Heating News & Trends

The colder temperatures are almost here. The user has done everything they can to get the home ready. Insulation’s been added; windows and doors are sealed, and finally upgraded to a smart thermostat. Everything looks great, so let’s bring it on, winter. Except, the furnace just quit. The user’s sitting in a cold home and staring at a potentially gigantic problem. The user could avoid the unrepairable furnace and the inconvenience of being without heat if the user is payi...

Company growth means opportunities for every Isaac employee. Isaac would like to take a moment to recognize the accomplishments that Leslie Young has achieved. Leslie has been instrumental in Isaac’s growth. Leslie joined Isaac as a branch coordinator in 2014. Experience At a young age, Leslie’s dad instilled a work ethic that drove her to pursue the highest level of success. Her hard work paid off. When the opportunity came, Isaac looked no further than Leslie to lead the Avo...

The HM406T2 is a 40 kVA fully automatic, six-channel heat treatment unit for preheating and annealing metal workpieces. They are ensuring the clients receive innovative equipment, designed with industry requirements such as ease-of-use and a long product lifetime in mind! The setting, controlling, monitoring, and documentation of heat treatment parameters are carried out by Heatmasters’ computerized state-of-the-art control system. All channels can be independently programmed. 12 heating...

The COVID-19 pandemic closed K-12 schools across the United States of America (USA). Students and teachers, as well as parents, had to adapt to remote learning. Educators did the best they could with the resources available, but there is no substitute for in-person learning. The COVID-19 pandemic is not over, however, schools have reopened. Some schools enforce social distancing and mask-wearing mandates. They have also increased cleaning and disinfecting efforts, and are making improvements to...

Users are introduced to the Kanomax Climomaster Hot-Wire Anemometers – 6501 Series models and probes. Kanomax covers what is included with these instruments, their features, benefits, and differences, applications, and operating procedures. Climomaster anemometers are research grade handheld hot-wire anemometers that promises level 2% m.v. accuracy, making it the most accurate hot-wire airflow meter in the world. It offers a ton of flexibility and options, including 8 different probes typ...

With net zero now at the forefront of many businesses’ minds, all eyes are on the large travel players to set an example to others in their industries and undergo energy efficiency and sustainability overhauls, something that is championed by national services provider, Eco UK Group. As one of the most vital services in the world, aviation provides the only instant worldwide transportation network, making it essential for global businesses. It generates economic growth and has created 87....

There are a wide variety of pipeline temperature sensors. Each style, no matter how it is made or configured, is absolutely critical in the discussion of an efficient thermal loop. Pipeline temperature sensors can come in the form of a RTD, Thermocouple, Thermistor or even a mercury filled bulb and capillary tube. Configurations can be as small and thin as a human hair, or larger than human arm. No matter the style or mechanical design, if the sensor is not placed in the proper location, the ap...

Carrier recently launched a new line of hybrid solutions, which connects the 38MARB ductless single-zone outdoor unit to a Carrier residential indoor unit via 24-volt (24V) interface technology. These solutions offer homeowners versatility while also providing excellent energy efficiency. In addition, Carrier’s ductless hybrid combinations can achieve a Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio (SEER) up to 19 and a Heating Seasonal Performance Factor (HSPF) up to 12.5 (based on unit size and ty...

Carrier Transicold has raised the bar for electric auxiliary power unit (APU) performance with its new lithium-ion ComfortPro® electric model that delivers double the air conditioning runtime provided by some competitive conventional battery-powered APUs. Carrier Transicold is a part of Carrier Global Corporation, the pioneering global provider of healthy, safe, sustainable and intelligent building and cold chain solutions. “The new ComfortPro model is the first electric APU capable...

Alpha Innovations’ laboratory in Louvain-la-Neuve is certified Customer Testing Facility (CTF) stage 2 by SGS. This allows the testing laboratory to be used as a satellite facility under the SGS network. The Customer Testing Facility (CTF) certification allows the company to use the testing laboratory to perform tests against relevant standards, with the official report and certificate issued by SGS, an inspection, verification, testing, and certification company. To do this, the com...

Heatmasters has finished commissioning an electrical heat treatment furnace for a foundry in Europe. With a loading capacity of 9000 kg and an operating temperature of 1000°C, the furnace was designed according to the customers’ needs, in order to further expand their production capabilities. Electrical heat treatment furnace The furnace includes Heatmasters’ famous digital temperature control system and full automation of two wagons and pneumatic doors. It also implements adva...

Air Conditioning Contractors of America (ACCA) launched its newest awards program, ACCA’s Marketing Masters Awards, sponsored by RYNO Strategic Solutions. The ACCA Marketing Masters Awards honor and recognize the best marketing programs developed and implemented by heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) contractors. Award categories The awards are broken into five categories: Traditional Media – Print Traditional Media – TV or Radio Connections through Social...

American Wheatley HVAC offers a full range of ASME Shell & Tube and Plate & Frame heat exchangers available in sizes 4″ through 30″. It also offers a complete line of Plate & Frame Heat Exchangers. Whether heating or cooling, these heat exchangers are dependable and powerful with or without fluid separation, American Wheatley HVAC has what one needs to complete the projects. What is a Heat Exchanger? A heat exchanger is a device that transfers thermal heat from one med...

Ofgem has launched an investigation into Community Energy Scheme UK’s sales and customer service practices. Ofgem’s investigation is in relation to sales practices, and solar panel installations, for social housing tenants in Stoke-on-Trent. Investigation details  The investigation will examine whether the company breached consumer protection rules, including potential breaches of the Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008 and the Consumer Contracts (Informa...

Granby Industries LP, a division of TerraVest Industries Inc., has announced its acquisition of ECR International Inc., a division of BDR Thermea. ECR is a manufacturer of heating and cooling products under a family of brand names in North America, including Utica, Dunkirk, and Olsen. The acquisition further illustrates Granby Industries’ commitment to bringing the most reliable and efficient heating appliances to the market. Pierre Fournier, President of Granby Industries, welcomes the e...

Designed and built in 1998, the Village of Weston Aquatic Center features an outdoor 350,000-gallon pool with two lap lanes, three slides, a diving board, a play structure, and ample space for up to 867 guests. With a footprint of nearly 14,000 square feet, the aquatic center hosts up to 30,000 people in a single 12-week season, offering families and young adults in the area a place to swim, play, and relax.  As part of the Village of Weston’s Parks, Forestry & Recreation Departm...

Aggreko, the global pioneer in mobile and modular energy solutions, has been named the Official Modular Energy Solutions Supporter for the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games. The Games will see athletes compete in 19 sports at 14 locations, including the brand-new Aquatics Centre in Sandwell, all powered by Aggreko’s innovative temporary power solutions. Aggreko will be applying relevant experience from previous international sporting events, including the 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cu...

Schneider Electric, the front-runner in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, received top ranking for performance in its sector by Vigeo Eiris (V.E), the principal European environmental, social, and governance (ESG) rating agency and part of the Moody’s Group. Schneider has also been included among the world’s most sustainable leaders in the mid-year reviews of the FTSE4Good Index and Euronext Vigeo Eiris indices. Earlier in the year, Schneider Elec...

SK Sales Ltd congratulates their Swansea Branch Manager, Scot Wallace, who has recently celebrated 20 years of exemplary service with the company.

Ofgem is issuing Symbio Energy with a provisional order, which compels it to pay around £450,000 in full for a government environmental scheme. The Feed In Tariff (FIT) scheme (1), which is administered by Ofgem, provides payments to owners of small-scale renewable energy generators, and is funded through compulsory levies on suppliers (2). Any supplier that fails to pay its payment by the deadline of 11 August 2021 is in breach of the rules of its supply license (3). Symbio fails to ma...

In 2019, the UK government announced that it would be bringing in a ban on gas boilers. This was originally scheduled for 2025 but has since been brought forward to 2023. The ban will help the UK towards its target of net-zero emissions by 2050; it’s estimated that 14% of all CO2 emissions are produced by the homes, with gas boilers making up the majority of these emissions. There is some confusion around the ban, what it means for UK households, and the consequences of not installing a g...

GE Appliances. (GEA), a Haier company, has named Rocki Rockingham chief human resources officer. Most recently, Rockingham was the senior vice president of global human resources for Newell Brands Appliances & Cookware based in Boca Raton, Florida. In addition to leading all facets of human resources, Rockingham will be a key member of the GEA executive leadership team focused on strategy to fuel the company’s U.S. expansion and responsible for building upon the recent global Great...

In 2022, the International Energy Agency (IEA) will host its seventh annual global conference on energy efficiency – this time in the Danish city Sønderborg, which is working towards reaching net-zero before 2030. In order to ensure an effective and green transition, Denmark – as well as the world as a whole – has to use energy more efficiently. This can be achieved through ensuring more efficient heating and cooling of buildings or using excess heating...

In 2022, the International Energy Agency (IEA) will host its seventh Annual Global Conference on Energy Efficiency – this time in the Danish city of Sønderborg, which is working towards reaching net-zero before 2030. In order to ensure an effective and green transition, Denmark – as well as the world as a whole – has to use energy more efficiently. This can be achieved through ensuring more efficient heating and cooling of buildings or using excess heating in e.g. super...

Like a 400-meter relay squad, a major marketing initiative from Daikin North America LLC (Daikin), a subsidiary of Daikin Industries, Ltd. (DIL), the manufacturer of heating and cooling products, is sprinting out of the blocks this summer. Anchoring this marketing initiative from Daikin is a nationally televised ad campaign featuring a legendary gold medalist spokesperson. Plus, Daikin has teamed with The Weather Channel, providing exclusive Daikin Air Quality Index alerts broadcast throughout...

One of the aspects of selling electric heating elements that is always fascinating is discovering the different applications where electric heat can be used. In addition to the applications of the common plastic, various unique applications have been explored over the years such as: Exhaust heaters for the marine industry Duct heaters for drying corn Silicone rubber heaters used for heating defibrillator batteries in emergency vehicles Use in Refrigerator doors The improved design lowe...

CoolSys™, the refrigeration, HVAC, engineering and energy solutions company, announced it has acquired T&O Refrigeration, one of the largest independently owned refrigeration services companies in the Southeast region.   With this acquisition, CoolSys expands its market presence throughout the Southeast with significantly increased market share in Georgia and Nashville, Tennessee. Authority comment “As CoolSys continues to grow its market presence across the country, we&r...

  Trane® by Trane Technologies., a global climate innovator and Nexii Building Solutions Inc. (Nexii) announced they have joined forces to create sustainable commercial buildings with significantly reduced carbon footprints. The collaboration combines Nexii’s expertise in high-performance and efficient building construction with Trane’s digitally enabled EcoWise high-efficiency climate comfort systems to reduce energy usage and carbon emissions. Exclusive HVAC Suppl...

On/Off temperature control is the most common and widely used method of controlling a thermal system bar none. That’s how users' home air conditioning and heating system is controlled, ovens, water heaters; 50% of all of the electric load in the US is from thermostatically controlled loads  When it comes specifically to controlling a heating or cooling system in industrial applications, thermostats still dominate the control scene. Mostly due to low expense points and ease of use. S...

As the hotel sector thrives amid the UK’s staycation boom, a report has revealed opportunities for hotel design to include further well-being and comfort measures, so as to meet changing expectations from prospective guests. This comes as research from a survey of 130 M&E contractors and architects, working in hotel construction, revealed that over half (52%) of respondents believe well-being is value engineered, out of projects later on in the build. REHAU’s report, ‘Des...