Window A/C News & Trends

Combining superior performance and reliability, new Ultima Diaphragm Flush Valves from American Standard are built to reduce maintenance and save water in commercial applications. The flush valves, available for commercial urinals and toilets, feature exclusive and proprietary DynaClean Technology, engineered to stop valve run-on. Those who have stepped foot in a public restroom with a toilet continuously running have experienced the most prevalent problem with diaphragm flush valves. A clogged...

Panasonic Heating and Cooling has announced an update to its G1 Type Floor Console for VRF air conditioning solutions. The range will now be available with nanoe X as standard, the advanced technology that purifies air for a healthier, cleaner environment. Together with the revolutionary nanoe X technology, the G1 Floor Console design offers major benefits for the end-user in both residential and commercial applications. The nanoe X innovative technology helps to reduce the growth of certain al...

Mars Food UK Ltd has been a long standing client of Adcock Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Ltd. (Adcock) and recently announced renewing the maintenance contract for the 12th year at their site in Kings Lynn, United Kingdom. ACs and chillers service The HVAC equipment covered under the agreement ranges from air conditioning to cold storage, along with processing chillers. Adcock also carries out temperature monitoring calibration checks on refrigeration equipment twice a year. Harrison McN...

Voltas Limited, India’s AC brand, from the house of Tata’s has launched its new Brand Shop – Gayatri Enterprises at Deoghar, Jharkhand and it is the 1st Brand Shop of the city. The brand store features a well-designed and visually appealing display of new range of Voltas and Voltas Beko' products, comprising Air Conditioners, Air Coolers, Commercial Refrigerators, Water Dispensers, Water Coolers, Refrigerators, Washing Machines, Microwaves and Dishwashers. Conveniently located...

Upon failure of Warners old air conditioning equipment at Bourne in Lincolnshire, Adcock recommended replacement of the entire system. This project involved removal of the old R22 refrigerant from the site, which, from 1st January 2015 became illegal to charge virgin into any refrigeration or air conditioning system. Air conditioning equipment Along with the benefit of new air conditioning equipment, substantial energy savings are being realized by Warners due to the modern inverter controlle...

This growing brewery has been a client of Adcock for many years where the cooling equipment has been designed and installed to provide process and storage cooling for the increased brewing capacity at the site.  This new project at Broadland Brewery Woodbastwick involved design and installation of refrigeration equipment in the extension area of the ale storage cellar. Installing bespoke cooling systems As a Danfoss UK Ambassador, Adcock, not only provides equipment installed by a team o...

Calling all Crestron Masters Certified Programmers and Design Engineers! CoolAutomation will be joining Crestron on their OS3 Home Tour (dates and locations below), and they would love for all to join! Participating in the tour in London will be Koen Pepermans, CoolAutomation Executive VP of Sales Business and Development, and CoolAutomation Sales Engineer Michael Teixeira in the United States. The road tour will be an opportunity to learn some incredibly valuable information. Learn about inte...

Whirlpool Corporation is among a distinguished group of companies included on the 2019 Dow Jones Sustainability Indices (DJSI) North America Index – recognition of its longstanding commitment to sustainable business practices. Whirlpool Corporation has shown consecutive years of improvement in the Household Durables industry. In the past year, the company has continued to accelerate its progress toward the goal of zero waste to landfill and has strengthened its commitments to renewable en...

Panasonic has upgraded its wired-in Touch Hotel Controls with a sleek design to complement stylish, premium hotel rooms. The new look includes a touch screen digital display interface, new fascia design and NFC communication for easy commissioning - even without connected power - and setup with Android, improving functionality for installers, the hotel and guests. As part of its design upgrade, The Touch Hotel Controller is now available in black or white or can be finished with a bespoke fasci...

Airxchange participated in the development of an industry certification program for Energy Recovery Ventilation equipment under the auspices of ARI. This effort resulted in a new ARI rating standard, ARI 1060-2000, and the publication in January 2001 of the ARI Certified Products Directory for AAERVE components and packages. The certified rating program requires testing, rating, and independent verification of component performance at standard conditions and rated flow. Testing is in accordance...

Adcock was asked to provide a climate control solution for Holkham Studios, two buildings in a small complex on the Holkham Estate. They faced the challenge of designing a system that suited the layout of these Grade 2 listed buildings located in the 3,000 acre walled grounds of Holkham near Wells-next-the-Sea. Wall mounted indoor units They installed two Daikin VRV systems incorporating wall mounted indoor units. Holkham Estate specified that no equipment and pipework should be seen on the e...

Voltas Limited, the manufacturer of Air-Conditioners in India, announced its partnership with Tata Power to promote energy efficient ACs in Mumbai. As part of the exclusive scheme, the consumers will be able to avail up to 50% discount on purchase of Voltas’ 5-star rated ACs. The partnership is in line with the Group’s energy conversation drive. Under the scheme, Tata Power’s consumers in the city can exchange their ACs for Voltas’ 5-star rated inverter split AC (1 ton,...

Air conditioning and commercial refrigeration major Blue Star Limited’s wholly owned subsidiary in Dubai, Blue Star International FZCO, has embarked on an aggressive expansion drive in Western Africa. The company, with its comprehensive range of air conditioning and refrigeration products, had commenced operations in Nigeria in association with its local distribution partner, Merald Technology Solutions Nigeria Ltd, in 2017, and now it intends to rapidly expand its business in this market....

Adcock now finds themselves in a situation where a NO DEAL Brexit is a real possibility and although still not the likely outcome, Adcock Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Limited is putting into place measures to counteract the impact of this and to ensure a continued reliable supply of their services after October 31st 2019. Critical spares and products The key actions they are currently taking are detailed below: They have identified fast moving and critical spares and products and have...

Europa was looking to refurbish their busy Minworth site and wanted to upgrade the climate control at the same time.  Adcock was appointed and recommended Mitsubishi Electric equipment which was both cost-effective and technically compliant for the application. Mitsubishi Electric Diamond Quality Status The extensive experience that Adcock has across all types of logistics businesses means they fully understand the importance of the need to keep the business operational. With a tight pr...

Voltas Limited, India’s No. 1 AC brand, from the house of Tata’s has launched its new Brand Shop - M/s Raghavendra Shoppee at Gajuwaka, Visakhapatnam. The brand store features a well-designed and visually appealing display of new range of Voltas and Voltas Beko' products, comprising air conditioners, air coolers, commercial refrigerators, water dispensers, water coolers, refrigerators, washing machines, microwaves and dishwashers. Conveniently located near the commercial hub of the...

LG Electronics (LG) and LUMI United Technology, an Internet of Things (IoT) and smart home solution provider, have signed a memorandum of understanding to develop an ecosystem that goes beyond basic appliance management to deliver a more complete IoT solution for the home. The partnership will focus on developing innovations using AI and advanced sensors that can detect changes in indoor environments such as humidity level, temperature and movement of doors. Aqara sensor technology LG product...

The number of Danfoss solutions receiving the exclusive Efficient Solutions Label from the Solar Impulse Foundation is growing. The VLT AQUA Drive FC 202 is the fifth to join the world’s 1,000 most clean and profitable solutions to protect the environment. Danfoss’ dedicated AC drive is designed to provide the highest level of controllability and enables energy neutrality across the whole water sector.  The VLT AQUA Drive delivers performance of AC-motor-driven w...

Panasonic has introduced Voice Control with the Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa interfaces, to its air conditioning portfolio. Panasonic’s solutions that are compatible with the Comfort Cloud app, including all its domestic air-conditioners and PACi systems, can now be voice-activated to provide simple and convenient control. Voice activation control This new functionality offers a wide variety of benefits for both the commercial and residential markets. For example, homeowners who are...

The Manufacturing Institute estimates that there could be as many as 2.4 million vacant skilled trade positions in industry across the country by 2018. This is a huge gap that can only be overcome by partnering with other organizations and companies to make a meaningful difference. GE Appliances, a Haier company, believes that partnerships matter and the industry would do better together. That idea has never been more important as they tackle workforce development issues going forward. So, when...

During the recent Bryant Dealer Rally, the company’s annual meeting where its top dealers are honored, Air Tech Heating, Inc. of Fond du Lac, Wisconsin was named Bryant Dealer of the Year, the highest honor a Bryant dealer can receive. Each year, this award recognizes the company whose hard work, expertise and business acumen have helped them to stand out as a leader in the industry. Bryant, a national supplier of heating, ventilating and air-conditioning (HVAC) equipment, is a part of Ca...

Danfoss Refrigerant Week event will return for the third time between the 16th and 20th September 2019. Danfoss is focusing on equipping installers for refrigerant change, and presenting the solutions that are ready currently.  The Refrigerant Week prepares installers, alongside resellers, wholesalers, operators and OEM engineers, to handle the accelerating pace of refrigerant transition, through a packed program of webinars, podcasts and local training events.   Commercial...

Reliable Controls Corporation is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Thomas Leslie Zaban, P.Eng, LEED Green Associate, to the office of President for the headquarters and worldwide operations of the company. Mr. Roland Laird, founder of Reliable Controls, will be retiring at the end of 2019. Mr. Laird founded the company in 1986 and has remained active in leadership and technical roles. He leaves the company in a position of strength, fulfilling his vision to earn the reputation of havin...

As temperatures climb, new smart technology from GE Appliances, a Haier company, rolls out a WiFi-enabled window air conditioning (AC) units with geolocation capabilities. By connecting the window AC unit to the GE Comfort app, users can enable real-time adjustments to the temperature before they ever get home, creating energy savings and peace of mind. When activated, the location assist feature uses the phone’s location to determine if homeowners are away from home and then automaticall...

Depending on where one lives, summer’s energy bills can be as brutal as the temperature outdoors. Here are some simple things one can do to reduce their cooling costs: Close the shades and drapes. Keeping the sun out can reduce the temperature inside the home by several degrees. Use the unit’s fan settings wisely. When it’s humid, keep the unit’s fan running, even if the air conditioner is off. It will circulate the air and keep the surroundings more comfortable. Ceil...

The Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI) and UN Environment completed the first round of training sessions for the Refrigerant Driving License (RDL), a global refrigerant management initiative on June 24-27 in Kigali, Rwanda. This pilot stage initiates a global program to help Article 5 (developing) countries transition to alternative refrigerants under the Montreal Protocol Kigali Amendment’s hydrofluorocarbon (HFC) phasedown schedule. First pilot program &ldqu...

Resideo Technologies, Inc. announced it has acquired Pittsburgh-based LifeWhere. The newly acquired company uses machine learning and analytics to predict potential failure on critical home appliances, such as water heaters, furnaces and air conditioners. This service provides the detailed analytics required for professional contractors to dispatch technicians with the right skills to quickly repair the appliance before it causes a catastrophic failure. “LifeWhere is a perfect fit for our...

The Air Conditioning Contractors of America (ACCA) announces that Donald Prather, ACCA Manager of Technical Services, received the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) Distinguished Service Award. ASHRAE Distinguished Service Award recipient In recognizing his contributions, ASHRAE noted that, “It is the volunteer effort of people such as Mr. Prather, which allows ASHRAE to contribute technical advances for the benefit of the industry and pub...

The introduction of this product series completes the final phase of an overall redesign of Gibson®, NuTone® and Frigidaire® branded 1.5- to 5-ton, single-phase air conditioning units and heat pumps. The air conditioner is available in 13-, 14-, and 16-SEER models, and the heat pump is available in 14- and 16-SEER models. Standard features include Copeland scroll compressors and a liquid line filter-drier for field installation in an accessible position to facilitate easy periodic c...

CoolAutomation announces extended compatibility for CoolMasterNet with Blue Star HVAC systems. CoolMasterNet is now able to fully integrate Blue Star DVRF with any Home Automation system. This development enables Blue Star installers to further partner with Home Automation integrators in order to significantly simplify the integration of DVRF with Home Automation control systems.