Articles by Maria Taylor

York’s contractor-dedicated app, which accompanies the Hx3 Smart Thermostat. - The ACHR News

Smart Homes Are Getting Smarter

Connected devices are learning to communicate with each other

April 8, 2019

Smart home technology is rapidly becoming commonplace, with 24 percent of American households owning a smart speaker in late 2018, per a study by Nielsen Holdings Inc.

Controlling the HVAC Controls

What to do when smart technology won’t work

Maria Taylor

April 8, 2019

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What happens if the smart controls that tell a smart thermostat how to operate aren’t acting, well, very smart? Or the system won’t work with the Wi-Fi at a customer’s house?

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ACCA Discusses the Business Part of HVAC Contracting Businesses

The annual conference uncovered the secrets to success

Maria Taylor

April 8, 2019

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Nearly 1,000 contractors took time from their day-to-day routines to travel to San Antonio, where they spent several days at the 2019 ACCA Annual Conference.

Project Files 16: The Woodland House - The ACHR News

Project Files: Episode 16 — The Woodland House

Geothermal and radiant technology turned one couple’s dream home into a reality

Maria Taylor

April 4, 2019

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Dave and Jamie Van Dixhorn were avid fans of modern architecture, and dreamed to move to the country and build a home.

The Secret Science Behind HVAC Equipment Ratings

Is 14 SEER really 14 SEER if there’s no data to prove it?

Maria Taylor

March 11, 2019

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When taxpayer dollars are spent to create regulations based on information the public isn’t allowed to access, some in the HVAC industry call foul.

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Geothermal Is Rising From the Ground Up

The global geothermal market is forecasted to reach $4 billion in 2024

Maria Taylor

March 11, 2019

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While geothermal still represents just a fraction of the overall energy market, a renewed interest in energy efficiency and clean, electric technologies is creating a favorable environment for growth. Per a December 2018 study by Global Market Insights Inc., the global geothermal market is forecasted to reach $4 billion in 2024.

HVAC Contractors Dig Into the Ground, Building One ‘Geo Hood’ at a Time

Geothermal retrofits could be the future of American power

Maria Taylor

March 11, 2019

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Alongside the big splashy geothermal developments, a smaller geothermal revolution is quietly gaining steam: neighborhood retrofits on ordinary subdivisions.

Now That Federal Tax Credits Have Been Reinstated, the HVAC Market Has Room for Growth

When loops go down, sales go up

Maria Taylor

March 11, 2019

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The NEWS spoke with Doug Dougherty, president and CEO of the Geothermal Exchange Organization, about the impact of the tax credit, trends in geothermal, and GEO’s increased focus on state-level policies.

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RectorSeal Products Fight Refrigeration Leaks and Corrosion — Inside and Out

Three new products added to the AC Leak Freeze line

Maria Taylor

February 18, 2019

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At the AHR Expo, RectorSeal LLC highlighted several new products designed to combat leaks and corrosion, both on the inside of the unit and from salty sea breezes on the coast.

Napoleon Builds Out HVAC Appliance Line

Company seeks to make products stand out by giving them an appliance look

Maria Taylor

February 18, 2019

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At the AHR Expo, Napoleon displayed a product mix that aimed to illustrate the company’s continued development and expansion into the residential HVAC channel in the U.S., ranging from an expanding line of gas furnaces, to an air conditioner and heat pump line, to a ductless product and vertical PTAC offering. Showcased was a new furnace designed and built for the residential new construction market.

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Articles by Maria Taylor

Smart Homes Are Getting Smarter

Controlling the HVAC Controls

ACCA Discusses the Business Part of HVAC Contracting Businesses

Project Files: Episode 16 — The Woodland House

The Secret Science Behind HVAC Equipment Ratings

Geothermal Is Rising From the Ground Up

HVAC Contractors Dig Into the Ground, Building One ‘Geo Hood’ at a Time

Now That Federal Tax Credits Have Been Reinstated, the HVAC Market Has Room for Growth

RectorSeal Products Fight Refrigeration Leaks and Corrosion — Inside and Out

Napoleon Builds Out HVAC Appliance Line

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