Window A/C News & Trends

On Wednesday, 16 April 2025, at 16:30, CAREL will hold a new free webinar in English titled 'How STone Generative AI can simplify and add value to the daily work of a software designer in the HVAC/R industry.' The webinar will focus on the typical problems faced daily by those who develop software for HVAC systems and will show how a generative AI model can accelerate and improve the coding, testing, and validation of application software, maximizing development efficiency and quality. Smarter...

DRI-STEEM Corporation (DriSteem), the pioneer manufacturer of humidification, evaporative cooling, and water treatment products, proudly celebrates its 60th anniversary in 2025.  DriSteem has been a trusted name in the HVAC industry for six decades, and it is known for innovation, performance, and unmatched customer support. Advancing Air Quality DriSteem has been committed to helping customers achieve precise controlSince its founding in 1965, DriSteem has been committed to helping cust...

Trane Technologies, a global climate innovator, is introducing enhanced Modular Self-Contained (MSC) units to simplify HVAC installation. It enhances building performance, minimizing installation disruption and maximizing building productivity. The MSC’s enhanced innovative design streamlines the entire process from delivery to startup. Efficient Upgrades Made Easy “Trane's new MSC units are another example of how we are innovating to help current buildings upgrade to the most eff...

JTW Advisors LLC announced that its client, McGowan’s Heating & Air Conditioning, the largest stand-alone HVAC provider in the Jacksonville market, has been acquired by Del-Air Heating, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration, a renowned provider of home services backed by Astara Capital Partners. JTW Advisors served as the exclusive investment banker to McGowan’s Heating & Air Conditioning for the transaction. This is JTW Advisors’ second HVAC transaction in the past wee...

Hamilton Specialist Referrals is a purpose-built state-of-the-art veterinary hospital caring for small animals. The clinic, based in Buckinghamshire, boasts the latest in cutting-edge, specialist treatments across four theater rooms, including an MRI and CT scanner. Hamilton Specialist Referrals brought in HVAC specialist - SFE Services to maintain its air conditioning systems across its pair of buildings, including the operating theaters and office space. Air quality is critical for Hamilton...

HiiLIFE, a renowned technology provider for the construction sector, is proud to announce its appointment as the official Samsung Climate Solutions distributor in Ireland. The strategic partnership builds upon HiiLIFE’s successful collaboration with Samsung in the UK, extending their joint commitment to deliver advanced heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) solutions to both the commercial and residential markets nationwide. HiiLIFE - official Samsung distributor in Ireland C...

Rheem®, a manufacturer and household name in the water heating and HVAC/R industry, kicked off the New Year with the launch of its 100th anniversary celebration, a major milestone reflecting a century of excellence, innovation, and ingenuity. Rheem attributes its legacy of success to the company’s nearly 14,000 dedicated employees, its unwavering commitment to customers and industry partners, and its entrepreneurial drive that has made the company a global pioneer in the marketplace....

Johnson Controls-Hitachi Air Conditioning won the Red Dot Award for Design Concept 2024 for its Air Conditioning Unit design concept that features a multipurpose digital display.   For its sleek form factor, the concept was a winner in the Design Concept, Heating and Air Conditioning category. The exploratory “airPure” concept consists of a minimalist round-shaped body with a multifunctional, wall-mounted digital display. the airPure concept The OLED screen can be used a...

Lennox Residential HVAC, a trusted home comfort solutions and energy-efficiency innovator since 1895, announced the latest addition to its industry-renowned Dave Lennox Signature® Collection with the launch of the SL25KCV Air Conditioner, the most precise and efficient air conditioner available.  A recent survey found that 81% of homeowners consider the installation of high-efficiency HVAC equipment to be either extremely or very important to them due to potential savings, with 91% rep...

The AHR Expo (International  Air-Conditioning, Heating, Refrigerating Exposition) today announced the winners of the 2025 AHR Expo Innovation Awards. Winners are chosen annually in ten industry categories, representing the most innovative products and technologies in the market.  Innovation Awards “To be recognized as an award winner is a true honor within our industry,” said Show Manager, Mark Stevens. “We are thrilled to highlight the dedication of manufacturers...

Danfoss is proud to announce that their BOCK HGX56 CO2 T compressor has been named the winner in the Refrigeration category of the 2025 AHR Expo Innovation Awards. The annual awards competition honors the most inventive and original products, systems, and technologies that will be showcased at 2025 International Air-Conditioning, Heating, Refrigerating Exposition (AHR Expo 2025) in the categories of Building Automation; Cooling; Sustainable Solutions; Heating; indoor air quality; plumbing; refr...

The Miami Dolphins Football UNITES™ program and Air Pros USA, a pioneering residential air conditioning services company and an official Air Conditioning partner of the Miami Dolphins, came together to provide new A/C units for three households in need. The first recipient was Army Sergeant First Class - Daniel Matthews from United States Southern Command. Matthews lives with his wife, Jonell, and their two sons Dillon and Solomon in a home with an 18-year-old A/C unit. Un...

The HVAC installation services system focuses on setting up heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems in residential, commercial, or industrial areas. HVAC system is designed to the specific needs, giving optimal performance and energy-saving benefits. This blog will discuss what HVAC installation services include and highlight the benefits of choosing a professional installation. Best HVAC installation services Analysis and Planning:  The Experts examine the unique requi...

Fujitsu General Air Conditioning UK has added a new ‘soft-black’ version to its AIRSTAGE wall mount range that can be connected to split and multi-split systems. Operating on lower GWP R32 refrigerant and available in capacities from 2 to 4.2kW, the new unit (model ASEH KMCG-B) has a compact chassis depth of just 220mm due to the design of its high-density multipath heat exchanger.  service and maintenance Built-in Wi-Fi capability makes it controllable via the AIRSTAGE Mobil...

Ameren Missouri has donated 100 ENERGY STAR certified window air conditioners to the Samaritan Center in Jefferson City. On average, energy-efficient air conditioners cost less than a dollar a day to operate, allowing customers to stay cool and safe. This year’s air conditioner donation marks the 24th anniversary of Cooldownmissouri.org’s ‘Save our Seniors’ (S.O.S) Cooling Summer Project. It is Ameren Missouri’s 19th year of participation in the program. Donating...

DigiCert, Inc., a provider of digital trust, and Macnica announce they will provide public key infrastructure (PKI) to Panasonic Life Solutions India Private Ltd., one of the manufacturers of home appliances. Together, they will introduce the first room air conditioner in India equipped with Matter 1.2, a common standard for smart homes. As a novel common standard that enables seamless compatibility and secure connectivity between IoT devices within a smart home, the Matter standard provides th...

LG Electronics has been named 2024 ENERGY STAR® Partner of the Year-Sustained Excellence by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and U.S. Department of Energy. This honor recognizes LG’s exemplary commitment to fighting climate change and protecting the environment through leadership in ENERGY STAR-certified products and promotions. This marks the 11th time since 2012 that LG has been named Partner of the Year. Innovation for a Better Life “ENERGY STAR supports LG’s...

At MCE 2024, CAREL will be presenting solutions with a specific focus on energy efficiency, sustainability, and indoor air quality. All CAREL’s solutions will be exhibited at stand A31-B42, hall 11, offering visitors the opportunity to discover the latest HVAC/R innovations for smart system management and reduced environmental impact. The European Green Deal has defined a very clear path to decarbonization, with buildings playing a crucial role and HVAC systems representing the main area...

The AHR Expo (International Air-Conditioning, Heating, Refrigerating Exposition) returned to Chicago for a lively week of learning, reconnecting, perusing, and demoing everything new coming to market in HVACR. Notable topics included all things decarbonization from equipment on the floor to discussions in education programming refrigerant regulation updates, the heat pump resurgence, and the unveiling of many new products that are shaping the path forward for HVACR.  Driving business &ld...

Danfoss, a global pioneer in climate and energy solutions, has joined forces with Enersponse, a distributed energy resource (DER) management company based in California, to introduce cutting-edge services for American supermarkets.This collaboration aims to enhance energy flexibility in HVAC and refrigeration systems by unlocking benefits for the food retail sector with the Automated Demand Response (Auto-DR) solution. Energy efficiency The food retail industry is transforming through digitali...

Reversible air conditioning is the all-in-one solution that combines the benefits of a heat pump and air conditioning. This type of technology combines cooling and heating functions to adapt to different seasons. This solution offers significant space savings, increased comfort, and real energy savings. reversible air conditioner Reversible air-conditioning, also known as an air-air heat pump, heats indoor space in winter and cools it in summer. It is a simple and economical way of combining...

Home Connectivity Alliance (HCA), an organization dedicated to the development and promotion of secure interoperability and energy savings across long-life appliances, HVAC systems, and TVs within the connected home ecosystem announced the release of its HCA Energy Management Specification 1.0 at CES 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA on Jan. 9-12, 2024. HCA Energy Management “HCA Energy Management is based on the principle that appliance manufacturers like those involved in the Home Connect...

Just in time for the holiday season, Don Kuhl, a Phoenix native, Air Force Veteran, and Civil Servant received a fantastic gift: a brand-new air conditioning unit installed at his childhood home, currently undergoing renovation. This past November, the public voted and selected Don Kuhl as the winner of Forrest Anderson Plumbing and Air Conditioning's 8th Annual Military Hero Giveaway. "This installation couldn't have come at a better time, especially as we prepare to celebrate the holidays. Th...

Pioneering UK heating and hot water solutions provider Baxi has held an inaugural graduation ceremony at the Coventry Building Society Arena to celebrate the successes of its first group of apprentices. The event recognised the outstanding achievements of Baxi’s first cohort of field engineer apprentices, its degree apprentices, and colleagues from departments across the company who have completed apprenticeships in the last twelve months to help further their career. A visit to the Engin...

Indoor air quality, an often ignored aspect of the living spaces, is as significant as the aesthetic appeal of the homes. Imagine walking into a beautifully designed room, only to be greeted by a musty odor or allergens that leave the user with watery eyes and a runny nose. Not quite the welcoming space the user envisioned, is it? The heating and air conditioning systems have a profound effect on overall health and well-being. Air quality The quality of air in indoor space...

IMBAT, one of Türkiye’s major manufacturers of rooftop units, water chillers, and close control units, has been formally approved to join the Eurovent family during a recent meeting of the association’s Board of Directors. Since 1991, IMBAT has been one of Türkiye’s market pioneers in developing solutions in air conditioning and food refrigeration areas by manufacturing energy-efficient products such as rooftop units, cold storage devices, air conditioners, and water...

Daikin UK has opened the doors to four new centers as part of its now 35-strong national Sustainable Home Network. The centers have been opened in partnership with Plumbco in Northampton, Aberdeen Training Center in Aberdeen, LBS in Port Talbot, and Tucker French in Surrey, United Kingdom (UK). Daikin, the UK’s pioneering heat pump manufacturer is partnering with builders’ merchants, heating specialists, and energy companies across the UK to create walk-in locations for homeowners t...

Building material solutions pioneer KOVA launches KOVA Comfort Intelligent HVAC, an innovative, AI-powered HVAC system that seamlessly integrates into building projects creating healthier, more comfortable environments based on a variety of inputs, including users’ daily routines. Pushing beyond the current industry offerings of IoT and ‘smart’ systems, KOVA Comfort leverages behavioral, environmental, and unit-specific occupancy inputs to learn, personalize, and optimize com...

Eurovent Middle East, the region’s HVACR industry association, is set to launch its Leadership Academy and provide certified training to MEP engineers and technicians in a press conference on 03 October 2023, at Le Royal Meridian, in Dubai Marina, UAE.  The Leadership Academy will provide focused education and training on products and technologies, including essential information on specifications, regulations, standards, and operation and maintenance practices. Efficient cooling an...

Danfoss is pleased to announce its participation in Busworld 2023 event, which is taking place at the Brussels Expo, in Brussels, Belgium, from October 7-12, 2023. This will be the first time that the company will exhibit at the trade show, since acquiring BOCK GmbH in March 2023. Danfoss representatives will be on-hand to demonstrate the entire line of BOCK mobile CO2 and low-GWP compressors – including the CO2 StarCO2mpressor with its innovative 'star' drive design – as well as th...