The use of ductless heat pump HVAC systems has broadened considerably since they were introduced to the U.S. market decades ago, but their technology isn’t familiar to all technicians or in all parts of the country.
The last two years have been very good for the HVAC industry, thanks to robust demand for new equipment; however, manufacturers worry that inflation, rising interest rates, and a possible recession could dampen growth in 2023.
A split system heat pump's defrost sensor is used to detect ice buildup on the heat pump's outdoor coil. The exact way in which a defrost sensor works can vary.
Heat pumps, smart HVACR controls, thermal energy networks, and an increase in the number of energy-efficient buildings are central to the state of New York’s multipronged decarbonization plan.
As the U.S. moves toward electrification, heat pumps are becoming more popular, which will likely increase sales in the coming years. The key is to know which type of heat pump will work best for an application, as there is a wide range of equipment from which to choose.
Johnson Controls announced that it acquired Hybrid Energy AS, a provider of high-temperature energy management solutions with a focus on heat pumps for district heating and industrial processes.
The HVACR industry is undergoing another refrigerant transition and industry experts offer advice about what contractors need to know about the transition, as well as how to prepare for it.
In the past, heat pumps were typically installed in single-residence homes, but nowadays, the technology has evolved and can be used in many other building applications — such as multifamily homes.
HVAC manufacturers had seats at the table during the White House Electrification Summit, which focused on the electrification of transportation and building systems.