North American HVAC manufacturers have been innovative in creating accessories designed to ease and improve ductless installation and maintenance. Here's a list of some.
The following remarks were made regarding the article “Is Raising Heat Pumps Really Necessary?” written by Robin Boyd, HVAC consultant, published May 23, 2011.
A critical step in the installation of a built-up (field-piped) refrigeration system is the startup and commissioning of the equipment, which simply means verifying the operation of the system and its components. Although this seems obvious, it is a step that is occasionally skipped or done too quickly to be effective.
Aquatherm in 2018 published an updated version of its North America Installer Manual, and now offers the updated version online in Spanish. The Aquatherm Installer Manual covers best practices, safety, and planning for the proper installation of Aquatherm polypropylene piping systems.
Friedrich recently sponsored a NEWS webinar titled “Ductless Split System Innovations That Matter to Your Bottom Line.” Below are questions taken from the Q&A portion of that webinar.
Dakota Refrigeration’s large service area can result in lengthy travel time to the job-site. Mike’s team was challenged with a refrigeration equipment install 200 miles from the shop. This means incurring additional costs for weekly drive time, employee lodging, and daily allowances.
Attendees who stopped by the Friedrich Air Conditioning Co. booth this year weren’t there for long, but that’s not because there was nothing to see. In fact, a plethora of new products were on display, and TJ Wheeler, vice president of marketing and product management for the company, was on hand to perform live demos. So why didn’t visitors spend more time in the booth? Well, they simply didn’t need to, thanks to the new FastPro™ system.
Some contractors take these jobs; after all, a couple hours’ pay is a couple hours’ pay. Some dabble, and some flat-out refuse the work. Often, it’s less of a deal than it might seem — both for the contractor, who probably realizes that upfront, and the customer, who probably doesn’t.
RectorSeal has been exhibiting at the AHR Expo for the past 40 years. And while the opportunity to maintain relevance in the industry and engage with clients one-on-one is usually enough to bring the tools and accessories manufacturer to the show floor, this year, the company came with a mission.