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Complete coverage of the HVAC and refrigeration markets.

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HVAC Residential Market

In a multi-billion dollar industry, residential business accounts for an important segment. Find the products and the news here.

HVAC Light Commercial Market

Building trends, cross-over products, sustainability.

HVAC Commercial Market

Applied, custom, and built-up systems compromise the lion's share of the large mechanical markets.

Refrigeration

News and technology trends in the commercial refrigeration market.

Indoor Air Quality

Information on contractor best practices and equipment available to improve indoor air quality including: humidification, dehumidification, and duct cleaning.

Ventilation

Commercial and residential ventilation options, including duct products and fans.

Components & Accessories

HVACR components and accessories, including motors and drives, compressors, and valves and pumps.

Residential Controls

Features information on the newest technology in residential controls, including home automation systems, thermostats, and zoning.

Commercial Controls

Controls for the commercial market highlight the benefits of building automation systems, energy management systems, and zoning.

Testing | Monitoring | Tools

Testing, monitoring, and tools includes meters and gauges, data loggers, leak detectors and sealants, and more.

Services | Apps | Software

Services, apps, and software focuses on fleet management, business services, mobile HVAC apps, and HVAC software programs.

Standards and Legislation

Standards, codes, and legislation affecting the HVACR industry.

Regulatory Update

News and information on the latest U.S Department of Energy (DOE) and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) standards and regulatory actions that affect the HVACR industry.

Covering all of the latest developments and innovations surrounding the burgeoning relationship between marijuana, grow rooms, and HVAC. As legalization continues across the U.S. we will cover marijuana’s role in HVAC for contractors, distributors, and manufacturers.

ARTICLES

Heatcraft Shares New Technologies and Regulatory Insights

The company discussed how it is meeting the demands of both regulations and end users

Joanna R. Turpin

January 23, 2024

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During the AHR Expo, Heatcraft held a press conference to discuss how the company is engineering products and technologies to meet the demands of both regulations and end users.

St. Louis Sheet Metal Worker, OSHA Specialist Takes National Role

Bradley joins SMOHIT as field representative, touting health, safety programs

June 30, 2023

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Over the years, the programs SMOHIT offers have evolved beyond basic job site health and safety and today also encompass mental health strategies and resources.

ASHRAE Names New President, Top Officials for 2023-24

June 29, 2023

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Ginger Scoggins, P.E., will serve as ASHRAE's 2023-24 president. She is president and owner of Engineered Designs Inc., a consulting engineering firm in Cary, North Carolina.

Trane Celebrates Inaugural Class of Trade Warriors

March 7, 2023

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Trane Technologies’ residential HVAC brands (Trane Residential and American Standard Heating & Air Conditioning) celebrated the inaugural graduation of its first cohort of Trade Warriors to train at Fort Bragg.

How Can A Direct Drive Design Optimize Cooling Tower Performance?

This design offers efficiency and speed control

Brith Isaksson

September 18, 2020

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A variable speed drive (VSD) controls the speed of the high-torque, direct-drive motor for optimal fan operation.

Master-Bilt Names New Vice President of Sales and Customer Care

December 4, 2018

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As vice president of sales and customer care, Frank Fuller will develop and execute a commercial strategy to achieve not only sales growth but to expand new business opportunities as well.

Indiana Contractor Installs Donated York HVAC System for US Military Veteran

November 14, 2018

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Johnson Controls donated a YORK^® heating and cooling system with a Wi-Fi^® capable YORK^®touch-screen thermostat to better assist U.S. Army Spc. Marcus Moore. Cliff’s Heating, A/C, Generator Professionals donated the HVAC installation services for the veteran’s new home.

IEC’s Draft Proposal Increases Charge Limit For Flammable Refrigerants

July 4, 2018

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In May, the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) released its draft proposal to raise the maximum charge size for flammable refrigerants in commercial self-contained cases from 150 grams to 500 grams.

Danfoss Perspective: Let’s Ratify Kigali

Mark Menzer

June 6, 2018

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Let’s imagine two futures: The first is for the U.S. to continue to be a world innovator in HVACR technology. In this scenario, we continue our present path to a low-GWP [global warming potential] future.

NHL Partners With Chemours On Refrigerant Solutions

June 6, 2018

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The National Hockey League® (NHL) and The Chemours Company announced a multi-year partnership focused on providing Opteon™ refrigerant solutions to rinks across North America.