Imagine a school where the building itself is a core part of the curriculum – a dynamic environment designed not just to house students, but to actively teach them about sustainability and environmental stewardship. This isn’t a futuristic concept; it’s the reality at The Academy for Global Citizenship (AGC) near Chicago. Students here don’t just…
A New Era in Residential HVAC: Quilt Heat Pumps Arrive at Air-Tro It’s not every day we get to announce something truly revolutionary in our industry. But here at Air-Tro, we’re proud to introduce a new line of HVAC products that’s making waves across California — Quilt Heat Pumps. For nearly a century, no new…
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Gripple, a manufacturer specializing in engineered suspension solutions, has announced the TecLoc Conduit Claw, a new product designed for seismic stiffening in Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) applications. The TecLoc Conduit Claw is an IAPMO-approved seismic rod stiffening clip intended to secure suspended services and help prevent buckling in seismic conditions. According to Gripple, the…
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1. Local Experience Choose a company that understands Fairview Park’s unique climate. Local experience means they’ll recommend systems that perform well here, not just in general. 2. Licensing and Insurance Always check for proper licensing and insurance. This protects you from liability and ensures the technicians working on your home meet state and industry standards….
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AHRI data for the month of April show mixed trends for shipments in the U.S. of major HVAC products. Shipments of air-source heat pumps in April, at 374,004 units, soared by 18.9% compared to the same month in 2024, during which 314,449 units were shipped. April shipments of central a/c units dropped by 2.8%, to…
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Introduction Heat Pumps have become increasingly prevalent in the HVAC industry, and they’re not going anywhere. I remember learning about the Reverse Refrigeration Cycle, and wanting it to go away until I was more confident with the “Forward Refrigeration Cycle”. With most everyone working with Heat Pumps, being comfortable with their operating premise and their…
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WAUKEGAN, Ill. — Yaskawa America Inc. will invest at least $180 million and create more than 700 new high-paying jobs in Wisconsin. Yaskawa America is experiencing significant growth, driven by innovation in robotics, motion control, AC drives, and solar inverters. The company’s newest investment in Wisconsin will consolidate its Illinois and Wisconsin facilities into one campus in…
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ASHRAE, in partnership with the International Code Council, has opened a second public review period for the proposed Standard 240P – Quantification of Life Cycle Greenhouse Gas Emissions of Buildings. The draft standard, which sets out a unified approach for calculating both embodied and operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions over the entire life span of…
RICHARDSON, Texas — Service Experts has unified its four local centers in Dallas-Fort Worth — Levy & Son, Stark Services, Calverley, and Crawford Services — under its flagship brand, Service Experts. Service Experts’ more than 4,000 people serve 2,500 homes and businesses daily for everything from heating and air conditioning to indoor air quality, plumbing, electrical…
When you reach out to AC installers for a new system, they’ll go through a series of important steps to ensure you get lasting comfort and dependable performance. Here’s what you can expect during your next air conditioner installation. Choosing the Proper Type of System The first step to installing an air conditioner is finding…
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