Nortek Global HVAC has revamped and improved its Micro-Channel coils website to include even more training and technical content. It is part of the company’s ongoing mission to provide the latest online educational resources for today’s busy HVAC contractor. 

Keeping any kind of air conditioning or refrigeration coil clean is important for proper heat exchange, and microchannel coils are no exception. As these types of coils continue to grow in popularity, technicians should know that the microchannel cleaning procedures can differ from those for cleaning standard fin-and-tube coils.

The HVAC industry has a well-earned reputation for creating innovative new products that meet the demands of regulations and the desires of contractors and their customers, and the coil market is no exception.

Cleaning the coils on rooftop units may seem mundane, but it’s an important job that pays off for your customers in more efficient operation and longer living equipment. And, any job that’s worth doing is worth doing right.

The NEWS asked a few individuals at a recent refrigeration trade expo — and a few others in the industry — to do a bit of fortune telling regarding what the next generation of coils may look like.

The G-Series ½-6 horsepower (hp) outdoor condensing unit has been added to the company’s line of outdoor condensing unit products. The new series enhances serviceability while delivering operational efficiency gains for the end user. 

Available in a horizontal configuration for easy slab installation, the R8HE condensing gas/electric packaged unit has microchannel all-aluminum indoor and outdoor coils, which provide increased resistance against instances of corrosion.