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The AHR Expo (International Air-Conditioning, Heating, Refrigerating Exposition) released the full schedule for the 2025 AHR Expo Education Program. 

Shurtape® DC 181 film tape is designed to prevent air loss when connecting, joining, sealing and patching flexible air ductwork — even in cold temperatures. 

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.

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.

California HVAC contractor JBS Heating and Air Conditioning has been named a recipient of the Bryant Medal of Excellence Award for the second consecutive year. The honor is awarded by Bryant Heating and Cooling Systems to local heating and air conditioning contractors that meet their high standards for customer satisfaction.

The city of Las Vegas and NV Energy have announced a new partnership that, upon approval of a filing to the Public Utilities Commission of Nevada and ratification by the Las Vegas City Council, will dedicate to city operations a portion of energy produced by a local solar facility currently in development.

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.

This article will hopefully save the lives of a few TXVs and the pocketbooks of some customers.

As the old saying goes, an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. This is especially true when a replacing a thermostatic expansion valve (TXV).

The 250,000-square-foot facility — customized for broad training purposes, administration, and manufacturing — joins several other Watts Works Learning Centers across North America.

Manufacturers are designing a new generation of heat exchangers with more advantages over present designs.

Gary's Heating and Air Conditioning has served residents in Amarillo, Texas, and the surrounding communities for over 40 years. According to the awarding organization, the company has established itself as the go-to HVAC experts not only because of its quality workmanship but also because of its excellent customer service.

The new complex will replace the oldest buildings on campus, which were built in the 1960s and early 1970s.

The coronavirus pandemic increased consumer awareness of IAQ to its highest level. The question now is, will this elevated interest in IAQ continue after the pandemic ends?

GE Appliances, a Haier company, Air and Water Solutions, exhibited for the first time as a new division at the 2022 AHR Expo.

As wildfires become more common, can future Tesla home HVAC system users expect the same sort of defense against poor air quality that its vehicles have?

The full Torus line is now available in sizes ranging from 3,000 Btuh to 4 million Btuh, making the units ideal for a wide array of applications.

The foundation of success for HVAC pros lies in establishing client relationships, recognizing that being the initial point of contact during times of need is paramount.

The System 1738 PVC Product Line is a flue gas venting plumbing and mechanical solution certified to the stringent UL 1738 standard, a development for gas-fired water heaters, furnaces, and boilers. 

The Daikin Seattle Experience Center is equipped with cutting-edge technology and interactive exhibits that provide a hands-on learning experience for all ages, the company said in a press release.

The Ridgid Experience, the brand’s signature event, gives select trades workers an all-expenses-paid, three-day trip that features hands-on factory experiences, fun, and camaraderie, a press release from Ridgid said.

The survey, which included responses from over 200 CEOs, CFOs, and CSOs across various industries in July 2024, also highlighted the impact of government incentives on sustainability plans.

Exhibitors and organizers are excited to welcome thousands of HVAC contractors and other industry personnel to Chicago for the AHR Expo.

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.

Have 166 years of small improvements and occasional leaps in chemistry taken us to the limit of what compressors can do?

At the AHR Expo, refrigeration manufacturers displayed their latest equipment and components that are geared toward the commercial refrigeration market.

Ross B. Shuster, CEO, Copeland, discusses Blackstone’s investment into the company, how the transaction will impact the company’s HVAC offerings, and more.

Complex buildings come with increasingly unique requirements, including the vital aspect of climate control.

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.

The event attracted nearly 100 mechanical and electrical contractors from the surrounding area, opening the door for new business avenues both for Republic and its manufacturer partners.

Speaking to several high school students at AHR, David Richardson offered some advice and wisdom that he’s gathered over his career.

To serve customers who want to decarbonize and become more efficient, the folks at Regal Rexnord are leveraging new technology to meet new standards.

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

The AI features in communications software, such as voice-to-text and message-flagging, have made for faster, easier customer-contractor communications that are also more personalized and have less room for misunderstanding.

Paced by continued demand for projects such as new education and health care facilities, public safety, and government buildings, the Architecture Billings Index (ABI) increased in June following fluctuations earlier this year.

ExakTime’s wireless field time clock has been awarded a patent for its unique method of tracking, storing, and sending employee time records from the field to the office automatically via a cellular communication network.

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.

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.

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

When customers call your service company, it’s for one thing — your expertise. They don’t want a price, the problem fixed, the fast and cheap solution, etc. like many technicians think. They want good information and possibly a little guidance to make a good decision.

Johnson Controls Inc. had a big 2018, with the launch of several new products and the acquisition of Lux Products Corp. For Johnson Controls, the Lux acquisition enhances its commitment to thermostats. The move also enables faster product development cycles, improves customer service capabilities, and supports greater product innovation.

Many in our industry believe the duct material used in an installation determines how well the HVAC system moves air. The issue isn’t the material type, it’s how we install the product.

It goes without saying that HVAC work shifts with the seasons. But did you know that the same mentality can apply to your company vehicles?

The speedway’s original HVAC equipment, installed nearly 30 years ago, was outdated, and with one HVAC unit per suite, the cost to run and maintain the equipment was significant.

New Mexico is jump-starting its rebates program by offering low-income owners of single-family homes up to $1,600 off of home insulation purchased at participating retailers. Later, the state will offer rebates for heat pumps and other high-efficiency appliances.

At the core of the BACnetIP solution is the QuickServer gateway, developed by a third-party integrator. This BTL (BACnet Testing Laboratories) certified gateway serves as a communications bridge between the Gen X System and a customer’s building management system.