United Kingdom (UK) HVAC News & Trends

Danfoss is bringing all of their DEVI and Danfoss electric heating resources together on the official Danfoss website. As the global supplier of electric indoor and outdoor heating solutions, Danfoss has mastered advanced, heat-control technology that optimizes user comfort, safety and energy savings. By providing the easiest, most effective, quality indoor comfort, as well as outdoor safety products and services at every level, Danfoss has beco...

Since its founding in 2016, CASPR (Continuous Air & Surface Pathogen Reduction) Technologies has been a pioneer in smart environmental indoor technology for healthcare and other spaces. The company’s solutions work to ensure the air we breathe is the safest it can be, adding to the well-being and enhancing performance in the process. Its award-winning, patent-pending NCC™ technology proactively and continuously disinfects indoor air and surfaces at the molecular level. Applicat...

The standard for holiday rentals in the UK is high, with a very competitive market post-pandemic. Overall guest comfort is an important factor to ensure a successful year-round holiday rental and having high-quality heating and cooling can be the ideal accessory to help attract visitors. Installers, Pinder Cooling + Heating, helped take two-holiday rentals to the next level with Panasonic’s Etherea with nanoe™X. Ensuring Maximum Comfort The first property is a self-contained flat...

Refrigeration has become part of everyone’s daily lives and to celebrate the 2022 World Refrigeration Day for refrigeration and air conditioning impact in people’s lives, Eurovent would like to show in a short video why cooling matters to everyone. The World Refrigeration Day (WRD) is an initiative that brings awareness on the benefits of cooling in daily lives and it inspires to develop and adopt innovative and sustainable cooling solutions. 2022 World Refrigeration Day theme - &l...

In most instances, when a duct cleaning technician arrives onsite at a job, the routine remains the same: unload a gasoline-powered air compressor from a vehicle, connect the necessary hoses and tools, and bring them into the space. Then, the technician will run a compressor to generate the proper level of air pressure and begin work. However, occasionally circumstances arise that may alter the process — such as jobs that require hundreds of feet of air hose, challenging access to ductwor...

To celebrate their technician’s skill and dedication, Total Comfort Solutions ran with the message of National HVAC Technician Day for an entire week, posting shout-outs and thanks to their technicians on social media, handing out gift baskets of peaches, and filming a thank-you video.  The video features messages of recognition from Director of Operations - Kelly Small, CFO - Rich Sweet, President - Todd Hyneman, and Director of Project Operations - Dean Rodgers, alongside foot...

Businesses across the world are working hard to successfully deliver technologies to tackle climate change, developing efficient solutions, delivering benefits, yet using alternatives to conventional refrigerants. The process of CFCs replacement is accelerating all over the world and phasing out Ozone Depleting Substances (ODS) has become an international responsibility. refrigeration solutions 2022's World Refrigeration Day, June 26th, supported by Panasonic Heating & Cooling Solutions,...

Accenture and Johnson Controls, the globally renowned company for smart, healthy and sustainable building solutions, are collaborating to deliver and operate two new OpenBlue Innovation Centers in India. The new OpenBlue Innovation Centers will drive Johnson Controls’ rollout of building control system products and services using technologies, such as artificial intelligence (AI), digital twins, internet of things (IoT), 5G and the Cloud. The goal is to accelerate advanced automation in b...

Danfoss announces that its science-based target has been approved by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). The Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) has validated that the corporate greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction targets submitted by Danfoss A/S are in conformance with the SBTi Criteria and Recommendations (version 4.2).  Reduce GHG emissions The science-based target provides a clearly defined pathway for companies to reduce GHG emissions in line with the goals of the...

Among the requirements of the American Innovation and Manufacturing (AIM) Act of 2020 is a ban on disposable, single-use cylinder tanks used to transport refrigerants through the supply chain to an HVAC installer. A final rule posted by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on October 5, 2021, will prohibit the use of disposable cylinders in the next several years.  HVAC installers use the disposable cylinders every day to transport hydrofluorocarbon (HFC) refrigerants including R32...

Fort Lauderdale-based Air Pros USA has announced the acquisition of Dallas Plumbing Company, a renowned family owned and operated HVAC and plumbing business that has been proudly serving home and business owners in the Dallas/Fort Worth area, in Texas, USA, since 1903. Dallas Plumbing Company will continue to provide the same excellent customer service with the technicians, installers and staff the community has come to know. Acquisition of Dallas Plumbing Company Led by four family generatio...

On June 16th, 2022 a new showroom of GoodWe was completed and ushered in a grand opening ceremony, with lion dance and champagne to celebrate together. On that day, more than a dozen valued guests came to the scene and expressed their congratulations and blessings. The showroom is established with support from GoodWe local distributor IDAC energy, which aims to expand the GoodWe market layout in Malaysia, for products display and solution explanation. Both the parties inaugurated the cerem...

Johnson Controls, the globally renowned company for smart, healthy, and sustainable buildings, acquired zero trust cyber security provider – Tempered Networks, based in Seattle, Washington, USA. Tempered Networks has created ‘Airwall’ technology, an advanced self-defense system for buildings that enables secure network access across diverse groups of endpoint devices, edge gateways, cloud platforms and service technicians. Airwall technology It represents a step-change in op...

For the first time, Gree (Gree Electric Appliances, Inc.) integrates certified data from Eurovent into its BIM objects. In partnership with BIM&CO, Gree has worked in this sense to boost the quality of its clients’ deliverables. It allows its customers to save significant time and access critical data. BIM objects with Eurovent certified data Gree, one of the world’s largest manufacturers of air conditioners, has switched to BIM because according to Philippe Caron, the Marketi...

Schneider Electric, the pioneer in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, is proud to announce that its Dallas site has achieved the UL Verified Healthy Building Mark for Indoor Air, demonstrating that the company’s indoor spaces have been evaluated by a third-party service provider to help ensure a healthy environment for the site’s occupants. The site has recently undergone a major renovation, with sustainability goals and initiatives at the forefront, and...

At the Mostra Convegno Expocomfort (MCE) 2022 trade show, Siemens Smart Infrastructure (Siemens) will present a completely renewed portfolio, designed to accelerate the decarbonization of commercial, industrial, and residential buildings. Under the motto ‘Transform the Everyday’, Siemens will also display products and solutions for original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) that make buildings more efficient, digital, connected, and comfortable. The Mostra Convegno Expocomfort (MCE) 20...

Carrier announces that its entire new WeatherMaker® line of rooftop units now feature the company’s innovative EcoBlue™ Technology. Previously available only on select units, EcoBlue Technology is designed to improve performance and efficiency while decreasing maintenance and installation costs. Carrier is a part of Carrier Global Corporation, the global provider of healthy, safe, sustainable and intelligent building and cold chain solutions. EcoBlue Technology features an exclu...

The surge in electricity prices is likely to drive a dramatic increase in solar uptake, with payback periods being slashed to less than six years. The verdict from GoodWe UK is driven by the spike in electricity prices, resulting from the 12% increase in the Energy Price Cap that has allowed energy companies to increase the price for each unit of electricity or gas. The current 12-month inflation rate for electricity stands at 8.7%, the highest level since 2009. Solar payback timescale reduced...

In a series from Motili, the company highlights PropTech, CRE, multi-family, and single-family industry news. Motili’s latest video takes a look at the importance of quality HVAC installation and the resources available to contractors to ensure they are performing optimally. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently reported that 4 out of 10 American homes have HVAC systems that are improperly designed and installed.  Energy-Efficient living experience Quality installation...

Carrier Corporation (Carrier) announced that its entire new WeatherMaker line of rooftop units now feature the company’s innovative EcoBlue Technology. Previously available only on select units, EcoBlue Technology is designed to improve performance and efficiency while decreasing maintenance and installation costs. Carrier is a part of Carrier Global Corporation, the global provider of healthy, safe, sustainable and intelligent building and cold chain solutions. EcoBlue Technology EcoBl...

Viessmann will undertake a five-day roadshow across much of the UK in July, targeting residential and renewable installers seeking to explore the next generation of heating solutions. Taking place from July 18-22, each of the five days of the Viessmann Truck Tour 2022 will be staged at a different location, from the base of a striking ‘Viessmann orange’ Mercedes-Benz Actros truck.  The roadshow starts in Leeds before heading to Stratford-Upon-Avon, Bristol, Basingstoke, and fin...

At Mostra Convegno Expocomfort (MCE) trade show, Siemens Smart Infrastructure will present a completely renewed portfolio designed to accelerate the decarbonization of commercial, industrial, and residential buildings. Under the motto ‘Transform the Everyday,’ Siemens will also display products and solutions for Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) that make buildings more efficient, digital, connected, and comfortable. MCE will take place from June 28 to July 1 in Milan, Italy....

Solar is one of the fastest-growing sectors of the U.S. energy industry, with an average annual growth rate of 42 percent, over the past decade. In response to increased demand, Alarm.com is offering an integrated solar monitoring solution for service providers, with a new Solar Automation & Awareness service package and Solar Program Certification Course. Solar monitoring offering Alarm.com’s solar monitoring offering allows customers with SolarEdge and Enphase inverters (which com...

One size fits all. Over the years, the shapes and positions of car and truck exhaust tailpipes have evolved into a variety of configurations including the standard horizontal discharge, flush tailpipes that exit through the vehicle bumper, and dual tailpipes. To accommodate this progression, Plymovent has innovated and launched the ‘NEW’ Internal Grabber®. vehicle exhaust extraction nozzle The Internal Grabber® is a universal, patented, vehicle exhaust extraction nozz...

Polymer pipework manufacturer REHAU is set to host a free workshop for contractors, developers and specifiers on Thermally Activated Building Structures (TABS) this June. As the nation evaluates the route to net zero through low carbon technology, a mounting body of research suggests that a lack of education around low carbon technology remains a key barrier to uptake. For this reason, REHAU will be hosting a free workshop on TABS on 28th June at the REHAU Hub in London. Inefficiently blast he...

As part of its 10-year strategic plan, ‘Transformation Morgan 2030: Leading the Future,’ Baltimore-based Morgan State University (MSU) has partnered with Siemens on its journey to becoming a smart and connected campus of the future. Modernisation upgrades Improvements currently underway include implementing a series of modernization upgrades to the university’s Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC), security, and fire and life safety systems with a focus on energy...

Two of the region’s most respected HVAC companies are joining forces to become one of Texas’ largest and most experienced plumbing and HVAC businesses. Lockhart’s Braune Air Conditioning & Heating has merged with Shafer Services Plus, headquartered in San Antonio. Founder David Braune who has served Lockhart for more than 40 years, chose Shafer because of the organization’s longevity and ability to expand service offerings.   important addition “As...

Carrier Transicold is furthering its commitment to sustainability, quality services, aftermarket support by advancing its UK service partner network with significant investment in a specialist training academy and urgent request spare parts facility. Carrier Transicold is a part of Carrier Global Corporation, the global provider of healthy, safe, sustainable and intelligent building and cold-chain solutions. New UK Service Training Academy The new site in Manchester, United Kingdom (UK) will...

Ausco will be attending and exhibiting at the 2022 Farnborough Air Show, on July 18 to July 22, 2022. Visitors can stop by Hall 2, Booth 2326, in order to meet the Ausco team and reconnect with them, as they continue to support the Aerospace industry recovery.  Following the challenges of the last two years, the show returns for the first time since 2018 and promises to be more significant than ever.

Carrier Corporation (Carrier) has announced the launch of a new line of single-stage split system air conditioners that are compliant with the upcoming 2023 Department of Energy (DOE) minimum efficiency requirements and test procedures. 2023 compliant products Carrier’s latest launch is critical to fully transitioning inventory in the Southern regions to 2023 compliant products, prior to the January 1, 2023 date of installation cutoff for air conditioners sold in the Southern regions. Fi...