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The ACHR News - February 26 2024

2024 February 26

This issue of The ACHR NEWS highlights coverage from the 2024 AHR Expo show floor including trends in artificial intelligence, smart products, indoor air quality (IAQ), heat pumps, ductless variable refrigerant flow (VRF), geothermal, and the refrigerant transition. In addition, this issue covers some of the latest HVAC product releases per the trade show floor, discusses maintenance agreements, why advertisers still choose advertise with trade publications, how a bypass humidifier really works, if homeowners even know what a heat pump does, and more.

Check back throughout the week for additional content.

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Daikin Atmosphera Heat Pump
AHR Expo 2024

Ductless HVAC Takes On R-32

Ductless/VRF companies say their equipment will be ready for refrigerant transition
Matt Jachman
Matt Jachman
February 28, 2024
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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.
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WaterFurnace GeoStar Aston 3D Geothermal Heat Pump
AHR Expo 2024

Geothermal and Decarbonization

Geothermal companies leverage federal incentives to make the case for positive ROI
Matt Jachman
Matt Jachman
March 7, 2024
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Decarbonization and electrification, the refrigerant transition, and incentives were big topics among geothermal companies at the AHR Expo. Consumer education and ease of product serviceability were also discussed.
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Tersh Blissett

The Many Uses of AI in HVAC

Artificial intelligence can perform or help out with many contracting business tasks, influencers say
Matt Jachman
Matt Jachman
March 8, 2024
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Josh Crouch and Tersh Blissett, who have HVAC backgrounds, say AI can be employed in an answering service or a chatbot, for outbound dialing, as a technician’s assistant, or to respond to customers’ online reviews.
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FYI

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New HVAC Products

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Airex Manufacturing: Seal Outlet

February 23, 2024
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The brand new Airex Titan Outlet TRS has been specially designed to solve HVAC sealing problems in already-made installations without having to remove the line set and exceeds all applicable standards for performance of an HVAC system. In just a few minutes, it can create a hermetic seal that is weather- and air leakage-resistant, controls vibration, and is rodent proof.


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Aspen Manufacturing: Air Handler

February 24, 2024
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Application Versatility: Upflow or horizontal right as shipped (field convertible for downflow or horizontal left applications). Can be AHRI certified with most brands of air conditioners or heat pumps. ETL-listed for use with all major refrigerants when proper metering device is used.


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Embraco: Electronic Components

February 25, 2024
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Sync it All is a new pack of electronic components that integrates Embraco AIR, Embraco SYNC, Embraco variable-speed compressors, and the YouControl development interface, reinforcing a new category of electronic components through the Synchronize to Optimize concept. 


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Evapco: Fluid Cooler

February 25, 2024
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The PHW induced-draft parallel hybrid fluid cooler offers high-tonnage capacity and layout flexibility for industrial plants, data centers, and large HVAC applications, especially where requirements call for fewest units, connections, and fans. It’s designed as a compliment to Evapco's ESW4, the company’s largest and most energy-efficient single cell evaporative cooler. 


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General Filters: Humidifier

February 26, 2024
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The GeneralAire model 4400A fan-assist evaporative humidifier offers 19 gallons per day and features a space-saving patented design that completes the GeneralAire line of low-profile humidifiers.


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Infinitum: Next-gen Motor

February 27, 2024
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Infinitum’s latest generation Aircore EC motor system features an integrated variable-frequency drive and delivers upwards of 93% system efficiency, as well as power and torque density in a low-footprint package that is 20% lighter than the previous version. 


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Johns Manville: Insulation System

February 27, 2024
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The Xspect ISOfoam APF Board is a closed cell polyisocyanurate foam core bonded to a foil facer on both sides, and Cross-Flo Jacketing is a metal jacketing system designed to help mitigate corrosion under insulation (CUI). 


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Lochinvar: Electric Boiler

February 27, 2024
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The Lochinvar Lectrus Electric Boiler is an electric boiler that’s ideal for any application requiring sustainable alternatives to natural gas or propane models, including healthcare, education and government facilities.


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Malco: Hex Driver

February 28, 2024
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Malco’s 3/8-inch and 7/16-inch C-RHEX cleanable reversible hex drivers, with sawtooth features, are a solution for rapidly removing sealant and adhesive-coated fasteners.


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Mueller Streamline: Push Fittings

February 28, 2024
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With proprietary BackBite Grip Ring Technology, these non-removable refrigerant brass push fittings give trade professionals a simple and hassle-free means of reliably joining copper a/c systems.


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Nibco: Boiler Valve

February 28, 2024
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This space-saving valve expands the utility of a boiler’s existing ¾-inch pressure relief valve (PRV) port, capitalizing on its location at the top of the unit as the ideal placement for an air vent and other accessories.


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RectorSeal: Surge Protector

February 29, 2024
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The RSH-50 VRMDC kit is a multi-function design with a 60 amp service disconnect breaker, surge protector, and voltage range monitor to support 120/240 single phase 60 amp double pole capacity relays between 15 to 60 amp loads.


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Unico: Sales App

March 2, 2024
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The UnicoSales App is a customized mobile and desktop app that was created to help simplify and strengthen installing contractors’ bidding and sales process. 


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United CoolAir: Air-Source Heat Pump

March 3, 2024
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The Alpha Aire II is a single package air source heat pump designed for 100% Outdoor Air applications with energy recovery, making it an environmentally friendly and forward-thinking choice for climate-conscious building projects.


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WaterFurnace: Screw Chiller

March 3, 2024
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WaterFurnace’s new TruClimate 700 Modular Screw Chiller, available in 90-, 115-, or 140-ton units, offers a variable speed, single-screw solution that is ideal for large tonnage commercial and industrial applications with varying load requirements and higher water temperatures up to 145°. 


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Weil-McLain: Commercial Boiler

March 4, 2024
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The SVF boiler line features thermal efficiency of up to 98%, ease of installation and maintenance, Unity 2 and Nuro control systems, and Weil-McLain boiler design reliability and longevity.


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Zonefirst: Smart Switch

March 4, 2024
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The first app-based combination light switch and thermostat, Bliss solves the problem of rooms that are too hot or too cold because the thermostat is in the wrong place.


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