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A combination cleaner-disinfectant from Decon7 Systems introduced just one year ago at the 2024 AHR Expo, has already made its mark with HVAC wholesalers and contractors interested in increasing their IAQ (indoor air quality) offerings and revenue. The EPA-registered product, D7, is affordable and easily applied to HVAC equipment during routine maintenance visits. This product-service offering adds a profitable revenue stream while improving IAQ for residential and commercial customers. IAQ awareness In the past year, Decon7 has significantly grown its presence in the HVAC industry, developing supplier partnerships with manufacturers including Carrier, York, and Lennox, as well as wholesalers such as Sigler, Standard Supply, CE, Johnstone Supply, Century, Johnson Controls and Howard Industries. As IAQ awareness continues to grow, contractors throughout the U.S. and Canada are augmenting their IAQ offerings with D7. D7 D7 is a powerful cleaner and disinfectant that eliminates up to 99.9999% of harmful pathogens D7 is a powerful cleaner and disinfectant that eliminates up to 99.9999% of harmful pathogens such as mold, bacteria, viruses, and mildew that collect in HVAC equipment and can cause health issues.  Decon7’s product line for HVAC contractors will be on display at the 2025 AHR Expo in Orlando, Feb. 10-12, Booth #W-3285. This includes sprayers to clean and disinfect coils, foggers to deodorize ductwork, and a foaming device to clean and disinfect plumbing drains. BDAS+ New at AHR 2025, Decon7 is featuring a ready-to-use solution of D7 packaged in a dispenser for a single application. Called BDAS+, the water-based formula requires no mixing and is low-corrosive, making it safe and easy to use. BDAS+ is designed to effectively clean and disinfect mini-splits without the use of special tools.  contractor revenue model  Also featured at the AHR booth is an illustration of the contractor revenue model for D7 based on the number of trucks and service calls per day. For example, a company with a 50-truck operation using single application quart kits can expect to see margins between 80 and 95 percent, said Matt Bluhm, CEO of Decon7 Systems. indoor air quality improvements “We want contractors to see how adding D7 to their IAQ offerings brings a healthy profit margin,” Bluhm said. “We will also focus on the fact that D7 is easy to apply and can be added to maintenance service calls when the technician is already on the premises. D7 is also an important path to promoting indoor air quality improvements and a healthy home or building.” sanitizer and powerful cleaner This provides contractors with one of the most powerful solutions available to kill pathogens  Unlike products on the market that only sanitize, D7 is a disinfectant, deodorizer, sanitizer, and powerful cleaner.  This provides contractors with one of the most powerful solutions available to kill pathogens that collect in evaporator coils, drip pans, motor housings, and fan blades; it can also be fogged into ductwork for deodorization and foamed into drains as a deodorizer.   proven disinfectant D7 is a proven disinfectant used in multiple industries to kill the toughest pathogens, including norovirus, SARS-Co-V2 (the virus that causes COVID-19), and bacteria such as Staph and Legionella. Additionally, D7 has been verified as effective in eliminating several types of molds including Aspergillus Niger (black mold). D7 is composed of mild ingredients with a pH close to neutral, making it safe on a wide range of surfaces in residential and commercial properties.

Resideo Technologies, a global provider of solutions for home comfort, energy management, safety, and security announced the Honeywell Home FocusPRO® series: a new enhanced thermostat design and user-friendly interface to elevate home comfort and control. Unveiled at Resideo’s CONNECT 2024 Customer Event, the new Honeywell Home FocusPRO thermostats address HVAC contractor needs, delivering simplified installations with a sophisticated design and feature-rich portfolio. FocusPRO thermostats "Our FocusPRO thermostats have been trusted by HVAC installers for nearly two decades, and our new assortment offers a larger display that's easy to read from across the room and familiar features our HVAC contractors expect from the Honeywell Home brand," said Mark Behar, Senior Product Director of Comfort and Indoor Air Quality at Resideo. He adds, "Our new smart, programmable, and non-programable thermostats bring streamlined installation and equipment compatibility to our FocusPRO line." Features and Benefits The thermostats feature an easy-to-read display and an air filter replacement reminder that can help with indoor air quality and ensure the system runs efficiently. The series also offers several key benefits for HVAC installers: Broad System Compatibility: To meet the needs of the changing HVAC equipment landscape, the new FocusPRO series includes the first Honeywell Home non-programmable thermostats to support dual-fuel and 3H/2C heat pump applications. The FocusPRO series also supports up to 3H/2C heat pumps, 2H/2C conventional systems, and single-stage 1H/1C models. Easy Installation: Each thermostat in the series is outfitted with the familiar Honeywell Home (UWP) wall-mounting plate that ensures installation is easy and future upgrades to another Honeywell Home device are even easier. The installation for the smart model is streamlined by the Resideo Pro app for easy setup. Private Label Installation: HVAC companies can order interchangeable, snap-on accent pieces with their logo or contact information to support customer retention and recurring business. ENERGY STAR-certified products Its 4.8 square-inch display is easy to read from across the room, and users can control the comfort With more ENERGY STAR®-certified smart thermostats than any manufacturer, Resideo added the new Honeywell Home FocusPRO® S200 to its portfolio of ENERGY STAR-certified products that are compatible with many local energy programs and can help lower energy costs and balance the electric grid during periods of high demand. Its 4.8 square-inch display is easy to read from across the room, and users can control the comfort, setpoints, and schedules via the First Alert app. Energy-saving "Nearly half of Americans have discovered the benefits of using smart home products, and those looking to upgrade to a smart thermostat want features that help them manage their energy use," said Mark Behar. He adds, "Properties with smart technology can save 18-20% in energy costs. The Honeywell Home FocusPRO S200 smart thermostat offers these energy-saving benefits at an accessible price point from a trusted brand, making it a win-win for both HVAC professionals and their end users." The FocusPRO series is available in non-programmable, programmable, and smart options through participating Johnstone Supply and Ferguson U.S. locations.

Mitsubishi Electric Trane HVAC US LLC, a pioneering supplier of Ductless and Ducted Mini-split and Variable Refrigerant Flow (VRF) heat pump and air-conditioning systems, recognized its top distributors as honorees during the 2023 Diamond Leadership Conference held at the Grand Velas Los Cabos, in Mexico’s Baja, California, Peninsula, from March 15-18, 2024. Honorees received either the Distributor of the Year Award or the Crowning Achievement Award from METUS. Conference attendees and their guests enjoyed informative sessions, training, and networking with peers, along with a golf outing, fine dining, and an awards ceremony to celebrate winners’ accomplishments. Diamond Leadership Conference The 2023 National Distributor of the Year Award, Residential, went to Johnstone Supply “The distributors we celebrate at the Diamond Leadership Conference go beyond the norm – excelling in the businesses they’ve built,” said Mark Kuntz, chief executive officer, METUS. “Most are small business owners who continue to innovate, invest in their teams and serve as true HVAC industry innovators and pioneers.” The 2023 National Distributor of the Year Award, Residential, went to Johnstone Supply – The Ware Group, and the 2023 National Distributor of the Year Award, Commercial, was given to Brady Trane. Received awards Each METUS business unit also presented a 2023 Residential Distributor of the Year Award and a 2023 Commercial Distributor of the Year Award to channel leaders. The following companies received awards: Distributor of the Year - Residential Design Air, Kimberly, Wisconsin, Central Business Unit Homans Associates, Wilmington, Massachusetts, Mid-Atlantic Business Unit Winsupply, Portland, Connecticut, Northeast Business Unit Johnstone Supply – The Ware Group, Jacksonville, Florida, South Business Unit – Also the National Distributor of the Year, Residential Norman S. Wright, Albuquerque, New Mexico, Southwest Business Unit CFM Equipment Distributors, Sacramento, California, West Business Unit Distributor of the Year - Commercial Detroit Trane, Livonia, Michigan, Central Business Unit Boland, Gaithersburg, Maryland, Mid-Atlantic Business Unit Homans Associates, Wilmington, Massachusetts, Northeast Business Unit Brady Trane, Greensboro, North Carolina, South Business Unit – Also the National Distributor of the Year, Commercial Gulf South Trane, Metairie, Louisiana, Southwest Business Unit CFM Equipment Distributors, Sacramento, California, West Business Unit Aircool LTD, Turks and Caicos Islands, International Business Unit 2023 Crowning Achievement Award During the ceremony, the 2023 Crowning Achievement Award was presented to companies that both grew their sales of METUS products by $1 million and 10% year over year. The following distributors received this award: Crowning Achievement G. W. Berkheimer Co., Portage, Indiana, Central Business Unit Boland, Gaithersburg, Maryland, Mid-Atlantic Business Unit Luce, Schwab & Kase, Fairfield, New Jersey, Mid-Atlanta Business Unit Duncan Supply Co, Indianapolis, Indiana, Central Business Unit Portland Winair, Portland, Connecticut, Northeast Business Unit Winsupply, Portland, Connecticut, Northeast Business Unit Brady Trane, Greensboro, North Carolina, South Business Unit Damuth Trane, Chesapeake, Virginia, South Business Unit Epting Distributors, Lexington, South Carolina, South Business Unit Johnstone Supply – The Ware Group, Jacksonville, Florida, South Business Unit Yandle Witherspoon Supply, Charlotte, North Carolina, South Business Unit A C Systems, Maryland Heights, Missouri, Southwest Business Unit Aces A/C Supply, Inc., Friendswood, Texas, Southwest Business Unit Charles D. Jones Company, Riverside, Missouri, Southwest Business Unit Gulf Coast Air Systems, Lafayette, Louisiana, Southwest Business Unit Norman S. Wright Co., Albuquerque, New Mexico, Southwest Business Unit Specialty A/C Products, Oakland, California, West Business Unit Aircool LTD, Turks and Caicos Islands, International Business Unit Inelec S. de R.L., Honduras, International Business Unit