The HVAC Light Commercial Equipment category winners include an air-source heat pump, an architectural air curtain, and a new split terminal heat pump.
2022 Dealer Design Awards: Components & Accessories
The Components & Accessories category winners include a reversible drive socket tool, a condensate pump, and a trap that allows for easier drain-line maintenance of HVAC condensate systems.
Meet The Wholesaler: Richard Cook
Johnson Supply is a Houston-based HVACR wholesaler that will mark its 70th anniversary this year, and president and COO Richard Cook has been with the company for more than half that time.
New Bills Would Tweak Water Heater Definition
A pair of recent bills are aimed at fixing a technicality that has left the owners of some small businesses without the types of water heaters needed for their operations.
Pandemic Created New Markets for UV-C
When the coronavirus pandemic struck, the interest in UV light skyrocketed. Some believe UV-C will become widely viewed as essential to HVACR systems, the way filters are now.
Senate Bills Aim to Push HVAC Electrification
Two new bills pending in the U.S. Senate are designed to speed the electrification of HVAC systems, decrease the amount of fossil fuels used in buildings, and cut carbon emissions.
The $6 Million Plan: Department of Energy Invests in Geothermal
The DOE is investing up to $6 million in research and design to lay the groundwork for more geothermal heating and cooling systems at federal facilities.
The Care and Cleaning of Air Conditioning Coils
Like any piece of machinery or machine component, air-conditioning coils work better, and last longer, when properly cared for.
HVAC Tech Revolution in Full Swing
Business columnist Gene Marks talks about technologies that he said are being deployed with increasing frequency at a time when employers can’t fill thousands of jobs.
HVAC Tips: Keeping Cooler in the Summer Sizzle
Most regions within the 48 contiguous U.S. states are likely to see hotter-than-normal temperatures this summer. Here are some tips for staying healthy in the heat.
Home Automation Boosts Ductless Efficiency
Home automation systems can boost the energy-savings potential of ductless mini-split systems used for residential heating and cooling.
Top 30 HVACR Distributors of 2022
Distributors raised the bar in HVACR wholesaling during the boom year of 2021, working in a vibrant and competitive overall marketplace but also creating a little more room at the top.
Top 30 HVACR Distributors of 2022 – Part 2
Distribution Trends annually surveys distributors to come up with a sales-based Top 30 list and glean insights about the state of the industry.
Top 30 HVACR Distributors of 2022 – Part 3
Distribution Trends annually surveys distributors to come up with a sales-based Top 30 list and glean insights about the state of the industry.
Building a Positive Workplace Culture
In the Great Resignation era, when businesses are short of qualified employees, building the right company culture is more important than ever.
HARDI Conference Encourages Positive Workplace Cultures
In the Great Resignation era, when businesses are short of qualified employees, building the right company culture is more important than ever.
HVACR Industry Fights Refrigerant Cylinder Changeover
The first brief was filed for the federal case against the EPA rule that would ban the use of non-refillable refrigerant cylinders and require refillable cylinders to be tracked.
Meet The Wholesaler: Ron Vallan
Ron Vallan is part of the third generation of his family at Young Supply Co., a privately owned HVACR distributor serving Michigan and northern Ohio.
NATE Marks Silver Anniversary, Evolves With HVACR Industry
NATE, which offers testing and certifications in more than a dozen HVACR specialties, is marking its 25th anniversary this year.
Chillers are a Big Expense, But New technology Optimizes Use
Manufacturers offer an array of products, tools, and tips to help lower operating costs, optimize maintenance, and extend a chiller’s life.