: Sun, 19 Nov 2023 07:00:00 -0500 Condensing boilers save space and time on installation, as installing a condensing boiler is a pretty seamless process for a few reasons. Full Article
si Using Hydronic Systems to Advance Sustainability Goals By www.achrnews.com Published On :: Mon, 24 Jun 2024 07:00:00 -0400 Hydronic zone systems have proven themselves to be a sustainable heating and cooling option with a longer lifespan, and potential for cost savings. Full Article
si Emerson Launches New AWEF-Compliant Condensing Units By www.achrnews.com Published On :: Thu, 30 Jan 2020 08:00:00 -0500 Emerson announced a new platform of AWEF-compliant condensing units for walk-in coolers to meet the DOE rule. Full Article
si Staying Safe with CO₂: Key Basics You Need to Know By www.achrnews.com Published On :: Thu, 22 Aug 2024 14:00:00 -0400 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. Full Article
si Innovative Cooling Methods to Reduce Emissions and Increase Efficiency By www.achrnews.com Published On :: Wed, 16 Oct 2024 17:00:00 -0400 New cooling technologies that promise to revolutionize the way climate control is approached are emerging in the HVACR industry. Full Article
si CEO of SENSIT Technologies Wins Business Worldwide Magazine Award By www.achrnews.com Published On :: Mon, 10 Sep 2018 11:00:00 -0400 The CEO awards program seeks to honor C-level executives from around the world and across multiple industries, focusing on the personalities who drive successful corporations and organizations. Full Article