Duct-free mini-split models are available in 9,000, 12,000, 18,000, and 24,000 Btu, and come in ratings to 20 SEER. The 17 and 19 SEER Series are heat pump models and use inverter technology to achieve even greater energy savings and lower levels of noise and vibration.
The NEWS staff was very busy at the AHR Expo in Dallas, seeking information on new products. Here is a comprehensive list of everything we found on the show floor.
The HVACR industry headed south in big numbers for the three-day Air Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Exposition (AHR Expo) recently. According to show promoter International Exposition Company (IEC), the 2013 Expo broke the all-time Southwest record for the event.
The NEWS staff was very busy at the AHR Expo in Dallas, seeking information on new products. Here is a comprehensive list of the HVAC residential equipment we found on the show floor.
The RevFlo (no gauge) and the RevFlo-G (with a gauge) reversible flow units are additions to the Heater Treater® line of scale prevention systems for tankless water heaters. The units incorporate a newly created mounting bracket that can be adjusted on the head assembly of the housing, allowing the water to flow in either direction.
Last year, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) completed the rollout of version 3 of its Energy Star for New Homes program, and more HVAC contractors became involved in this process to certify efficient homes.
The GeoComfort® Compass Series geothermal outdoor split system can be installed in new and existing homes. The space-saving footprint makes it an excellent choice for homes with minimal space for mechanical equipment, said the company.
It appears as if the spigot of new R-22 available to HVACR contractors has been tightened even more in 2013. Users of the world’s most popular HCFC could expect close to 30 percent less of new R-22 this year than last, according to some reports.
Source: Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI). Industry figures are estimates that are derived from the best available figures supplied by a sample of AHRI member companies.
The NEWS proudly announces the winners of its annual “Best Contractor to Work for” contest. The NEWS is recognizing five companies, spread across the United States and Canada, for creating work environments that not only cater to customers, but also provide employees with opportunities for growth and development.