With the recent devastation from Hurricane Sandy in the northeastern United States, homeowners may have questions on what to do about wet or damaged fiberglass or rock and slag wool insulation. The North American Insulation Manufacturers Association (NAIMA) offers its recommendations.
Most HVAC contractors selling, installing, and maintaining furnaces are hopeful that this winter will be a lot cooler than last year’s. However, as meteorologists forecast dipping seasonal temperatures, energy experts are projecting rising costs.
The global market for residential generators is projected to reach $11.3 billion by the year 2018, according to a new report by Global Industry Analysts Inc. Increasing dependence on electronic devices is driving demand in the developed markets.
The Building Performance Institute Inc. (BPI) offers tips for contractors to pass along to those impacted by Hurricane Sandy on the safety hazards of carbon monoxide poisoning due to improper use of generators. Another potential hazard facing homeowners in the coming weeks is the evolving effects of water damage.
Employees at the Copeland Scroll™ manufacturing facility recently dedicated a new work of art celebrating the 25th anniversary of Copeland Scroll production. The new mural depicts landmarks of Sidney, headquarters for Emerson Climate Technologies Inc.
For the second year in a row, Rheem and its racing partners Richard Childress Racing (RCR) and Eddie Sharp Racing (ESR), commemorated National Breast Cancer Awareness month by sponsoring Rheem Chasing the Cure — a charitable program benefiting Young Survival Coalition (YSC).
The Control Trends Awards (CTA), which recognize leading companies, products, technology, and individuals in the building automation and HVAC controls industry, announced that the Control Trends Academy is forming a steering committee of industry leaders to help preside over the awards.
WaterFurnace International Inc.’s 7 Series variable-capacity unit has achieved the Energy Star Most Efficient 2012 designation. The 7 Series joins WaterFurnace’s 5 Series, Synergy3D® Series, and Envision Series as recipients of the award in 2012.
Tecumseh Products Co. has established Tecumseh University. The purpose-built classroom and lab facility is located at the site of Tecumseh’s main North American production hub in Tupelo, Miss.
Daikin AC (Americas) Inc. president Akinori “Andy” Atarashi shared annual sales results with 135-plus distributors and guests at the National Distributor Conference in Las Vegas.