Articles Tagged with ''AHR Expo''

The ventilation market, much like the rest of the HVACR industry, is being driven by the need for more energy-efficient products.

Whether driven by government intervention or the desire to achieve cost savings, efficiency continues to be a buzzword in the hydronics market.

The AHR Expo is the biggest event of the year for the HVACR industry. It’s a time when a large group of the industry gets under one roof and learns about new products and trends.

ASHRAE Journal’s annual survey of nearly 700 AHR Expo attendees found a majority of responders expect business to pick up in 2017.

Although the function of compressors hasn’t changed tremendously over the years, the way they go about getting the job done has become increasingly refined and polished.

Portable heating and cooling units, much like the rest of the HVAC industry, are aiming to become as efficient as possible.

The refrigerant industry is no stranger to change, and the changes will keep coming in 2017.

Of course, reclaimers can only reclaim what contractors and technicians recover, and while the R-22 numbers may never match the hoped-for projections, the industry is already looking to the future and preparing to address new challenges in a post-hydrochlorofluorocarbon (HCFC) world that also is likely facing a phasedown of hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs).

Home automation is no longer a thing of the past. Customers are seeking ways to intelligently control their homes in more ways than ever before, as evidenced by the number of new smart home products on display in this sector at the AHR Expo.

Meeting customers’ humidification and dehumidification needs year-round can be challenging, which is why HVAC contractors are constantly seeking energy-efficient solutions.