Air Filtration News & Trends

The National Air Duct Cleaners Association (NADCA) — also known as the HVAC Inspection, Cleaning, and Restoration Association —announces that its highly anticipated 33rd Annual Meeting & Exposition will take place March 20-22, 2022 at the Gaylord Rockies Resort in Aurora, Colorado. This must-attend event will bring together HVAC system cleaning professionals offering insight into best practices for business growth and the latest in industry equipment, tools, and technology. Atte...

Healthy HVAC systems are essential for the health, wellbeing, and safety of building occupants. So, it’s good to know that intelligent drives from Danfoss continuously monitor the complete installation for readiness and optimal functionality. This process includes an automatic test of the complete installation, performed by the drive. The test covers the whole cable installation including connection boxes. It checks that the service switch is set to ‘On’ for operation. The dri...

What do modern boat hulls, wind turbines, aircraft wings, luxury sports cars, and space satellites have in common? It’s epoxy, a robust adhesive that is thermal, chemical, and water-resistant. It is one of the more versatile substances used in manufacturing, and any manufacturing process that uses it must factor in the curing time. This article will cover what epoxy is, its uses, and best practices when curing it, primarily the addition of heat. As users will see, adding heat during the c...

Heating and cooling systems ensure everyone’s comfort, but they become a headache when they start experiencing problems. It is no minor investment that home owners can ignore. Therefore, they should seek fast repair service experts, such as those at Green Refrigeration LLC, in West Palm Beach, Florida. Sometimes, quick-fix solutions save home owners from heavy expenditure on more significant issues. However, many other times, they might wonder whether to repair the unit or look for its ri...

Endeavor Business Media announces the launch of five new cross-market Market Moves newsletters, covering key sectors that transect several industries served by Endeavor, including Cybersecurity, Electric Vehicles, Energy, Infrastructure, and Manufacturing. “We are pleased to launch this exciting initiative that truly highlights one of Endeavor’s top strengths as a B2B media company in leveraging our expertise and audience reach across multiple cross markets,” said Chris Ferrel...

With the Omnicron variant blazing its way through the US, issues of indoor air quality remain a top concern for building managers. Proper ventilation is critical to controlling its spread. Therefore, cleaning and maintaining HVAC systems is also important. One concern many business owners and managers have is, how often to clean AC coils. ASHRAE provides guidance on this topic and Pure Air Control Services provides the services and methods to make it happen. The Importance of Cleaning HVAC Coi...

Encycle Corporation (Encycle), a software technology company focused on helping commercial and industrial customers dramatically improve the efficiency of their HVAC systems and energy efficiency programs, using IoT-enabled services, has officially introduced its SwarmStat Energy-as-a-Service (EaaS) offering, which is aimed at Small and Medium-sized Businesses (SMBs).  SwarmStat, cloud-based Solution SwarmStat is a cloud-based, enterprise-level solution that delivers Encycle’s multi...

The UK Government has announced it has appointed Ofgem as the Heat Networks Regulator for Great Britain, in order to ensure consumers receive a fair price and reliable supply of heat, as the country makes the transition to net zero. The appointment was announced as part of the Government’s plan to further expand Great Britain’s network of low-carbon heating. Heat networks Jonathan Brearley, Chief Executive of Ofgem, said, “We welcome the Government’s announcement that...

Many homes have more than one level or several large areas served by the same heating and air conditioning system. When this occurs, it becomes hard for the unit to maintain temperature. The unit is only going to truly maintain the temperature of the area immediately surrounding the thermostat. When users have a multi-floor home, hot air will rise, and cold air will fall. This means that the floor that has the thermostat will be at the right temperature, the upstairs will be hotter, and the bas...

Heating and air conditioning units play a massive role in ensuring the comfort at home or office. But what if that comfort comes at the cost of a fortune? Yes, hardly do home and building owners realize the technology that’s keeping them warm in the cold or vice versa is not energy efficient. Checking energy efficiency of HVAC Ultimately, they need to spend more than usual competitive rates and waste scarce energy resources. It’s no rocket science to understand whether there is a n...

As school started in the fall, Pure Air Control Service examined ways in which IAQ impacts schools and universities. They also looked at how school buildings benefit from improved indoor air quality. Next, they presented various methods and services for correcting school IAQ issues. They also noted that the pandemic offers a rare opportunity to administrators for improving IAQ in schools. As students returned to school in the fall, Pure Air took a look at some of the issues facing facili...

Green Refrigeration LLC highlights that there are several factors that can affect an ice machine installation project, including ventilation and air/water quality. Full-proof ice machine installation A full-proof ice machine installation means efficiently produced, good tasting, and well-performing ice. At restaurants worldwide, the first thing that customers pay attention to is the presentation of their drinks that makes their food look best. Ice is that element that clicks in their drink and...

Isaac Care Clubs provide the care and coverage the equipment needs, plus expedited service and preferred treatment. It’s the fast pass to great Isaac service and support. Here’s what’s included: GoldCare Club Membership Annual precision tune-up, safety inspection, and cleaning 100% coverage of service call charges and most parts and labor 15% discount on non-covered repairs No overtime charges 24/7 priority service SilverCare Club Membership Annual precision...

Armstrong Fluid Technology announced that Mike Fischer has been promoted to Commercial Director, Global Building Business, reporting directly to the CEO, Todd Rief.  Fischer joined Armstrong in 2020 as the Commercial Director for the USA and Latin America, bringing over 30 years of experience from his work with Honeywell, Johnson Controls, and Siemens. Work experience At Honeywell, Fischer also led the Global Sales Excellence Team for Honeywell’s Building Produc...

Airzone will present its range of products for integration and zoning of VRF and Inverter units at booth #C6917 Central Hall, at AHR Expo 2022, taking place in Las Vegas, Nevada, from January 31 to February 2, 2022. Aidoo Pro Wi-Fi integration device Among the products presented by the brand is Aidoo Pro, a Wi-Fi integration device that controls Inverter equipment which is also compatible with 3rd party smart thermostats such as Nest, Ecobee, and Honeywell, while maintaining the original manuf...

Like never before, facility operators are working to improve the quality of the air in their building. While ventilation – or air changes per hour inside a building – play a critical role in this effort, it’s often thought that increased ventilation is too costly. Luckily, that’s not true. In fact, residents can simultaneously ventilate their building, reduce energy costs and future-proof the building for unforeseen pandemics. How? By incorporating energy recovery ventil...

A common perception is if something’s made of metal, it must be more durable and stronger than its counterparts. The thing is, it’s just not always true – especially when it comes to the energy recovery wheel used in the HVAC system. That’s because metal wheels are bulkier, less efficient, and more difficult to repair and maintain than their polymer counterparts. They are going to break down each issue and why it matters, when users are selecting the best energy recovery...

Ruskin is pleased to announce two new damper models CD450 and CD450V. These extruded aluminum models feature airfoil blades with mechanically fastened blade seals for the low-pressure drop when open, and achieve Class 1A leakage (3cfm/ft2 @ 1" w.g.) performance when closed. CD450 has a horizontal blade orientation and CD450V is a vertical blade orientation. Both models use a 4" wide frame design with finger-style jamb seals for a "light-tight" sealing effect. Features Acetyl copolymer bla...

Carrier continues to invest in digital technologies to better serve commercial HVAC customers around the globe and to help provide healthier, safer, and more efficient buildings. In support of that, Carrier’s Commercial Service business in Europe is launching a new tiered service offering to complement its existing BluEdge service platform: BluEdge® Digital. Digital cloud-based IoT platform The new digital offering, which is added to existing BluEdge service agreements, connects cust...

Users are introduced to the Kanomax High Temperature Anemometer – 6162 Series models and probes. Kanomax covers what is included with these instruments, their features, benefits, and differences, applications, and operating procedures. Kanomax High Temperature Anemometer 6162 Series The Model 6162 is a unique anemometer designed for specialized high-temperature testing The Model 6162 is a unique anemometer designed for specialized high-temperature testing. Some of the primary applicat...

When homeowners invest in an HVAC system, they want to be confident that its efficiency lasts for years to come. Whether homeowners are searching for a new unit, or want to know whether it’s time for a new one, Van Druene is here to help. Choosing the right system for home is easy with the team at Van Drunen. The team is here to give homeowners advice on which models are best and offer the efficiency they are searching for.  Things to consider Whether homeowners are choosing a new...

Resideo Technologies Inc., a foremost global provider of home comfort and security solutions and distributor of commercial and residential security and audio-visual products, recently hosted its 32nd annual CONNECT event. The event brings together security and HVAC customers for training, community service, new product, and technology announcements, and to celebrate partner achievements.   "Resideo continues to invest in resources to help our professionals keep pace with the consumer, stay...

Since being acquired by Daikin Group in 2017, and following the integration of Daikin’s UK commercial refrigeration offering into its portfolio, Hubbard Products Ltd. (Hubbard) has been at the forefront in the commercial refrigeration market in the United Kingdom and in Northern Europe. Daikin’s new factory for Hubbard Daikin’s new, £3.3 million, 7,500 sq. meters factory will give Hubbard Products Ltd. almost 60 per cent more production space, a significant increase in...

In an ongoing video series from Motili, the company highlights PropTech, CRE, multi-family, and single-family industry news. Motili’s latest video takes a look at the major factors and influences that are currently affecting HVAC pricing at Motili and in the entire HVAC sector. As background, Motili is an integrative, HVAC technology platform that offers products and services nationwide. Motili is part of the Daikin Company, one of the largest HVAC manufacturers in the world, with ac...

The International WELL Building Institute (IWBI), the global authority for transforming health and well-being with its people-first approach to buildings, organizations and communities, announced that it has crossed the three billion square-foot mark of spaces enrolled in WELL. Expansion of WELL's building area In the past year, the building area applying WELL offerings has tripled from one billion square feet to more than three billion square feet of space, so that current WELL strategies sup...

Only 17 companies worldwide have signed all three of non-profit organization Climate Group’s initiatives to help accelerate the green transition. Danfoss is one of them. This week, Climate Group acknowledges the company’s commitment in a blog post, where the company are highlighted along with Siemens, ABB, Schneider Electric, and European Metal Recycling. Companies that signed-up for EV100 commit to electrifying their car fleets by 2030. RE100 binds signing companies to switch...

The Baltimore Aircoil Company’s (BAC) ENDURADRIVE Fan System ensures unmatched peace of mind in the operation of mission-critical cooling applications through a dramatically simplified design. The ENDURADRIVE Fan System features permanent magnet, direct-drive technology, in which the fan motor is directly coupled to the fan, eliminating the need for intermediary moving parts like gears or belts. The advanced design is specifically engineered so that the motor, VFD, and cooling tower work...

Refrigerators are considered a marvel of advanced food preservation. At the right temperature, the appliances slow down the bacteria growth that keeps the food safer and fresh for a long time. When buying a new refrigerator and availing a commercial refrigeration installation service, Green Refrigeration LLC will guide customers on how to maintain the right temperature for optimal refrigeration. optimum commercial refrigeration temperature Green Refrigeration LLC’s on-call refrigeration...

Forrest Anderson Plumbing and Air Conditioning, a family-owned business in the Phoenix area since 1961, installed a new free HVAC unit at the home of Peoria Veteran Olga Tucker. The U.S. Army Veteran was a winner of Forrest Anderson’s 6th Annual Military Hero A/C Giveaway, a local event designed to honor the sacrifices of veterans, active-duty service members, and their families. “I am so grateful for Forrest Anderson providing me peace of mind. I am relieved to know that next summe...

Molekule is bringing its Air Mini+ and Air Pro air purifiers, powered by patented PECO technology, to the United Kingdom and Europe for the first time. Molekule, the globally renowned air purification solutions company that reinvented air purification with its ground-breaking PECO technology, has announced that its award-winning air purifiers will be available to consumers in the United Kingdom and across Europe, directly via Molekule’s website. Expansion in UK and Europe Molekule&rsquo...