United States of America (USA) HVAC News & Trends

The air conditioning system in Canoga Park home is one of your biggest investments and home assets. In order to take care of it properly, as well as to communicate effectively with air conditioning (AC) professionals when needed, it’s good to understand some common air conditioning terminology. Professionals at Tassio Temperature Control have put together the following air conditioning glossary to give you a crash course in important definitions. Air Handler  The air...

Do users have an industrial process that requires container systems to maintain a constant temperature inside? One option is to install an internal heating element. However, that is time-consuming, expensive, and impractical. It requires taking the tank offline, draining it, and cutting a hole in the side to install the heating element. Additionally, there will be eventual maintenance or replacement of the heating element, causing more downtime. Tank heating jacket A jacketed tank has a secon...

Carrier chillers operating on the lower Global Warming Potential (GWP) refrigerant R-32 have been selected to provide energy-efficient cooling for three world-renowned medical science laboratories at Oxford University. Carrier is part of Carrier Global Corporation, the pioneer of healthy, safe, sustainable, and intelligent building and cold chain solutions. AquaSnap® 30RBP air-cooled scroll chillers Four Carrier AquaSnap® 30RBP air-cooled scroll chillers with GreenspeedTM intelligence...

Air-conditioning specialists Coolair Equipment Limited have announced a new hire to head up expansion into Scotland and the North East. The operation will be led by Senior Sales Engineer Mark Walsh, a veteran of the industry with more than 20 years of experience working with the likes of Kooltech and Midea UK.  Coolair Equipment Limited, which is headquartered in Manchester with offices in Maidstone and the Midlands, will now establish a permanent base in Newcastle, headed up by Mark....

Johnson Controls, the globally renowned company for smart, healthy and sustainable building solutions, has announced the latest evolution to the YORK YVAA Variable Speed Drive Screw Chiller for the entire global product line. The award-winning chiller now features increased operating efficiency, a reduced footprint and integration with low-GWP refrigerants. The chiller also now offers more flexibility with expanded configuration options at each cooling capacity, along with a reduction in sound...

Campbell University is a private university founded in 1887 by Baptist minister, J.A. Campbell. It currently has a student enrollment of 6,185 and the main campus is situated on 850 acres in Buies Creek, North Carolina, USA. The campus has fifteen (15) dormitories/apartment buildings total. Indoor air quality and mechanical issues were reported in two of these student housing facilities and the university knew they needed to be addressed. The Concern The Campbell University facility team had...

European regulators are compelling suppliers to use Qualified e-Seal Certificates to register and label their products for use in Europe. The European Product Registry for Energy Labeling (EPREL) is instructing those suppliers to use Qualified e-Seal Certificates to access their online database so that they can verify their legal registration status in the EU. Energy efficiency labels on products are longstanding and successful policy tools to save energy and money for consumers. In the United...

In a series from Motili, the company highlights PropTech, CRE, multi-family, and single-family industry news. Motili takes a look at the differences between in-house versus outsourcing HVAC management. In-house or outsource? When it comes to HVAC systems, most companies have a comprehensive plan for keeping their HVAC management in-house. Typically, these businesses or building owners have a schedule of what to do and when inventory to support that schedule and will utilize their onsite m...

British Gas and Daikin have successfully installed the first heat pump in the country that is being part-funded by the government’s new Boiler Upgrade Scheme. The Daikin Monobloc system was installed yesterday and commissioned at 00.01 am today (Friday 1st April) at the home of a British Gas customer in Hungerford - the first household in the UK to receive a Boiler Upgrade Scheme grant of £5,000 towards the upfront cost. And it is the first heat pump to be installed with a Mixergy s...

Sustainable construction and building design have never been more important for the construction industry. A crucial component of the built environment – which contributes some 40% of the United Kingdom’s carbon emissions - the rising demand for green construction demonstrates the industry’s growing awareness and commitment to enact change. Highlighting the impact of this movement, green construction innovators, Dura Products, has announced details of its planned expansion to...

With a required 15% increase in seasonal efficiency looming in 2023, original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) are being challenged to design HVAC rooftop units (RTUs) that both meet the immediate efficiency requirements and also set the stage for a refrigerant transition in 2025 and beyond. Meeting the challenges requires that new hardware designs be more than ‘a little bit better’; rather, complete shifts in technology are called for. Insights on the changing technologies and regulat...

Conventional topical cleaning methods are only effective where applied. According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) the statistics: 22 million sick days and 7.9 million doctor visits per year 98,000 patients die every year after contracting a Hospital Acquired Infection (HAI) 40,000 people die from MRSA infection every year 11,000 people died from the H1N1 Swine Flu pandemic in the US alone (2009) The Solution PURE-Decon is the atomized hydrogen peroxide/silver dry misting proce...

When the Domestic Renewable Heat Incentive (DRHI) scheme was launched in 2014, it was the first domestic scheme of its kind to support renewable heat generation for households. The scheme has grown since 2014, reaching 50,000 installations accredited during 2016, and the milestone of 100,000 accredited installations in February 2022. Now that the DRHI scheme has closed to new applicants Ofgem reflects on what this innovative scheme has achieved and as decarbonizing heat plays a key role in the...

Snyder Air Conditioning, Plumbing & Electric announces the launch of its new TradeUp Academy, an HVAC Registered Apprenticeship Program. The goal of the program is to help businesses meet the demand for skilled labor during a shortage while offering workers higher wages and better employment outcomes. TradeUp Academy is a paid training/apprentice program that offers participants the opportunity to gain experience, learn new skills and support themselves financially while they study and rece...

As Carrier continues to gain momentum with its all-electric transport refrigeration offerings worldwide, its Vector eCool units are now available and on the roads of Australia. Carrier Transicold is a part of Carrier Global Corporation, the renowned global provider of healthy, safe, sustainable and intelligent building and cold chain solutions. “We are excited to bring this sustainable solution to our customers,” said Stephen Elford, the Managing Director for Australia-New Zealand r...

Air comfort is always top of mind for homeowners, especially when the air conditioner or furnace stops working and they are hot or cold! But what about air quality? Homeowners, particularly those with allergies or asthma should keep an eye on their air quality, which will lead to a boost in quality of life. Both air purifiers and UV lights can “scrub” air of allergens, mold, dirt, and more. But what is the difference? Van Drunen take a look at these two options for breathing in the...

Despite an intensifying climate crisis and global uncertainty in energy markets, the world’s largest energy-using countries are making only limited progress in reducing energy waste and planet-warming emissions, according to the 2022 International Energy Efficiency Scorecard, published by the non-profit American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE). To meet their climate goals, the report says, countries will need to rapidly scale their efficiency efforts. No country came close...

Heavy Duty Trucking Equipment Editor, Jim Park sat down with Matt Srnec from Thermo King to discuss the barriers that are facing the transportation industry and the future solutions to Battery Electric TRU (BETRU) adoption and what fleets can expect. While the electrification of Transport Refrigeration is evolving and progressing, there are several significant barriers that still face the transportation industry. Because of these barriers, it is possible that regulations will drive adoption ahe...

Air Movement and Control Association (AMCA) International Inc., the not-for-profit association of manufacturers of fans, dampers, louvers, air curtains, and other air-system components for commercial heating, ventilating, and air-conditioning (HVAC); industrial-process; and power-generation applications, is pleased to announce Kevin Faltin as executive director. “The HVAC industry is undergoing dramatic change at an unprecedented rate,” 2021-2022 AMCA International President...

Just in time for warmer spring temperatures, GE Appliances, a Haier company, introduces the GE Profile™ ClearView™ Energy Star certified window air conditioner. The innovative below-the-sill installation and sleek design offer cooling performance without compromising the window view, ultra-quiet operation, and the connected features that consumers expect from GE Profile. The new GE Profile ClearView is designed to install safely and easily below the windowsill using novel adjustable...

NADCA recently announced the recipients of its 2021 Safety Awards. As the world’s most respected authority on the inspection and cleaning of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems, NADCA presents its Safety Awards to contractors who have shown a verifiable commitment to employee, customer, and community safety throughout the year. The awards were announced on March 21 at the association’s 33rd Annual Meeting & Exposition in Aurora, Colorado. Presenting safety...

Temperature and humidity control experts, Newsome, are delighted to announce they have just taken delivery of a brand-new range of energy-efficient chillers and air handling equipment, for both Industrial & Environmental Cooling applications. Their new chiller rental range is ready for hire featuring the latest energy-efficient and environmentally friendly manufacturing technology, with many of the products featuring low GWP (Global Warming Potential) Refrigerants. environmentally-friendly...

Global professional services firm RPS is delighted to appoint Phil O’Loughlin as Associate Director for its Building Services Division, specializing in building physics and thermal modeling. As a chartered Mechanical Services Engineer, Phil brings unique expertise to the business through his knowledge of advanced thermal modeling and low carbon design strategies. His experience will push projects to the next level of innovative building efficiency. Energy optimization In recent years, P...

For those who are interested in starting an HVAC business, there is a massive opportunity for them in this industry! The U.S. HVAC industry is not going anywhere, and predictions forecast that it will continue to expand in size over the next ten years. For individuals who are just researching how to start or have already been working on their idea for years, Payzer is here to help provide them with the background knowledge they need to start turning their dreams into reality! Start with an eff...

On March 25, 2022, AC Supply Co. invited over 100 HVAC contractors and guests from around DFW to gather at the home of Ron Sturgeon and Linda Allen. AC Supply planned this event to showcase the unique engineering and design of the LG Air Technology systems that condition the space. effective, efficient, and beautiful HVAC Ron and Linda designed their home in the Linwood neighborhood of Fort Worth out of six 45-foot shipping containers with a steel-centered superstructure. The 5,500-square-foo...

The Project: After a re-roofing project was completed at Winn-Dixie Port Orange (4025 S. Nova Road, Port Orange, FL 32127 Store Number #2311) it was discovered that the rooftop refrigerant condenser coils were very impacted with debris affecting airflow. Coil Cleaning process Pure Air Control Services was sub-contracted by TECTA America to take care of this concern with their PURE-Steam Coil Cleaning from June 29th–June 30th. When the project was complete there was a significant differen...

After being used as a 3000-bed field hospital in the early part of the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic, the stakeholders for the Javits Center (a 3.3 million sq. ft., convention center), located in Manhattan, New York City, USA, realized the need to re-commission the facility back to public use. They knew they would need to initiate a stringent disinfection and remediation protocol to ensure public safety. Javits Center contracted with Pure Air Control Services Inc. to disinfect the entire facility at t...

University facility staff takes quick action to disinfect buildings after a staff worker tested positive for COVID-19. The Project: A Florida university and public research institution. It offers bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees to around 54,000 students, making among the 10 largest universities in the United States. Ongoing building operations The Concern: A staff worker was tested positive for COVID-19. The university quickly realized that the indoor environment used b...

A Florida university recently partnered with HCA to open up a new expansion on their medical education facilities. Eleven large laboratory exhaust hoods were severely corroded over years of continuous use. The Concern: The university originally requested that a certain brand of common paint be used. They stated that all contractors bidding the job follow the exact written specifications provided by the paint manufacturer. Upon researching the specifications, Pure Air Control Services found that...

Works to make a Cheltenham hotel more energy efficient while it remained open and occupied have been completed. The Cheltenham Chase engaged mechanical and electrical contractors Ash Integrated Services to deliver the project. The Atherton-based firm replaced an existing Combined Heat and Power (CHP) unit with a new boiler, water heaters, and pumps, all newer technology which will decrease the hotel’s running costs for heat. Ash Integrated Services worked to strict timescales, liaising cl...