1+ week, 21+ hour ago   (1548+ words) There are easier ways to build a high-performance house than starting with a 100-plus-year-old brick rowhouse in a historic district. In fact, that might be the toughest way to go about it. Still, a homeowner, general contractor and HVAC contractor…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (280+ words) SHOW OF SUPPORT: U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer. Four HVACR trade groups recently wrote to Greer to express support for the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) and its benefits for the HVAC, refrigeration, and water-heating industries. COLUMBUS, Ohio — Four HVACR trade organizations…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (701+ words) ClimateMaster is a leading manufacturer of geothermal and water-source heat pump systems for residential, commercial, and institutional buildings. The company designs energy-efficient HVAC solutions that use renewable ground or water sources to provide heating, cooling, and hot water while helping…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (278+ words) COLUMBUS, Ohio — Wholesale HVACR distribution in the U.S. supports more than 100,000 jobs and generates nearly $33 billion in annual economic output, according to a new study by Heating, Air-conditioning & Refrigeration Distributors International (HARDI). The study, Keeping America Comfortable: A Baseline Economic…...

2+ week, 3+ day ago   (807+ words) He found the Midea EVOX G³ at the 2024 Chicago HVAC Show, introduced through an industry contact. His assessment after seeing the spec sheet: "When we met Midea at the Chicago HVAC Show, we realized the EVOX G³ might be the only unit…...

3+ week, 21+ hour ago   (638+ words) ARCHIVE: Long before CAD and automation became standard, ACHR NEWS reported on how contractors were beginning to use computers for estimating, recordkeeping, and business management. If someone asked when modern HVACR truly began, many would probably point to today's era…...

3+ week, 2+ day ago   (1164+ words) SOUNDING OFF: Homeowners are increasingly looking for systems that prioritize higher energy efficiency and quieter operation. Quiet has become the new measure of comfort. For years, residential HVAC equipment was largely evaluated on one metric: efficiency. Today, homeowners increasingly expect…...

3+ week, 4+ day ago   (1010+ words) The HVAC industry’s rebound from this year’s sluggish start continued in June, with shipping data for heating and cooling equipment up compared with the same period last year, though it indicates a divided market. The latest Air-Conditioning, Heating, & Refrigeration Equipment…...

3+ week, 6+ day ago   (1106+ words) HEAT PUMP SKILL GAP: The Heat Pump Ready program from TECH Clean California is partnering with manufacturers and educators to properly train HVAC students to work on modern heat pumps. Heat pumps are quickly becoming the preferred solution for efficient…...

4+ week, 1+ day ago   (469+ words) ACHR News Better Options for California's HVAC Sales Reporting Rule Alternatives would give the state useful data without disclosing sensitive information Earlier this year, I wrote about the California Energy Commission's (CEC) proposal requiring manufacturers, distributors, and contractors to report…...