Category: HVAC

On March 29, 2022, approximately 40 HVAC industry leaders, friends, and family joined to honor Ron Smith’s accomplishments and contributions.

Winsupply Inc. has completed the purchase of all three Williams Wholesale Supply locations.

With fuel prices continuing to rise across the country, contractors are becoming increasingly and understandably concerned. However, try to look at the recent fuel spike as an opportunity for home and commercial service providers.

Target and Amazon have both recently announced plans to construct new stores that contain CO2 refrigeration systems, which will help the retailers significantly reduce carbon emissions and energy use.

There is no question that the current environmental trend right now is electrification, which is part of an overall strategy to decarbonize our society. As with most everything in life, perhaps moderation would be a better way to approach electrification.

Danfoss recently broke ground on the construction of what it has called one of the world’s most energy-efficient supermarkets, which will be filled with the latest and most energy-efficient refrigeration and heating technology.

The Institute of Refrigeration (IOR) will be hosting its three-day International Conference on Sustainability and the Cold Chain online, from April 11-13. 

Spraggins Inc. announced that it has acquired One Stop Cooling and Heating, a residential HVAC company operating out of five branch locations in Central and North Florida.

The HFC phasedown and impending transition to lower-GWP refrigerants were top-of-mind at the recent AHR Expo. With the AIM Act, there is no stopping the transition to A2L refrigerants.

The Air Conditioning Contractors of America (ACCA) announced Rosenberg Indoor Comfort as the 2022 Elite Marketing Master, sponsored by RYNO Strategic Solutions.

The Air Conditioning Contractors of America (ACCA) announced the late Jack Rise as the winner of ACCA’s most prestigious honor, the Spirit of Independence Award.

The White House’s IAQ initiative was broadly outlined in its 97-page National COVID-19 Preparedness Plan.

Trane Technologies’ Residential HVAC and Supply business announced a price increase of up to 9% on select residential and light commercial HVAC equipment.

The HVAC industry responds to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine; Danfoss’ hosts EnVisioneering Connect!; contactors concerned about supply chain and labor issues; and distributors are determined to rise above industry challenges.

Respondents to ASA’s monthly sales report reported a median sales increase of 27% for February 2022 vs. the same February 2021 timeframe. These results reflect another month of robust performance compared to the same month a year ago, though compared to January 2022 totals, the median sales growth was a more modest 4.5%, reports Industry […]

With traditional HVAC equipment, it’s mostly out of sight, out of mind. Mini splits present a different situation, as these devices are displayed prominently on the wall.

ACCA announced Howell’s Heating & Air of Ashland, Virginia, as the ACCA 2022 Commercial Contractor of the Year, sponsored by Honeywell. 

The Air Conditioning Contractors of America (ACCA) announced Doctor Cool & Professor Heat of League City, Texas as the ACCA 2022 Residential Contractor of the Year, sponsored by Honeywell.

ACCA announced Lanny Huffman of Hickory Sheet Metal Co, Inc., in Hickory, N.C. as the 2022 Community Leadership Award winner, sponsored by Jackson Systems & Supply.

Barely a week goes by that doesn’t bring news that an HVACR company has been purchased.