This issue of The ACHR NEWS explores a study exposing the lack of awareness surrounding IRA incentives, how HVAC podcasts have exploded in popularity, what Trump’s election means for tax incentives, highlighting four new HVAC products, a look at 10 commercial HVAC products working toward decarbonization, the demand for more ductless, how to guard chillers against cyber attacks, how to cash in on heat pumps, repurposing hydronic components for decarbonization, innovations in virtual reality training, troubleshooting refrigeration issues with recording data, an A2L update from the ICC, what contractors can learn from Amazon, six questions for succession planning, and the latest from Distribution Trends.
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Low public awareness of incentives that can subsidize residential HVAC purchases means contractors have the opportunity to educate and position themselves as trusted advisors, marketing experts say.
With the election of Donald Trump to President of the United States, the HVAC industry is wondering how this will affect the Inflation Reduction Act incentives.
The work-from-home trend, a shortage of new housing and other factors are leading people to expand their homes and remodel existing spaces. They’re often turning to single-zone ductless products to heat and cool those new living spaces.
With “heat pump” and “incentives” almost being synonymous at this point, contractors need to understand the basics to ensure customers are receiving the benefits.
We chatted with Bell & Gossett’s Jim Nolan about the most common types of adaptive reuse of hydronic components that repurposes buildings, how it aids decarbonization, how these components of buildings are being adaptively reused, and more.
Data recording can help less experienced technicians troubleshoot refrigeration systems. Quickly and accurately determining the cause of a system problem is beneficial to both the equipment owner and the servicing contractor, and experience can be a major factor in a technician's ability to troubleshoot systems with greater precision.
New A2L-related code requirements will impact HVAC system installation and include warning labels, ventilation, leak detection, and limits on refrigerant amounts for comfort air conditioning.
A visit to an ASHRAE event 30-plus years ago introduced David Heckler to VRF technology, and the distributor was won over. VRF systems now make up about half of his company’s business.
Just like the online retail giant solved its verification problems with snapshots of delivered packages, the HVAC industry must prove its product — comfort — is being delivered to the customer.
Bosch’s IDS Ultra can provide heat in temperatures as low as -13°F, and has a 100% heating capacity down to 5°F. It is also compliant with the new low-GWP A2L refrigerant requirements.
John Milligan, who had been an equipment operator and a member of the International Union of Operating Engineers, was left paralyzed from the waist down by a car accident in 2022.
Owners and agents of multifamily buildings in California may apply now for rebates on heat-pump heating and cooling units. The owners of single-family homes in the state will be able to apply for rebates for new heat pumps for space heating and cooling within the next several weeks.
Initially, Arizona’s Efficiency Arizonaprogram, in partnership with community action agencies, will focus on providing heat pumps through an a/c replacement program that addresses heat-relief emergencies and/or financial hardships.
New Mexico is jump-starting its rebates program by offering low-income owners of single-family homes up to $1,600 off of home insulation purchased at participating retailers. Later, the state will offer rebates for heat pumps and other high-efficiency appliances.
For your information news briefs from a wide variety of categories within the HVAC industry. Price increases, mergers and acquisitions, award winners, and more are highlighted here each week.
The boilerwize FPC-1000 is the first-ever field configurable low water cutoff device. Its patented technology monitors water level condition, ensures protection and safety for steam and hot water systems.
As the industry faces tighter safety regulations, the Danfoss EVR solenoid valves and NRV check valves provide a solution for separating flammable refrigerant charges (A2L, A2, or A3) in case of leaks, thereby reducing the total releasable charge in higher capacity systems.
Using a smart composite material instead of traditional aluminum, Invi Air's diffusers reduce condensation by up to 95%, leading to improved HVAC system efficiency and long-term durability.
This patent-pending system, available globally, can be integrated into any new or existing setting where UV technology is essential, including HVAC systems, UV curing, printing facilities, and more.