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.

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

Colorado researchers found that on average, more than half of the energy consumed by residential air conditioners deals with the humidity on a hot day.

Whether it be a single-family household, school, or even a grocery store, all of those spaces need clean, high-quality air — which humidification plays a role in.

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

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

Proper indoor RH — generally between 35% and 60%, with the range leaving wiggle room for personal preferences and outdoor conditions — is vital in maintaining IAQ, the health and well-being of a home’s occupants, and the condition of its furnishings.

Getting a humidification system dialed in is crucial if customers want to reap all the benefits they have to offer.

Between health benefits, energy savings, and overall improved air quality, whole-home humidification systems are an easy sell for contractors.

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.

The Voltex MAX hybrid electric heat pump water heater uses a new smart valve to deliver maximum hot water while the heat pump technology provides maximum savings.

The EasyStart Flex for residential and commercial HVAC is an advanced and versatile soft starter designed for all sizes of residential a/c units up to six tons (72,000 BTUs).

Ideal for airport terminals, schools, universities and offices, the ESV-VP features the same high-performance construction as the original Titus ESV. 

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.

ACCA's annual awards recognize outstanding achievements in the HVACR industry, and the program is widely recognized as a celebration of the best of the best.

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.

Trane Charlotte employees achieved 3 million work hours, or approximately ten years, without a workday lost due to a work-related injury or illness.

The new Milwaukee Tool factory in Grenada County, Mississippi, will employ more than 800 people and is Milwaukee’s eighth location in Mississippi. It is also the company’s largest manufacturing facility in the U.S.

The donation underscores Miura's commitment to advancing boiler safety standards and supporting the education and training of boiler inspectors nationwide, the company said in a press release.

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.

The home now has a 3.9 kW solar array that offsets nearly 100% of the System M and grid power supplied from the clean-sourced ConEd program — meaning that the house has zero emission heating, cooling, and hot water.

In this month’s troubleshooting situation, you are responding to a restaurant manager’s call for service, and the equipment is a walk-in freezer.

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.

New cooling technologies that promise to revolutionize the way climate control is approached are emerging in the HVACR industry.

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.

A living wall biofilter is an active filter system that removes contaminants and volatile organic compounds (VOCs) from indoor air.

The building, which opened in September, features energy-saving qualities that include insulated walls, occupancy sensors for lighting, and high-efficiency HVAC and boilers.

When electrically inspecting or troubleshooting a compressor, you should always protect yourself against the possibility of terminal venting.

The first step consists of determining the compressor’s mode of failure. Was it electrical or mechanical?

Airflow is one of the leading causes of failure for compressors.

“We put together some sections of 2 ½-inch pipe, and Joe tried to drive a nail through them with a hammer. I remember him reporting back and saying, ‘This is not your typical plastic.’”

Getting the right people on the team has always been essential for any company, in any industry, and HVAC is no exception.

HVAC contractors have an underutilized tool available to help optimize their businesses: customer data.

Starting an HVAC service business requires thorough planning. After a while, more problems and challenges pop up one after the other.

Contractor-run training facilities allow company leaders to tailor the curriculum to meet their employment needs.

NASRC will offer free comprehensive CO₂ and propane refrigeration training at its Natural Refrigerant Training Summit.

The EPA has proposed a one-year extension for VRF systems using high-GWP HFCs.

ABB is accelerating its growth strategy in the U.S. by investing approximately $170 million and creating highly skilled jobs in manufacturing, innovation, and distribution operations.

At some restaurants, customers can place an order online and go pick up lunch “as soon as possible” or “at a scheduled time.” Increasingly, service providers — like medical offices — are giving customers the option to schedule online, too. And the HVAC field is no exception.

Dynamic Systems Inc.’s l Stand-alone Mobile Inventory Application (SMIBA) uses barcodes to manage inventory and upload the information to any accounting system.

The Millennium Tower, a luxurious condo-and-retailer tower in Boston, will incorporate Schöck Isokorb® structural thermal breaks in the terraces at the penthouse levels to ensure thermal comfort in the city’s tallest and most expensive residential building. 

Harris Companies, a leading national mechanical contractor with several locations across the country, has announced the appointment of Michel Michno as the company’s new president of construction. Michno has more than 30 years of construction industry experience.

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA’s) Confined Spaces in Construction final rule, issued May 4, 2015, created confusion in the HVAC industry. ACCA announced that, after months of negotiations with OSHA, an agreement clarifies that the rule has very limited application in the residential HVAC industry.

SAN ANTONIO — For years, one of the highlights of the Mechanical Contractors Association of America’s (MCAA’s) Annual Convention has been the economic forecast offered by Brian Beaulieu, CEO of ITR Economics in Manchester, New Hampshire.

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

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

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

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.