ProSpace packaged terminal air conditioner (PTAC) quiet comfort systems deliver air comfort and quality to the hospitality industry. 

On Dec. 17, 2015, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) finalized new negotiated energy conservation standards for commercial air conditioners, heat pumps, and commercial warm-air furnaces, otherwise known as rooftop units (RTUs).

HVAC contractors in different climates and regions all over the U.S. agree that irregular upkeep is the most problematic issue when it comes to rooftop unit failure.

More than half of U.S. commercial building space is cooled by packaged HVAC equipment, according to the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). So it comes as no surprise that energy efficiency is the biggest trend driving the rooftop market.

The units feature an exact-fit replacement design that matches the units to footprints of other manufacturers’ units and eliminates the need for a curb adapter.

We asked our contractor advisory panel to weigh in on their most useful and effective tools used in the field. Here’s what they had to say.

The ManTooth™ Wireless Digital Pressure/Temperature Gauge from Yellow Jacket Products Division, Ritchie Engineering Co., is this year's gold winner in the Electronic Tools category.

Fluke Corp.’s Fluke Connect received the gold award in the Testing & Monitoring category of the 2015 Dealer Design Awards.

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.

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.

Summer cooling season is in full gear, which means that both technicians and their tools are being kept extremely busy.

Investing in the right tools will save your employees’ time and avoid delaying repairs in the rush of summer.

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

Technological developments are consistently improving the tools technicians have to use.

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Learn how HVAC companies can increase retention by giving their employees a stake in the company’s success through phantom stock plans.

ACHR NEWS launches new tools to help readers stay up-to-date on the latest trends.

EPA is counting on increased recovery and reclamation in order to maintain existing HVAC equipment, and finally, the numbers are going in the right direction.

With the demand for new homes skyrocketing, more HVAC businesses are opening to meet demand, according to two new reports.

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

“It's simple. If you want to encourage women to prosper and develop, provide them with some prospering women to inspire them to develop.”

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. 

If used correctly, AI can potentially enhance efficiency and accuracy across multiple industries, including HVACR.

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.

With stronger global temperature fluctuations and demand for HVAC systems growing, heat exchangers are rapidly becoming essential to an ever-expanding market.

The upcoming expo will preview the future of the HVACR industry, with exhibitors from around the globe gathering to showcase new and upgraded products, technologies, and innovations.

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

BIM technology has proven to be highly expedient for several HVAC plans, especially in terms of cost efficiency, time optimization, and effective planning.

Controls-Con, presented by Cochrane Supply on May 5-7, 2021, discussed the impact of smart controls on the building industry.

HVAC has a critical role to play in the future of building automation and digitalization.

Small- to medium-sized buildings make up about 94% of all commercial buildings in the U.S., according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration, yet only 13% of those buildings have a building automation system.

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.

While a controls upgrade may be costly, the reality is, the longer you wait, the more expensive a replacement can be.

IEC Systems is a provider of turnkey proprietary and nonproprietary building automation systems (BASs) and a Distech Controls authorized system integrator.

Cochrane Supply & Engineering has been distributing Honeywell products since Cochrane was founded. Co-founder Don Cochrane Sr. got his start with Honeywell.

Studies have shown potential, and real, energy savings with the use of fault detection and data analysis to guide HVAC systems.

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.

The lab is designed to give students hands-on experience that will help them bridge the gap between classroom instruction and the needs of employers.

Hulland is the associate director of strategic planning and market intelligence for residential and light commercial HVAC at Carrier.

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

Zoning has been around for way longer than some of the newest, most popular technologies, like ductless systems, Wi-Fi thermostats, and Alexa; however, its adoption has been slow, comprising only about 5 percent of the market.

HiberSense Inc. appointed Chris Lawson as channel sales manager for the U.S. market.

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.

Zoning technology has experienced success in both residential and commercial applications of hot water and hydronic systems.

If zoning technology was available before the pandemic, why has it taken so long for it to become an option that homeowners now consider?

For more HVAC contractors to sell zoning systems, they have to understand the benefits, challenges, know how to approach customers to even be able to sell it, and then comes the install.