Puerto Rico HVAC News & Trends

Until a couple of years ago, most of the talk about heat pumps occurred around this time of year, when more than half the planet prepares for an autumn cooldown. These discussions were typically limited to regions that only experienced moderate winters. But as anyone who has recently perused an HVACR trade magazine or website—or participated in an industry webinar, event, or social media conversation—can tell you, the topic of heat pumps is virtually unavoidable. Not only do heat p...

HVAC industry pioneer LG Air Conditioning Technologies USA has launched a new podcast series, “LG Pro Cast,” which aims to foster insightful and meaningful conversations within the HVAC industry. The podcast will bring together industry experts, including Pro Dealers, distributors, contractors, builders, engineers and LG pioneers, to share the latest industry trends, valuable advice, relatable and inspiring stories and technological advancements that are reshaping the heating, venti...

With the experience acquired over many years, CLIMASET s.r.l. is proud to present the regulations for seasoning rooms of every type and dimension. pCO5+ controller At the heart of the system is the pCO5+ controller, equipped with the CLIMASET s.r.l. Software for seasoning rooms. The regulation supports two different modes: Fixed setpoints mode, Program/phases mode (up to ten programs with ten phases each). CLIMASET s.r.l.  regulation The CLIMASET s.r.l. Regulation for seasoning r...

Viessmann Climate Solutions UK has launched a new 40 kW air source heat pump that offers unparalleled performance and sustainability for larger properties, public sector applications, and small- to mid-scale commercial installations. Viessmann Climate Solutions is a part of Carrier Global Corporation, a global pioneer in intelligent climate and energy solutions. Vitocal 250-A Pro Providing both heating and cooling within a single appliance, the Vitocal 250-A Pro has an impressive Coefficient...

Mekar is committed to continuing the search for over 45 years, in the design and production of Made in Italy solutions which aim to provide efficient and high-performance products, in order to improve the physical well-being of the people and to guarantee greater environmental sustainability.

The Mekar company reached the second position in the Climate Control Awards, in the "Manufacturer of the Year (air treatment)" category. Climate Control Awards The grand purpose of the Climate Control Awards has been to persuade the HVACR industry to always be mindful of the bigger picture – of the need to serve society by looking beyond balance sheets. While commercial interests are vital for business continuity, the maturity of an industry and, by extension, of a region, is gauged by...

In the MEKAR ACADEMY event hall was held a meeting with the sales force in Italy. training session Another training session where technical insights were made on PROFILE MK-Pro 2.0, a case study was presented where the MEKAR AHS approach was applied, new technical solutions were presented from the Single Flow Energy System to compact humidification systems and to end up with photocatalytic filtration. At the commercial level, the operational strategies for the current year have been defined w...

An entire training day (CFP 6) on energy recovery in C.T.A. with the presence of the supervisor Ing. Michele VIO (AICARR past president). MEKAR presents a technical solution able to optimize the size, consumption, investment, and maintenance costs of a C.T.A. all supported by a dynamic economic simulation.

The Climaset s.r.l. energy costs optimization algorithm works by smartly combining the heat pump and the water heater. The regulation software calculates which of the two energy sources it’s the cheapest to use in every moment. By inserting the energy needs of the house, the yield curves of the energy sources, the price of the fuel, and the price of the electricity per unit of measurement, the Climaset s.r.l.’s algorithm real-time calculates the hourly cost of operation and, accord...

The members of the Nomination Committee for AB Electrolux Annual General Meeting in 2025 have now been appointed. In accordance with decision by the Annual General Meeting, AB Electrolux Nomination Committee shall consist of five members. The Nomination Committee shall include members selected by each of the four largest shareholders in terms of voting rights that wish to participate in the committee, together with the Chairman of the AB Electrolux Board. Proposal regarding amendments The mem...

Housecall Pro, the premier software platform serving over 45,000 home service companies, proudly partnered with SupplyHouse.com, a renowned online distributor of HVAC, Plumbing, and Electrical supplies, to empower aspiring HVAC technicians through the third annual Trade Academy Next-Generation HVAC Scholarship. This initiative is designed to provide students pursuing HVAC careers with the tools, training and financial support needed to excel in the industry. WD-40® Brand and TRUEWERK Supp...

The Stove Industry Association (SIA) has welcomed the announcement by Alasdair Allan, Minister for Climate Action in Scotland, that wood-burning stoves will be permitted for installation in new build homes, heralding it as a 'common sense and progressive step'. The Ministerial Direction, which comes after months of campaigning by the SIA on behalf of its members and the wider stove industry, has been issued to all councils in Scotland now. Bioenergy heating It permits, for domestic buildings,...

The Sauermann Group is pleased to announce a major step in its global development. On September 18th, Sauermann Group was fully acquired by Verder, a global technology major in advanced pumping & scientific solutions.  This strategic acquisition marks a significant step forward for Sauermann Group. With Verder’s extensive international network and resources, Sauermann is well-positioned for accelerated growth. advanced technological solutions "We are thrilled to welcome Sauerma...

OVO and heat pump manufacturer Mitsubishi Electric have announced a new partnership that provides even more households access to its market-pioneering Heat Pump Plus add-on.  Heat Pump Plus add-on The Heat Pump Plus add-on offers OVO customers with a Mitsubishi Electric Ecodan air source heat pump the opportunity to heat their homes for 15p per kWh, compared to the average standard variable rate tariff (SVT) cost of 21.29p per kWh. This means that OVO customers could shave over a third (3...

Carrier’s award-winning AquaEdge® centrifugal chillers have been voted finalists in an annual competition to find the “Coolest” product made in North Carolina. Carrier is part of Carrier Global Corporation, a global pioneer in intelligent climate and energy solutions. Coolest Thing Made in NC The Coolest Thing Made in NC competition is in its fifth year and this year 145 companies and their products were nominated. After two rounds of voting, Carrier’s Chillers hav...

Airzone Control, the provider of intelligent and innovative HVAC control solutions, announces an integration partnership with building intelligence software provider Bodhi. This new partnership will allow the cloud-based Bodhi building operating platform to monitor and control Inverter (VRF/mini-split) HVAC units, simplifying property operations management and supporting superior guest and tenant experiences. Building operating platform Bodhi bridges the gap between property managem...

The fourth phase of the Energy Savings Opportunity Scheme (ESOS) is on the horizon with the deadline for Action Plan submissions set for December 5. And sector pioneer Green Zone Surveys is in a pole position to streamline a process aimed at reducing UK emissions by 78 percent come 2035, on the journey towards a net zero future. ESOS compliance “We understand that there’s a lot to get to grips with when it comes to the issue of compliance around ESOS,” says Ben Palmer, Green...

OTS R&D, Inc., in collaboration with the Copper Development Association (CDA), provides design support to optimize copper tube aluminum fin heat exchangers for commercial dehumidification. Problem In collaboration with the Copper Development Association (CDA) and OTS R&D, Inc. (OTS), AprilAire, a manufacturer of dehumidification equipment, they sought to maximize the performance of their products in both standard and low-temperature operating conditions while avoiding frost accumulatio...

Johnson Controls, the global pioneer for smart, healthy, and sustainable buildings, launched a highly anticipated update to the company’s industry-pioneering Building Automation System (BAS), Metasys, which serves the needs of commercial, industrial, and institutional buildings, regardless of industry.  The new iteration, Metasys 14.0, is designed to elevate a commercial building’s overall performance and sustainability while enhancing occupant comfort, health, and safety. Dig...

Kian Capital-backed Team Air Distributing, a renowned wholesale distributor providing OEM-branded HVAC equipment, parts and supplies to residential and commercial contractors, has been awarded new territories in Northern Georgia and the Metro Atlanta area from its OEM partner - American Standard, a division of Trane Technologies. Team Air will open six new branch locations in Northern Georgia and the Metro Atlanta area, beginning with three branches in January 2025 and an additional three branc...

Marcone, a renowned North American distributor of plumbing, appliance, HVAC, commercial kitchen, and pool and spa repair parts, celebrated the opening of its regional distribution center in suburban Dallas earlier this week. Located at 165 N. I-35 East, Ste. 141, the distribution center boasts 200,000 square feet of warehouse space – or roughly the size of four football fields. It is filled with thousands of repair parts for the plumbing, appliance and commercial kitchen industries. Stre...

American Plant Maintenance (APM Steam), a global provider of steam systems maintenance services, announces its steam trap survey services, which can be used to create a full inventory of steam traps in a facility’s steam system, identify failing traps, and uncover steam trap station issues that negatively impact the delivery of thermal energy through the steam system and the proper removal of condensate. steam trap surveys APM Steam experts conduct steam trap surveys to test and document...

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Air-Conditioning Europe (MHIAE) is pleased to announce the opening of a new branch in Lyon, France, effective from October 2024. The new branch, named Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Air-Conditioning Europe, Ltd., France Branch (MHIAE-FR), reflects MHIAE’s long term growth plan and commitment to strengthening its market presence, providing enhanced support to local partners, and further promoting the Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) brand in the region. Stringen...

Trane Technologies, a global climate innovator, was recently recognized for workplace excellence, uplifting culture and its commitment to sustainability by TIME, PEOPLE and Fortune . The company was named to TIME’s World’s Best Companies list for the second consecutive year, made its first appearance on PEOPLE’s Companies That Care list and achieved its highest ranking to date on Fortune’s list of the Best Workplaces in Manufacturing and Production , securing 5th positi...

The Filtration Division of power management company, Eaton, has launched their new VS6 electronic differential pressure sensor. This advanced clogging indicator continuously measures the differential pressure within hydraulic and lubrication oil filters for users to easily evaluate the status of the filter elements. The VS6 sensor features a dust and splash-proof stainless steel housing and is suitable for operating pressures of up to 6,000 psi (420 bar). Preventative maintenance strategy Ea...

Electrolux Group has appointed Ann-Sofi Jönsson as Head of Investor Relations and Sustainability Reporting as from latest February 10, 2025. Ann-Sofi Jönsson is currently Head of Investor Relations, Group Risk Management and Sustainability at Munters Group AB, and has previously held similar positions within Saab, ABB AG, Accenture AG and Siemens Building Technologies. She will report to Therese Friberg, Chief Financial Officer of Electrolux Group.

Hamworthy Heating is pleased to announce the arrival of its latest ASK campaign, designed to provide customers with the right technical advice, help to specify the right solution for the building’s needs, and expert knowledge to suit a wide range of heating, hot water, and low carbon projects. The ASK Hamworthy campaign provides customers with valuable technical advice during each stage of their commercial project.  Latest industry developments Moreover, as a British manu...

A-Gas, a world pioneer in environmentally responsible lifecycle refrigerant management, announces the expansion of its Rapid Recovery® services to the New Orleans Rapid Exchange® location. This strategic addition provides local contractors, businesses, and the HVACR community with convenient and efficient job-site refrigerant recoveries performed by EPA 608 certified technicians. A-Gas’ commitment Rapid Exchange is now complemented by on-site recoveries via the Rapid Recovery...

Johnson Controls Residential & Light Commercial announced the launch of its Refrigerant Detection System (RDS) Calculator within the Ducted Systems Solutions (DS Solutions) mobile app. A first for the residential and light commercial HVAC industry, this innovative calculator is designed to help users determine the need for refrigerant detection systems based on specific conditions, such as space dimensions and the amount of refrigerant being used. Initiative to transition The calculator i...

A strong line-up of top apprentices will have their opportunity to shine at the PHCC Educational Foundation’s National Plumbing and HVACR apprentice contests. This two-day competition will take place during CONNECT 2024, October 7-10, at the Birmingham Jefferson Convention Center, Birmingham, Alabama. Apprentices' skills and expertise These contests — always a popular attraction on the trade show floor — will highlight the skills and expertise of the nation’s top appre...