no Micro-Air: Soft Starter Technology By www.achrnews.com Published On :: Fri, 13 Sep 2024 10:00:00 -0400 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). Full Article
no Noritz: Water Heater By www.achrnews.com Published On :: Thu, 24 Oct 2024 08:00:00 -0400 The Hybrid Hot Series merges the benefits of storage in a standard tank water heater with the efficiency of tankless into one unit. Full Article
no JCI-Hitachi Brings Commercial VRF System to North America By www.achrnews.com Published On :: Tue, 30 Apr 2024 16:00:00 -0400 The air365 Max with HeatForce heat pump can operate at 100% heating capacity with outdoor temperatures as low as -13°F and at 90% capacity down to -22°F. Full Article
no Samsung, Lennox Announce Plans for Joint Venture By www.achrnews.com Published On :: Tue, 28 May 2024 11:50:00 -0400 The joint venture will distribute Samsung ductless products in the U.S. and Canada as well as products branded “Lennox powered by Samsung,” which will be sold through Lennox stores and its direct-to-dealer network. Full Article
no ACCA Opens Nominations for its 2025 Awards Program By www.achrnews.com Published On :: Tue, 13 Aug 2024 12:00:00 -0400 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. Full Article
no Mid-City Supply Unveils $1.6 Million Renovation By www.achrnews.com Published On :: Tue, 13 Aug 2024 16:00:00 -0400 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. Full Article
no Rheem to acquire Nortek Global HVAC By www.achrnews.com Published On :: Wed, 04 Sep 2024 14:30:00 -0400 NGH, whose brand lines include Frigidaire, Maytag, Miller, Broan, Gibson, Intertherm, Partner’s Choice, and other private labels, will join Rheem’s Global Air division. Full Article
no FYI: News Briefs in HVAC - November 6, 2023 By www.achrnews.com Published On :: Mon, 06 Nov 2023 23:00:00 -0500 For your information news briefs from a wide variety of categories within the HVAC industry. Price increases, mergers and acquisitions, award winners, and more are highlighted here each week. Full Article
no FYI: News Briefs in HVAC - November 20, 2023 By www.achrnews.com Published On :: Mon, 20 Nov 2023 00:00:00 -0500 For your information news briefs from a wide variety of categories within the HVAC industry. Price increases, mergers and acquisitions, award winners, and more are highlighted here each week. Full Article
no FYI: News Briefs in HVAC - November 4, 2024 By www.achrnews.com Published On :: Mon, 04 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0500 For your information news briefs from a wide variety of categories within the HVAC industry. Price increases, mergers and acquisitions, award winners, and more are highlighted here each week. Full Article
no Big or Small, Snowmelt Systems Carry the Load By www.achrnews.com Published On :: Thu, 19 Jan 2023 11:00:00 -0500 Hydronic snowmelt systems can bring convenience and comfort to places like zoos, sidewalks, decks, pools, and driveways — but they can also save lives. Full Article
no Applied Technologies of New York Hosts Future Fuels Symposium 2023 on Fossil Fuel Alternatives By www.achrnews.com Published On :: Mon, 10 Apr 2023 12:00:02 -0400 Future Fuels Symposium 2023 on Fossil Fuel Alternatives will discuss the benefits of hydrogen blends and bio-fuels and related solutions, including a new low nitrogen oxides (NOx) technology and UL-approved burners capable of firing hydrogen blends designed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Full Article
no Bosch Thermotechnology Rebrands as Bosch Home Comfort Group By www.achrnews.com Published On :: Tue, 11 Apr 2023 00:00:00 -0400 The rebranding from Bosch Thermotechnology to Bosch Home Comfort Group reflects the company’s innovative product portfolio and commitment to electrification. Full Article
no Nationwide 350 hp Boiler Tests at Ultra-Low NOx By www.achrnews.com Published On :: Mon, 18 Sep 2023 08:30:00 -0400 The third-party test was conducted at the Superior Boiler factory in Hutchison, Kansas, by Montrose Air Quality Services. Full Article
no Letters From Our Readers: November 4, 2019 By www.achrnews.com Published On :: Mon, 04 Nov 2019 04:22:00 -0500 The article provided valuable information on maintenance and cleanliness issues related to refrigeration equipment in restaurants and c-stores. Full Article
no Troubleshooting Puzzle: A Walk-in Freezer That’s not Performing By www.achrnews.com Published On :: Mon, 09 Dec 2019 04:00:00 -0500 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. Full Article
no Staying Safe with CO₂: Key Basics You Need to Know By www.achrnews.com Published On :: Thu, 22 Aug 2024 14:00:00 -0400 Although CO2 systems may seem a bit more complicated than HFC DX systems, they are actually quite similar, with the main difference being CO2’s higher pressure. Full Article
no New Cooling Technologies Could Revolutionize HVACR By www.achrnews.com Published On :: Tue, 24 Sep 2024 07:00:00 -0400 New HVACR cooling innovations promise to enhance sustainability and improve energy efficiency. Full Article
no New Technology Can Decompose Refrigerants By www.achrnews.com Published On :: Mon, 30 Sep 2024 13:00:00 -0400 A new technology has been developed that can decompose refrigerants, using a catalyst made from industrial waste called “red mud.'’ Full Article
no The Future of Refrigeration: Adapting HVACR Training for CO₂ Technologies By www.achrnews.com Published On :: Mon, 07 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -0400 As the industry continues to evolve, it’s essential for HVACR contractors to embrace comprehensive training programs that address both foundational knowledge and hands-on experience with CO2 systems. Full Article
no Innovative Cooling Methods to Reduce Emissions and Increase Efficiency By www.achrnews.com Published On :: Wed, 16 Oct 2024 17:00:00 -0400 New cooling technologies that promise to revolutionize the way climate control is approached are emerging in the HVACR industry. Full Article
no Uponor Named Minnesota Manufacturer of the Year By www.achrnews.com Published On :: Mon, 16 Apr 2018 11:47:00 -0400 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. Full Article
no CEO of SENSIT Technologies Wins Business Worldwide Magazine Award By www.achrnews.com Published On :: Mon, 10 Sep 2018 11:00:00 -0400 The CEO awards program seeks to honor C-level executives from around the world and across multiple industries, focusing on the personalities who drive successful corporations and organizations. Full Article
no Lennox Runs First “Feel the Love” HVAC Install in Iowa By www.achrnews.com Published On :: Fri, 02 Nov 2018 00:00:00 -0400 Through the program, Lennox helps families in need by donating a state-of-the-art HVAC system, then having the equipment installed by a local Lennox dealer free of charge. Full Article
no Changing Compressor Technology By www.achrnews.com Published On :: Fri, 30 Aug 2024 07:00:00 -0400 The move to A2L refrigerants means compressors in new a/c and heat pump systems will have different features than older models. Three compressor manufacturers say they’re prepared. Full Article
no The Digitalization of Refrigeration Technology By www.achrnews.com Published On :: Mon, 08 Jul 2019 07:26:00 -0400 Digitalization is a technological paradigm shift that is transforming our lives, and is set to have a compelling impact on the cold chain. Full Article
no Experience Center is Uponor's New Training Space By www.achrnews.com Published On :: Fri, 29 Sep 2023 08:15:00 -0400 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. Full Article
no Rheem Opens Innovation Learning Center in Arkansas By www.achrnews.com Published On :: Fri, 13 Oct 2023 12:30:00 -0400 Rheem's new Innovation Learning Center is a $5 million facility designed to meet the training needs of specialists in Rheem's air-conditioning and water-heating divisions. Full Article
no Online HVACR Training Program Now Offered in Spanish By www.achrnews.com Published On :: Wed, 01 Nov 2023 11:00:00 -0400 Providing accessible and effective virtual HVACR education in Spanish is a significant step toward meeting the growing demand for skilled technicians, HVACRedu.net said. Full Article
no HVAC Drives Technology Boosts Data and Safety By www.achrnews.com Published On :: Mon, 25 Feb 2019 07:29:00 -0500 Location isn’t everything, but it helps. Just ask homeowners selling their property, or restaurant owners. In the HVAC world, it also rings true for some motors and drives and the professionals who work with them. That includes contractors, even if maybe not in the way that one would expect. Some current and next-gen drives will make location matter in a new way: Contractors can spend more time further away from the equipment itself. Full Article
no Refrigeration Technologies LLC: Refrigeration Control By www.achrnews.com Published On :: Mon, 09 Sep 2019 03:58:00 -0400 This product introduces two fan speeds to evaporator fans: low speed when no refrigerant is needed and high speed only during active cooling. Full Article
no Variable Speed Technology is Trending in Tomorrow’s Motors By www.achrnews.com Published On :: Thu, 26 Nov 2020 11:00:00 -0500 Here is the trending technology that three motor manufacturers are saying will improve the future of motors in HVAC. Full Article
no How Inverter Technology Revolutionized HVAC Systems By www.achrnews.com Published On :: Thu, 23 Mar 2023 11:00:00 -0400 Inverter technology is being incorporated into a wider range of HVAC systems, allowing the equipment to operate at lower speeds and consume less energy, which results in significant energy savings and lower carbon emissions. Full Article
no Behind the Scenes: A Look at Regal Rexnord’s All-Electric Innovations By www.achrnews.com Published On :: Wed, 25 Sep 2024 07:00:00 -0400 To serve customers who want to decarbonize and become more efficient, the folks at Regal Rexnord are leveraging new technology to meet new standards. Full Article
no Cash, Check, or Credit for Now, But Future HVAC Payments Are Going Mobile By www.achrnews.com Published On :: Mon, 27 Aug 2018 07:32:00 -0400 Contractors discuss the various payment options for customers. Full Article
no HVAC Veteran Goodrich Completes Turnaround and Sale of Sonoran Air By www.achrnews.com Published On :: Fri, 28 Aug 2015 10:30:00 -0400 Kenneth Goodrich, CEO of US Peach LLC, a provider of HVAC and plumbing services under multiple brands, has announced the turnaround and sale of one of its portfolio companies, Phoenix-based Sonoran Air, to Mauro Calderon. Full Article
no Harris Companies Appoints Michel Michno as President of Construction By www.achrnews.com Published On :: Thu, 17 Sep 2015 10:30:00 -0400 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. Full Article
no Economist Says HVAC Contractors Will Grow Their Bottom Lines in 2018 By www.achrnews.com Published On :: Mon, 30 Apr 2018 07:35:00 -0400 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. Full Article
no New Refrigerants are (Almost) Here - What You Need to Know By www.achrnews.com Published On :: Mon, 17 Jun 2024 14:00:00 -0400 Home builders need to begin preparing for the big refrigerant shift that is quickly approaching. Full Article
no Air Movement Technologies, Regulations Shape Market Trends By www.achrnews.com Published On :: Mon, 13 May 2019 07:27:00 -0400 Current trends are pointing toward unprecedented technological advances in the air movement sector. Full Article
no AMCA to Present Free Webinars on Air-System Engineering, Technology By www.achrnews.com Published On :: Wed, 17 Jul 2019 12:00:00 -0400 AMCA will launch the Air System Engineering and Technology (ASET) series of free webinars on topics impacting air systems in buildings. Full Article
no Hunter Industrial Donates Fans to Organ Transplant Non-Profit By www.achrnews.com Published On :: Fri, 27 Sep 2019 08:00:00 -0400 Hunter Industrial, a division of the Hunter Fan Company, has donated and installed two HVLS fans to DCI Logistics. Full Article
no Trane and STULZ USA Announce Strategic Agreement By www.achrnews.com Published On :: Tue, 04 Jun 2019 12:00:00 -0400 Trane and Stulz USA announced a strategic OEM supply sales agreement for the United States and Canadian markets. Full Article
no Enginia North America, a brand of Herr Technologies LLC: Air Handler Safety Handle By www.achrnews.com Published On :: Mon, 18 Nov 2019 03:58:00 -0500 This patented hinge/handle system allows an air handler door to be opened in either direction or removed completely. Full Article
no Unico Announces Alliance With Ecoer By www.achrnews.com Published On :: Thu, 10 Feb 2022 11:00:00 -0500 Unico System, in conjunction with Ecoer, announced a corporate alliance at the recent AHR Expo that will offer an inverter heat pump optimized to pair with Unico’s small duct air handlers. Full Article
no Diagnosing Refrigeration Restrictions: Similar Symptoms With Different Causes By www.achrnews.com Published On :: Mon, 01 Oct 2018 07:30:00 -0400 Refrigeration systems can become restricted in both their high and low sides for a variety of reasons. Full Article
no SPX Announces Purchase of SGS Refrigeration Inc. By www.achrnews.com Published On :: Thu, 08 Aug 2019 11:00:00 -0400 SPX Corporation has completed the acquisition of SGS Refrigeration Inc., based in Dixon, Illinois. Full Article
no Condenser Technology Aims for Convenience, Quiet Operation By www.achrnews.com Published On :: Tue, 16 Jun 2020 07:00:00 -0400 A look around the world of condensers these days shows three factors driving changes. Full Article
no Refrigeration and Ice Machine Markets Boast Cool Innovations By www.achrnews.com Published On :: Mon, 24 Jul 2017 07:30:00 -0400 This year’s Dealer Design Awards gold winning product in the Refrigeration and Ice Machine category is the Quantum Air™ Remote Air Cooled Condenser from Heat Transfer Products Group Inc. Full Article
no Ice-O-Matic Announces Personnel Changes to Sales Team By www.achrnews.com Published On :: Fri, 06 Sep 2019 10:00:00 -0400 Alex Tappé, vice president of sales and marketing at Ice-O-Matic, announced organizational changes to its sales team. Full Article