There are things contractors can do to get school equipment back online and ensure it’s operating as efficiently as possible in time for the first school bell this fall.

Nortek Global HVAC has introduced a new three-phase electric/electric packaged cooling solution. The company said the Model P8SE delivers 14 SEER cooling in capacity ranges from 3 to 5 tons in even tonnages, making it an energy-efficient choice for strip malls, restaurants, and retail stores.

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.

The manufacturers provided all of the data included in the product grid as well as the photo feature. Therefore, any questions should be directed to them via the contact information provided in the photo feature section.

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.

This series of residential package equipment features energy-saving performance as well as cost-effective installation and maintenance.

Each year, The NEWS spotlights the industry’s latest commercial heating products. The manufacturers provided us with a brief description of features included with each product.

The Pelican™ case housing provides a watertight, crushproof, dust-proof enclosure with heavy-duty deflector ribs for extra protection from shocks and impacts.

This series of IAQ monitors can measure ambient temperature, relative humidity (rh), wet bulb, dew point, differential pressure, barometric pressure, CO₂, CO, O₂, ozone, formaldehyde, volatile organic compounds, NO, NO₂, SO₂, and H₂S. 

These compact datalogging instruments offer users a durable design with flexible programming configurations and the convenience of datalogging readings in Excel format directly onto an SD card.

SD900 and SD910 three-channel DC current and DC voltage dataloggers are optimized for extended monitoring of milliamp (SD900) and millivolt (SD910) signals throughout a commercial, industrial, or residential facility.

The Extech TH30, RHT30, and RHT35 compact dataloggers are designed to provide HVACR professionals with easy access to real-time temperature, humidity, and barometric pressure readings as well as insights compiled from extended readings preformatted in Excel or PDF report formats. Users can set and forget the dataloggers with a customizable recording rate from once every 30 seconds to once every two hours, and it holds a capacity of up to 48,000 combined total readings with date and time stamps.

Just like bees return to the hive every day for sunset, Yellow Jacket has habitually returned to the AHR Expo every January for the past 45 years.

Last year was a notable one for Testo Inc. as the test and measurement manufacturing company celebrated its 60th anniversary. However, 2018 promises to be just as momentous as Testo US will reach its 35th anniversary milestone.

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

This product provides field-selectable current or voltage output that is proportional to the CO concentration of an area.

This product now features mercury-free temperature elements as an option in any 8- or 12-inch case configuration, in ranges between minus 30˚ and 600˚F.

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.

This brief year-end tool review rounds up a handful of items that might make the work a little easier in 2021.

Contractors are seeking tools that are equipped to handle A2L refrigerants, offer Bluetooth and wireless compatibility, operate efficiently, save the user time, and are safe to utilize.

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Selling products online is a whole new ball game. So, contractors will want to learn about their consumers buying journeys, and thoughtfully consider how to launch the online store, what products to sell, and how to market it.

People are still pinching pennies and choosing repairs, but there are ways for contractors to sell new equipment, even when it’s more expensive.

AI technology can help HVAC contractors monitor each sales and repair call.

With how cutthroat and competitive the HVAC market is, contractors must leverage data-driven insights and technological advancements to drive growth, attract ideal customers, and optimize customer satisfaction.

Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors–National Association members from around the country gathered this month for educational sessions, networking, and industry awards.

In the seventh installment of this series, we ask if there are any special storage requirements for A2L refrigerants.

Commercial heating equipment manufacturers are rolling out new systems that are energy efficient, as well as service friendly for contractors.

Old homes and old HVAC systems bring the potential for asbestos — here’s what HVAC contractors and duct cleaning professionals need to know if they run into it on a jobsite.

Annual HFC inventory reports are required to be audited by a CPA to ensure compliance, and regulated entities should understand what to anticipate for the 2024 compliance period. 

Though getting enough people to work in the HVAC industry has been an issue for quite a while, women have been greatly underrepresented. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, only 2% of the HVAC workforce is women. Amy O’Grady from Women in HVACR talks about what needs to happen for more women to get into the HVAC industry.

The recent Women in HVACR conference offered sessions aimed at advancing attendees' knowledge on industry topics such as the refrigerant transition, as well as building their leadership skills.

With the election of Donald Trump to President of the United States, the HVAC industry is wondering how this will affect the Inflation Reduction Act incentives.

When starting a company on a new path, the goals and routes can be quite different than expected, so plan on taking a few detours and be willing to make adjustments. 

Homeowners likely won’t choose to replace unless it’s cheaper than the repair.

Low public awareness of incentives that can subsidize residential HVAC purchases means contractors have the opportunity to educate and position themselves as trusted advisors, marketing experts say.

Here in the Santa Fe, New Mexico, area — and all across the nation, it seems — everyone wants to be “green.”

The Internet of Things is a broad term with multiple definitions, likely stemming from the different sectors of technology that IoT impacts.

There is a new term making its way into the commercial controls arena: digital twin.

Siemens is working to expand their offerings to fit any building size, with any amount of complexity.

Here are some of the top benefits of commercial HVAC automation and how new technology may soon make automated systems even more valuable.

Trends at this year’s AHR Expo within commercial controls and building automation were improving energy efficiency, making buildings more adaptable, streamlining workflow to make things easier for HVACR contractors, and a greater emphasis on cybersecurity and digitization.

Cochrane Supply & Engineering offers products for commercial and industrial building comfort, safety, and security as well as world-class technical support, development and training.

CABA was founded in 1988. As ASHB, its mission — to empower connectivity among people, spaces, and technology to deliver a more livable, sustainable, and efficient connected world — remains unchanged.

“Julie Petrone is an invaluable new partner in ASHB’s efforts to advance the smart technology industry,” said ASHB CEO Greg Walker.

Since more companies are putting a focus on ESG principles, the HVAC industry is positioned to turn those goals, into a reality.

When it comes to this piece of critical infrastructure, operators need to be prepared to face new and sophisticated attacks.

Home automation is no longer a thing of the past. Customers are seeking ways to intelligently control their homes in more ways than ever before, as evidenced by the number of new smart home products on display in this sector at the AHR Expo.

This enables users to control their hydronic radiant panel, baseboard, or radiator to heat to the exact temperature and from wherever they may be.

From the start, the home’s development team at Legacy Custom Built Homes had big goals for the 6,600-square-foot, three-level home in terms of both efficiency and design aesthetic.