Category: HVAC

When specifying insulation for liquefied natural gas (LNG) and cryogenic applications, thermal conductivity values often dominate the conversation. But according to a new white paper commissioned by Owens Corning, this narrow focus could be costing facilities millions in overlooked factors like durability, safety and long-term performance. The paper reveals that insulation materials show performance gaps…

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  MIAMI — Advantage Distribution Holdings (ADH), an HVAC distribution platform backed by Tigertail Capital Partners, has acquired CTC Supply. Founded in 2000, CTC is a distributor of HVAC equipment, parts, and supplies used primarily in residential single-family and multi-family housing. Headquartered in Fayetteville, North Carolina, CTC operates four locations in the state’s coastal region and delivers…

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With Increasing Smoke and Pollution, Regular Duct  Maintenance is Helpful We’ve come down hard in this space about unethical handyman operations charging strangers for “air duct cleaning services” when they don’t know an air duct from a soda straw. The wrong person messing around with your HVAC system and its air ducts can inadvertently cause…

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A team of scientists at the University of New South Wales (UNSW) in Sydney, Australia, has discovered that some of the most important new refrigerants break down, in part, into persistent greenhouse gas pollutants, including compounds that have been banned internationally. Refrigerants are chemicals that turn from a liquid to a gas – and vice-versa…

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Residential heat pump and a/c systems have grabbed the most attention when it comes to the HVAC equipment designed to comply with federal regulations requiring the use of refrigerants with a global warming potential (GWP) of less than 700.  But, the high-capacity chillers used for cooling in commercial and government buildings, schools, hospitals, museums, and…

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Industry leaders are speaking out against the Environmental Protection Agency’s recent controversial cancellation of environmental grants, as new documents reveal agency officials were aware their actions lacked proper legal justification. Stan Kolbe, Executive Director of Government and Political Affairs at the Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors’ National Association (SMACNA), expressed contactor frustration over the…

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Longer, hotter summer seasons are becoming the norm. Data collected by Drexel University’s Urban Health Collective clearly shows that heat waves are more frequent and hot summer weather is lasting longer. Will 2025 be hotter than 2024? Summer heat predictions say that 2025 temps will likely approach record-breaking levels. Extreme heat is not just uncomfortable,…

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Are you researching ductless mini split systems and considering installing one in your home? Good for you! These energy-efficient heating and cooling systems offer flexible comfort without the need for existing ductwork, making them an excellent choice for home additions, older homes, or even entire homes looking for a modern HVAC solution. In this blog,…

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Your heating and cooling system is one of the most important parts of your home, keeping you comfortable through Indiana’s hot summers and freezing winters. However, as you probably already know (that’s why you’re here, right?), it needs regular maintenance to keep running efficiently and prevent unexpected breakdowns.  The good news? Some HVAC maintenance tasks…

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TRENTON, N.J. — The CEO of a Georgia-based HVAC contracting company has been charged with illegally importing 500 cylinders of HFC refrigerant into the U.S. from Peru, according the office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of New Jersey. The case is the second prosecution under the American Innovation and Manufacturing Act (AIM Act), and the…

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