Next year, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) plans to release a new Energy Star specification for climate controls. This spec will replace the discontinued Energy Star spec for programmable thermostats.
Not willing to risk a breakdown in the cold months ahead, the McClurgs contacted Fry Heating/Cooling/Plumbing in Toledo, Ohio, to explore their options for a new furnace.
The Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Institute of Canada (HRAI) reported that, during the second quarter of 2011, ductless split systems shipments showed the highest product sector gain, increasing by 68 percent.
Together with the Residential Heating Showcase product grid, The NEWS spotlights the industry’s latest residential heating products in this photo feature.
Recently, a group of contractors and distributors sat down for an informal chat about how they weathered the recession storm and what advice they have for others facing tough choices due to challenging economic conditions.
So exactly how does the TEV help the unit achieve higher efficiency? In this article we will answer this question and provide some basic knowledge of TEV operation on residential unitary a/c applications.
For many in the HVAC industry, this is not the first time they have been involved with renewable energy technologies like solar and geothermal systems.
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.
We all know anyone quoting a new heating and cooling system should always perform a load calculation on the structure. I’m sure 95 percent of us do, right?