HVAC Product News & Launch Announcements

Sustainable construction innovator, Dura Products, has added a new low-profile, low-cost eco-friendly unit to its range of standard recycled and recyclable heavy-duty linear surface drainage systems. Durachannel 160 has been designed to suit mainstream applications such as forecourts, carparks, highways and any surface or structure requiring efficient linear drainage. A shallow-depth injection molded D400 linear unit manufactured with high recycled plastic content, Durachannel 160’s monol...

Ahead of the Consumer Electronics Show (CES)®, GE Profile™ announced the GE Profile Smart Indoor Smoker with Active Smoke Filtration. Smart Indoor Smoker The GE Profile™ Smart Indoor Smoker provides a revolutionary way to experience a time-honored cooking method, smoking food, without the hobbyist hassle. With innovative technology and countertop convenience, smoked food no longer requires a huge time commitment, a backyard, and nice weather. Active Smoke Filtration technolog...

NAVAC, the world’s largest supplier of vacuum pumps in addition to a wide array of tools, gauges, charging machines, recovery units, and industry-specific items, has further expanded its line of tools compatible with A2L refrigerants. The series extension comes amid news that the EPA will require technology transitions to equipment utilizing greener refrigerants beginning January 1, 2025. HVAC/R tools Since legacy HFC refrigerants such as R-410A will still be used on a scaled-down basis...

Laars® Heating Systems, a pioneering U.S. designer and manufacturer of boilers, water heaters, and pool heaters used in residential, commercial, and industrial applications, announces the release of the new NeoTherm® XTR commercial boilers and volume water heaters. The NeoTherm XTR is available as a condensing boiler or volume water heater, with venting up to 150 equivalent feet, has top water and gas piping connections, and can be common-vented, offering increased installatio...

Bradford White Water Heaters, an industry-renowned manufacturer of water heaters, boilers, and storage tanks, announces the release of its new Brute XTR commercial boilers and volume water heaters. Brute XTR boilers and volume water heaters are available in six sizes, ranging from 399 MBH to 1500 MBH, and deliver AHRI-certified thermal efficiency of 96-plus percent. Brute XTR commercial boilers and volume water heaters “With the Brute XTR, we’re offering an advanced solution that...

The demands on refrigeration, air conditioning, and heat pump systems are increasing. Numerous potential combinations make system design more and more complex. The completely revised BITZER SOFTWARE assists with the selection and combination of compressors and components, all the way to heat exchangers and comprehensive compound systems. BITZER Software Even more, products are integrated, designed even more clearly, and optimized for all devices, these are the advantages of the completely rev...

Johnson Controls, the pioneer for smart, healthy, and sustainable buildings, has re-engineered the industry-renowned YORK® CYK Water-to-Water Compound Centrifugal Heat Pump to deliver superior operational savings and stringent sustainability standards. Now available in a smaller 400-ton capacity, the newly launched YORK® CYK heat pump fills a North American market gap by providing a practical, right-sized decarbonization solution for use in existing commercial building applications. AS...

Modine, a technology and indoor air quality pioneer in the HVAC industry, is now offering the VidaShield™ UV24 Active Air Disinfection System product line to the K-12 school market. This innovative solution will further help equip schools with the necessary tools to combat airborne pathogens. VidaShield™ UV24 is a fast, continuous air disinfection system that combines an ultraviolet germicidal irradiation (UVGI) chamber and air-circulating fans with an optional overhead ceiling ligh...

Daikin Europe N.V. is launching Stand By Me – Certified Partner, a unique Europe-wide support program for heat pump installers. The program allows the installer community to manage Daikin’s residential heat pump technologies and is open for all installers to join. It builds on Daikin’s tradition of assuring a strong, pan-European network of highly skilled installers and technicians for the Daikin heat pumps. Daikin is enhancing its support for all installers, ensuring the mark...

Daikin Applied has introduced Magnitude® WMT, a next-generation magnetic bearing centrifugal chiller that is able to deliver market-pioneering energy efficiency at all points of operation. performance and reliability WMT is the only chiller designed for the ultra-low global warming potential (GWP) refrigerant R-1233zd(E) that also features oil-free magnetic bearing technology and a two-stage compressor. This combination provides premium performance and reliability while helping decrease c...

Heat pumps are not new technology. They have long been utilized in residential applications to improve the efficiency of HVAC systems, reducing overall energy costs. As a simple description, a heat pump is a mechanical refrigeration system that is engineered to operate in reverse mode, producing heating instead of cooling. technology drivers In recent years, there has been a trend of new and increased applications for this technology coming from two primary drivers: Advances in technolog...

Carrier announced the release of its latest i-Vu® weather forecasting add-on for the i-Vu building automation system. The add-on enables intelligent control strategies based on real-time outside air quality data, helping buildings adapt to changeable climate conditions. Carrier is a part of Carrier Global Corporation, a global leader in intelligent climate and energy solutions.  i-Vu building automation system The i-Vu building automation system communicates with leading weather fore...

Logic Air – the flagship heat pump of Ideal Heating is designed for boiler installers. The company has launched the perfect product for boiler installers moving into the heat pump market – Logic Air. This brand new monobloc air source heat pump has been specifically designed for boiler installers and the UK domestic market. It’s Ideal Heating’s flagship low carbon product, designed by the same experts behind their Logic range of boilers. Elizabeth (Lizzie) Wilkinson, Pr...

Airthings, a global pioneer in indoor air quality monitoring and energy-saving solutions has announced the launch of the newest device to join the Airthingsfor Business portfolio, Space Nano. Space Nano The product is capable of monitoring humidity, temperature, pressure, and lux, (a camera-free light level sensor), both indoor and outdoor. The device also has a virtual Mold Risk Indicator, and it offers expanded opportunities to monitor hard-to-reach and less accessible spaces within bui...

A new zero GWP/ODP compact ammonia chiller has been developed to future-proof end users against F-gas changes, while offering excellent energy efficiency, low running costs, and extended working life.  The AMChill packaged chiller, developed by natural refrigeration specialist KGM Refrigeration Ltd with support from BITZER UK, runs on an ultra-low charge of ammonia, made possible by a new design that overcomes the need for a flooded evaporator.  lightweight and compact Based on high...

Airedale’s AireWall ONE has been designed with input from industry experts, to deliver a flexible, efficient and global range of data center fan arrays for an industry striving for scalability and sustainability. Airedale by Modine, the critical cooling specialists, has announced the launch of AireWall ONE, a fan wall developed in collaboration with the data center industry. AireWall ONE AireWall ONE has built-in flexibility, with a parametric design allowing it to be configurable to ph...

Mitsubishi Electric has announced the launch of its Ecodan R290 heat pump, further contributing to the decarbonization of home heating. The new model, manufactured in its factory in Livingston, Scotland, results from Mitsubishi Electric's decades of experience in producing heat pumps. The launch of the Ecodan R290, with its low global warming potential (GWP) refrigerant, is a big step towards more sustainable home heating. Using a hydrocarbon refrigerant that can achieve high Coefficient of Per...

Danfoss Power Solutions, a global supplier of mobile and industrial hydraulics, as well as electric powertrain systems, has launched its next-generation air conditioning hose for liquid lines in agriculture, construction, and commercial vehicle applications. EverCool EC005 Type G A/C hose The new EverCool EC005 Type G A/C hose simplifies installation, while offering weight reduction and proven reliability. The new EC005 hose is fully thermoformable, even over long lengths, eliminating the nee...

Gradient, a company built by thermal scientists to rethink HVAC and build products that are good for the planet and great at cooling and heating homes, announced the All-Weather 120 V Window Heat Pump. The new product from Gradient provides efficient, climate-friendly heating and cooling in the coldest winters and hottest summers, all while operating quietly and minimizing noise.  Selected by the Biden administration to feature at American Possibilities: White House Demo Day as an example...

Heat transfer specialist Alfa Laval is addressing the challenge of overwhelming choice in the processing industry’s heat exchanger market with a key appointment to its energy division and the launch of its new online design and specification tool, HEXpert. Recent market reports have suggested the global heat exchanger market will increase at a compound annual growth rate of 6% from 2022 to 2031, reaching $34.24bn, demonstrating the technology’s continued critical role in heavy proce...

The Ideal System Filter is an efficient, full-flow, magnetic filter designed to protect central heating systems by removing suspended debris in a heating system, including iron oxide. A dirty heating system results in substantial efficiency loss and energy wastage, meaning it costs more to run and maintain. The functionality of the new system filter is very similar to the previous one: it has a 22 mm compression connections, can be mounted in different orientations, the magnet pulls out of the...

Johnson Controls, the global pioneer for smart, healthy, and sustainable buildings announced the launch of the first air-cooled variable speed drive (VSD) screw chiller in the United States of America (USA) to use ultra-low-global warming potential (GWP) refrigerant - R-1234ze.  YORK® YVAA Style B The YORK® YVAA Style B Air-Cooled Screw Chiller, an evolution of the first-generation YVAA, is engineered to drive efficiency now and meet or exceed future regulatory requireme...

Daikin Applied has announced two new products that add to its lineup of Trailblazer® air-cooled scroll and Pathfinder® air-cooled screw chillers, and build on the company’s commitment to helping customers decarbonize their facilities. Daikin’s new Trailblazer Chillers Daikin’s new Trailblazer (model AGZ-F) is one of the first chillers available in North America with low global warming potential (GWP) and highly efficient R-32 refrigerant. The company has also added a...

The new TIER 2 Standard Plus service pump is a reliable and efficient service pump, compatible with up to 30% biodiesel. It also offers high performance, while reducing overall costs of installers and end customers. Transitioning to liquid low-carbon fuels is an important part of the CO2 decarbonization journey. Many of these fuels, which are created from different types of raw materials, are already available and will contribute significantly to climate protection together with modern oil-fire...

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, introduces the Simple Ductless Wired (SDW) remote controller. The SDW remote controller is simple to use and is compatible with existing thermostat wire, allowing for easier installation.  SDW controller features Suitable for multifamily applications, the SDW controller features programmable presets with 7-day scheduling....

Hoshizaki America, Inc. is proud to announce the launch of its latest products: all new Heated Cabinets, 52″ Refrigerator, and Freezer Glass Door Merchandiser. The new product offerings are designed to expand the versatility businesses have for handling food storage and display. “We are elated to introduce these innovative heating and refrigeration solutions to the market,” states Srikar Vemula, Director of Product Management. “Our team has dedicated countless hours to c...

Jobber, the global provider of operations management software for home service businesses, announced the launch of location timers, a new feature that uses geo-fencing technology to automatically and accurately track employee time on job sites, substantially reducing manual work for home service businesses in any industry, including contracting and construction, landscaping, tree care, painting, HVAC, and roofing.  Need for location timers Home service pros need to track their time on job...

Aircuity, the globally renowned company in creating healthy and sustainable buildings, announced the launch of its cleanroom application that delivers adaptive airflow for cleanrooms allowing for carbon reduction, energy savings and precisely controlled IAQ. Aircuity’s cleanroom application delivers precise multi-parameter IAQ measurement to enable adaptive airflow in cleanrooms of ISO 7 and 8. The platform dynamically adjusts air change rates based on continuously monitored particle leve...

Business Development Resources (BDR), a trusted provider of business coaching and training services for the HVAC, plumbing, and electrical industries, announces a new solution to help industry business owners optimize their field service management software and get data and insights that drive long-term profit and growth. BDR’s Field Service Software Integration assists contractors in streamlining their existing service management software settings and integrations, equipping them and the...

NIBCO Inc. expands its line of carbon steel fittings to bring more press options for plumbing and mechanical carbon steel pipe applications and fuel and gas carbon steel pipe applications. The BenchPress and BenchPressG fittings are designed for efficiency, with easy, clean, and fast installation, for a wider range of applications. The line features a patented fitting design that creates consistent joints, is flame-free and environmentally friendly. BenchPressG fittings “This expansion...