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2J Supply Company: Geothermal Heat Pump

The Bosch Greensource CDi geothermal heat pump comes equipped with innovative technology that only Bosch can provide including: 10 year limited warranty on parts and labor; fiber-free, closed-cell insulation to help keep the system’s high efficiency and improve IAQ; and more.




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Direct Supply® PTAC

Quiet Performance: tangential blower wheel with nearly silent 3-speed operation.

Sized to fit wall sleeves of 16"H x 42"W x14"D • 3-year P&L warranty, plus a 5-year limited warranty on sealed system.




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Bill Howe Family of Companies Earns Super Service Award in Six Categories

The Bill Howe Family of Companies announced it has earned the 2015 Angie’s List Super Service Award in six categories. The service company provides heating, air conditioning, restoration and flood remediation, and plumbing services in the San Diego area.




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SupplyHouse.com Improves West Coast Service

With its new location, SupplyHouse.com will expand its Fast Track zip codes to the West Coast while still covering locations near its New Jersey and Ohio distribution centers.




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Sanhua Supplies Parts for Electronic Systems

Replacing manual parts with electronic was the theme at Sanhua’s booth at the AHR Expo.




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Uponor Names Jon Sillerud VP of Integrated Supply Chain

Uponor North America recently announced Jon Sillerud, vice president, operations, has agreed to accept the additional responsibilities of leading the supply chain function for the company, effective immediately.




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Proper HVAC Setup Lowers Energy Costs for Marijuana Producers

The legal cannabis market continues to represent the dot-com era. Plenty of opportunity remains.




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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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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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Pair HVAC with Lighting Controls to Level Up Energy Savings

Record heat waves are driving up energy costs, but what can the HVAC industry do to mitigate some of those expenses?




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Carrier Teases Futuristic, Hybrid, Battery-Backup HVAC Units

At Climate Week NYC, a breakthrough HVAC technology that could help homeowners avoid peak pricing while also addressing growing concerns of over-stressing the grid was announced. 




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Carrier Enhances Ductless Lineup, Crossover Products

Carrier’s newest portfolio includes an entire lineup of ductless systems; the company is expanding offerings, incorporating new platforms and technologies, and integrating R-454B, Carrier’s refrigerant of choice.




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Viega: Transition Couplings

MegaPress Transition Couplings can be used to transition between galvanized or carbon steel pipe and copper, PEX, or stainless steel in seconds.




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Mid-City Supply Unveils $1.6 Million Renovation

Mid-City Supply invested $1.6 million in the renovation of its Michigan City, Indiana, location, expanding the new building to 18,600 square feet from its original 10,500 square feet, the company said.





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NAVAC Comes to Aid of Couple Facing Health Challenges

Miracle Mechanical has successfully transformed the lives of families facing financial and health-related challenges with no-cost HVAC and plumbing services.




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Bosch Thermotechnology Rebrands as Bosch Home Comfort Group

The rebranding from Bosch Thermotechnology to Bosch Home Comfort Group reflects the company’s innovative product portfolio and commitment to electrification.




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Superior to Build Hydrogen-Fueled, Zero-Emissions Boilers

The DCC boiler eliminates greenhouse gas emissions, providing a clean and eco-friendly source of steam for various industries and applications, Jericho Energy Ventures said.




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Heating Up: Condensing Boilers Poised to Become Top Heating Option Among Consumers

Condensing boilers save space and time on installation, as installing a condensing boiler is a pretty seamless process for a few reasons.




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Troubleshooting Puzzle: A Follow-Up on a Refrigeration System Repair

In this month’s troubleshooting situation, you are responding to a customer’s complaint that their walk-in cooler “isn’t cooling enough.”




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Danfoss Builds Supermarket of the Future

Danfoss recently broke ground on the construction of what it has called one of the world’s most energy-efficient supermarkets, which will be filled with the latest and most energy-efficient refrigeration and heating technology.




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Warming Up Ice Cream Freezers To Reduce Energy Use

Unilever is launching two pilots to trial warmer ice cream freezer cabinets with an aim of reducing energy use and greenhouse gas emissions by approximately 20% to 30% per freezer.




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CO₂ Refrigeration’s Benefits Extend Beyond Supermarkets, Ice Arenas

CO₂ refrigeration, which has gained significant traction in ice arenas and supermarket coolers, is now emerging as a groundbreaking technology revolutionizing the way we cool and heat across industries worldwide.




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Uponor Named Minnesota Manufacturer of the Year

Uponor North America (Uponor) has been named the 2018 Minnesota Manufacturer of the Year in the large-company category by the Manufacturers Alliance. This is the first time in the association’s history they have honored a company twice.




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Experience Center is Uponor's New Training Space

The Uponor Experience Center is part of the company's North American headquarters campus and is surrounded by corporate offices, a research and design facility, and manufacturing space.




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TNFR Wraps Up Contractor Training and Strategizing Event

Business Uncensored partnered with Service World Expo to provide a joint event for contractors pursuing excellence in their local markets.




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Trade Groups Report Productive Meetings with Washington Lawmakers

The AHRI’s 2024 Policy Symposium brought more than 200 members, along with AHRI staffers and others in HVAC, to Washington for the lobbying effort, plus panel discussions, keynote speeches, and networking.




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IAQ Bill Wins Support

A federal measure designed to improve IAQ, particularly in schools and child-care facilities, is winning support from HVAC industry trade groups. 




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EPA Sees Uptick in HFC Reclamation

EPA recently reported an increase in the total volume of HFCs reclaimed in 2023 compared to 2022.




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Success Group International Celebrates 20 Years Of Helping Contractors at Its Dallas Expo

Success Group International recently hosted its fall 2019 Expo at the Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center in Dallas.




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PulteGroup Completes Construction of Zero Net Energy Home Prototype

PulteGroup Inc. announced it has completed construction of its zero net energy (ZNE) home prototype in Northern California. The new Pulte home, which is designed to generate as much energy as it uses, will be monitored for 12 months to evaluate its performance and identify opportunities for future enhancements.




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Indoor Air Quality: The Energy Efficiency Follow-Up

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.




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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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Time to Refine Summer Tune-Up Strategies for Condensing Units

Most outdoor units will have survived another winter intact, but nearly all will need some routine (or added) TLC to get into game shape.




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Emerson Supports More Efficient Ice Machines with New Simulation Model

Emerson Climate Technologies has filed a patent application for a simulation model of a commercial ice machine to support development of more efficient equipment that can meet upcoming U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) targets.




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Troubleshooting Puzzle: An Ice Machine That’s not Keeping up With Demand

In this puzzle, a restaurant manager complains that one of the ice machines in his high-volume establishment isn’t producing enough ice.




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Four Reasons I Failed Selling Duct Upgrades

Sales is not an evil word, despite what many would have you believe. However, there is a right way and a wrong way to sell.




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Three Invaluable Lessons I Learned About Selling Duct Upgrades

Here are three lessons I learned while setting out to improve my skills selling duct upgrades.




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Baltimore Ravens Donate $200,000 for School HVAC Upgrades

This is the first funding distributed from the players’ pledge through the social justice fund and continues the Ravens’ commitment to making a difference throughout Baltimore.




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West Virginia Ups Funding For HVAC, Capital Improvements at Schools

Seven of the awards include funding specifically for HVAC-related projects.




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Johnson Controls Encourages Upward Mobility With Rooftop Units

At a booth thick with traffic at the AHR Expo’s, commercial product manager Schlegel talked about Johnson Controls’ new YORK Sun Choice rooftop unit.




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Green Link Updates Knucklehead

The biggest competitor for Green Link Eco-Engineering’s KnuckleHead line of rooftop supports is wooden blocks.




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Rooftop Retrofits Can Bring Indoor Air Quality, Occupant Comfort, Energy Savings

Packaged rooftop units are the workhorses of the commercial market, providing cooling to approximately 60% of U.S. commercial building floor area.




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Project Files: Episode 43 — Bull Valley Golf Club RTU Upgrade

With thousands of people visiting every year, Bull Valley needed to address deficiencies within the HVAC system of the 32-year-old clubhouse: in particular, the rooftop units.




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Howard Community College Receives $50,000 Grant to Support Workforce Development and Skilled Trades

The grant will provide state-of-the-art technology and equipment for industrial training programs such as mechatronics, information technology and cybersecurity, HVAC, construction management, welding, and more.




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Famous Supply to Open New Ohio Distribution Center

Famous Supply is planning a December 17 ribbon-cutting for its new 354,000-square-foot distribution center in Maple Heights, Ohio.




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HVACR Techs Help Supermarkets Meet the Challenges of Change

Supermarkets and grocery stores are facing challenging times as the $1.2 trillion annual sector strives to maintain its relevancy in a sea of change.




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The Changing World of Supermarket Refrigeration

Refrigerant regulations are another reason why change is coming, as HCFCs will be phased out by 2020, and given their high global warming potential (GWP), HFCs will likely be phased down in the near future as well. At some point, supermarkets will need to start considering low GWP alternatives such as HFO blends, as well as so-called “future-proof” refrigerants such as ammonia, CO2, or propane.




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Emerson Offers CO2 Transcritical Booster Supermarket Refrigeration Training

These Emerson half-day CO2 transcritical booster supermarket refrigeration courses will take place March 28, 29, and 30 at the Energy Education Center in Irwindale, California.




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HVAC Chiller Offerings: A Product Roundup

A product round-up of chillers on the market.




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Creative Composites Group Acquires Enduro Composites

Creative Composites Group's acquisition of Enduro will add to CCGs suite of manufacturing capabilities and geographic reach.