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Navien NPF Series Hydro-Furnace with Technician

Improving Home Comfort and Energy Efficiency with the Navien NPF Series Hydro-furnace

October 15, 2024

A homeowner in Pickering, Ontario works with an experienced HVAC pro to improve comfort, efficiency, and energy savings with a high-efficiency hydronic forced-air furnace upgrade.

Residential Heating Showcase 2024

Manufacturers introduce heating equipment for the cold winter months

Joanna R. Turpin

October 7, 2024

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The residential heating showcase is designed to help HVAC contractors learn about the new heating equipment that is available for the upcoming cooler months.

Effectively Navigating Red Tag Second Opinions on Furnaces

An HVAC Minute Video Update: October 2, 2024

Hannah Belloli

October 2, 2024

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If contractors don’t have a plan in place to handle red tag furnace second opinions, they can expect some mistakes.

Furnace Red Tag Second Opinions

David Richardson

September 11, 2024

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There are plenty of reasons to shut down a potentially dangerous furnace, just make sure the facts back up that decision.

How a Fan Center Works

Understanding the basics key to troubleshooting older furnaces

Lianna Schwalenberg

July 13, 2024

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For technicians who run across older furnaces where air conditioners were later added, it pays to know how a fan center operates.

Hydronic Furnaces are Changing the Forced Air Heating Game

July 9, 2024

Using water to transfer heat energy into the home can minimize or even eliminate the issues of dry air and loud operation.

Ted Cruz Gives DOE Furnace Rule Pushback

An HVAC Minute Video Update: March 4, 2024

Hannah Belloli

March 4, 2024

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U.S. Senator Ted Cruz is leading the charge to assist HVAC contractors in pushing back on the final rule on gas furnace efficiency standards from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE).

How a Condensing Gas Furnace Works

Home modifications necessary for conversions will add to costs

Lianna Schwalenberg

January 14, 2024

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Taking a look at the major concerns around replacing an 80% furnace with a high-efficiency one such as venting requirements, drilling extra holes, and financial costs.

Trade Groups File Challenge to DOE Furnace Rule

December 19, 2023

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The final rule from the U.S. Department of Energy, issued recently, requires newly manufactured indoor residential gas furnaces to be at least 95% efficient starting in December 2028, meaning furnaces made after then will have to be condensing models.

Why Every HVAC Contractor Should Consider Adding Combustion Testing Services

Carbon monoxide (CO) is a colorless, odorless, tasteless gas that is created as a byproduct of combustion

Herb Woerpel

November 22, 2023

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Due to a lack of training, time constraints, and numerous other reasons, many HVAC contracting companies are not performing combustion testing, potentially compromising customers’ safety.