Heatcraft Worldwide Refrigeration announced the launch of THE HUB, the company’s latest eTool platform that will enable users to gain faster access to the tools, information, and products needed to quickly service customers' needs.

The Associated Air Balance Council (AABC) installed new officers and directors for 2024-2026 during its Annual Meeting in Lost Pines, Texas.

Based on scientific discoveries at Kano Laboratories, Kroil creeps into millionth inch spaces, dissolves rust and lubricates to loosen frozen metal parts. Kroil’s unique molecular structure creates an affinity to metal assuring swift penetration.

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Now available in new 1.5- and 2-inch sizes, this smart mixing valve connects through the building automation system (BAS).

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).

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.

Digitalization is a technological paradigm shift that is transforming our lives, and is set to have a compelling impact on the cold chain.

With finite resources, operators everywhere should be spending smartly to enhance the “green” sustainability of their operation.

With multiple methods offering their own unique advantages, it’s important to be familiarized with the relevant radiant installation method to ensure a job well done.

For HVAC pros interested in motors and drives, Tuesday afternoon at this year’s AHR Expo in Atlanta featured a good chance to give the feet a rest and focus on the mind for a while. Air-Conditioning, Heating and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI) presented a three-phase session called VFDs: Method of Laboratory Test and a Case Study.

This product forces heated or cooled air down to floor level, eliminating temperature layers in the ceiling space.

Suitable for roof or wall mounted applications, this product is ideal for areas that have little or no ductwork.

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.

In order to understand the foundational principles of duct sizing, a thorough study of ACCA Manual D is a great place to start.

Responding to increased public awareness of the importance of healthy indoor air quality, the hospitality industry is stepping up its game when it comes to providing guests with fresher, cleaner, and, sometimes, sanitized indoor air.

The owner has bought into the project, the contract has been signed, and the design has been designed. Today is ductwork day.

In 2017, RenewAire moved into a 110,000-square-foot building and retrofitted it as one of the nation’s few LEED Gold-certified industrial facilities.

Poorly installed HVAC systems work twice as hard as they should and suffer from a wide variety of invisible health problems.

While some contractors fabricate sheet metal in-house and others outsource that work, both groups can benefit from a few best practices.

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.

The new comfort solution reduces energy use by 50 percent by using water more efficiently than the legacy system.

Seven of the awards include funding specifically for HVAC-related projects.

Add “increased risk of theft” to the growing list of concerns HVAC contractors face as they grapple with a shortage of supplies and equipment. Both HVAC equipment and service vehicles prove prime targets for thieves.

With each passing year, rooftop system developers find new ways to improve this staple piece of HVAC commercial equipment.

Since A2L refrigerants are designated as mildly flammable, safety features like refrigerant detection systems (RDSs) are being incorporated into new residential/light commercial ducted split systems that contain more than 4 pounds of A2L refrigerant. Here’s what HVAC technicians need to know about installing those RDS in the field.

In an informative session at the NASRC’s Sustainable Refrigeration Summit, Publix and Coborn’s shared the pros and cons of incorporating CO₂ refrigeration systems into their stores.

Installing air conditioning in prisons is different than a regular commercial install, and it’s important to know the difference.

Trane Technologies and Neiman Marcus Group are collaborating to decarbonize the luxury retailer’s footprint through renewable energy, electrification, energy efficiency, and refrigerant management.

Polymer elements in cooling towers — or entire towers made of composite materials, like Fiber Reinforced Polymer (FRP) — can reduce the weight by up to 50%.

The most important features of electronic measuring devices have been established in customer surveys and are discussed in this article.

Technicians have the choice of using either a digital or mechanical manifold gauge. Each one has its benefits and disadvantages, which is why it may pay to own one of each kind.

While traditional hospital HVAC systems often consist of chillers and boilers, other types of equipment are becoming more widely accepted in the health care market, including variable refrigerant flow (VRF) systems, air curtains, and geothermal heat pumps. 

Manufacturers are starting to introduce their A2L systems in the U.S., so contractors and technicians must learn how to service and install this new equipment.

With the impending deadline right around the corner, manufacturers have started introducing their A2L systems in the U.S.

The proposed new approach to chilled water HVAC systems promises to provide significant capital cost savings, energy cost savings, and a path to eliminate CO₂ emissions.

Contractors will be tasked with more installs of heat pumps, and their challenges, as customers learn more about their benefits.

The Coastal Coat Casing Package is now offered as a premium option for the Modine Atherion packaged ventilation system. 

These compact datalogging instruments offer users a durable design with flexible programming configurations and the convenience of datalogging readings in Excel format directly onto an SD card.

SD900 and SD910 three-channel DC current and DC voltage dataloggers are optimized for extended monitoring of milliamp (SD900) and millivolt (SD910) signals throughout a commercial, industrial, or residential facility.

The Extech TH30, RHT30, and RHT35 compact dataloggers are designed to provide HVACR professionals with easy access to real-time temperature, humidity, and barometric pressure readings as well as insights compiled from extended readings preformatted in Excel or PDF report formats. Users can set and forget the dataloggers with a customizable recording rate from once every 30 seconds to once every two hours, and it holds a capacity of up to 48,000 combined total readings with date and time stamps.

Designed for HVAC and refrigeration professionals to view electrical and temperature readings, this product logs data remotely using the ExView® W-Series app on smartphones and tablets via Bluetooth.

There is a new term making its way into the commercial controls arena: digital twin.

Controls-Con, presented by Cochrane Supply on May 5-7, 2021, discussed the impact of smart controls on the building industry.

Since more companies are putting a focus on ESG principles, the HVAC industry is positioned to turn those goals, into a reality.

Over a year of research and design went into the 2018 Dealer Design Awards gold-winning product in the Residential Controls category. After listening to feedback from both contractors and consumers for a more basic, easy-to-use, and cost-effective thermostat, Nest created the Nest Thermostat E.

Heat pump sales may look like they are slowing down, but research shows they are picking up speed.

What are the most common mistakes in heat pump installs, and how do you avoid them? Here’s what experts had to say about heat pump installation — a must-watch as electrification continues to gain momentum.

All-electric options have come a long way since their inception, and there’s never been a better time to get on board.