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Danfoss Announces Participation In Utility Incentive Programs In Massachusetts And Rhode Island

Danfoss’ refrigeration HECUs meet strict design qualification requirements for the incentive programs implemented by Energy Solutions on behalf of the sponsors of Mass Save® and National Grid Rhode Island. The incentives take the form of rebates issued at the time of the HECUs’ sale. The HECUs are available via MARS, Danfoss master distributor, to their participating distributors/wholesalers. These incentive programs are great for all involved: contractors will save on component...

Johnson Controls’ YORK Mission Critical Horizontal Computer Room Air Handlers Deliver Highly

Johnson Controls announced - the YORK Mission Critical Horizontal Computer Room Air Handler (YORK MCH CRAH) designed to meet the unique cooling requirements of the world’s most demanding data centers. Offered in three standard capacities (105 kW, 210 kW and 315 kW rated at a 22F delta air temperature) with higher capacities available through customization, the YORK MCH CRAH is engineered with high-performance in mind and can be configured to meet the specific needs of each application.&nbs...

LCS Gives A Guide To Dryer Vent Cleaning

Users might not think of the dryer as a safety hazard, but it can pose a serious threat in the wrong circumstances. The U.S. Fire Administration estimates that close to 3,000 fires annually are linked to clothes dryers. Of these, a failure to carry out regular dryer vent cleaning is to blame for 34% of cases. If a user has never cleaned a dryer vent before, or if they are overdue for a cleaning and need a refresher, consider this a wake-up call. Here’s how to clean the dryer ven...

Swegon Introduces PARASOL EX, New Improved Version With Design In Focus

The PARASOL EX family’s comfort modules belong to Swegon’s range for suspended installation. The modules are designed to provide optimal room comfort. PARASOL EX launched an improved version with several simplifications and with shorter delivery times. All variants have the same design module. The height of the design cover is the same regardless of which PARASOL base module is chosen. The pipe kit is also the same in all variants, which makes dimensioning easier. The right and left...

Island Heating & Air Conditioning Help Identify Air Filters With MERV Rating The Most Ideally Suited For Homes

Before air enters the heating and cooling portion of the HVAC system in homes in Oak Harbor, Washington, it passes through an air filter. Some people think that the only difference between air filters is in their size. Choose the correct size, they think, and there’s nothing left to consider. However, there is a wide range of filters that differ based on their MERV rating, giving home owners far more to choose from than just the size of the filter. What is a MERV rating? Every air filte...

Johnson Controls Launches New Flexible Service Offerings, Powered By OpenBlue Technology

Johnson Controls, the front-runner for smart and sustainable buildings, announces that it will launch new tailored services that provide customizable solutions to its customers around the globe. These new service offerings will leverage Johnson Controls new OpenBlue technology to power remote and contactless services, in combination with its 130-years of expertise in green building services. New Services Features The new services suite, available starting from October 2020, integrates touchle...

Federation Of German Heating Industry (BDH) Supports Messe Frankfurt's Decision To Hold The ISH 2021 Digitally

“As a co-sponsor of the ISH, the BDH supports Messe Frankfurt's decision to hold the ISH 2021 digitally,” said BDH President Uwe Glock. “The critical development of the corona pandemic at the end of the summer holidays, especially in important European target countries and in the USA, is the reason for Messe Frankfurt's responsible decision.” ISH Digital 2021 offers exhibitors digital formats with the ISH logo. In this way, innovative products and technical solutions for...

Adcock Provides Energy-Efficient Heat Recovery Heating, Cooling And Ventilation Systems To Karndean Designflooring

Karndean Designflooring UK has been bringing nature’s influence and cutting edge design to homes and commercial businesses with beautiful floors since 1973. Adcock was appointed to survey, design and install energy-efficient heat recovery heating, cooling and ventilation systems to Karndean Designflooring Head Quarters in Evesham. To meet building regulations, Adcock Engineers chose to incorporate a new Daikin heat recovery fresh air ventilation system to the ground floor Training and Tes...

Johnson Controls Launches Color ES Touch Screen Display To Upgrade Fire Alarm Control Units

Johnson Controls, a front-runner for smart and sustainable buildings, has announced the release of the new color ES Touch Screen Display (ES TSD), the latest addition to its expansive fire and life safety product portfolio. A modernized upgrade to the company’s Simplex 4100ES and 4010ES fire alarm control units, the ES TSD offers an intuitive operational experience for all users. With a large touch screen, enhanced graphics, and support for a wide range of languages, the ES TSD provides...

The HVAC Services Presents 75 Gallon Gas Water Heater Guide

A water heater is an essential investment for any home. So choosing the right one will directly impact the budget. A water heater that is too large will needlessly keep hot water, and the undersized unit will leave without warm water for a morning shower. Advantages of 75-gallon gas water heater Such a heater can provide 120 gallons of hot water in the first hour of operation. It can bring many benefits: Fast heating: Gas water heaters can reheat water twice as fast...

Wilo Group Participating In The European Sustainable Development Week (ESDW)

From 21 to 25 September 2020, the Wilo Group is participating in the European Sustainable Development Week (ESDW), an initiative that aims to increase awareness of the need for sustainable action. The European Sustainable Development Week takes place once a year and was initiated by Austria together with Germany and France. This year the ESDW 2020 will take place from 18 September to 8 October 2020, with a core week from 20 to 26 September. The initiative aims at addressing the need for sustain...

Thermo King Provides Transport To We Move Food Program To Help Hunger Relief Organization Launch Emergency Food Package Program

In response to the COVID-19 crisis and an attempt to address the triple threat of crop waste, rising food insecurity, and food industry lay-offs, a rural food hub, and a local community organization joined forces to bring sustainable, locally grown food packages to households facing hunger in rural Northern New York State. Emergency Food Package (EFP) Program In late March, the Hub on the Hill partnered with AdkAction to create an Emergency Food Package (EFP) program. The program is on pace to...

Thermo King By Trane Technologies Launches Cold Storage Solutions To Support COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution

Thermo King, by Trane Technologies, a global climate innovator, has expanded its portfolio of temporary storage solutions that can meet the unique requirements of global pharmaceutical companies developing COVID-19 vaccines. Thermo King is the global provider of intelligent end-to-end temperature-controlled cold chain solutions. Pharmaceutical companies in final-stage clinical trials anticipate they will require strict temperature controls to safeguard their products - down to temperatures as l...

REHAU Announces A Series Of Virtual CPD Courses That Focus On Key Construction Industry Topics

Building services professionals from all over the UK will once again have the opportunity to take part in a series of virtual CPD courses focusing on key construction industry topics, from REHAU. REHAU’s virtual CPD courses With social distancing restrictions still in place, the polymer solutions provider is continuing its virtual training course offering to keep construction professionals up-to-date with the latest technology and solutions. Following the success of the last run of virt...

The HVAC Service Explains Switching From Oil To Natural Gas Boilers

A high-efficient natural gas boiler can save up to 50% on a utility bill. Natural gas is an affordable alternative to heating oil. It helps to heat homes economically and leaves a reduced environmental footprint. Natural gas has reduced levels of sulfate, nitrate, and particulate emissions, and burns about 30% cleaner than heating oil.  Benefits of natural gas boilers Natural gas costs less than oil, it’s one of the cheapest fuels available for home heating Save money...

HTPG Announces New Center Mount And Low Velocity Center Mount Econet Enabled Unit Coolers

Heat Transfer Products Group, LLC (HTPG), manufacturer of commercial refrigeration equipment sold under the recognized brands of Russell, Witt, Kramer, and ColdZone, announces the release of its new Center Mount and Low-Velocity Center Mount Unit Coolers. The models are optionally available as EcoNet® Enabled Unit Coolers. Cooler characteristics The new design features sloped housing for efficient condensate draining, easy service access, improved fan guard design, and deep draw ventu...

The HVAC Service Presents A Guide To Heating And Cooling Cost Estimates In Canada

The HVAC system is one of the hardest working aspects of a home. It provides thermal comfort accompanied by indoor air quality. Depending on outdoor conditions, the outdoor air is drawn into the buildings and heated or cooled before it is distributed into the occupied spaces. A properly functioning heating, ventilation, and air conditioning system is very critical to maintaining proper temperature, especially in Canada given the variable climate and harsh winters. Factors affecting...

HVAC is a Crucial Focus as Schools Work to Reopen Amid Pandemic

As schools work to reopen safely in the midst of a global pandemic, HVAC is at the center of the mission. Adequate ventilation and effective air filtration are critical elements to ensure safe indoor air quality for educational institutions. Many schools are housed in older buildings that may not have been adequately maintained. Transforming them to address the new challenges of minimizing exposure to the novel coronavirus is that much more difficult. In fact, a recent study by the U.S. Governm...

Johnson Controls Showcase OpenBlue And Smart Elevated Skin Temperature Scanning Solution At GSX+ Virtual Conference

Johnson Controls will showcase solutions and thought leadership critical to safe building reopening during the virtual Global Security Exchange Plus (GSX+) conference. From Sept. 21 through Sept. 25, Johnson Controls experts will demonstrate and discuss the latest security innovations that have become integral to intelligent security during the COVID-19 crisis and beyond. Attendees can interact with Johnson Controls leaders during keynote event sessions, technology demos and a thought leader in...

Applied Comfort Explains How To Eliminate Outdoor Air Recirculation

Air recirculation can have a detrimental impact on the lifespan of the PTAC. Where outdoor air recirculation occurs the unit will need to work harder when operating, therefore increasing energy usage and in turn putting additional strain on components. What Is Outdoor Air Recirculation? The normal operation of a PTAC unit is to draw cool, fresh air into the outdoor side of the unit which gets pushed through the condensing coil. The refrigerant in the condensing coil transfers its heat to...

Johnson Controls Announces The Opening Of OpenBlue Innovation Center In Singapore

Johnson Controls, the global provider for smart and sustainable buildings, announced the official opening of its S$50 million OpenBlue Innovation Center to create a future-ready built environment for Singapore and the region. The new facility, located within the School of Design and Environment (SDE), at the National University of Singapore (NUS), will be a living laboratory for a new breed of customizable, contact-free applications built on Johnson Controls unifying digital technology suite, Op...

Houma Hospital Adds New Tools To Fight Germs Amid COVID-19 Pandemic

Terrebonne General Medical Center has added two new tools to help disinfect the hospital amid the COVID-19 pandemic.  Clorox Total 360 System The Clorox Total 360 System and the UVDI-360 Room Sanitizer will add an extra level of protection and prevention against illness-causing germs, including the virus that causes COVID-19, hospital officials said.  The Clorox Total 360 system uses electrostatic technology and can sanitize up to 18,000 square feet per hour, working...

The HVAC Service Gives 3 Benefits Of Installing A Ductless HVAC System

A ductless HVAC system (or mini-split system) consists of an outdoor compressor/condenser and an indoor air-handling unit (evaporator). Unlike the central air conditioning system, these units do not use ducts. Mini-split systems pay for themselves over time. Here are 3 reasons why homeowners switch to ductless heating and cooling: 1) Increases energy efficiency Inverter-driven compressors of ductless systems speed up and slow down based on the needs of the system If users want a more efficie...

HTPG Announces New Medium Profile, Heavy Duty And Warehouse Econet Enabled Unit Coolers

Heat Transfer Products Group, LLC (HTPG), manufacturer of commercial refrigeration equipment sold under the recognized brands of Russell, Witt, Kramer, and ColdZone, announces the release of its new Medium Profile, Heavy Duty and Warehouse Unit Coolers. The models are optionally available as EcoNet® Enabled Unit Coolers. The unit coolers were designed with efficiency, performance, and serviceability for medium, large, and warehouse walk-in coolers and freezers. Versatile EcoNet Portfolio...

Rotor Of The World's First 1GW Hydraulic Generator Developed By DEC Hoisted Successfully

Recently the rotor of the first unit of Baihetan Hydropower Station was lifted by two 1,300t tower cranes and then moved 300 meters horizontally before landing into the pit and being accurately connected to the generator shaft and the thrust collar. This marks the successful hoisting of the rotor of the world's first 1GW hydraulic generator unit developed by DEC.

Mitsubishi Electric Launches Second-generation Full-SiC Power Modules For Industrial Use

Mitsubishi Electric Corporation announces its coming launch of second-generation full-SiC (Silicon Carbide) power modules featuring a newly developed SiC chip for industrial use. The low power loss characteristics and high carrier frequency operation of the SiC-MOSFET (metal oxide semiconductor field-effect transistor) and SiC-SBD (Schottky Barrier Diode) chips in the modules are expected to facilitate the development of more efficient, smaller, and lighter-weight power equipment in various ind...

Bard Geothermal System Delivers Increased Savings For Tennessee Valley Authority

It is common knowledge that a geothermal heating and cooling system provides a school with one of the most energy efficient climate control options available. What tends to be overlooked is that there are several geothermal system options available, which offer varying degrees of cost savings. Bard offers a type of geothermal system that provides the climate control and ventilation that a classroom deserves and maximizes cost savings. This was the challenge recently posed to Bill Stalker, a Mar...

Armstrong Fluid Technology Extends Its Free Remote Asset Management And Analytics Service, Pump Manager In COVID-19 Period

To help facilitate remote HVAC management during the on-going COVID-19 global pandemic, Armstrong Fluid Technology has announced that it will extend, until the end of 2020, the offer of free subscriptions for its cloud-based remote asset management and analytics service platform, Pump Manager. “The original offer of three free months of Pump Manager service to new customers was scheduled to expire in August but we recognize that there is still a need to maintain social distancing wherever...

Jobber Adds Two-Way Text Messaging To Its Software Platform To Cater To Homeowner Needs And Enhance Customer Service

Jobber, the global provider of home service management software, has announced the availability of two-way text messaging within its platform. The new feature enables service professionals, such as landscapers, plumbers, HVAC technicians, and more, to stay better connected with their clients, respond to leads faster and improve customer satisfaction. “Home service professionals work in industries that are centered around creating relationships and loyalty with customers,” said Sam P...

The HVAC Service Solutions Highlights Factors Affecting The Cost Of Boiler

Boilers are hardy and reliable. They heat water, and then distribute hot steam or hot water to rooms through a series of pipes. Boilers can be fueled by: natural gas heating oil propane electricity biodiesel-oil blend Boiler installation cost The cost of replacing a boiler usually includes all lines and wiring needed for the new system But like any other type of equipment, boilers have a lifespan, and selecting a new boiler system could be hard. The cost of replacing a boiler usually...

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