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FYI: News Briefs in HVAC - March 11, 2024

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 - June 17, 2024

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 - July 1, 2024

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 - July 15, 2024

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 - August 12, 2024

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 21, 2024

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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Letters From Our Readers: November 4, 2019

The article provided valuable information on maintenance and cleanliness issues related to refrigeration equipment in restaurants and c-stores.




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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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HVAC Marketing Tips for 2019

These simple HVAC marketing tips will strengthen your position in your local community.




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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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Comprehensive Guide: HVAC Service Calls During COVID-19

Here's how to ensure that your customers and employees stay healthy and safe during your service calls, in the midst of a pandemic.




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Serving Your Company During the COVID-19 Crisis

This is a once-in-lifetime opportunity where leadership becomes a precious commodity.




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ABB invests $170 million in the US

ABB is accelerating its growth strategy in the U.S. by investing approximately $170 million and creating highly skilled jobs in manufacturing, innovation, and distribution operations.




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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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The ABCs and 123s of Variable Frequency Drives

In this white paper, you will find some real-world definitions of many of the confusing terms thrown around in VFD manuals and technical articles.




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ServiceTitan Named One of Inc. Magazine’s Best Workplaces for 2019

“Our goal is to make every Titan better, smarter, and faster in all the areas they are passionate about”




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2019 International Roundtable Annual Meeting Recap

The 2019 International Roundtable met at the Renaissance Orlando at Sea World on April 16-18 for its Annual Meeting.




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2019 Dealer Design Awards: Contractor Services & Software

Managing equipment is increasingly important to the HVAC industry. Parasense Refrigerant Management Software, gold winner, helps with this.




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2021 Dealer Design Awards: Contractor Services & Software

The Gold award for the Contractor Service and Software category went to SmartDiagnostics with SmartTutor™ (SDST) from Smartech Alliance, a division of SmartHVAC LLC.




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ABC Predicts Continued US Construction Growth in 2016

Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) forecasts a continued steady economic recovery for the U.S. commercial and industrial construction industries in 2016. Despite a weak global economy, the industry’s solid economic recovery in 2015 should continue in 2016, led by strong consumer spending.




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Economist Says HVAC Contractors Will Grow Their Bottom Lines in 2018

SAN ANTONIO — For years, one of the highlights of the Mechanical Contractors Association of America’s (MCAA’s) Annual Convention has been the economic forecast offered by Brian Beaulieu, CEO of ITR Economics in Manchester, New Hampshire.




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Fan Energy Index (FEI) Coming to 2019 Edition of ASHRAE/IES 90.1

The 2019 edition of ASHRAE/IES 90.1 will use the new fan energy index (FEI) as the metric for efficiency provisions.




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AMCA Updates Air-Control-Devices Rating Publication 511

Superseding AMCA Publication 511-21, AMCA Publication 511-21 (Rev. 12-22) outlines technical procedures and the proper presentation of data for the certification of air-control devices through the AMCA Certified Ratings Program (CRP).




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Project Files: Episode 21 — University of Arkansas Rec Building

When your campus is home to 27,000 students, indoor air quality is of the utmost importance.




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UVC HVAC Treatment Returns 12% Efficiency Improvement

One-year study conducted on Atlanta commercial high rise’s HVAC systems proves UVC lamps reap energy efficiency payback benefits.




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COVID-19 Reveals Importance of UV-C in HVAC Industry

Can the type of ultraviolet light known as UV-C light kill the novel coronavirus? Manufacturers are not making that claim … yet.




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The R-410A Condensing Unit Conundrum

EPA is revisiting a rule that would allow R-410A condensing units to be manufactured indefinitely to service existing equipment.




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2021 Dealer Design Awards: Refrigeration & Ice Machines

The Gold award in the Refrigeration and Ice Machines category goes to the Copeland Digital Outdoor Refrigeration Unit, X-Line Series by Emerson.




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Top 10 Ductless Accessories

With a little help from the folks at RectorSeal, the editors at the NEWS have developed a Top 10 list of ductless installation accessories. 




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DOE Announces $11.4M to Advance Efficient Drilling for Geothermal Energy

The awardees will focus on early-stage R&D projects exploring innovative technologies for drilling geothermal wells that show the ability to reduce non-drilling time, improve rates of penetration, and identify methods to accelerate the transfer of geothermal drilling and related technologies from the laboratory to the marketplace. 




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Last Call For R-410A Equipment? Maybe Not

HVAC manufacturers are prepared for the refrigerant transition to A2Ls but are finding that there is still strong demand for R-410A equipment.




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10 Free Ways to Boost Your HVAC Business with ChatGPT

Here are 10 ways to get started by incorporating AI for free in some of your workflows right away.




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Infographic: Report - 1 in 4 US Commercial Service Contractors Are Implementing AI

67% of contractors see digital transformation as important to their success.




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Hear How Lavender AC & Heating Boosted Growth By 100%

Struggling to grow revenue past $500K, Lavender transformed their operations with Sera, the all-in-one FSM solution.




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Luxaire®, a brand of Johnson Controls: Rooftop Unit Line

These products are designed to serve both the new construction and replacement markets.




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Replacing R-410A in Rooftop Units

This phasedown has been expected for a while, which is why OEMs have been working diligently to identify alternative refrigerants that are safe and efficient.




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AAON Receives $174.5 Million in Orders from Data Center

Under these orders, AAON will provide a custom-designed thermal management system supporting a liquid cooling deployment for the customer's data centers.




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HARDI Distributors Report 1.6% Revenue Increase in September

The annual sales growth for the 12 months through September 2024 is an increase of 2.3%. 




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LeakSmart®: Water Flow Monitoring

This product provides water flow analytics and monitors and controls the home’s water activity — from in-wall to appliance leaks.




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Refrigeration Showcase 2019

The Refrigeration Showcase educates contractors about new refrigeration products, so they can help customers make the right choice.




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In Wake of COVID-19, Refrigeration Cleanliness Becomes a Bigger Concern

Grocers are becoming more vigilant in keeping their refrigeration equipment as clean as possible.




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Refrigeration Showcase 2021

The Showcase is designed to educate contractors about the new commercial and industrial refrigeration products available.




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Commercial Cooling Showcase 2011

The NEWS’ annual Cooling Showcase has traditionally introduced the latest air conditioning units available for the upcoming summer season. The intent is to help contractors prepare for this busy period by doing the research that will help them to distinguish between brands. In this issue, we focus on the commercial side of the air conditioning industry.




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2014 AHR Expo: HVAC Commercial Equipment

The NEWS was very busy at the AHR Expo in New York City, visiting as many booths as possible in search of new products. Below is a comprehensive list of all the HVAC commercial equipment we found on the show floor.




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Commercial Cooling Showcase 2014: New Equipment Just in Time for Summer

It’s time again for the Commercial Cooling Showcase. The NEWS’ annual issue has traditionally introduced the latest air conditioning units available for the upcoming summer season. The intent is to help contractors prepare for this busy period by doing the research that will help them distinguish between brands.




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Commercial Heating Showcase 2014: New Products Available on the Commercial Market

HVAC manufacturers share their latest heating products — including photos, specifications, warranty info, and more — in this detailed showcase.




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2017 Summer Outlook

According to reports from AccuWeather, this summer is sure to leave Americans sizzling as most regions are expected to endure above-average temperatures.




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The Best of Extra Edition: May 14, 2018

The NEWS’ Extra Edition page is home to hundreds of online-exclusive service and maintenance, technical, and business management articles. Here are some of the best.




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The Top 10 Myths of Ductless Technology

Some beliefs, like Greek mythology, last for generations because they contain a valuable lesson. Others, like these, are just ready to become ancient history.