Cooling News & Trends
Carrier Transicold has named Transport Refrigeration of South Dakota Inc. and Chile’s TCC Equipamientos SPA winners of its 2021 Dealer of the Year Awards for North America and Latin America, respectively. Carrier Transicold is a part of Carrier Global Corporation, the global provider of healthy, safe, sustainable, and intelligent building and cold chain solutions. exceeding customer expectations “In 2021, our dealer network demonstrated the power of teamwork to meet and exc...
System error code 5103 in bedroom number 5, Air Conditioning indoor unit. The error is triggered due to abnormal Thermistor reading. One of the following reasons may be the cause: Return air Liquid pipe sensor Gas pipe sensor The traditional course of action Visit the site, access the system physically and Check if the sensors are fixed properly to the Terminal Block. Check the resistance of the sensors ( 5.3k ohm @ 77°F). Check if faulty PCB not reading corr...
Even as vaccination rates increase and case numbers decline, COVID-19 remains a serious threat. The safety of workers, students, patients, and all building visitors remains a top priority for building managers. New in-building traffic patterns and room occupancy guidelines are now permanent. Increased cleaning and disinfecting are the new normal. Importance of clean HVAC systems For ventilation, clean HVAC systems play a vital role in controlling the spread of the COVID-19 virus, as well as o...
Airedale is excited to announce the launch of Airedale Cloud Diagnostics, an advanced HVAC performance management tool available on the smartphone, tablet or laptop, in response to the pressure operators and facility managers are under, when working with cooling equipment that is increasingly critical to business operations. Airedale Cloud Diagnostics Airedale, known worldwide for their critical cooling solutions, has worked with data science experts to develop a new family of cloud-enabled pr...
Johnson Controls, the provider of smart, healthy, and sustainable buildings, joins over 200 forward-thinking companies as the newest member of the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD). "We are delighted to join WBCSD," said Katie McGinty, vice president and chief sustainability and external relations officer at Johnson Controls. “The building sector accounts for nearly 40 percent of global annual CO2 emissions, so there is no tackling climate change without substanti...
The air conditioner has a big job every year! The unit is out of sight and can be out of mind unless users notice issues, such as higher utility bills or warm air blowing out of the vents. But there are also subtle ways that the air conditioner can speak to users that they can keep track of to make sure that the unit is at its best season after season. They have gathered some tricks to check on the efficiency during the summer season. Component running smoothly Temperature Check: A straightf...
Tero Helpiö, the Global Product Manager - IEC Low Voltage Motors at ABB, explains how IE5 synchronous reluctance motors and variable speed drive packages can improve the energy efficiency of heating, ventilation and air-conditioning (HVAC) systems, in order to help cities reach their sustainability targets. HVAC systems worldwide rely on millions of low-voltage (LV) electric motors to run pumps, fans and compressors. However, there is a price to pay, in terms of energy consumption and asso...
NearU Services, a founder-led home services platform, announced the acquisition of Ideal Services Heating & Cooling, a home services provider based in Holly Springs, North Carolina. The acquisition of Ideal Services fortifies NearU’s existing presence in the Raleigh-Durham market. Sharing best practices "Ideal Services is one of the premier home services brands in the greater Raleigh area. This outstanding reputation has been earned through honest, top-quality tradesmanship provided...
The customer commissioned a Daikin VRV Heat Recovery System and the HVAC worked for ~2 years. The customer was satisfied with the HVAC. Customer Challenge After ~2 years, both the inverter compressors were faulty; a rare case where both are. The customer decided to switch the service company for the replacement. The compressors were replaced and activated but the root cause was still unknown. The traditional course of action Schedule a site visit Travel to site Connect a service tool and...
Carrier Commercial Refrigeration has moved to the next phase of its three-year agreement with the major wholesaler, METRO AG, which is deploying new natural refrigerant equipment to its stores across Europe to help the company achieve carbon-neutral operations. Carrier Commercial Refrigeration is a part of Carrier Global Corporation, the provider of healthy, safe, sustainable, and intelligent building and cold chain solutions. “By working closely with customers such as the METRO, we can d...
The New Inn Pub in Warwickshire, a community-owned pub dating back to 1750, needed a new approach to heating and cooling, so as to create a welcoming and pleasant environment for its customers. Panasonic Etherea air conditioning units with nanoe X technology were recommended as the ideal solution, by installer - Oli Thorndale of Thorndale’s Heating & Cooling. The residents of the small village in Norton Lindsey, Warwickshire, United Kingdom, purchased the pub in 2016, to maintain its...
Patients, staff, and visitors at Taunton’s Musgrove Park Hospital's Jubilee Building will benefit from comfortable, stable indoor environmental conditions provided by two high-performance Carrier 30RQM AquaSnap® air-to-water heat pumps, powered by quiet-running scroll compressors. Carrier is part of Carrier Global Corporation, the provider of healthy, safe, sustainable, and intelligent building and cold chain solutions. Carrier supplied the high-efficiency heat pumps to installer RTS...
Johnson Controls, the global pioneer for smart, healthy, and sustainable buildings, celebrates a milestone as the Xaap Compliance Reporting Platform surpasses one million building inspections. Since 2018, facility managers and their teams have used the Xaap compliance reporting software to test nearly 55 million individual building devices, including fire alarms, extinguishers, security devices, sprinklers, and other systems across North America. Improving building safety and&n...
ENERGAIR, the sustainable compressed air management arm of Belgian-based compressor controls specialist, CMC, is set to enter the United Kingdom (UK) market, after building the brand in California, one of the United States of America’s most sustainable states. Working closely with CMC’s European team, which is responsible for key brands, including AIRMATICS, SCADAR and Metacentre, ENERGAIR will set out its vision for the United Kingdom, at the upcoming Air-Tech 2022 exhibition, whic...
Tpoint built smart fully autonomous outdoor squash courts for a Country Club. The courts were fully automated and do not require any human intervention from the country club's side. Tpoint uses a unique application that provides the squash players with full control over the curt: court orders and payment, finding partners, controlling the lighting, doors, HVAC, and more. The idea behind Tpoint's application was to scale the court's concept; a solution that can be recreated globally, while...
The new BLD723 from Ruskin® is a bold line, drainable louver designed with a 7-inch wind-driven rain accent blade and a 5-inch deep wind-driven rain-resistant blade for superior protection and architectural appeal. AMCA-certified for air, water, and wind-driven rain performance, the BLD723 is ideal for architects who want to make a statement without sacrificing function. “While a louver’s blade-style determines its performance and purpose, it is also an aesthetic element t...
The Air Conditioning Contractors of Ohio (ACCO) announced the installation of its 2022-23 Board of Directors and Officers. The board was installed at the 2022 ACCO/PHCC Ohio Convention and Expo. The new officers officially took their positions at the association’s Annual Installation Luncheon. President, Scott Mueller, Fairfield Heating & Cooling, will be serving a second year as president. new ideas and energy "With some challenges from 2020 and COVID, 2021 was a better year from s...
Foundation Investment Partners (FIP) announced it has finalized an agreement with Weiss Instruments LLC to purchase the 140-year-old company. Weiss Instruments is a Holtsville, New York-based manufacturer of temperature and pressure instruments for HVACR and OEM customers. The fifth-generation business has been in business since 1882. Under this agreement, FIP will combine the manufacturing facility with the recently purchased Miljoco Instrument Corporation at their 50,000-square-foot...
Danfoss extends the cooling capacity range of its Optyma™ condensing units and releases A2L-compatible MLZ and LLZ scroll compressors With the extension of the Optyma™ Slim Pack and Optyma™ Plus condensing units’ cooling capacity range—and the launch of the A2L-ready MLZ and LLZ scroll compressors (evolution B)—Danfoss continues its efforts to enable the transition to ultra-low GWP refrigerants with a complete portfolio of A2L-ready components and solutions....
CIAT (ClimaCIAT) has introduced a new range of VectiosPower rooftop air conditioning units, operating on R-454B refrigerant, so as to offer customers an optimum application solution. With a GWP of 466, R-454B’s overall carbon footprint is more than 80% lower than HFC R-410A, the refrigerant it replaces. CIAT is a part of Carrier Global Corporation, the renowned global provider of healthy, safe, sustainable and intelligent building and cold-chain solutions. VectiosPower rooftop AC units...
For those who want to improve their ecological impact, should change the heating system in their homes. Indeed, it often happens that the heating mode of the households becomes a money sink, but also in energy expenditure. So take the plunge and discover the advantages of a heat pump. Thanks to its process using renewable energy with low greenhouse gas emissions, the heat pump is a must for heating equipment. Clean and renewable energy The outdoor environment allows residents to heat the inte...
As previously announced, Jørgen Mads Clausen has informed the Board of Directors that he will resign as Chairman of the Board of Danfoss A/S with effect from the Annual General Meeting to be held on March 25, 2022. Clausen will remain a member of the Board of Directors until the Annual General Meeting on March 25, 2022, when his current term expires. The Board of Danfoss A/S nominates the current vice chairman Jens Bjerg Sørensen to succeed Clausen as Chairman of...
Going green is all the rage. And it’s understandable why. They all have a responsibility to care for the world around them for future generations. Users probably already take at least small steps to do things like reduce, reuse, and recycle. Their team at Tassio Temp wants to provide some heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) related ideas to help users go even further. Energy-efficient equipment According to the EIA, the country has started down the right track during the...
After a two-year hiatus, the Houston ASPE Product show is back and Delta T Equipment will be there. Be sure to stop by the mega-booth (booths 74, 75, and 76) at the 2022 ASPE Product Show on Wednesday, April 6th, where visitors will find representatives from Delta T Equipment, Total Pump Solutions, and Total Tanks waiting to meet them. Visitors can connect with their team members, ask questions, learn more about amazing product lines, and don’t forget to enter for a chance to win an...
Smart Air Cooling & Heating, a family-owned and operated HVAC company serving the Austin area since 2009, announced it has completed a major rebranding to better reflect the company’s commitment to advancements in the home services industry. “While we are still dedicated to providing the same localized and professional service that we have become known for, we feel the new company name, logo, website, uniforms and truck wraps better conveys to the public the type of service we f...
Ruskin® announces three new emergency generator inlet dampers (GenSet) designed to quickly open to relieve combustion air and pressure during emergency generator start up. GenSets activate quickly to power areas without a grid, those that experience frequent outages, and in applications where outages could cause major issues or danger. The fast release of combustion air and pressure that dampers in GenSet rooms provide can prevent equipment damage and protect the surrounding area. The CD60G...
Air Pros USA, an air conditioning and heating company based in Florida, was ranked No. 4 on Inc. Magazine’s third annual Inc. 5000 Regionals: Southeast list, the most prestigious ranking of the fastest-growing private companies based in Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Puerto Rico, South Carolina, and Tennessee. Born of the annual Inc. 5000 franchise, this regional list represents a unique look at the most successful companies within the Southeas...
Building specifiers and contractors are advised to put healthy design principles first when adapting existing structures according to REHAU, following cautions from the Climate Change Committee (CCC) about overheating buildings. The CCC’s latest analysis of the Government’s heat and Building Strategy has noted that current overheating policy is only applicable to new buildings, and does not take existing structures into account. With this in mind, polymer supplier REHAU is highlight...
Carrier Transicold’s service, assembly and repair base in Leipzig, Germany, has moved to larger location in the northwest part of the city. The new location in Polyphonstrasse (formerly Pittlerstrasse) is close to the B6 trunk road and offers excellent connections to Leipzig Airport, the Schkeuditzer Kreuz interchange (A9/A14) and Leipzig’s industrial areas in the east and south. Carrier Transicold is a part of Carrier Global Corporation, the pioneering global provider of healthy,...
The world is changing – and everybody is seeing and experiencing the consequences of that throughout their day-to-day lives. Change has not stopped at the HVAC and plumbing industry, either. Viessmann has devised a very special way to keep its specialist installation and maintenance partners up to date: On March 31 and April 1, 2022, it will be hosting 'Viessmann.live', an event that extensively covers climate and technological change and explores Viessmann system solutions that address t...
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