The end of the year is upon us, so it is time for my annual HVAC predictions column.
HARDI Presents 2020 State of the Channel Research Findings
The year 2020 presented a unique set of challenges as a consequence of an anomalous year.
B&I Contractors Receives the “Making the Difference” Award
Gary Griffin, president of B&I Contractors Inc., accepted the award virtually during The Unified Group’s Annual Meeting.
Absolute Air Flow Acquires Preferred Heating and Cooling
Patrick Lange of Business Modification Group facilitated the transaction.
HVAC’s Smart Home Products Move Toward Mainstream Market
For residential HVAC contractors, smart homes are a fast-growing market that offers opportunity for profit.
FYI: News Briefs in HVAC – December 14, 2020
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.
Westinghouse Electric Corp.: Heat Pump Systems
The 208-230V systems can be installed anywhere in the home; the larger capacities can handle bigger areas.
YORK, a Johnson Controls brand: AC, Heat Pump Line
This next generation of equipment drives greater efficiencies in residential and commercial markets.
Motili: Tagging Upgrade
The updated version of this mobile app includes the company’s Asset Tagging Wizard.
MSA Safety Incorporated: Refrigerant Leak Monitor
Designed for building mechanical rooms, the product reads down to the 1 ppm level.
Taco Comfort Solutions: Magnetic Dirt Separators
This product provides dual-action dirt separation for closed loop hydronic heating systems.
AJ Manufacturing: Filtration Unit (HEPA)
The new built-in modules include ultraviolet-C (UV-C) radiation and needlepoint bipolar ionization.
Infinitum Electric: Electric Motors
This electric motor powers commercial HVAC fans for more sustainable heating and cooling.
Gas Sensing Solutions: Ultra-Low Power CO2 Sensor
This sensor includes on-board power management that allows the user to control sensor power consumption during measurements.
Crescent Tools, a brand of Apex Tool Group LLC: On-Site Tool Vault
This series of piano boxes and chests blends user-friendly storage solutions with next-gen security for tools and personal items.
Heightened Spam Protection Makes Following Best Practices More Important
Concerns over privacy and cybersecurity increased this year, causing email service providers to make filters stricter.
HVAC Contractor Welcomes Staff's Children as Schools Shut Down
Those who continue to work outside the home often need a place for their children to do their remote learning.
HARDI Shares 2020 Virtual Summit Highlights
The new virtual format welcomed 349 wholesaler attendees from 127 member companies.
Viega Extends Warranty on MegaPress and MegaPressG
Viega LLC is extending the limited warranty on its MegaPress and MegaPressG fittings to 15 years from the current 10 years for most applications.
J&W Heating and Air Installs HVAC System in Home Gifted to Injured Veteran
The contractor partnered with YORK Factory Direct to support Building Homes for Heroes.