Oil Furnaces News & Trends

The American Gas Association (AGA), a national organization of which Ameren Corporation is a member, recently honored three Ameren employees for using customer gas usage data to proactively identify natural gas leaks at customers' residences. Ameren's Jeff Berry, Scott Lithgow, and Scott Hixson created a process to pull natural gas usage data from a customer's advanced meter and flag usage patterns indicative of a potential natural gas leak. In its first year of implementation, 93 gas leaks wer...

Harts Plumbers, Electricians, and HVAC Technicians, a top-rated electrical and plumbing company founded in 2013, has officially launched expert HVAC services to homeowners throughout Tacoma, Seattle and the surrounding area. The move helps Harts become a one-stop-shop for area homeowners. As part of the introduction of HVAC services, the company formerly known as Harts Services has changed its name to Harts Plumbers, Electricians, and HVAC Technicians. Residential home service “Over the...

When the air turns crisp, there’s one thing every homeowner should have on their fall checklist: a furnace tune-up. Southern Trust Home Services believe keeping the heating system in tip-top shape isn’t just about staying warm – it’s about staying efficient, safe, and saving money. In this blog, they’ll delve into the importance of getting a heating tune-up and why it’s a decision that can make all the difference in the home’s comfort and the peace of m...

Trane Technologies® earned a prestigious Performance Award from The Air-Conditioning, Heating & Refrigeration Institute (AHRI) for achieving a 100% passing rate for all 82 of their residential furnace models tested during the three-year Performance Certification Program. AHRI’s Product Performance Certification Program is a voluntary program, administered and governed by AHRI, which ensures that various types of HVACR equipment perform according to manufacturers’ published...

DENSO Corporation and DENSO Fukushima Corporation have announced that they will start a demonstration project at DENSO Fukushima in March 2023, in order to produce and use green hydrogen at its plant, in collaboration with Toyota Motor Corporation, as part of the initiative to realize carbon-neutral manufacturing. Through the demonstration project, the two companies aim to build a model of local production for local consumption of hydrogen and realize carbon-neutral plant. Under the slogan...

Rheem will connect industry professionals with major sustainable product lines and expert engineers across its family of brands, including Air and Water Divisions, Eemax, Friedrich, HTPG, IBC and Raypak at the AHR Expo 2023. Together, they will showcase an array of reliable, innovative, sustainable and efficient product solutions for commercial and residential applications. Company leaders and product experts will share insights on Rheem’s Greater Degree of Good sustainability initiative,...

Trane Technologies, a global climate innovator, has surpassed U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) requirements for the Residential Cold Climate Heat Pump (CCHP) Challenge for high-efficiency heating in freezing temperatures. After outperforming in laboratory tests in extremely cold temperatures, the Trane® high-efficiency, cold climate heat pump will begin field trials this month. High-efficiency heat pumps “As a sustainability leader, we relentlessly innovate to develop high-efficiency...

Interplay Learning, the provider of online and VR training for the essential skilled trades, and the Texas Air Conditioning Contractors Association (TACCA), a non-profit trade association committed to helping heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration contractors, announce the launch of a new 3D and virtual reality interactive training program designed to get newly hired HVAC technicians upskilled and truck-ready faster and level-up more experienced techs. The TACCA SkillMill Tec...

Johnson Controls, the pioneer for smart, healthy, and sustainable buildings, announces new emergency relief rebates that HVAC contractors can offer eligible homeowners who live in and work in areas affected by Hurricane Ian. Contractors can provide rebates on qualifying YORK®, Luxaire®, Coleman®, Champion®, and Fraser-Johnston® brand equipment installed between October 1 and December 31, 2022, to those who live and work in Florida, South Carolina, and North Carolina counties...

When shopping for a new HVAC (heating ventilation & air conditioning) unit, users will probably come across the term “BTU”. This commonly used abbreviation for British Thermal Unit is an important factor in the choice of a new furnace or air conditioning unit, but many do not know what BTU means, or its implications. Find out what is a BTU, and why BTUs matter when shopping for a new heating or cooling unit. What Does BTU Mean? An HVAC system’s capacity is measured in BT...

Since the weather is getting colder, most people will be turning on their furnaces for the first time in months. While it’s normal to keep the furnace turned up and running all day, users might run into some issues after not using it for a while. One of those problems could be having a burning smell when the heat is on. If the furnace smells like it’s burning, there is no need to panic; however, finding the source of the burning smell is important. Once users find out what causes it...

The MATTERbox Madness results are in, the champions crowned, and Thermo King Americas’ IT team is at the top of the ranks! This dedicated group recently earned the MATTERbox Madness 2022 'Furthest Distance Award' for not only participating in a competition to support a great cause but doing it from 13 different states AND Puerto Rico. MATTERbox Madness competition For the last eight years, MATTER, a Minnesota-based non-profit organization, has focused on leveraging healthcare, education...

Keeping the home heated adequately throughout the brutal Canadian winters is crucial for the user's family’s comfort. If the furnace is struggling to circulate heat throughout the home during the winter months, then it might be time to replace it. Users may have difficulty determining whether it genuinely needs replacing or is simply in need of repair. However, the more signs the furnace exhibits, the greater the likelihood that it is time to look into a new heating and cooling system. R...

Danfoss have signed agreement to divest the business in Russia and Belarus to the local management. With the closing of the transaction, Danfoss will no longer operate in Russia and Belarus. Due to the tragic war in Ukraine, Danfoss decided to exit Russia and Belarus on April 1, 2022. Danfoss announces that Danfoss has signed an agreement to divest its business to local management. Monitoring the situation With the closing of the transaction Danfoss will no longer operate in Russia and Belaru...

On June 16th, 2022 a new showroom of GoodWe was completed and ushered in a grand opening ceremony, with lion dance and champagne to celebrate together. On that day, more than a dozen valued guests came to the scene and expressed their congratulations and blessings. The showroom is established with support from GoodWe local distributor IDAC energy, which aims to expand the GoodWe market layout in Malaysia, for products display and solution explanation. Both the parties inaugurated the cerem...

The Biden administration proposed to phase out the most inefficient gas furnaces, which would significantly reduce household costs and climate-warming emissions. The plan arrives as millions of U.S. families may face a spike in gas prices for home heating later this year spurred by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The Department of Energy (DOE) estimates that its landmark efficiency standard for home furnaces—potentially the first meaningful update in 35 years—would reduce costs...

09 June 2022 marks the 15th anniversary of World Accreditation Day (WAD), a day that IAF and ILAC celebrate every year with members, partners, stakeholders, and other organizations in the field of conformity assessment to mark the importance of accreditation. WAD was established in 2007 by the IAF/ILAC Joint General Assembly, and first celebrated in 2008 with the theme of Accreditation: Delivering Trust in the Global Market. Over the years, themes have touched on the broad qualities of acc...

If one want to stop climate change and break the dependence on expensive fossil fuels, it is needed to switch from gas and oil to renewable energy. Plenty of proven solutions can ease this transition in the building heating sector. Even if one is not in a position to install a heat pump or pellet boiler right now, one can still slash the heating bill with the smart solutions provided by the ViCare app. Geofencing The heat doesn’t have to be on when nobody is at home. That’s w...

To perform effective duct cleaning, it’s important to know what gets into a system and why. Contaminants can enter an HVAC system in a variety of ways, and can not only cause mold growth and unwanted odors in the system, but possibly affect air quality as well. As a professional air duct cleaner, one needs to know where contaminants might enter the system, how to identify any contaminants present, and what to do to prevent them from infiltrating the system in the future. Types of Contami...

An HVAC system is out of sight and out of mind until it is not working properly! When it is the middle of winter and the colder months, it is always a surprise when there is cold air coming out of vents and not warm.  Reasons There can be a variety of reasons why the furnace is blowing out cold air and Van Drunen take a look at them: Check the thermostat: Before homeowners panic about the cool air, make sure that the thermostat is set at the correct temperature. Maybe the spouse or ch...

BRCGS has been accepted to join the International Accreditation Forum (IAF) as an Association Member. The IAF is an association of accreditation bodies and other organizations involved in the fields of management systems, products, processes, services, personnel, validation, and verification. Representing organizations from over 100 economies, IAF works to promote the acceptance of certification throughout the world by ensuring that they deliver results that consumers can trust. Gaining consum...

Aggreko has launched a mobile, modular power package for utility support and off-grid locations, using HFO as its primary fuel source. Aggreko’s Medium Speed HFO (MSHFO) power package brings its trademark containerized, scalable power online quickly, while lowering the overall cost of energy. With more than 50 years experience providing diesel and gas-fuelled mobile, modular power, HFO was the natural extension that the company’s experts at its Dumbarton research and development fac...

Industrial Combustion has announced that it will have three burner series on display at the AHR Expo 2022 event. The company’s booth will feature its SBR-30, V/LNV and Q Series burners with experienced representatives available for consultation, at the AHR Expo 2022 exhibition.   SBR-30 Series burner The SBR-30 Series burner can achieve less than 30 PPM NOx emissions without FGR and offers a natural gas fuel option from 16.8 to 54.6 MMBTU per hour. This low-NOx burner is also...

As the cooler season calls for the furnace to be running, it can be unsettling when it starts making noises. While some creaks and hums are normal, loud, new, or unexpected sounds can be a sign that there is more going on than meets the eye! It’s always a good idea to investigate a new sound, especially if the furnace stops working.  Reasons  Here are possibilities of what that loud noise can mean: A high-pitched squeal: If it sounds like nails on a chalkboard, homeowners m...

In the late 1990s, standby generators were thought of like central air was in the 1970s. It was not very common and something few people had. Today, however, they’re becoming a lot more popular. In fact, many brand new homes are often built with backup generators, increasing the home’s desirability and resale value. Backup/standby generators Smaller than an air conditioning unit, modern backup generators are quiet and generate enough power to run the entire house. Home owners can t...

Combined heat and power generation units (CHP) must be quick and easy to install, produce electricity and heat highly efficiently, and have the longest maintenance intervals possible to be able to operate with maximum efficiency. The new Vitobloc 300 NG15 and Vitobloc 300 NG 20 CHP modules are ideally suited to meet these requirements. Compact, quiet, and fully wired Vitobloc 300 NG 15 (15 kWel/39.6 kWth) and Vitobloc 300 NG 20 (20 kWel/45.4 kWth) are compact and fully-wired units with water-...

What do they do if users have to replace an old oil boiler with a sustainable, environmentally compatible alternative, but a heat pump or a gas connection is not suitable? More than a quarter of all heat generators in Germany are oil heaters. However, almost 4.8 million boilers in the country are outdated and inefficient. It has been confirmed that new oil boilers will have to be installed in combination with renewable energies from 2026. Proven condensing boiler The new ‘Future Fuels R...

The Viessmann Group (“Viessmann”) - one of the world's pioneer manufacturers of climate solutions - has acquired a 34.3 percent stake in the Value Added Engineering Group (“VAE”). VAE is one of Australia’s pioneer HVAC design, installation and service companies and is headquartered in Brisbane, Australia. With this partnership, Viessmann, a family-owned company with its headquarters in Allendorf Germany, is now active on the Australian continent for the first...

Together with Messe Frankfurt, the BDH is organizing the Technology and Energy Forum as a digital format as part of the ISH. The special show will again be sponsored by a total of 14 industry associations from the sector and associations from the energy sector.  The Zukunft Gas initiative supports the special show as its main partner, while the Institute for Heat and Mobility (IWO) is a gold partner. The State Secretary in the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy, Andreas...

The term ‘oil flushing’ is used extensively in the process heating industry to refer to the cleaning of pipes and process equipment. Typical applications use immersion or circulation heaters that heat oil for circulating through the system to a desirable Reynolds number. Viscosity and temperature play critical roles in such conventional oil flushing. In many process applications, conventional oil flushing is not suitable to achieve the desired cleanliness. Additional actions are nee...