The rule will effectively ban the sale of non-condensing gas furnaces and, according to the American Gas Association (AGA), will affect 55% of U.S. households.

In early July, the Biden administration proposed a rule that addresses excessive heat in the workplace, as tens of millions of them were under heat advisories — the nation’s No. 1 weather-related cause of death.

Not only has VRF technology been widely accepted by contractors and end users alike, virtually every major U.S. manufacturer is now offering these systems, as well.

Keeping a refrigeration system clean and dry by changing the liquid line drier can be the least expensive insurance against compressor failure.

People are still pinching pennies and choosing repairs, but there are ways for contractors to sell new equipment, even when it’s more expensive.

Homeowners likely won’t choose to replace unless it’s cheaper than the repair.

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Industry experts are telling contractors to stay informed and get involved with the new regulations that are likely to impact everyone this coming year

The equipment in this month’s troubleshooting problem is an electric furnace that has been in service for at least ten years and has no service history.

Any furnace with induced draft combustion may occasionally exhibit unburned gas odor near the furnace in the off cycle.

Two major HVAC industry organizations have weighed in on a DOE proposal that would phase out noncondensing gas furnaces for consumer use beginning in about six years.

If contractors in colder climates focus on educating their customers on what new higher-efficiency furnaces bring to the table, often times the furnaces will sell themselves.

The ACHR NEWS visited Flame Furnace in Warren, Michigan to learn how to do maintenance and basic troubleshooting on a furnace.

Cold climate heat pumps were on full display on the AHR show floor and manufacturers were eager to share their progress reports in the Department of Energy’s CCHP Challenge.

Manufacturers will have five years, from the date the rule is published in the Federal Register, to ensure that new gas furnaces comply with the new minimum.

Residential gas furnaces must all have a minimum AFUE of 95% beginning in five years. Some in the HVAC industry say the new Department of Energy rule will ultimately hurt homeowners.

This winter, HVAC contractors might be dealing with a wetter winter than years past, coupled with more snowfall than maybe most people would like.

The final rule from the U.S. Department of Energy, issued recently, requires newly manufactured indoor residential gas furnaces to be at least 95% efficient starting in December 2028, meaning furnaces made after then will have to be condensing models.

Taking a look at the major concerns around replacing an 80% furnace with a high-efficiency one such as venting requirements, drilling extra holes, and financial costs.

U.S. Senator Ted Cruz is leading the charge to assist HVAC contractors in pushing back on the final rule on gas furnace efficiency standards from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE).

Using water to transfer heat energy into the home can minimize or even eliminate the issues of dry air and loud operation.

There are plenty of reasons to shut down a potentially dangerous furnace, just make sure the facts back up that decision. 

If contractors don’t have a plan in place to handle red tag furnace second opinions, they can expect some mistakes.

A homeowner in Pickering, Ontario works with an experienced HVAC pro to improve comfort, efficiency, and energy savings with a high-efficiency hydronic forced-air furnace upgrade.

Posted by Dave Aitel via Dailydave on Oct 10

In this episode we're talking to Hans-Joachim Popp, CIO at DLR about software in space. We start out by reviewing some well-known accidents of unmanned space flight that were caused by software faults and use this as a motivation to discuss how to avoid these in the future. We discuss culture, process, techniques and tools that DLR uses to create high-quality software for use in unmanned space systems.

Natalie Silvanovich and Kim Carter discuss reducing the attack surface of the software that Engineers are creating today. Code sharing, third-party code, Developer workflow, and a collection of 0 day bugs are all discussed.

Matt Lacey, author of the Usability Matters book discusses what mobile app usability is and why it can make or break an app destined for consumers, business users or in-house users and what you can do to make the best app possible.

Felienne discusses diversity and inclusivity in software development with Shawn Wildermuth, Microsoft MVP and creator of the Hello World movie.

"With demand for notebooks continuing sliding, Acer is pushing to enhance its PC offerings, and remains aggressive in developing new businesses, according to company chairman Jason Chen.

For the PC business, Acer is now primarily focusing on improving its existing competitiveness and cooling technologies. The company earlier terminated its mo... [PCSTATS]

Young adult author Jordan Ifueko has created new worlds with her best-selling series Raybearer, centering Black characters and workers.

To show their support of a future Madame President, Gov. Tim Walz and others in the party are publicly relinquishing male power and privilege.

Despite conservative efforts to criminalize medication abortion using the 1873 Comstock Act, organizers continue to expand access to this necessary health care.

While the U.S. government refuses to use its considerable power as leverage for peace, ordinary Americans seem to know better.

Finding our way to a viable human future will require the guidance of a true eco-nomics, grounded in biology and ecology rather than finance and capital.

La poeta Julie Quiroz ofrece un hechizo de solsticio de verano que celebra la nacimiento de la luz.

In the months prior to Vice President Kamala Harris’ nomination to the Democratic presidential ticket, I felt a lingering fear in my body about what it would mean for Black

Restorative justice can be a challenging approach to domestic violence, but it can also be rewarding when the people involved are participating with genuine desire to find a path forward.

Creating a space where magic can unfold and meaningful change can occur requires intentionality, trust, and courage.

Feeling a bit bored? Well don't worry we've got you covered, test your knowledge with our huge quizzes to try out.

With record numbers of families living in temporary accommodation, Newsround reporter Shanequa Paris investigates how children are being affected.

Children in some areas of Pakistan are facing school, park and zoo closures, amongst other restrictions, as smog continues to affect the area.

It's hoped that TRACERS will help scientists better understand how the Sun influences our planet.

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If you "stuff your face", you eat a lot of food.

Example:

He stuffed his face with sweets all day and felt very ill afterwards

 National Schools Film Week screening of Private Peaceful, plus Q&A with author Michael Morpurgo

About brothers during the First World War, this resource is aimed at 11-14 yr olds studying history and English, and features original interviews with the novel’s author and film’s screenwriter

Exclusive clips and photos from our preview screening of Private Peaceful with author Michael Morpurgo & actors Full Article