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LG Electronics Identifies Heat Pumps as Key Element of Green, Smart Home Ecosystem

Thomas Yoon, president and CEO, LG North America CEO, addresses barriers to market growth at a recent White House executive roundtable. 




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Misconceptions about Sustainability-Based HVAC Work May Be Hindering Your Ability to Grow

While implementing new technology may seem like a daunting task, seasoned technicians could find it’s not all that different than the work they are already doing.




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System Sensor: Duct Smoke Detectors

If space is a problem or to save time and money (up to 30 percent), monitor supply and return detectors from a single power board using InnovairFlex’s semi and fully distributed 2-to-1 sensor to power board capability.




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Thybar: Custom Made Roof Curb

A Thybar Retro-Mate® is custom made to adapt your existing roof curb to a new rooftop unit. It saves time and costly roof reconstruction, preserves roofing integrity, reduces system downtime, and takes advantage of existing ductwork.




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Temperature Control Services LLC: Air Conditioning Condensate Drain Trap

The unique valve design of V-traps makes them virtually trouble free. They are self-priming; you never have to add water to make them work. A self-sealing column of water, equal in height to the negative pressure in the air conditioner, automatically prevents air from entering the drain trap allowing the condensate to drain freely.




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Field Controls: UV Air Purification Upgrade

The new PRO-Cell™ Upgrade Assembly magnifies the power of purification when added to any Field Controls UV-16. These models can be upgraded with the addition of a PCUV-16UA, boosting their UVC germicidal performance.




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Midea America Corp.: Inverter Ductless System

Midea America Corp. has introduced the Premier Series, a completely refined inverter ductless system technology. While the majority of these provide 100% heating output at 5°F ambient temperatures, most offer 100% of the stated cooling capacity at -4°F, with a few attaining 100% cooling at -22°F.




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GreenStar Energy Systems – serving YOU: America’s HVAC Installers, Contractors, Technicians and Dealers

We guarantee we’ll save GreenStar Alliance members thousands on equipment costs. We are also here to help streamline your business, taking care of documentation and shipping for you as well! Learn more by calling 888-249-HVAC, or go to www.GreenStarAlliance.com!




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Calling All Humans: Let’s Guide The Next Generation Of The Trades With Passion, Pride, Determination, And Generosity

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.




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Can Amazon’s Example Help You Deliver HVAC System Performance?

Just like the online retail giant solved its verification problems with snapshots of delivered packages, the HVAC industry must prove its product — comfort — is being delivered to the customer.




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Bridging the Skilled Trades Gap to Accelerate the Energy Transition

In the midst of a historic energy transition, the HVAC is facing a workforce shortage, and it needs to get creative to find solutions.




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Ken Goodrich Presents Second Veterans Tools Award to HVAC Student

Nick Hughes didn't know what career he wanted to pursue when he left the U.S. Navy three years ago. Now, he will soon graduate from the two-year applied science in air conditioning technology program at the College of Southern Nevada (CSN) as the recipient of the Post 9/11 Veterans Tools Award.




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Air-Tro Wins 2016 Readers Choice Award for San Gabriel Valley

Air-Tro Inc., a heating and air conditioning contractor in Monrovia, California, announced that the company has won the 2016 Readers Choice Award for San Gabriel Valley. This is the third year in a row that the company has won the award.




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Alaska Energy Audit Program Extended

According to the AEA, nonresidential buildings consume more than half the building energy use in Alaska, and the majority of these buildings are privately owned. The Commercial Building Energy Audit program is designed to pay up to 75 percent of the cost of an ASHRAE level 1+ energy audit performed on privately owned commercial buildings.




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Rural Funding Provides New Opportunities

Building projects offering business opportunities for HVAC contractors, both residential and commercial, will be available because of these loans in multiple states.




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Infographic: 6 Deadly Facts About Indoor Air Quality

While exterior pollutants, such as smog and CO, may receive more attention, IAQ within a home can have serious effects on our physical and mental health, as well.




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10 Factors That Determine Duct System Performance

Paying attention to these 10 factors will ensure that customers get the highest possible comfort and efficiency.




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The One-Degree Principle

The key is to adjust your set point slowly and focus on progress, not perfection. Don’t try to add 100°F all at once; you’ll burn out.




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Parker Sporlan Designs Products to Make Life Easier for Contractors

Parker Sporlanls latest offerings include a rugged carrying case, off-the-shelf valves, and a simple-to-use board for refrigeration control.




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Overcharge Symptoms Differ Due To Metering Devices

There are varying types of symptoms that can occur when a refrigeration system has an overcharge of refrigerant.




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Determining the Cause of a Restricted Liquid Line

Liquid line restrictions cause the evaporator, compressor, and condenser to be starved of refrigerant, causing performance problems in refrigeration systems.




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Project Files: Episode 42 — Amalie Arena IAQ Update

Pure Air Control Services recently completed an IAQ project that helped fans and hockey players at the Stanley Cup Playoffs breathe easy at Tampa Bay’s Amalie Arena.




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Pandemic Created New Markets for UV-C

When the coronavirus pandemic struck, the interest in UV light skyrocketed. Some believe UV-C will become widely viewed as essential to HVACR systems, the way filters are now.




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UVDI Awarded Agreement for UV-C IAQ Technology with Premier Inc.

UltraViolet Devices Inc. announced that it has been awarded a group purchasing agreement with Premier Inc. in the category of Indoor Air Quality products.




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Pandemic Drives Era of Residential IAQ Awareness

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.




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Modine Offers Free IAQ Upgrades to Schools

Modine's offer to schools of Needlepoint Bipolar Ionization Technology was prompted by recent Canadian wildfires, which have created smoke that has blanketed significant portions of the U.S.




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Trane to Adjust Prices on Residential HVAC Equipment

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.




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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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Report: Commercial Contractor Confidence Nearly Doubled Since 2023

Just 3% of commercial contractors were pessimistic about the upcoming year in 2024, compared to 22% in 2023.




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HVACR Press Fittings Provide Ideal Solution for Data Centers

Data centers produce enormous amounts of heat and require intricate cooling systems to keep servers from overheating and running in good condition. For data centers located in regions such as South Florida that consistently experience high temperatures, efficient and well-functioning cooling systems are crucial.




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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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Dehumidifiers Deliver Built-In Comfort for Multifamily Settings

Early on in CHP’s $9-million project, the team decided to make a pretty big change: an overhaul of the HVAC design.




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Dehumidification Plays a Crucial Role in Cannabis Crop Production

Grow rooms are a prominent example of the potential and the challenges of indoor agriculture.




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Humidification Control Is Critical in Residential, Commercial Settings

Humidity control makes up an important facet of indoor air quality, a facet that includes reducing airborne viruses but extends far beyond it.




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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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Dehumidification a Big Part of Indoor Air Quality Equation

Homeowners are increasingly paying attention to improving their indoor air quality, and dehumidification is a big part of the IAQ equation.




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Dehumidifiers Provide a Solution to Residential, Commercial Indoor Air Quality Issues

Following are several of the latest dehumidification products on the market, representing residential and industrial applications alike.




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Humidification and Dehumidification Bring Wellness and Comfort

Comfortable, clean air. That’s what end users on both the residential and commercial sides are looking for in the aftermath of the pandemic.




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Moisture Solutions for Residential Heat Pumps

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.




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EPA Names 2023 Indoor airPLUS Leaders

Indoor airPLUS is a voluntary EPA partnership and labeling program that helps the builders of new homes improve the quality of indoor air and meet the growing consumer preference for homes with improved IAQ. 




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Aiding High Humidity Levels With a Secondary Dehumidification System

For contractors in humid climates, a lot of the comfort they provide is through being able to control humidity levels, which can be aided by adding a secondary dehumidification system.




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HVAC Products Designed for Indoor Agriculture Offer Precise Climate Control

The manufacturers of HVAC products for indoor farming say their equipment can help optimize growers’ crop yields.




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Tourists Are Demanding Cleaner Air, So What Can the HVAC Industry Do To Help Hotels?

More and more travelers are ranking air quality as an important factor when deciding where to stay — here’s how the HVAC industry can help tip the scales for hotels.




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Danfoss: 6-Cylinder Compressor

Danfoss has released a new compressor for the North American market.




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New Trane Commercial Products Focus on Decarbonization

Trane has issued new and updated commercial products that the company says will further building decarbonization efforts and comply with refrigerant regulations.




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McDonnell & Miller: Low Water Cutoff Device

The boilerwize FPC-1000 is the first-ever field configurable low water cutoff device. Its patented technology monitors water level condition, ensures protection and safety for steam and hot water systems.




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Hudson, Chemours Ink Deal on Reclaimed Refrigerants

Hudson will sell reclaimed refrigerants under the names Freon R-11, Freon R-12, Freon R-123, and Freon R-22, and use the Freon brand name in its marketing materials.




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Nationwide Boiler Shop Earns National Board's Blessing

The certification process involved a thorough review and rigorous evaluation of Nationwide Boiler’s welding procedure by a review team from the National Board.




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Webco Industries Dedicates New Campus, Tech Center

The Tech Center offers space for cross-team collaborative work and a view of the Arkansas River with downtown Tulsa in the distance.




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Johnson Controls to Sell Residential HVAC Business to Bosch

JCI CEO plans transformation to ‘simpler, higher-growth company’