United Kingdom (UK) HVAC News & Trends

Each day we’re reading headlines about decarbonization ambitions for buildings while challenged with supporting day-to-day operational needs. Yet, we’re still tasked with delivering energy and cost reductions. Given the magnitude of energy consumption and the importance to occupant/tenant comfort, HVAC systems warrant significant attention. There are a lot of options with new equipment and controls to drive energy use down and enhance overall comfort that are very impactful, when bu...

As people spend more time working from home, garden rooms have become a common facility, built to provide room for a wide range of domestic and professional activities. Having high-quality heating and cooling is crucial for their usability and Evergreen Air Conditioning Ltd, a global air conditioning installer in Essex and Hertfordshire, United Kingdom (UK) has used Panasonic’s split systems with mounted AC wall units that all come with nanoe™X technology, to provide year-round comf...

Before making the mind on a specific type of HVAC system for a home, should consider the specific needs of the space being heated and cooled. Factors to consider include the square footage of the home, the temperature fluctuations between the winter and summer, the desired temperature range for comfort, environmental concerns, price, and more.  Four Different Types of HVAC Systems Split system—The most common type of HVAC system, a split system, has one unit for cooling and one fo...

Panasonic, a pioneer in cordless assembly technology, will demonstrate its AccuPulse 4.0™ Transducerized Series, beginning at the Assembly Show in Booth #1113 at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, IL. AccuPulse 4.0 The AccuPulse 4.0, Panasonic’s next-generation transducerized mechanical pulse tool, was designed to help manufacturers improve quality control and accuracy, increase energy efficiency and safety, and collect data on the assembly line while reducing co...

Airxchange is now providing link style replacement belts for all Energy Recovery Wheels, sizes ERC-36 to ERC-156! Belts come precut to the exact length and tension required: immediate plug-and-play replacements. Features Following are the features of the wheel: Fast, Easy Installation – Interlocking design can be rolled onto the wheel without removal of the bearing or wheel assembly Longer Belt Life vs. Rubber Belt – Designed to withstand extreme temperatures, and highly resist...

Nationwide air-conditioning specialists Coolair Equipment Limited have announced the departure of Deane Flint, the company’s former Commercial Director. Deane, who joined specialist installer Coolair Equipment Limited from Mitsubishi Electric Europe, was with the Manchester headquartered firm for 14 months. During that time, he helped Coolair Equipment Limited capitalize on new opportunities in the industry. Commercial cooling solutions John Otterson, Managing Director of Coolair Equipm...

Bradford White Corporation, an industry-renowned American manufacturer of water heaters, boilers, and storage tanks, has named Rich Simons as the Senior Vice President of the company’s product strategy and product marketing initiatives.  new responsibilities In his new role, Rich Simons will build on Bradford White’s engineering and manufacturing investments to accelerate the expansion and evolution of the company’s customer-centric product portfolio, in a world of chang...

Rheem®, a global manufacturer of water heating and HVACR products, announces the launch of HotWave®, the multipurpose hose sprayer. Providing tankless water heating technology for outdoor use; HotWave innovation makes cleaning dirt and grime fast and easy. HotWave’s plug-and-play design attaches to a garden hose and allows users to heat and access water from a single source.  With a maximum temperature of up to 115 F, HotWave water temperatures may be adjusted instantly. t...

Kanomax USA will be exhibiting at the Automotive Testing Expo 2022, in Novi, Michigan, from Oct. 25-27, 2022. Visitors can find Kanomax at booth #10040. Automotive Testing Expo Automotive Testing Expo is the world’s international expo for every aspect of automotive testing, development Automotive Testing Expo is the world’s international expo for every aspect of automotive testing, development, and validation technologies, taking place every year in Detroit, Shanghai, and Stuttgar...

Kanomax is exhibiting at NEBB Annual Conference 2022 in Charleston, South Carolina, USA, from November 3-5, 2022, at Booth #300. It will showcase its HVAC Testing solutions at the event. NEBB Annual Conference 2022 With over 300 attendees, this annual networking and educational event is geared toward NEBB industry professionals, giving them the chance to network with familiar friends, make new industry contacts, and expand their professional horizons. The conference allows attendees to explor...

Each second year, Eurovent, Eurovent Certita Certification (ECC), and Eurovent Market Intelligence (EMI) welcome the Indoor Climate (HVAC), Process Cooling, and Food Cold Chain industry from Europe and international markets to their EUROVENTSUMMIT. With on average more than 500 manufacturers, industry associations, engineering societies, laboratories, and political decision-makers participating in around 50 meetings, seminars, and events, it has developed into a major meeting place of our indus...

EDF has successfully delivered more than two and a half million first payments of the Government’s Energy Bills Support Scheme to household energy accounts so far, as part of the support available to households this winter. To help combat rising bills, the Government’s Energy Bills Support Scheme will mean that all of EDF’s ~3.5 million customers will automatically receive £400 off their energy bills made in six installments, starting this month until March 2023. Custom...

Heatcraft Refrigeration Products, a manufacturer of commercial refrigeration equipment and systems as part of Lennox International, has expanded its training capabilities and is offering a variety of classes this fall. With eight additional technical trainers in place throughout North America, Heatcraft provides more access than ever to the product and refrigeration training, including certification, to increase proficiency in specifying, installing, and maintaining Heatcraft equipment and syst...

Johnson Controls, the pioneer for smart, healthy and sustainable buildings, announces the launch of a new, redesigned line of high-efficiency air handlers that will improve comfort, increase energy savings and provide lasting performance. The new air handlers feature high-efficiency blowers that use up to 10 percent less energy and feature a modular architecture ideal for space-constrained applications. In addition, these new air handlers – when matched with new outdoor condensers by John...

Mitsubishi Electric has launched a helpful new guide designed to help building owners and managers reduce the risk of their buildings becoming stranded assets due to not reaching the government’s environmental standards.   The new white paper, ‘Stranded assets: A roadmap to net zero for new and existing buildings' is designed to provide building owners and managers with more insight on the importance of setting up their buildings for net zero and describes method...

American Coolair has developed a line of electrically commutated Energy Saver motor powered fans. Energy Saver motors allow for precise control of air movement systems, while operating at a fraction of the cost of conventional permanent split capacitor (PSC) direct drive motors and even belt-drive units. With ability to control the motor manually, and an option to automate control based on system performance, American Coolair’s Energy Saver motors are a compliment to today’s lean b...

Elemental Machines (EM) a provider of IoT sensors powered by data science and providing actionable insights based on operational data, has partnered with, Kanomax USA. Kanomax is a particle detection and airflow measurement expert. real-time and operational data As a laboratory operations (LabOps) intelligence pioneer, EM is dedicated to supporting fully connected lab and manufacturing facilities.  The new partnership brings together EM’s lab monitoring software with Kanomax&rsquo...

Panasonic, a manufacturer of air conditioning, heating, and indoor air quality systems announced a collaboration with Minto Communities Ottawa for the 2022 CHEO Dream of a Lifetime Lottery in Arcadia, Kanata. The home will showcase innovative indoor air quality (IAQ) technologies and energy-efficient, smart home solutions, making it the first Panasonic “Breathe Well” home in eastern Ontario. Minto Dream Home The Minto Dream Home is the grand prize of the annual lottery by the CHEO...

Interplay Learning, the global provider of online and VR training for essential skilled trades, announced its partnership with The Michaels Organization, a pioneer in residential real estate. simulation-based training courses Initiated in October 2021, Interplay Learning is providing over 2,300 maintenance technicians with on-demand, simulation-based training courses in the areas of HVAC, plumbing, electrical, appliance repair, and safety, preparing entry-level technicians to be job-ready...

An overwhelming majority of Brits are worried about the price of heating their homes this winter and 9 in 10 (89%) will be changing their home heating behavior in some way as a result, research has found. The survey of 2,000 UK homeowners, commissioned by the industry association the Heating and Hot Water Industry Council (HHIC), found that 93% of respondents were worried about the price of heating this winter. Further prompting concern, the survey has also revealed a third (34%) of Brits are &...

Johnson Controls, the provider of smart, healthy, and sustainable buildings, announced enhancements to its product line of FRICK® AcuAir® Hygienic Air units with the goal of reducing overall delivery times and improving customer experiences. The line of precision-engineered systems now includes a standard mixed air-style product line featuring 19 models (ranging from 7K – 100K) and has been designed to improve the delivery of sanitary air to food-process rooms. Using standardized...

The energy savings due to the lowering of heating temperatures during unoccupied periods can exceed 20% in the tertiary sector and 30% in the education sector.  When buildings are not occupied continuously, the idling or even the optimized shutdown of heating systems is one of the main sources of energy savings. heating system consumption Indeed the heating system consumption matches the thermal loss of heated buildings. When we willingly let the internal temperature drop during a vacant...

Mitsubishi Electric Trane HVAC US LLC (METUS), a supplier of Ductless and Ducted Mini-split and Variable Refrigerant Flow (VRF) heat-pump and air-conditioning systems, announces its launch of a new utility rebate finder for commercial products within the “Professional” section of Mitsubishi website.  quick access The rebate finder offers users quick access to information about Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI)-qualified Mitsubishi Electric products...

Along with their Coalition members, they have launched a new progress report in Parliament, which calls on Government and industry to work together to ensure the UK is to succeed in decarbonizing its 29 million homes. ‘Home is Where the Heat is – Progress Report’ sheds much-needed light on the importance of customer-first approaches to the home retrofitting industry, by showcasing the real-life experiences of nine households from Tyne & Wear to Pontypool. Increasingly imp...

Some of the heating industry's most active heat pump installers will now be able to offer homeowners a range of flexible payment options thanks to a new partnership between Daikin and back-office support app, hiber. The new partnership is set to revolutionize the way homeowners can access and pay for heat pump technology and overcome one of the main barriers to achieving the government's target of 600,000 heat pump installations by 2028. Heat pump technology The flexible payment options will...

Having clean air is an essential part of maintaining an individual’s health and well-being. While most people believe the air they’re breathing is already clean, it could be filled with harmful pathogens and viruses that can lead to illness. An effective way to achieve clean air is through the use of UV-light air cleaners. If are unfamiliar with UV light air cleaners, or are interested in their effectiveness, a trusted technician at Van Drunen Heating and Air is here to help....

Panasonic UK has continued its efforts in tackling environmental issues and striving for a greener future by partnering with climate action NGO WRAP to become a Courtauld 2030 Affiliate Member.  Maximizing GHG, water, and food waste targets  Ensuring full value chain representation to achieve food system transformation, the new Courtauld Affiliates membership was developed to enable businesses that are part of the Food System, but don’t manufacture or retail food and drink...

As part of its environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG) agenda, Hi-line Industries, a UK-based pioneer in the design, manufacture, and installation of energy-efficient compressed air purification equipment provides extensive support for the sporting community in the Burton upon Trent area. The company is a main sponsor at both Burton Albion Football Club and Burton Rugby Football Club. Hi-line Industries, which has its headquarters in Burton’s Green Street, is a member of the...

Johnson Controls, the pioneer for smart, healthy, and sustainable buildings, is proud to graduate the inaugural class from year one of its new, industry-first Trusted Advisor program. The 40 graduating students received an extensive education that goes beyond product knowledge, making them far more prepared to support contractors than the industry norm. The graduation event was held at the Ducted Systems Academy in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, in August 2022 and included student presentations, a fa...

In September 2022, NTT DATA Corporation (NTT DATA) and DENSO Corporation (DENSO) started to build an industry-wide ecosystem for electric vehicle (EV) batteries to create a global trusted data space, where only necessary data can be shared, while also protecting private data. The new battery regulation currently being reviewed in Europe will require disclosure of CO2 emissions and the resource recycling rate throughout battery lifecycles to the European Commission. New battery regulation revie...