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Q-PAC, a pioneer in the design and manufacturing of advanced commercial HVAC fan systems, announces two newly released control panel options: the Fan-Only and Fused Disconnect solutions. These options formally join Q-PAC’s lineup of Basic and Premium Control Panels, providing engineers, contractors, and facility teams with expanded choices and streamlined integration for every HVAC fan project need.​ Design and Controls Both the Fan-Only and Fused Disconnect options are designed to...

Panasonic, a foremost provider of ventilation and sustainable home comfort solutions, today announces its new Whisper Symphony™ exhaust fan, now available for purchase in stores and online at The Home Depot and Do it Best. Designed for modern homeowners and DIYers, this innovative fan enhances daily bathroom routines by combining Panasonic’s superior ventilation, energy-efficiency, and immersive audio into a single, easy-to-install solution. Features The Whisper Symphony&trad...

Housecall Pro, a major software platform for home service professionals, announces its upcoming Winter Virtual Summit 2025: The Real Dirt on Building a Year-Round Business, a free virtual event taking place on Dec. 4, 2025. Designed for trade professionals and home service business owners, including plumbers, electricians, HVAC technicians and landscapers, the summit will deliver field-tested strategies to drive consistent growth and to increase profitability, even amidst seasonal slowdowns or...

In the world of HVAC, maintenance is no longer just about fixing what’s broken — it's about predicting what will break before it does. As buildings become smarter and more reliant on digital systems, maintenance strategies are evolving too. The industry is seeing a major shift from traditional reactive maintenance toward predictive and condition-based maintenance models that leverage data and analytics to increase reliability and reduce costs. Let’s explore how these strategi...

Commercial buildings depend on air handling units to deliver consistent airflow, regulate indoor conditions, and keep energy consumption manageable. For decades, a single, large centrifugal fan, or blower, was the standard choice. While effective in their time, these systems carry a significant drawback: a single point of failure. If that singular fan fails, the entire system can go offline, creating costly disruptions and forcing invasive repairs. Replacements often require structural modific...

Bosch Home Comfort, a major source of high-quality heating, cooling and hot water systems, has unveiled a new electric replacement to gas furnaces in the Bosch 115V Modular Blower – which can be paired with a Bosch Cased Coil and Inverter Ducted Split (IDS) outdoor unit to provide a 115V electric heat pump solution. While many heat pump-compatible air handlers require 240V breakers, the Bosch 115V Modular Blower can utilize the 115V/120V breaker sizes most frequently paired with furnaces...

Ideal Heating has confirmed its continued support for Andy’s Man Club (AMC), strengthening a partnership that puts men’s mental health front and center – and uses Ideal’s reach in the trade to signpost men towards support. With more than 87,000 installers across the UK and a big presence in a male-dominated industry, Ideal Heating is in a unique position to help start conversations that many men find hard to begin. Nationwide program AMC is a men’s suicide-preven...

Eurovent, in collaboration with AMCA Europe and EVIA, has published a joint Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) guide on Regulation (EU) 2024/1834 – Ecodesign requirements for fans. This joint FAQ guide provides an industry interpretation on the implementation of Ecodesign requirements for fans set out in Regulation (EU) 2024/1834 published on 24 July 2024. It addresses common questions on the interpretation of the regulation and aims to support the understanding of open interpretations and...

Q-PAC, a pioneer in the design and manufacturing of advanced commercial HVAC fan systems, highlights its 48-Hour Quick Build program, an industry-first service that ships the ready-to-install Q-PAC Multimotor Plenum Fan (MPF) in as little as two days. The program is designed to eliminate costly downtime caused by fan failures and offers unmatched speed, reliability, and precision for facilities nationwide. Patient safety and air quality Hospitals may compromise patient safety and air quality,...

Indoor air quality and ventilation manufacturing specialist - Nuaire has had its Drimaster ECO-HEAT-HC Positive Input Ventilation (PIV) unit and Cyfan extract fans installed into a Grade II listed almshouse in Brixton, where it has dramatically reduced humidity levels in this unusual social housing property.  The Gresham almshouses, built in 1884, is located on The City of London Almshouses estate, a small development of one-bedroom, self-contained dwellings, which offer homes for people a...

Q-PAC, a major innovator in the design and manufacturing of advanced commercial HVAC fan systems, is setting a new benchmark in fan performance, reliability, and installation ease with its flagship product. The Multimotor Plenum Fan (MPF) is reshaping traditional fan architecture in the HVAC industry as a fully integrated system designed to simplify installation, reduce downtime, and improve reliability across commercial buildings. Q-PAC Fan The Q-PAC Fan delivers superior airflow and built...

Emerson announced the launch of a new solution for Dust Collector Monitoring and Control. A wide range of industries—including cement, mining and metals, chemicals and plastics, food and dairy, power, utilities, and more—handle materials that generate significant amounts of dust and particulate emissions. Automating dust collection monitoring is an effective way to optimize filtration, ensure environmental compliance, reduce costly maintenance, and avoid expensive unplanned downtim...

Leap Partners, one of the Southeast’s fastest-growing home service companies, is strengthening its presence in North Carolina with the acquisition of Greensboro-based Master Plumbers Heating and Cooling.  This strategic expansion builds on Leap Partners’ growing presence in the state, following its 2023 acquisition of Premier Indoor Comfort Systems in western North Carolina.    Shared Values, Stronger Together “We are thrilled to welcome Master Plumbers Heatin...

Aalberts Integrated Piping Systems (IPS), a global pioneer in advanced integrated piping systems for the distribution and control of liquids and gasses, proudly highlights its Shurjoint line. It is designed to meet the evolving demands of engineers, contractors, and facility managers in HVAC and plumbing applications.  Revolutionizing Pipe Connections Shurjoint’s M07 coupling delivers a reliable seal with its patent-pending wedge design with cutting labor timeThe Shurjoint line exe...

Electric baseboard heaters have long been a popular choice for home heating, especially in older homes and buildings without existing ductwork. While they are relatively easy to install and operate, they come with certain drawbacks such as uneven heating, limited control options, and high electricity costs. This article explains what ductless is, what the advantages are, and the cost savings ductless systems can provide. Ductless Mini-Split Systems Ductless mini-split systems, also known simp...

For new construction builders, passing a blower door test is a critical step in meeting energy codes and ensuring that buildings are energy-efficient, comfortable, healthy, and durable. A blower door test measures the air leakage of a building’s envelope, identifying air leaks that can lead to energy waste, higher operating costs, reduced indoor comfort, less indoor air quality, and moisture in the exterior wall. Building envelope sealing solution However, passing this test can be chall...