Heat Pumps News & Trends

Danfoss Power Solutions has released a full expansion of its complete end-to-end connectivity solution, PLUS+1® Connect. The software platform provides all the elements necessary for OEMs to easily implement an effective connected solutions strategy, improving productivity, decreasing cost of ownership, and supporting sustainability initiatives.   Danfoss identified a need for a comprehensive solution from one trusted source. PLUS+1® Connect combines telematics hardw...

Johnson Controls, the provider of smart, healthy and sustainable buildings, has, through its YORK® brand, released a new residential heat pump that provides the ideal solution for spaces that require a compact design, without sacrificing comfort or efficiency. The YORK® HMH7 horizontal discharge heat pump is designed to provide the comfort and technology of a mid-tier efficiency unit at the cost of a base-tier vertical unit, with flexible installation options and innovative features. Un...

Summer is quickly approaching, and that means preparing for the sweltering heat. If users haven’t already, that means that they need to complete some home air conditioner maintenance if they want their home to stay cool and comfortable.  The annual air conditioner maintenance doesn’t have to be extensive. With the right technician, it will be done in a flash. Learn all about how users or maintenance technicians should prepare an air conditioner for the hot summer ahead. C...

Johnson Controls, the provider of smart, healthy, and sustainable buildings, announces the Quantech™ QWC4 Water-Cooled Screw Chiller has been added to the brand’s expanded chiller portfolio. The Quantech™ QWC4 chiller uses variable speed drive technology to reduce energy costs and carbon emissions by as much as 30 percent when compared to traditional chillers. Throughout most locations, the variable speed drive saves energy during 99 percent of operating hours spent at off-des...

To help meet the demand for residential specification hot water and heating solutions, the Baxi Assure sales team has been strengthened with the addition of two new Specification Manager appointments in the North and South of the UK. David Lucas and Matthew Swatridge will act as a single point of contact to make it even easier for new build developers, social housing landlords, and contractors to access the complete suite of Baxi Assure products and services. This includes helping customers to...

U.S. shipments of central air conditioners and air-source heat pumps totaled 925,031 units in March 2021, up 8.6 percent from 851,939 units shipped in March 2020. U.S. shipments of air conditioners increased 5.4 percent, to 576,646 units, up from 546,992 units shipped in March 2020. U.S. shipments of air-source heat pumps increased 14.2 percent, to 348,385 units, up from 304,947 units shipped in March 2020. Year-to-date combined shipments of central air conditioners and air-source heat pumps in...

Ofgem, the energy regulator, has set out final proposals to help millions of micro business customers get a better energy deal. Energy brokers help busy micro businesses to compare the market and find a better deal on their energy. But Ofgem found a minority of brokers engage in poor practices with opaque fees for brokerage services. In one case, 50% of the total contract cost (around £24,000) comprised broker commission fees that the consumer was not made aware of pre-contract.  Su...

Ambion, the manufacturer of computer-controlled infrared (CCIR) space heating technology, has expanded its portfolio to include KERS water heating systems, providing social housing organizations with a comprehensive solution to help them update their properties to EPC rating C. While social housing providers are currently obliged to maintain an EPC score of E, they are also required to improve the EPC scores of all their properties to C or above by 2030. In addition, when the Future Homes Stan...

The role of heat pumps in the low carbon heating transition is no longer up for debate. Following consistent recommendations from the Climate Change Committee (CCC) for the mass rollout of heat pumps in both new and existing homes, the Prime Minister’s Ten Point Plan for a Green Industrial Revolution last year set a target to deploy 600,000 per year by 2028. This signals a huge step forward in the right direction considering that 35,000 heat pumps were sold in 2019; action must be directe...

The report aims to substantially shake up the existing frameworks and introduce regulatory, impactful, and meaningful changes in the heating sector, paving the way for the mass deployment of low carbon heating.  The aims of the report are to: Promote changes to establish infrastructure in existing homes for low carbon heating Build and develop installer skills for the recommended changes Lower fuel bills for existing heating systems Lower carbon emissions for existing heating systems...

American Residential Services (ARS), the nation’s largest provider of residential heating, ventilation, air conditioning (HVAC), and plumbing services, has announced the appointment of Scott Boose as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Scott Boose, a Senior Executive with significant experience in the HVAC, plumbing, and home services industries, succeeds David Slott, who earlier served as CEO of ARS, and who will remain in a Senior Advisory role and assist Mr. Boose and the Senior Man...

Why is it important to test the sump pump? Despite its clunky name, the sump pump is arguably the most important piece of plumbing equipment for the basement. Why? Because it transfers water (usually from heavy rainfall or rising groundwater) away from the home. A sump pump prevents extensive and expensive damage to the foundation of the home and the possessions. Knowing if the sump pump is ready to go for the spring and summer months is key to preventing hefty repair costs. At the very least,...

In light of the government closing its Green Homes Grant, Panasonic has announced an extension to its own Green Cashback Schemes to provide installers and homeowners with a longer period to benefit from this generous scheme. Now extended for a further two months, the two schemes offer generous cashback on the completion of installations of Aquarea Air-to-Water heat pumps.  Projects must be completed by 31 August 2021 and all claims for the cash need to be submitted by 30 September 2021. A...

Compact, climate-friendly, and with a stunning design: This is the new generation of Viessmann air/water heat pumps. Powered by green electricity, they produce CO2-free heat for heating, cooling, and DHW generation. All that alongside particularly climate-friendly refrigerants. The wall-mounted and compact devices in the Vitocal 25x-A and Vitocal 2xx-S lines recently won the iF Gold Design Award 2021. renewable energy The iF Design Award is awarded once a year and is one of the most renowned...

The calibration laboratory of sensor specialist E+E Elektronik has been commissioned by the Austrian Federal Office of Metrology and Surveying (BEV) to provide the national measurement standard (etalon) for CO2 gas concentration. This makes the calibration experts from Engerwitzdorf the highest metrological authority in the country for a further physical quantity following humidity, dew point, and air velocity. As the BEV's designated institute, E+E Elektronik is authorized to perform special...

No matter how brief, power outages inevitably impact productivity. The good news is it is now easier to keep critical processes running reliably. Induction motors controlled by high-power VLT® drives can recover faster from mains drop-out, thanks to improvements in the flying start feature. Function The flying start feature kicks in to catch a motor that is spinning freely due to a mains drop-out or windmilling. This function is especially relevant...

Cenergist, an expert in high efficiency district heating and ground source heat pumps, announces that it has been appointed to deliver Leeds City Council’s £24 million ‘Clustering for Warmth’ initiative. Cenergist will design, build, operate and maintain low carbon district heating networks for 26 high rise blocks across Leeds over the next three years. The ‘Clustering for Warmth’ initiative forms part of Leeds City Council’s £100m investment in i...

Heat trace utilizes electricity and insulation to maintain the temperature of pipes or other vessels, replacing any heat lost to outside temperatures. A heat tracing system protects pipes and tanks while maintaining ideal temperatures to ensure that users never have to sacrifice efficiency to heat loss.  Powertrace Powertrace by Powerblanket offers self-regulating trace heat systems that feature a temperature-dependent resistive element housed between two parallel conductors that automat...

The Air Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI) have announced that it is implementing a wide range of test conditions, in certain of its globally recognized, industry-respected certification programs, to help promote global energy efficiency, to suit varying global environmental conditions and regional needs, to align itself with local, regional, and international regulations, and to address requirements of its members and certification program participants. T3 and T4-Kuwait...

Applied Comfort is excited to introduce the new Applied Comfort VTAC. Designed for the new construction and replacement market, the series offers a cost-effective and space-saving air conditioning and heating solution.  Ideally suited to the residential and hospitality sector, the discreet design and vertical housing allow the unit to be easily installed in a closet. VTAC features The unit is designed with brushless motors on both the indoor and outdoor sides The unit is designed with b...

Applied Comfort introduces the new Applied Comfort VTAC. Designed for the new construction and replacement market, the series offers a cost-effective and space-saving air conditioning and heating solution. Ideally suited to the residential and hospitality sector, the discreet design and vertical housing allow the unit to be easily installed in a closet. The unit is designed with brushless motors on both the indoor and outdoor sides, which create a more comfortable and quieter environment while...

Two variations of Shower Heat Recovery Unit (SHRU) have been unveiled, as the Baxi Assure range expands to provide even more energy efficient heating and hot water accessory choice for new build housing professionals. Developed as part of a wider portfolio of Baxi Heating’s Assure products and services that are intended to support developers at every project stage, the Baxi Assure SHRU range can offer up to 66.6% heat recovery and up to 8% SAP benefits. Baxi Assure SHRU units Baxi Assur...

Danfoss Editron and the Ship and Ocean Industries R&D Center (SOIC) have partnered to launch the Green Energy Application Development Center (GEADC) in Taiwan. The new center will enable both companies to enhance their expertise in developing green energy technologies, boost the competitiveness of the marine industry and establish international standards-compliant with the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals. DC Power Grid Officially inaug...

The Air Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI) has released a General Position Statement on Decarbonization, advancing the association as a resource for states and localities that are grappling with how to successfully, sustainably, and affordably reduce emissions, related to the built environment. Statement on Decarbonization The paper notes that, “The air conditioning, heating, ventilation, refrigeration, and water heating industry has a long history of providing inn...

The new Danfoss House will be ready in 2023 and will serve both as a housing construction as well as a testing and demonstration center for Danfoss’s energy-efficient technologies. The ambition is to achieve the highest sustainability certification for an ordinary residential building in brick and concrete. Danfoss and Bitten & Mads Clausen's Foundation are now constructing one of the world’s most sustainable residential buildings with traditional building material...

Carrier has released a new Life Sciences version of the i-Vu® building automation system (BAS). i-Vu® for Life Sciences is an environmental control system that provides the tools, reports, and insights to manage the critical environments of pharmaceutical, biotech, and medical device manufacturers in compliance with the United States Government Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulation 21 CFR Part 11. i-Vu for Life Sciences is a solution in Carrier’s Healthy Buildings Program,...

Danfoss and Bitten & Mads Clausen's Foundation are constructing one of the world’s most sustainable residential buildings with traditional building materials and already existing energy-efficient technologies. May 13th is Bitten and Mads Clausen’s wedding anniversary. They were married in 1939, and Bitten & Mads Clausen's Foundation is celebrating the day by announcing that the new building being constructed on the Als Strait in Sønderborg will be called Danfoss...

Laars Heating Systems, a globally renowned manufacturer of residential and commercial heating products, has announced the launch of its powerful, ultra-high efficiency floor-standing FT Series Combination Boiler and Water Heater, the only residential combi boiler that simultaneously supplies abundant home heat and endless hot water without interruption. “Home heat and hot water are critical to health and comfort in our daily lives,” said Charles (Chuck) O’Donnell, the Director...

Samsung have extended the warranty on their residential and commercial single and multi-split ranges to seven years, to fall in line with the warranty already offered on their Heat Pumps and VRF ranges. To support this, installation engineers are able to attend training sessions online or at one of the Samsung Training Academies in Chertsey and Mansfield. Samsung training courses are open to FGas qualified air conditioning engineers and are free to attend. Split systems products By completing...

Homeowners who want to do something good for the climate at a manageable cost while also saving on energy costs are choosing the new Vitodens 200 generation. Numerous new features make the devices even more appealing and easy to use for trade partners and users. This included several suggested improvements from the trade partners being developed for the Vitodens family relaunch and implemented this year. New displays, additional functions Even though most of the newly installed boilers are co...