Articles Tagged with ''mini-split systems''

Because of the mixed-use nature of church buildings, broad range of room sizes, and long vacancy periods punctuated by short stints of high occupancy, many congregations, especially those exploring retrofit projects, have turned to mini-split heating and cooling technologies in the past decade. More recently, commercial VRF systems have added even more capability, simplicity, and efficiency to the already vast number of possibilities offered by ductless technology.

Sharp Electronics Corp. is exhibiting its new ductless mini split lineup in booth 4762 at the AHR Expo. The company’s new models are designed to operate in extra low temperatures and have one of the industry’s best SEER and HSPF ratings. They also feature Sharp’s patented air purification technology Plasmacluster.

Panasonic is introducing the new EXTERIOS XE Series. With models ranging from 9,000 Btu to 15,000 Btu, this series offers many years of energy efficient indoor climate control. The built-in and improved ECONAVI not only detects room occupancy and motion but also incorporates an area search function to direct airflow where needed.

Everything is bigger in Texas — at least that’s how the idiom goes. It holds true for Samsung HVAC, which held its annual sales meeting at The Gaylord Texan in Grapevine, Texas. The event drew more than 500 attendees — drastically more than attended last year’s event.

These duct-free mini-split products are available in capacities ranging ¾-4 ton. The line offers indoor options, multi-zone products, light commercial applications, and low ambient options. 

The Omega Pack condensate removal solution is suitable for wall-mounted air conditioning units sized up to 5.6 ton and is intended to fit under the a/c unit.

Fujitsu has introduced a Wi-Fi solution for its Halcyon line that allows installers to operate a Fujitsu Halcyon mini-split system from anywhere with a smartphone, laptop, or tablet. 

Friedrich Air Conditioning, San Antonio, has donated air conditioning units to a historic Chicago theater and a San Antonio ministry that helps impoverished families in Piedras Negras, Coahuila, Mexico. 

Available in both heat pump and cooling only models, the 15 Series systems are pre-charged, designed to install quickly, and feature streamlined indoor units paired with compact outdoor units.