As spring arrives, you might wonder if your heat pump needs a service call. Keeping your Ocala, FL home comfortable through the summer requires a well-functioning system. Here are some of the benefits you’ll see when you schedule regular spring maintenance to make sure your heat pump operates efficiently and reliably. Peak Efficiency Spring maintenance…
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FALLS CHURCH, Va. — Every offering of the Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors—National Association (PHCC) Educational Foundation’s popular Essentials of Project Management class seems to develop a theme. For the four-day class held recently at the Viega Seminar Center in Broomfield, Colorado, that theme centered on disruptions in the industry. Leading the class of 23 attendees through highly…
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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA’s) phasedown of high-GWP refrigerants under the AIM Act is well underway. As part of this phasedown, manufacturers had to stop producing most comfort cooling equipment containing high-GWP refrigerants like R-410A by January 1, 2025. This essentially drove the HVAC industry’s transition to lower-GWP alternatives such as A2Ls. That transition…
When troubleshooting HVAC systems or designing new installations, engineers should follow these essential steps, regardless of whether they work for consulting firms or mechanical contractors. The process starts with hiring a testing, adjusting and balancing (TAB) contractor to measure air readings at engineer-designated points. This identifies system deficiencies and begins the problem-solving phase. Start with…
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The American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) 2023 Handbook, HVAC Applications, is undergoing review for its 2027 republication. Every four years, each of the four handbooks undergoes updates to align with industry standards, global climate change, and emerging challenges affecting the HVAC industry. These revisions incorporate the latest advances in design intent,…
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As Vice President for Regulatory Affairs and Global Sustainability at Baltimore Aircoil Company (BAC) and the incoming President-Elect of ASHRAE for 2024-25, Bill McQuade brings unique insights into the evolving landscape of sustainable cooling solutions. In this Q&A with ES NEWS, he discusses how BAC is addressing the industry’s pressing challenges through innovation, efficiency, and…
RYE, N.H. — Bring Back the Trades (BBTT), a nonprofit working to empower the next generation of skilled trades workers, is planning for the 2025 Skills Expo, scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 25, at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts. F.W. Webb, a major distributor of plumbing, HVAC, and industrial supplies in the Northeast, is partnering with BBTT to…
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Electric cars have come a long way in recent years. While early models struggled to reach 100 miles on a single charge, today’s electric vehicles can travel much farther. Most new EVs can drive between 200 and 300 miles on one charge, with some luxury models reaching over 400 miles. Understanding Charge Range The range…
Comeau Refrigeration Ltd. was one of Nova Scotia’s earliest adopters of mini-split heat pumps. That decision has shaped the trajectory of the firm. Today, the company is poised to become Net Zero Building Performance certified by the Canada Green Building Council. Only 57 buildings are currently certified in Canada. “I didn’t begin installing mini-splits because…
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As long as consumers demand convenience, higher efficiency, and lower utility bills, smart products will keep reshaping the HVAC industry and solidify their status as “must-have” HVAC gear. For contractors, smart products offer a golden opportunity — they are simple to add to any repertoire, driving profit while also helping to set contractors apart…
