ni Free Natural Refrigerant Training Summit By www.achrnews.com Published On :: Tue, 02 Apr 2024 07:00:00 -0400 NASRC will offer free comprehensive CO₂ and propane refrigeration training at its Natural Refrigerant Training Summit. Full Article
ni LG Opens New HVAC Training Academy By www.achrnews.com Published On :: Fri, 17 May 2024 16:00:00 -0400 The Massachusetts facility will provide lectures and hands-on laboratory experiences led by seasoned LG instructors. Full Article
ni Control Techniques: Bypass Packages By www.achrnews.com Published On :: Mon, 18 Mar 2019 07:14:00 -0400 This package has an intuitive operator touchscreen to access the HVAC H300 VFD and bypass setup options. It also displays complete system status information. Full Article
ni Infinitum Electric Closes Series B Round of Investing By www.achrnews.com Published On :: Fri, 13 Dec 2019 13:00:00 -0500 Infinitum Electric announced that it has closed a $12.5 million Series B round of financing. Full Article
ni 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
ni HVAC Sales: Listening to Find Rather Than Reply By www.achrnews.com Published On :: Mon, 15 Oct 2018 07:27:00 -0400 The key to high close ratios and record sales is listening … listening to find, to be exact. Listen to understand their point of view, their challenges, their concerns, their objectives. Full Article
ni Daley PWS Offers IP Targeting Marketing for HVAC Companies By www.achrnews.com Published On :: Fri, 30 Nov 2018 12:00:00 -0500 Through patented technologies, advertisers can precisely target households online using banner ads, display ads, and video. Full Article
ni Structural Thermal Breaks to Ensure Energy Efficiency for Boston’s Millennium Tower By www.achrnews.com Published On :: Fri, 21 Aug 2015 09:30:00 -0400 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. Full Article
ni 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
ni Panasonic Canada Launches Home + Building Solutions Division By www.achrnews.com Published On :: Tue, 09 Feb 2016 13:15:00 -0500 Panasonic Canada Inc. announced the launch of its Home + Building Solutions division, which will offer a wide range of products designed to meet the needs of the Canadian home building and renovation industry. Full Article
ni Increase in Data Center Construction to Augment Precision Air Conditioning Market By www.achrnews.com Published On :: Thu, 21 Jul 2016 07:15:00 -0400 The global data center precision air conditioning market is expected to record a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of more than 10 percent to 2020, according to the latest market research report by Technavio. Full Article
ni HVACR Firm Cold Craft Launches Mechanical Engineering Department By www.achrnews.com Published On :: Thu, 22 Sep 2016 07:15:00 -0400 Cold Craft Inc., which specializes in mechanical installation for new construction, renovation, and retrofit of commercial, residential luxury, and industrial facilities, announced it has added an Engineering and Planning Department. Full Article
ni Determining What Filter Fan Suits Your Application and Environment By www.achrnews.com Published On :: Fri, 04 Dec 2020 11:00:00 -0500 Filter fans perform a critical task of cooling equipment within electrical enclosures while also protecting equipment from harmful materials. Full Article
ni Efficiency, Comfort Propel the Condensing Unit Market Forward By www.achrnews.com Published On :: Mon, 11 Jun 2018 07:31:00 -0400 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. Full Article
ni Geothermal, Solar, VRF Bring the High-end to Air Conditioning By www.achrnews.com Published On :: Mon, 25 Jun 2018 07:34:00 -0400 The first thing that comes to mind when thinking about high-end air conditioning systems is usually cost. Full Article
ni LG Electronics USA: Vertical Air Handler By www.achrnews.com Published On :: Mon, 15 Jul 2019 07:25:00 -0400 This product can be installed vertically, horizontally from the left or right, or inverted with a down flow conversion kit. Full Article
ni Project Files: Episode 21 — University of Arkansas Rec Building By www.achrnews.com Published On :: Thu, 18 Jul 2019 18:28:00 -0400 When your campus is home to 27,000 students, indoor air quality is of the utmost importance. Full Article
ni Unico Inc.: Separate Module AHU By www.achrnews.com Published On :: Mon, 21 Oct 2019 04:08:00 -0400 Delivering 1 to 1.5 tons of nominal cooling, this formerly single packaged unit is now a separate module. Full Article
ni 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
ni 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
ni Unico Makes High Efficiency EC Motors Standard for All Blower Models By www.achrnews.com Published On :: Fri, 20 May 2022 16:00:00 -0400 Unico Inc. announced it is making highly efficient EC motors standard for all blower models within its modular air handling units. Full Article
ni Artificial Intelligence Could Revolutionize HVACR By www.achrnews.com Published On :: Mon, 08 Apr 2019 07:30:00 -0400 AI-enabled HVAC systems can offer benefits for building owners and occupants. By monitoring and analyzing conditions inside a space, as well as outdoors, the system can constantly make adjustments to the environment based on the data being collected. Full Article
ni CO2/Ammonia Cascade System Proves Effective in Retail Settings By www.achrnews.com Published On :: Mon, 05 Feb 2018 07:26:00 -0500 Ongoing and evolving U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Department of Energy (DOE) regulations have created a complex landscape for supermarket owners. Full Article
ni Tadiran Holdings Ltd.: Condensing Unit By www.achrnews.com Published On :: Mon, 01 Apr 2019 07:14:00 -0400 This low-profile condensing unit is designed to maintain a building’s aesthetic by hiding the unit within the building and eliminating the need for outdoor installation. Full Article
ni 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
ni Time to Refine Summer Tune-Up Strategies for Condensing Units By www.achrnews.com Published On :: Tue, 06 Apr 2021 07:00:00 -0400 Most outdoor units will have survived another winter intact, but nearly all will need some routine (or added) TLC to get into game shape. Full Article
ni The R-410A Condensing Unit Conundrum By www.achrnews.com Published On :: Tue, 06 Aug 2024 11:00:00 -0400 EPA is revisiting a rule that would allow R-410A condensing units to be manufactured indefinitely to service existing equipment. Full Article
ni Proper Ice Machine Cleaning and Maintenance By www.achrnews.com Published On :: Mon, 04 Jul 2016 06:32:00 -0400 Very few end users fully understand the importance of properly cleaning and sanitizing their ice machines, storage bins, and dispensers. Yet the quality and safety of every beverage they serve as well as the longevity and power consumption of their equipment depends on proper maintenance. Full Article
ni Cleaning, Sanitizing Ice Machines Ensures Long Equipment Life By www.achrnews.com Published On :: Mon, 09 Jul 2018 07:32:00 -0400 In contrast to many other countries around the world, Americans consume a lot of ice. That’s probably why ice machines are found virtually everywhere here, from convenience stores and supermarkets to hotels and hospitals. It doesn’t really matter what shape it takes — cubes, flakes, nuggets, chips, etc. — but it does have to look and taste good. Full Article
ni Ice Machine Maintenance Means Regular Cleaning and Sanitizing By www.achrnews.com Published On :: Wed, 29 Jul 2020 07:00:00 -0400 Once restaurants started reopening, smart owners asked contractors to clean and sanitize ice machines before they were returned to service. Full Article
ni Animal Sanctuary Receives Donated Ice Machine By www.achrnews.com Published On :: Tue, 02 Nov 2021 23:00:00 -0400 The Refrigeration School Inc. (RSI) in Phoenix, Arizona, in partnership with Clear Channel Outdoor, recently donated and installed an ice machine at Aimee's Animal Sanctuary in Queen Creek, Arizona, to help protect more than 100 special needs animals from severe heat. Full Article
ni How Central Return Grilles Create Unintentional Comfort Problems, and How to Solve Them By www.achrnews.com Published On :: Thu, 08 Jul 2021 11:00:00 -0400 In the end, it's about airflow control. Unless your solution involves airflow and pressure measurement, you're guessing whether the repair worked. Full Article
ni The Growth in the Ductless Mini-Split Market: A Contractor Perspective By www.achrnews.com Published On :: Fri, 21 Jan 2022 07:00:00 -0500 The ductless market has grown significantly in the U.S. in the last 20 years. What was once a fringe product has become a prominent subset of the HVAC world. Full Article
ni Duct Cleaning a Good Fit for HVAC Pros By www.achrnews.com Published On :: Mon, 11 Apr 2022 11:00:00 -0400 A move into duct-cleaning work is natural for HVAC contractors looking to expand their repertoire and add another source of revenue. Full Article
ni Auburn Community Hospital Retrofit Offers Cooler Operating Rooms and Lower Energy Bills By www.achrnews.com Published On :: Wed, 10 Oct 2018 09:00:00 -0400 The new comfort solution reduces energy use by 50 percent by using water more efficiently than the legacy system. Full Article
ni West Virginia Ups Funding For HVAC, Capital Improvements at Schools By www.achrnews.com Published On :: Fri, 21 Dec 2018 09:00:00 -0500 Seven of the awards include funding specifically for HVAC-related projects. Full Article
ni 3 Things Are Keeping Gen Z from Joining the Trades By www.achrnews.com Published On :: Thu, 15 Aug 2024 07:00:00 -0400 The report showed 61% of the Gen Z respondents said their parents haven’t spoken to them about vocational school — or told them not to consider it. Full Article
ni Five Ways Software Promotes Responsible, Efficient Hydronic System Design By www.achrnews.com Published On :: Wed, 21 Jun 2023 11:00:00 -0400 While hydronic systems have long been recognized for their energy-saving properties in HVAC and plumbing applications, designing an efficient hydronic system and narrowing down the necessary system components can be challenging. Full Article
ni Fleet Management and Training Can Help Improve Driver Safety in the Winter By www.achrnews.com Published On :: Sun, 20 Dec 2020 11:00:00 -0500 Here are managerial strategies that contractors can incorporate to improve driver safety and management during the winter season. Full Article
ni Luxaire®, a brand of Johnson Controls: Rooftop Unit Line By www.achrnews.com Published On :: Mon, 02 Dec 2019 04:05:00 -0500 These products are designed to serve both the new construction and replacement markets. Full Article
ni Johnson Controls Encourages Upward Mobility With Rooftop Units By www.achrnews.com Published On :: Mon, 02 Mar 2020 04:00:00 -0500 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. Full Article
ni Rooftop Units Incorporate Tech for Safety, Efficiency, Remote Monitoring By www.achrnews.com Published On :: Tue, 17 Nov 2020 07:00:00 -0500 Commercial rooftop units feature a host of intelligent solutions to improve efficiency and ease of service/installation. Full Article
ni Replacing R-410A in Rooftop Units By www.achrnews.com Published On :: Tue, 01 Jun 2021 11:00:00 -0400 This phasedown has been expected for a while, which is why OEMs have been working diligently to identify alternative refrigerants that are safe and efficient. Full Article
ni Rooftop Unit Manufacturers Work Toward 2023 DOE Efficiency Standards By www.achrnews.com Published On :: Mon, 06 Jun 2022 11:00:00 -0400 For many manufacturers, higher efficiency systems have been in the works for a while, but the 2023 DOE standards, pandemic, and current supply chain issues have added pressure. Full Article
ni How New Efficiency Standards Affect Rooftop Units By www.achrnews.com Published On :: Tue, 11 Oct 2022 07:00:00 -0400 While new DOE standards drive innovation and opportunity within the HVAC industry, they also add pressure and complexity for manufacturers. Full Article
ni Trane Product Releases Aim to Help Customers Meet Decarbonization, Efficiency Goals By www.achrnews.com Published On :: Tue, 18 Apr 2023 00:00:00 -0400 Trane introduces Thermal Battery™ Storage-Source Heat Pump System, Trane/Mitsubishi Electric HVRF, Versatile Axiom™ Water Source Heat Pumps, Next-Generation Precedent® Rooftop Units, and two enhanced air handlers. Full Article
ni Strong Demand for HVAC Rooftop Units By www.achrnews.com Published On :: Wed, 11 Oct 2023 07:00:00 -0400 Big-picture economic factors, such as inflation and rising interest rates, haven’t had much impact on RTU sales. Full Article
ni New CEO Continues Tradition of Family Leadership at Nibco By www.achrnews.com Published On :: Wed, 06 Nov 2024 16:00:00 -0500 Ashley Martin joined Nibco in 2012 and most recently served as president and COO since 2023. Before that, she held the position of executive vice president. Full Article
ni Howard Community College Receives $50,000 Grant to Support Workforce Development and Skilled Trades By www.achrnews.com Published On :: Sun, 10 Nov 2024 11:00:00 -0500 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. Full Article
ni Spectronics Corp.: Leak Detection Kit By www.achrnews.com Published On :: Mon, 29 Apr 2019 07:28:00 -0400 AR-GLO 5 fluorescent dye was introduced to The Spectroline brand of leak detection kits to ensure all leaks can be found quickly. Full Article