HVAC Residential Market - Page 38

Stranded Surplus a ‘Plus’ for HVAC?

New DOE efficiency rules for a/c units could be a boon for HVAC surplus dealers

February 14, 2023

Companies that deal in surplus HVAC equipment are seeing business opportunities in the new U.S. DOE energy efficiency minimums for single-phase residential air-conditioners.

The 9 Types of Heat Pumps

As heat pumps become more popular, it’s important to learn about the various types available

Joanna R. Turpin

February 14, 2023

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As the U.S. moves toward electrification, heat pumps are becoming more popular, which will likely increase sales in the coming years. The key is to know which type of heat pump will work best for an application, as there is a wide range of equipment from which to choose.

LG Press Conference Highlights Sustainable Solutions

At AHR, a sneak peek at LG’s new products before they hit the market

Maria Taylor

February 8, 2023

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At a press conference during the AHR Expo in Atlanta, LG highlighted its ESG framework, called “A Better Life Plan 2030,” along with some of its newest and soon-to-launch products.

LG Electronics Component Solutions Highlights New Compressors

New compressors utilize R-32 and R-454B

Joanna R. Turpin

February 7, 2023

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At its press conference at the AHR Expo, LG Electronics Component Solutions highlighted its new compressors for residential applications that will utilize the low-GWP refrigerants.

Facts + Figures: AHRI Shipment Data for November 2022

February 2, 2023

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Industry figures are estimates that are derived from the best available figures supplied by a sample of AHRI member companies.

Tax Credits, Decarbonization, and Economics

Kyle Gargaro

January 30, 2023

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With the AHR Expo in Atlanta just a week away, The Climate Control Group COO Kevin McNamara met with The ACHR NEWS and other members of the trade press to give an outlook on the 2023 HVAC industry.

ACCA Defends Need for Manual J in Residential Home

A few minutes spent on data entry will ensure satisfied customers, professional results

Wes Davis

January 25, 2023

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Residential HVAC system design is a foundational step in the process to deliver predictable comfort, and estimating the heat loss and gain of a dwelling is the cornerstone of that process.

Contractors Find Opportunities in Indoor Air Quality

Discuss ways to market IAQ products amid heightened awareness

Matt Jachman

January 24, 2023

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Interest in indoor air quality products and services has soared in the last three years, so contractors who aren’t consistently marketing IAQ may be missing sales opportunities.

Heat Pumps for Multifamily Homes

Energy savings, electrification, and incentives drive new era of heating

Layan Dahhan

January 23, 2023

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In the past, heat pumps were typically installed in single-residence homes, but nowadays, the technology has evolved and can be used in many other building applications — such as multifamily homes.

Is a Manual J Load Really Necessary on Residential Retrofits?

Greg Fox

January 19, 2023

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Is performing a Manual J load calculation needed in residential retrofit applications? For the industry energy experts sitting behind a desk, yes. For those of us in the real world, it doesn't make sense.