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AHR Expo 2024

Ductless HVAC Takes On R-32

Ductless/VRF companies say their equipment will be ready for refrigerant transition

February 28, 2024

At the AHR Expo in Chicago, we talked industry trends with the representatives of five ductless/VRF manufacturers. The refrigerant changeover was a big topic.

Odds Are This Won’t Be The Last Refrigerant Transition

A2Ls are likely an interim solution, as Europe is already using A3s

Joanna R. Turpin

February 4, 2024

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The transition to A2Ls will likely serve as an interim solution. Europe has already embraced propane in certain heat pump systems, and the U.S. may follow suit, albeit with a different low-GWP refrigerant.

Project Files: Episode 64 — Flame-Free Retrofit at Smithsonian Vault

RLS press fittings joined HVACR lines in museum’s cold storage

Maria Taylor

November 3, 2023

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Press fittings took flame out of the equation in an HVAC project conducted near fragile books from the Middle Ages.

Ducted Mini-Split Air Handlers Offer Flexibility

These energy-efficient systems can be used to replace traditional forced air equipment

Joanna R. Turpin

August 2, 2022

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Most of the rest of the world has relied on ductless mini-split systems for their heating and cooling needs for decades, but that has not been the case in the U.S. That may be changing with the advent of ducted mini-split systems.

Home Automation Boosts Ductless Efficiency

Apps, voice-control hubs give greater edge to heat-pump-based systems

Matt Jachman

June 6, 2022

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Home automation systems can boost the energy-savings potential of ductless mini-split systems used for residential heating and cooling.

Manufacturers Consider Aesthetic Appeal of Commercial VRF

Compact, quiet technology offers comfortable solutions for consumers

Layan Dahhan

March 29, 2022

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Though heating and cooling systems in some commercial spaces like gymnasiums might not need to be visually appealing, other areas like hospitality could benefit from more aesthetic solutions.

WindFree Technology Is the Focus of Samsung

Systems tout cool air without cold airflow

Kyle Gargaro

February 28, 2022

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WindFree cooling technology was the buzzword at the Samsung booth during the recent AHR Expo in Las Vegas.

HVAC Contractors Work to Stay Connected as Devices Grow Smarter

Manufacturers, builders offer bundled devices to consumers

Ted Craig

June 14, 2021

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What is the best approach to providing a holistic smart home experience for consumers?

Residential Ductless Systems: Steer Into Inverter-Driven Demand

Brush up on new features and handle common installation errors before they happen

Robert Beverly

March 8, 2021

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Ductless growth is working toward a foothold in original residential HVAC design.

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Commercial VRF Growth Slows but Doesn’t Stop

Amid an office space rethink and ongoing electrification, this technology is better poised than most to roll with the changes

Robert Beverly

November 18, 2020

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Tough news is unsurprising this year when it comes to construction, but comments from VRF-related professionals point to some streaks of silver lining.