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Ecovent, maker of an intelligent home zoning system, recently announced it closed a $6.9 million Series A funding round led by Emerson Climate Technologies Inc., a business segment of Emerson. The round also included participation from Tamarisc and Blue Fog Capital.

The Testo 420 balometer flow hood weighs in at 6.3 pounds and incorporates a built-in, patent pending flow straightener. 

As small businesses increasingly embrace the “industrial” and spacious look exposed ductwork creates, contractors are warming up to the idea, as well.

Adding duct-cleaning services can bring in valuable new business and boost a contractor’s bottom line, but before a contractor enters the market, he or she needs to understand and commit to the time and costs involved in properly training and equipping their teams.

As the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) continues to implement energy conservation standards that affect numerous HVACR appliances and components, industry leaders are pointing out that high-efficiency heating and cooling equipment is only as good as the ductwork it’s attached to. That’s why they’re seeking to define what, exactly, green ductwork is and determine how it can be implemented in homes and buildings throughout the U.S.

The Q Duct Outdoor Preinsulated Duct System is engineered for exterior and rooftop applications. 

The Model ECV energy recovery ventilator (ERV) utilizes a total energy core to provide preconditioned, fresh outdoor air for commercial and institutional applications ranging 500-1,000 cfm. 

WhisperFit EZ is a retrofit solution for any remodeler looking to replace an existing fan from below the ceiling. 

Pro Series plug-and-play zoning panels include ASHRAE 62.2 fresh air control as well as bypass control options. 

How do you help someone understand that the duct design methods they’ve used for years might not be working like they assume? How can you help them understand a 6-inch duct might not always deliver 100 cfm?