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Jobber, the globally renowned provider of home service management software, has unveiled Boost by Jobber, a grant program to further support the hard-working entrepreneurs within the home services sector. Aspiring entrepreneurs, new business owners, and long-time home service entrepreneurs are invited to apply for free grants, ranging from US$ 1,000 to US$ 20,000, depending on the category that their business qualifies for. Funding for Entreprenuers Twenty home service businesses across 50+ i...

It doesn’t take much effort to convince homeowners of the benefits of tankless water heaters. Whether it’s unlimited hot water (meaning no more cold showers), high energy efficiency, or taking up less space in basement, there’s a lot to like about going tankless. Tankless water heaters However, many customers experience a bit of sticker-shock when they get an estimate to install a tankless water heater in their home. Tankless water heaters have a higher upfront cost tha...

The Chartered Institute of Plumbing and Heating Engineering (CIPHE) has announced the launch of its manifesto, calling on the new parliament and new parliamentarians to understand the huge role that the engineering community will play in the future success of the United Kingdom.  CIPHE manifesto Covering major issues, such as the safety, health and welfare of the public, the environment, education, regulation and licensing, the CIPHE’s manifesto places the plumbing and heating indus...

Delta T Equipment has been selected as the EVAPCO, Inc. representative in the Southeast Texas commercial HVAC and light industrial markets. EVAPCO, Inc. is a manufacturing company with global resources and solutions for worldwide heat transfer applications. Delta T Equipment will now add evaporative coolers and cooling towers to their extensive product line. Bringing better solutions EVAPCO Vice President of North America Sales Jamie Facius applauds the core values that drive Delta T Equ...

The family company Viessmann received the ‘No. 1 trade partner’ award for the 16th consecutive time. Several thousand German heating contractors participated in a survey conducted every two years in the run-up to the ISH by the industry service ‘markt intern.’ The manufacturers' performance was assessed in various product and service categories. Thanks to a total of two top places, one-second place, and one-third place, the overall victory once again went to Viessmann....

NGH, a major manufacturer of HVAC equipment, announced Tom Barrow Company (TBCo), Atlanta, as the manufacturer’s representative for all Reznor branded HVAC products in Florida. The agreement also calls for TBCo to represent Reznor engineered products in Georgia. TBCo’s Florida presence TBCo’s expansive Florida coverage will also be instrumental in maintaining the brand’s aftermarket parts sales TBCo’s Florida presence includes offices in Jacksonville, Orlando, T...

The National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) and HVAC Excellence are collaborating to bridge the skill gap in heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration (HVACR) education. The organizations are working collectively to improve the effectiveness of these training programs. Their combined vision is to provide comprehensive education resources that will enable instructors to produce the highly skilled technical and safe workforce the construction industry demand...

Carrier Transicold has expanded its portfolio of PowerLINE® generator sets for refrigerated containers with new Series 55 models designed for compliance with European Union Stage V standards for diesel engines, offering greater sustainability. Carrier Transicold is a part of Carrier Global Corporation, the pioneering global provider of healthy, safe and sustainable building and cold chain solutions. “In addition to providing efficient performance that our customers in Europe have co...

Emerson has announced the introduction of its Copeland variable-speed reciprocating hermetic compressors for commercial refrigeration applications. The new models are specifically engineered to save energy and provide performance improvements in a variety of demanding commercial refrigeration applications. Stringent energy requirements Original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) in the commercial refrigeration space have faced increasingly stringent energy requirements. Medium- and low-tempe...

Continental Fan’s AIB Belt Drive Tubeaxial Fans provide aerodynamically efficient performance, with airflow capacities ranging to 54,000 cfm. The rugged fan housing is constructed of heavy-duty welded steel and angle ring flanges, and is available in diameters from 12″ through 60″. The AIB features a spark-resistant, cast aluminum airfoil axial impeller, and has an extensive line of options & accessories to compliment it. Features of AIB Belt Drive Tubeaxial Fans Followi...

‘Co-create climate for life’ is Viessmann’s trade fair motto this year. As a solution provider for the entire living space, this family business has the right products, platforms, digital and other services to tackle global warming, together with its specialist partners. This year, Viessmann will introduce numerous innovations to market whose development is in no small way attributable to its partners. Based on surveys, joint workshops, discussions, and many interviews, expert...

“With patented technology, the Demand Duo R-Series delivers superior, reliable performance and a longer service life,” said Dale Schmitz, Marketing Segment Manager, adding “Switching from traditional tanks to the consistency and efficiency of the Demand Duo R-Series is simple and benefits customers with a lower total cost of ownership.” Demand Duo R-Series Sold in 80 or 119-gallon tank options, the Demand Duo R-Series eliminates the need for new vent penetrations. The p...

Baxi Heating UK and Ireland have appointed specification specialist Ryan Kirkwood to the role of Heat Pump Business Development Manager. The move is part of the company’s continuous improvement and development strategy, ensuring it is well prepared for the future as the heating industry makes the transition towards zero carbon and sustainable solutions, and to meet the changing needs of its customers. Maximizing system performance Ryan joined the business in 2013 as an Area Sales Manage...

Fortcollins Heating offers quality iWave products for installation in the clients’ homes as the iWave air purifiers are some of the best in the industry. And, with the current pandemic putting homeowners on high alert, iWave has proven this fact yet again. Through testing, the iWave-C proved a formidable foe to SARS-CoV-2, the virus causing the COVID-19 disease.  Using the iWave-C, and based on viral titrations, it was determined that 84.2% of the virus was inactivated at the 10-min...

Ruskin, a global provider of air control solutions, announces that Charlie Black, the Director of Air Control Solutions, Sales, and Marketing, has been elected to the Air Movement and Control Association's (AMCA) International Board of Directors.  Charlie Black elected to AMCA Board of Directors Charlie Black was among four new members elected to the Board. The term for each seat is three years and expires in October 2023. “This year’s candidates were among the most experienc...

Danfoss has expanded the capabilities of Turbocor® compressors TTS and TGS with a higher saturated suction temperature (SST) operating range — helping OEMs bring the benefits of oil-free technology to data centers operating at higher temperatures. Allowances for data center cooling temperatures have risen steadily in recent years, thanks to new server technology allowing them to operate at higher space temperatures — giving operators greater flexibility to benefit from lower pow...

JB Industries, a premier manufacturer of American-made HVAC/R tools and equipment, announces their DDA Silver Award-Winning (Hand Tools Category) Valve Core Removal Tool with Slide Valve Side Port designed for faster evacuation and charging. The A32525SV is a valve core removal tool that utilizes an additional slide valve on the side port to easily attach and isolate a micron or vacuum gauge. This new tool swaps out damaged valve cores under pressurized HVAC/R systems. It also removes valve cor...

Greenheck’s HBT-221 rectangular bubble-tight damper is available in larger sizes up to 48 in. x 52 in. in a single section. This allows larger openings to be filled with one pre-engineered damper to provide zero leakage rather than a multi-section assembly that can add a significant amount of pressure to the system. In addition, larger-size HBT-221 dampers can be configured with a single actuator versus two actuators found in a multi-section damper assembly. mechanically fastened blade...

The National Air Duct Cleaners Association (NADCA) also known as the HVAC Inspection, Cleaning, and Restoration Association welcomes Michael McDavid and Clint Orr to its Board of Directors. Michael McDavid Michael holds Air Systems Cleaning Specialist (ASCS) and Certified Ventilation Inspector (CVI) certifications As General Manager of Professional Abatement & Remediation Technologies (PART-LLC) in Fenton, MO, Michael McDavid has been in the HVAC system cleaning industry for nearly 20 yea...

Baxi Heating and Worcester Bosch are proud to be able to showcase hydrogen boilers in the UK’s first 100% Hydrogen Home public demonstration. The project will demonstrate the use of hydrogen-fuelled appliances in a real-world setting, and signals a clear step in the progression of clean, sustainable hydrogen technology for heating, hot water and cooking in UK homes.  The innovative semi-detached properties, built in partnership with Northern Gas Networks, the Government’s Depa...

The pandemic has upended way of life around the world and the impact on the future of buildings, building performance, and building use is in many ways still unknown. Danfoss recently convened a virtual EnVisioneering Workshop to explore the pandemic’s impact and how it might reset building markets and energy-performance strategy whether new building use patterns will slow or accelerate energy decarbonization and electrification, and what their significance will be on indoor air quality s...

Global climate innovator - Trane Technologies, through its strategic brand - Trane®, has joined forces with indoor air quality monitoring, reporting, and ventilation management company Aircuity® to provide automated, data-based indoor air quality monitoring and management solutions for building owners. energy efficiency The integrated Trane and Aircuity system, available in the United States of America (USA) and Canada, collects critical data about a building’s air quality and au...

Mitsubishi Electric Trane HVAC US (METUS), a supplier of Ductless and Ducted Mini-split and Variable Refrigerant Flow (VRF) heat-pump and air-conditioning systems, is pleased to announce the hiring of Tom Overs as vice president, residential business. Tom's experience  Before joining METUS, Overs spent 18 years with Lennox International and affiliated companies, serving in continually advancing roles including product manager, district manager, general manager, and vice president of Heatc...

Carrier launches XCT7 in Europe, the latest generation of Carrier Variable Refrigerant Flow (VRF) technology. The XCT7 systems provide advantages for customers including improved reliability, enhanced system performance, high efficiency, a large operating range, easy installation, and incredible flexibility. The systems can be customized to meet the specific demands of most projects.  Climate-Sensitive VRF System   Up to four outdoor units can be combined to reach 104 horsepower with...

Greenheck Group, the globally renowned manufacturer of air movement, control, and conditioning equipment, with manufacturing locations across the United States of America (USA), was named as one of Forbes’ America’s Best Midsized Employers on Tuesday, February 9, 2021. Employers are chosen based on results from an independent survey that is distributed to more than 50,000 U.S. based employees, who are working for companies that employ more than 1,000 individuals. America’s Be...

Pioneer polymer building solutions supplier REHAU will be exhibiting at the first virtual edition of the HVAC and water trade show ISH Digital 2021. Usually held in Frankfurt, Germany, the online version of this exhibition will give contractors, developers, and consultants from the UK the chance to attend the international event they may not have usually been able to attend. Building services professionals At a time of construction boom in the UK, building professionals now have the opportuni...

Mitsubishi Electric Trane HVAC US (METUS), the provider of Zoned Comfort Solutions® and the foremost supplier of Variable Refrigerant Flow (VRF) heating and cooling systems, recently honored seven distributors with Diamond Service Group (DSG) Distributor of the Year Awards for outstanding performance. The Mitsubishi Electric DSG network comprises more than 300 technical service support professionals employed by distributors in North America, Latin America, and the Caribbean. DSG members ser...

Having a way to control and monitor hot water usage creates efficiencies for business leaders and facility managers, but is often critical to keeping businesses’ doors open. That’s why Rinnai has launched the Building Management System (BMS) Gateway, a new product that will provide commercial and vertical markets with a software system, used to remotely control and monitor Rinnai Commercial Tankless Water Heaters. Adjusting water temperature “Our brand promise is Creating a...

Trane® by Trane Technologies, a global climate innovator is launching several new offerings to support customer demand, help address energy use and building efficiency while meeting stricter local and national regulations. The showcased solutions are designed to address carbon emissions and energy use through heat recovery and simultaneous cooling and heating. “Trane takes a holistic approach to innovation by working closely with customers to help meet both their curren...

Cementex, the safety tool specialists, announces the release of a new lift-front hood in their Ultralight Series of Arc Flash PPE. The lift-front hoods provide a larger viewing area through the updated clear gray color shield, and remain compatible with Cementex’s hood ventilation system, for the possible safety of personnel in environments in and around energized equipment. The ventilation system helps to reduce the risk of dehydration, especially in hot weather conditions. larger view...