Internet of Things diagnostics technology can ensure the installation was done correctly, as well as notify technicians of potential service problems, which can keep HVAC equipment operating smoothly and efficiently.
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FYI: News Briefs in HVAC – July 4, 2022
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.
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.
CDC: 38.5% of U.S. Schools Report HVAC Upgrades
Despite increased federal funding around IAQ for K-12 schools, the most common ventilation strategies over the past year remain lower-cost options.
Winsupply Acquires Romar Supply
Winsupply Inc. has completed the purchase of both Romar Supply locations.
Optyma: Unit Cooler
The Optyma Cooler is designed for quick and easy installation and high efficiency, and features unique cross-rifling inside the heat exchanger tubing, maximizing air turbulence.
METUS: ERV Units
High-performance Lossnay RVX2 ERV units improve comfort and efficiency by repurposing heat from exhaust air stream to condition filtered outdoor air supplied for ventilation.
tekmar: Boiler Control
The Smart Boiler Control 294 offers remote, real-time management of up to 16 boilers in multiple buildings through the Watts OnSite web and mobile app.
Malco Products: Locking Tools
Eagle Grip Locking Tools are the first full line manufactured at Malco’s plant in DeWitt, Nebraska, the original birthplace of the locking pliers.
Reliable Louvers: Architectural Louver
Developed with OEM customers in mind, the AEL-42-7020-MD permits ample fresh air ventilation without comprising PTAC system performance.
Greenheck: Control Dampers
Models HCD-130LE and HCD-230LE are heavy-duty flanged-style frame industrial control dampers with fabricated airfoil blades designed to control airflow and provide shutoff in lab exhaust systems.
Shurtape: Duct Tape
This multifaceted family of high-performance tapes features 13 tape types divided among four tape grades: utility, general purpose, professional, and premium.
ATMO: IAQ Monitor
Atmocube, an IAQ monitor for commercial buildings and public spaces. The device connects to Atmocube’s Cloud Dashboard and to BMS over MQTT, Modbus RTU and Modbus TCP.
AprilAire Renovates Satellite Campus in Poynette
AprilAire and RPC have completed a major renovation and remodel in Poynette, transforming the campus’ initial building into state-of-the-industry offices and gathering spaces.
Daikin Applied Americas’ CEO Mike Schwartz Announces Retirement
Daikin Applied Americas announced that President and CEO Mike Schwartz intends to retire from his position at the end of August.
The Unified Group Hosts 2022 HR Forum
After last year’s virtual Human Resources Forum, The Unified Group hosted a face-to-face meeting in Texas in 2022.
A Multilayered Approach to Indoor Air Quality & Choosing the Right Solutions
As we begin to better understand the link between indoor air quality and wellness, active air purification technologies, such as bipolar ionization, hold tremendous promise to make indoor spaces healthier for all.
Fact vs. Fiction: Clarifying Myths Regarding UV and Indoor Air Quality
As the world emerges from the COVID-19 pandemic, the increased focus on Ultraviolet (UV) disinfection in HVAC systems is expected to remain as one of many lasting elements of the so-called “new normal”.
Supreme Court Curtails EPA's Rulemaking Authority
In a long-awaited decision, the U.S. Supreme Court today curtailed the authority of the EPA to regulate greenhouse gas emissions from existing sources.
ACCA Announces Fall Meetings 2022
ACCA is holding two back-to-back Fall Meetings forums September 12-15, 2022 at the Hilton Baltimore Inner Harbor in Baltimore, Maryland.