Manufacturers in the realm of IAQ are seeing an uptick in interest due to increased awareness among consumers as well, as the air quality concerns that come as a byproduct of efforts to tighten up buildings to increase energy efficiency. In response, they’ve been updating IAQ products for the age of the smartphone and the “smart” HVAC system.

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.

Vertical Mechanical Group is a full-service HVAC and plumbing contractor that specializes in large-scale commercial projects such as hotels and multi-family residential buildings.

Contractors focused primarily on service, maintenance, and repair should continue to see steady, healthy growth, even in a slowing economic environment.

Home builders need to begin preparing for the big refrigerant shift that is quickly approaching.

Designed for cooling work areas, this fan has a direct-drive motor for quiet and efficient operation.

I made a comment about pairing larger-tonnage fans with smaller-tonnage outdoor units that has drawn a lot of interest.

Current trends are pointing toward unprecedented technological advances in the air movement sector.

Designing a forced-air system for proper air movement and efficiency is a challenge faced by multiple players in the HVAC industry.

Here’s an answer for contractors wondering, “How do I effectively sell air movement and ventilation efficiency, and why should I?”

This product forces heated or cooled air down to floor level, eliminating temperature layers in the ceiling space.

High-volume, low-speed (HVLS) fans can mobilize and destratify large volumes of air in any facility.

Airflow takes the path of least resistance through buildings, often leaving much of the air stagnant and unaffected. A new IAQ strategy is needed.

These two products were added to the high-volume low-speed (HVLS) fans line.

Beginning July 3, 2019, the Department of Energy is requiring a maximum fan energy rating (FER) for furnace fans.

Rated for indoor and outdoor covered spaces, this fan can cover up to 23,000 square feet.

AMCA will launch the Air System Engineering and Technology (ASET) series of free webinars on topics impacting air systems in buildings.

This product features multicolored Chroma LEDs that allow users to choose from 24 hues with the included wall control.

Suitable for roof or wall mounted applications, this product is ideal for areas that have little or no ductwork.

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

Let’s look at five hidden reasons HVAC systems might not keep up when the temperatures get hot, how to test for them, and potential repairs.

Hunter Industrial, a division of the Hunter Fan Company, has donated and installed two HVLS fans to DCI Logistics.

This product provides a compact ventilation solution for warehouses, equipment cooling, mechanical rooms, factories, and more.

Awarded the Energy Star® Most Efficient Mark in 2019, this product has a high-efficiency DC motor.

This commercial product’s constant CFM EC motor technology ensures performance set points resulting in improved IAQ.

HVLS fans offer an affordable and effective solution for large-scale ventilation, as well as demonstrating success in smaller applications.

In the right situations, whole house fans provide a good option to homeowners who want to avoid running air conditioning all the time.

Filter fans perform a critical task of cooling equipment within electrical enclosures while also protecting equipment from harmful materials.

At the 2020 AHR Expo, Broan-NuTone introduced Overture, a fully automated, cloud-connected, whole-home IAQ system that monitors and optimizes air in the home.

Optimizing HVAC systems with new technology can result in a domino effect of benefits. One great example is the HVLS fan, which can boost HVAC system performance, efficiency, and sustainability.

HVAC industry members are debating how the DOE’s new rules — the first-ever for commercial and industrial fans — will impact their operations.

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).

Back in December, The ACHR NEWS toured the Big Ass Fans facility in Lexington, Kentucky. While we were there we had the opportunity to tour the company’s facility and with its research and development center, and chat with general manager of industrial business lines, Andrew Koukis for the latest episode of the NEWSMakers podcast.

Frost on an evaporator coil will prevent the correct amount of airflow across the coil. Anytime the evaporator coil experiences reduced airflow across its face, there will be a reduced heat load on the coil.

Thanks to the prevalent use of online search engines like Google, consumers everywhere are becoming more educated on the products they buy, and HVAC systems are no exception.

Nothing lasts forever. This old adage holds true, especially when it comes to HVAC coils.

The first thing that comes to mind when thinking about high-end air conditioning systems is usually cost.

In order to understand the foundational principles of duct sizing, a thorough study of ACCA Manual D is a great place to start.

Once considered a temporary solution, portable heating and cooling units continue to evolve as consumer demand calls for new units and new uses.

Lennox’s SL280NV Ultra Low NO_X gas furnace was built to address a market need in the South Coast and San Joaquin air quality districts in California, which require the reduction of emissions to 14 nanograms of NO_X per joule.

The York^® Mission Critical Direct Evaporative Cooling (DEC) Air Handling Units (AHUs) from Johnson Controls Inc. are designed to meet data centers’ specific needs.

This unit is a semi-custom fabricated air handler that can utilize direct or indirect evaporative cooling or a combination of both to meet specific usage and dimensional requirements.

This product includes a zero-penetration roof backed by the Endura10R™ 10-year roof warranty.

The future of classroom environments just got a little quieter, thanks to the recent certification of Changeair’s Freshman Series Vertical Air Handler by the Air Movement and Control Association (AMCA) Intl. Inc.

Trane and Stulz USA announced a strategic OEM supply sales agreement for the United States and Canadian markets.

This product can be installed vertically, horizontally from the left or right, or inverted with a down flow conversion kit.

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

Heat recovery systems can be divided into two categories based on the thermal parameters of the system: Systems with high and low thermal parameters.

Delivering 1 to 1.5 tons of nominal cooling, this formerly single packaged unit is now a separate module.

This patented hinge/handle system allows an air handler door to be opened in either direction or removed completely.