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 advent of technology is at its most apparent in the world of thermostats and controls. Manufacturers are developing equipment that can be accessed and operated from Internet-enabled devices on the other side of the world. This article provides a sample of some of today’s latest thermostats and controls.
The problem of unwanted moisture in HVACR systems has been an industry evil for years. How to deal with it is resulting in a widening range of solutions. To the familiar approaches of using filter driers, nitrogen purges, and multiple evacuations, manufacturers are adding use of sealants as well as dehydrating and activating agents.
Amidst all the talk about refrigerants such as HCs, HFOs, and CO2, the vast majority of contractors are still working on HFC and HCFC systems. With that in mind, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, contractor Brian Baker of Custom Vac Ltd., offers some perspectives on the familiar refrigerants of R-410A and R-22.
Now that you are basking in what hopefully has been several profitable months, I’m here to give a reality check. We don’t want to give away in the last three or four months of the year all that we worked so hard to earn.
If your company is experiencing personnel issues, productivity challenges, dysfunctional work teams or all of the above, it could be caused by the generational clash between two age groups that make up the largest segments of the workforce. How do you deal with it?
This Heating Showcase photo feature provides in-depth information on the features of each individual unit and also includes technical support information from the manufacturers.
What has been long rumored in the HVAC industry became official as Daikin Industries signed a definitive agreement to acquire Goodman Global Group for $3.7 billion. The companies hope the agreement will give the Japanese company even more of a presence in North America.
Every year The NEWS introduces the latest heating equipment that is available for the upcoming winter season. The intent is to help contractors prepare for this busy period by doing the research that will help them to distinguish between brands.
Von Kopfman, co-owner of Blue Dot Services in Topeka, Kan., is a survivor. What have he and his family had to endure and how have they used that pain to help others?