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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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Building Operators Use Array of Indoor Air Quality Tools to Ease Concerns

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




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Tech Shortage? Indoor Air Quality Needs? Parker Has Answers

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.




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Lennox to Increase Prices on Residential Equipment

Lennox Industries plans to increase prices on residential equipment and accessories by up to 10% beginning Monday, Feb. 5.





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Allied Air Announces Price Increases

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%.




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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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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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Humidifier Sales See Boost as Consumers Seek Better Health, Comfort

Homeowners are seeking solutions to improve comfort and IAQ. One device that does both is the humidifier.




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Pandemic Created Consumer Awareness, Increased Demand for Indoor Air Quality Solutions

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.




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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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AirEase: Multi-Refrigerant Coil

The AirEase 7EC-01 evaporator coil is the only coil purposefully engineered to ease your transition to Low GWP refrigerants.




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Zonefirst: App-Based Combination Light Switch and Thermostat

Utilizing the company’s Internet of Zoning (IoZ) technology, the Bliss Zoning System, a new home climate control system, enables homeowners to easily manage both lighting and temperature settings through a single, user-friendly app, allowing for customized comfort in every zone. 




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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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Senseair: Gas Sensor

Senseair has developed "Sunlight R290," a gas sensor featuring high measurement accuracy and operating range, while minimizing heat generation, packaging space, and power consumption.




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AprilAire Parent Company Purchases EWC Controls

Through the acquisition, RCP aims to “take the No. 1 position in zoning.”




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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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Aspen Founder Remembered as a Dedicated Leader

James Piccione founded Aspen Manufacturing in 1975, and the company is now one of the largest independent manufacturers of evaporator coils and air handlers for the residential and light commercial HVAC markets in the U.S. and Canada.




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Daikin Advances to Final Phase of Heat Pump Challenge

The Residential Cold Climate Heat Pump Technology Challenge aims to foster collaboration among manufacturers, utilities, and other stakeholders to develop next-generation heat-pump technology capable of delivering reliable and energy-efficient heating in extreme winter conditions.




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Five Reasons to Choose Hydronic HVAC Systems

With rising energy prices and new legislation escalating demand for more efficient buildings, modern hydronics presents a viable solution to reduce HVAC systems’ negative impact on the environment.




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Bosch Thermotechnology Rebrands as Bosch Home Comfort Group

The rebranding from Bosch Thermotechnology to Bosch Home Comfort Group reflects the company’s innovative product portfolio and commitment to electrification.




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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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CO₂ Refrigeration’s Benefits Extend Beyond Supermarkets, Ice Arenas

CO₂ refrigeration, which has gained significant traction in ice arenas and supermarket coolers, is now emerging as a groundbreaking technology revolutionizing the way we cool and heat across industries worldwide.




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The NEWSMakers Podcast: Commercial Refrigeration Trends

In this episode, The ACHR NEWS speaks with Andre Patenaude from Copeland about some of the current issues that are shaping the commercial refrigeration industry.




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Innovative Cooling Methods to Reduce Emissions and Increase Efficiency

New cooling technologies that promise to revolutionize the way climate control is approached are emerging in the HVACR industry.




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Malco Products Brings Manufacturing to Former VISE-GRIP Nebraska Factory

Seven of the new full-time employees hired to start up operations previously worked at the VISE-GRIP factory. Malco plans to add jobs as production increases.




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Compressor Uses Continue to Expand as Unit Sizes Contract

Have 166 years of small improvements and occasional leaps in chemistry taken us to the limit of what compressors can do?




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Turbocor Marks 10 Years as a Danfoss Company

More than 130,000 Danfoss Turbocor compressors have been installed around the world.




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Three Reasons Variable-Speed Compressors are the Answer for Heat Pumps

Read this white paper to learn more about why variable-speed compressors are the best solution for heat pump applications.




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ASHRAE 189.1: A Higher Standard for High-Performance Green Buildings, Pt. 1

In the quest to build more sustainably, organizations have set forth a variety of standards to realize high-performance green buildings.




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ASHRAE 189.1: A Higher Standard for High-Performance Green Buildings, Pt. 2

To realize high-performance green buildings, the place to start is improving HVAC – centering on ventilation/efficiency.




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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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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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Rheem Opens Innovation Learning Center in Arkansas

Rheem's new Innovation Learning Center is a $5 million facility designed to meet the training needs of specialists in Rheem's air-conditioning and water-heating divisions.




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The NEWSMakers Podcast: HVACR Education

Ferris State professor Eric Quilitzsch is a guest on the podcast to let us know what is new in the HVACR education segment of the industry.




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Trade Groups Report Productive Meetings with Washington Lawmakers

The AHRI’s 2024 Policy Symposium brought more than 200 members, along with AHRI staffers and others in HVAC, to Washington for the lobbying effort, plus panel discussions, keynote speeches, and networking.




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U.S. ‘National Heat Strategy’ Issued in Response to Increase in Heat-Related Deaths

The ‘National Heat Strategy’ is directing several different governmental agencies to implement four goals and objectives that are expected to increase U.S. resiliency to extreme heat conditions.




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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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Control Techniques: Bypass Packages

This package has an intuitive operator touchscreen to access the HVAC H300 VFD and bypass setup options. It also displays complete system status information.




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Siemens Corp.: Infrastructure Drive

This product is optimized for pump, fan, and compressor applications in industries such as water/wastewater, HVACR, and more.




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Comparing and Contrasting PSC, ECM 2.3, and X13 HVACR Motors

PSC motors can be referred to as constant speed motors; X13 ECMs can be referred to as constant torque motors; and ECM 2.3 variable-speed motors can be referred to as constant airflow motors.




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Contractors’ Lives Made Easier With Software, Services

It took more than 17 months for Jackson Systems to research and build the Virtual Technician app, which won gold in the Contractor Services and Software category of the 2018 Dealer Design Awards.




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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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Success Group International Celebrates 20 Years Of Helping Contractors at Its Dallas Expo

Success Group International recently hosted its fall 2019 Expo at the Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center in Dallas.




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Sales Software Can Help HVAC Businesses During Busy Seasons

The last couple busy seasons, HVAC contractors have seen a high influx of calls due to remote work. There are steps HVAC companies can take to meet demand while also alleviating the stress of the season.




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Harris Companies Appoints Michel Michno as President of Construction

Harris Companies, a leading national mechanical contractor with several locations across the country, has announced the appointment of Michel Michno as the company’s new president of construction. Michno has more than 30 years of construction industry experience.




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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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Panasonic Canada Launches Home + Building Solutions Division

Panasonic Canada Inc. announced the launch of its Home + Building Solutions division, which will offer a wide range of products designed to meet the needs of the Canadian home building and renovation industry.




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OSHA Confined Spaces Rule Has Limited Application in Residential HVAC

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA’s) Confined Spaces in Construction final rule, issued May 4, 2015, created confusion in the HVAC industry. ACCA announced that, after months of negotiations with OSHA, an agreement clarifies that the rule has very limited application in the residential HVAC industry.




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Increase in Data Center Construction to Augment Precision Air Conditioning Market

The global data center precision air conditioning market is expected to record a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of more than 10 percent to 2020, according to the latest market research report by Technavio.




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Bans on New Natural Gas Infrastructure Spread

A ban on the installation of natural gas infrastructure in new buildings is coming soon to a town near you, and the local HVAC industry needs to be prepared — or maybe not.