Daikin has announced the release of a new range of water to water heat pumps: EW*T-Q-X-A1 range with Daikin design scroll compressors. Available from April 2024, the new EW*T-Q-X-A1 features a new modular approach to system design, which introduces additional flexibility in configuration. Breaking away from the more traditional ‘package’ solution, the modular approach allows… read more

HVAC Excellence, a standards organization, proudly recognized the industry’s top performers at the National HVACR Education Conference. This esteemed event celebrated the outstanding contributions of HVACR professionals who have demonstrated excellence and dedication to advancing the industry. The highlight of the conference was the recognition of individuals who achieved the prestigious title of Certified Master… read more

The maker’s newest leadership team member hails from Dover and Welbilt. Hoshizaki America has a twofold personnel update, with a promotion and a new hire changing its makeup. Being promoted is Sally Ray, who has held marketing roles of increasing responsibility over the past eight years. Ray will now step into a new role as… read more

In the vast world of digital marketing, one tool stands out as a game-changer for HVAC contractors – the Google Business Profile. Imagine having a 24/7 virtual storefront that not only showcases your skills but also brings in a steady stream of local customers. In this article, we’ll explore the pivotal role of a Google… read more

A. O. Smith announced today it has received a 2024 ENERGY STAR Sustained Excellence Partner of the Year Award from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. This is the company’s sixth consecutive ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year Award, and its fourth time being selected as one of a few esteemed Sustained Excellence partners. The Sustained… read more

From lingering pandemic concerns to government funding, a number of factors inside and outside the HVAC industry are shaping ventilation trends early on in 2024, according to experts at Systemair, a global Swedish ventilation company and leading manufacturer of commercial ventilation products. “Like nearly any building product category, ventilation systems are subject to the ebbs… read more

It’s time to go with the flow. Measuring the invisible has never been an easy task, but the practice is an absolute necessity in order to deliver a high-efficiency HVAC system that functions as it was designed to. Speaking at the AHR Expo in Chicago, David Richardson, vice president of training at the National Comfort… read more

Now 10 states have adopted Appendix M into codes and standards for apartment buildings, single-family homes. PRESS RELEASE ONTARIO, CA — The California Building Standards Commission has approved the adoption of IAPMO’s Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC®) Appendix M—the Water Demand Calculator®—into the California Plumbing Code (CPC) as an alternative methodology for sizing water pipes in… read more

Danfoss completed the acquisition of German compressor manufacturer BOCK in 2023, reinforcing Danfoss’s position as a full-service provider of greener cooling and heating solutions. What was the impact of this move and how does this align with global industry trends? In an exclusive interview, Refrigeration Industry speaks to Danfoss’s Kristian Strand (President Commercial Compressors), about… read more