December 30 2019 Issue

Week 1: December 30
In this issue of The ACHR NEWS, learn about connected smart home products and how HVACR contractors are almost exclusively suited to sell them.

Week 2: January 6
We also look at the unique HVAC challenges and opportunities in health care, hospitality, and the institutional market.

Betlem Heating technicians Zach (left) and Miles practice troubleshooting furnaces in the company’s training lab under the watchful eye of their trainer, Andy (center).

Improper Furnace Installations Can End Up Imperiling Homeowners

Shortcuts and mistakes can reduce comfort and energy savings, as well as put occupants in danger

Joanna R. Turpin

December 30, 2019

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Buying a new furnace is likely a new experience for most homeowners, so they may not know the importance of installing the equipment correctly.

Smart Home Products Disrupt HVAC Contractors

Product sampler gives insight to current market

Angela D. Harris

December 30, 2019

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This sampling of smart products will help contractors understand some of the reach that connected devices have.

Service Nation Alliance offers best practice training through webinar, phone, or training.

Five Smart Home Business Tips for Contractors

What Does Your Business Need to Succeed in Home Automation?

Angela D. Harris

December 30, 2019

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Here are five tips to help contractors prepare their employees and their businesses for the smart home movement.

PHCC Leaders Share Their 2020 Predictions, Advice for Contractors

Plumbing trade betting on technology, youth, and membership

Mike Murphy

December 30, 2019

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Industry experts shared their thoughts on what will be required of PHCC members to remain competitive in both the plumbing and HVAC industries.

Solving Office Complex IAQ Issues Through Ultraviolet-C Technology

Germicidal energy cuts energy use and provides cleaner, healthier air for commercial tenants

Daniel Jones

December 30, 2019

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Miki Minic knew immediately how to solve the indoor air quality issue at the 227,000 square-foot Miami Class A office complex.

From Decarbonization to Gas Pipeline Restrictions, Geothermal Loops Get a New Push

Circular reasoning: Geothermal heats up

Robert Beverly

January 6, 2020

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How would greater geothermal presence work, and what would it mean for HVAC contractors?

Institutional HVAC Projects Require Specific Solutions

Meeting the needs for special uses requires creative thinking

Ted Craig

January 6, 2020

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Institutional buildings used by the public bring special HVAC challenges because each one comes with its own distinctive set of needs.

Veterinary Hospitals Face Unique HVAC Hurdles

Systems need to prevent spread of odors, fur, disease

Ted Craig

January 6, 2020

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Meeting the needs of a hospital is difficult, but when the patients come in variety of species, shed fur, and emit odors, it’s even harder.

Working on HVAC for Prisons Requires Focus on Security

Budgets remain tight, but pressure mounts to spend more on HVAC

Ted Craig

January 6, 2020

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Growing interest in criminal justice reform might create more work for the HVAC industry. Many prisons in the United States currently lack air conditioning.

Staff at Joseph Giaonne Plumbing, Heating and Air Conditioning watch a training video.

Contractor Sees Returns in Educating Customers, Staff

For this Philadelphia contractor, willingness to learn tops experience

Ted Craig

December 30, 2019

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Many contractors say they believe in training their employees and educating their customers. Joseph Giannone proves that he means it.

Facts + Figures: AHRI Shipment Data for October 2019

December 30, 2019

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Industry figures are estimates that are derived from the best available figures supplied by a sample of AHRI member companies.

Infographic: A History of Home Heating Systems

December 30, 2019

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Here’s a history of heating systems and the long journey to the technology we have today.

Seven Steps to Effectively Motivate Your Contracting Team

These tips will help your employees work harder, and with more joy

Jimmy Hiller

December 30, 2019

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As a business owner or manager, it becomes difficult to take a moment, take a deep breath, look around, and reflect on what your team needs.

Recipients Awarded Emerson Helix Innovation Scholarships

Students awarded $50,000 in scholarships toward their work

November 5, 2019

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Emerson announced the five recipients of The Helix Innovation Scholarships at the University of Dayton.

Danfoss to Establish an Internet of Things Collaboration with Microsoft

Cooling Cloud Suite powered by Microsoft Azure

November 19, 2019

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Danfoss has entered into a collaboration with Microsoft to bring refrigeration and HVAC data analysis to the cloud, through Microsoft Azure.

AHRI Announces New Officers, Presents Awards

Organization held its inaugural Leadership Forum in Puerto Rico

November 22, 2019

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AHRI held its inaugural Leadership Forum in Puerto Rico, during which it elected its new officers and presented awards to industry leaders.

NASRC New York Workshop Engages Stakeholders Early in Regulatory Process

Discuss challenges, solutions to advancing climate-friendly refrigerant technologies

November 26, 2019

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NASRC and the DEC co-hosted a workshop, which aimed to help New York supermarkets prepare for future refrigerant regulations.

HVACR Manufacturers, Industry Professionals Report Strong Economy Heading into 2020 AHR Expo

Report details business projections, opportunities, and important issues among all sectors

November 27, 2019

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The industry survey was distributed to past and prospective attendees, as well as industry manufacturers, to gauge the market.

Goodman Donates Land for a Soccer Complex

Honors its Fayetteville community employees

November 29, 2019

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Goodman Manufacturing Company, L.P. has finalized a donation of vacant land destined to become a new city soccer complex.

FYI: News Briefs in HVAC - December 30, 2019

December 30, 2019

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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.

Aquatherm: Molded Fittings

December 30, 2019

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Produced in nominal sizes up to 10 inches, the fittings come in two types — short radius (SR) and segmented standard dimension (SD).

Greenheck: Commercial Exhaust Fan

December 30, 2019

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This commercial product’s constant CFM EC motor technology ensures performance set points resulting in improved IAQ.

Seresco Dehumidifiers: Indoor Pool Dehumidifier

December 30, 2019

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Known as the company’s flagship series, this product offers new options including a fan array made of EC motor fans.

Watts: eLearning Program

December 30, 2019

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This program allows users to access online training on the products and solutions from all Watts brands.

FläktGroup® SEMCO™: Recovery Unit

December 30, 2019

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This energy recovery system uses the cold or hot air in the return air stream to precondition the outdoor air being brought into the building.

The New Flat Rate: Pricing System Upgrade

December 30, 2019

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Key features include one-click toggle between customer menu pages and technician task list pages, and more.

The Energy Conservatory: Bluetooth Connected Gauge

December 30, 2019

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Now available with Bluetooth, this product provides users full access to all features of their devices, such as apps and email.

During this webinar, we will discuss what acidic condensate is, how it’s formed, and the damage it can cause if not properly treated—while hitting on the latest regulations that are driving the adoption of condensing technology.

On Demand Use the power of AI to your advantage to book more jobs and gain more operational efficiencies during busy season this year! See how an AI Employee can help you save time by qualifying every lead for you, automatically responding to incoming leads, and working overtime so you don’t have to.

ACHR NEWS

2019 December 30

Cover Story

Improper Furnace Installations Can End Up Imperiling Homeowners

Feature Articles

Smart Home Products Disrupt HVAC Contractors

Five Smart Home Business Tips for Contractors

PHCC Leaders Share Their 2020 Predictions, Advice for Contractors

Solving Office Complex IAQ Issues Through Ultraviolet-C Technology

From Decarbonization to Gas Pipeline Restrictions, Geothermal Loops Get a New Push

Institutional HVAC Projects Require Specific Solutions

Veterinary Hospitals Face Unique HVAC Hurdles

Working on HVAC for Prisons Requires Focus on Security

Contractor Sees Returns in Educating Customers, Staff

Facts + Figures: AHRI Shipment Data for October 2019

Infographic: A History of Home Heating Systems

Columns

Seven Steps to Effectively Motivate Your Contracting Team

Newsline

Recipients Awarded Emerson Helix Innovation Scholarships

Danfoss to Establish an Internet of Things Collaboration with Microsoft

AHRI Announces New Officers, Presents Awards

NASRC New York Workshop Engages Stakeholders Early in Regulatory Process

HVACR Manufacturers, Industry Professionals Report Strong Economy Heading into 2020 AHR Expo

Goodman Donates Land for a Soccer Complex

FYI

FYI: News Briefs in HVAC - December 30, 2019

New HVAC Products

Aquatherm: Molded Fittings

Greenheck: Commercial Exhaust Fan

Seresco Dehumidifiers: Indoor Pool Dehumidifier

Watts: eLearning Program

FläktGroup® SEMCO™: Recovery Unit

The New Flat Rate: Pricing System Upgrade

The Energy Conservatory: Bluetooth Connected Gauge

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