RIDGID will select six winners for a VIP experience at its global headquarters.

In the past few years, the thermostat has become a cutting edge electronic. This creates new opportunities for HVAC contractors.

Programmable thermostats that can be accessed through an internet device are old hat. Here are just a few of the residential HVAC controls products featured at the Georgia World Congress Center, the host venue for this year’s Expo.

Lennox received a 2023 Green Builder Sustainable Product of the Year recognition.

Heat-only, direct-fired, and indirect-fired makeup air units have been added to the company’s product line. 

The NEWS honors the 2014 Dealer Design Award winners in the HVAC Commercial Equipment category.

The HVACR industry was initially surprised by a date-of-install requirement, mandating installation of certain equipment by January 1, 2025, but EPA extended sell-through period to January 1, 2026.

The U.S. District Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit recently turned down the city of Berkeley’s request for another hearing in the case brought by the California Restaurant Association (CRA), which had challenged the ban.

The transition to A2Ls will likely serve as an interim solution. Europe has already embraced propane in certain heat pump systems, and the U.S. may follow suit, albeit with a different low-GWP refrigerant.

ALDI aims to become the most sustainable grocer in the U.S., by committing to transition to natural refrigerants in all stores by 2035.

New A2L-related code requirements will impact HVAC system installation and include warning labels, ventilation, leak detection, and limits on refrigerant amounts for comfort air conditioning.

In preparing for the refrigerant transition, contractors and distributors should review their inventory and become educated on the regulations.

In recent years, the cost of HVAC equipment has increased significantly, and regulatory changes, such as the phase-down of R-410A, will make the new A2L units even more expensive.

In early July, the Biden administration proposed a rule that addresses excessive heat in the workplace, as tens of millions of them were under heat advisories — the nation’s No. 1 weather-related cause of death.

The 25 SEER model is a wall mount unit with Wi-Fi capabilities, a silver ion filter, a cold catalyst filter, and a GoldFin anti-corrosive coating.

As HVACR technology advances, contractors often find themselves navigating new learning curves on a regular basis. VRF is no exception.

Across seven product categories, LG’s HVAC solutions again pass AHRI's comprehensive performance certification program.

The EEV is often used in modern refrigeration systems, but troubleshooting its common failures may be complicated.

Cleaning coils is a fairly simple task, but one that plays an important role in keeping a unit running strong.

In today's economy, cost-conscious end users want to extend their HVAC equipment lifespan as long as possible. Regular maintenance on condensing units can help maximize their longevity and performance.

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.

Technicians need to understand the basic electrical fundamentals and how they relate to each other in order to better troubleshoot electrical failures.

Consumer awareness and opinion of heat pumps are both improving, along with the technology. Manufacturers see a strong market ahead, although some challenges remain.

Four core components work together to control when refrigerant is absorbing heat, and when it is releasing heat.

A variable speed drive (VSD) controls the speed of the high-torque, direct-drive motor for optimal fan operation.

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

Amy Harlan, who has an extensive background in electronics and device connectivity, is the new business development manager for device connection technology at the global electronics technology firm.

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.

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

Intuitive usability helped the CS7500 win a Gold award in The NEWS’ 2019 Dealer Design Awards in the realm of Commercial Controls.

Honeywell announced the launch of Honeywell Forge Energy Optimization, a cloud-based, closed-loop, machine learning solution.

Hamid Sarshar will lead the 50-year-old company into the next strategic phase of growth and innovation within the UFT platform.

BrainBox AI intends to integrate ABB’s MSR business and its installed base of 12,000-plus retail locations in its current operations.

RetroFIT+ is the next iteration of the Belimo retrofit program, which offers online resources, including a product-selection tool, as well as personal support to provide quick and easy access to HVAC replacement solutions for actuators, valves, and sensors.

The Coastal Coat Casing Package is now offered as a premium option for the Modine Atherion packaged ventilation system. 

Every year, The NEWS introduces the latest cooling equipment available for the upcoming summer season in order to help contractors prepare for this busy period by doing the research that will help them to distinguish between brands. The coverage features specific information about each individual product as submitted by the manufacturers.

This heating showcase provides in-depth information on the features of each individual unit and also includes technical support information from the manufacturer. The manufacturers provided all of the data included in the product grid as well as in the photo feature; therefore, any questions should be directed to them via the contact information provided in the photo feature section.

Many new testing and monitoring products were on display last month at the AHR Expo in Orlando, Florida, where manufacturers showcased and demonstrated their newest, smartest products.

This handheld device displays CO, CO₂, air temperature, rh, dew point, and wet bulb temperature measurements.

Designed for HVAC and refrigeration professionals to view electrical and temperature readings, this product logs data remotely using the ExView® W-Series app on smartphones and tablets via Bluetooth.

Badger Meter won Gold in the Testing and Monitoring category for its Dynasonics® TFX-5000 ultrasonic clamp-on meter, which measures volumetric flow and heating/cooling energy rates in clean liquids, as well as those with small amounts of suspended solids or aeration, such as surface water or raw sewage.

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