Air Ventilation News & Trends

The type of coronavirus known as COVID-19 has become a serious health concern across the nation as well as here in Vero Beach, Florida. But will the right HVAC measures such as improving air quality kill Coronavirus? The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have warned that the virus can be caught through the air. As a result, many people are taking steps to protect themselves and their properties from exposure in any way they can. Advanced air filters Many people who suffer from aller...

In written testimony to the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, the head of the Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI) stressed that when Congress, through S. 2754, the American Innovation and Manufacturing Act, establishes a national structure to phase down the production and use of hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs), the result will be job creation and trade benefits while ensuring the continued availability of the chemicals for those industries and applicati...

With great anticipation and excitement, The University of Alaska in Fairbanks (UAF) began constructing their new Life Sciences Research & Teaching Facility in 2011. It will provide multiuse teaching and research labs, classrooms, and office space for life science research and academic purposes. UAF is located in the interior of Alaska and sees extreme variations in outside conditions between the summer and winter. Summer temperatures can reach up to +100F and then fall as low as -50F during...

At a time when most Americans are sheltering at home, families across the country are relying on their home appliances more than ever, keeping clothes and dishes clean and free from germs, preserving food and medicines in their refrigerators, and cooking several meals a day for the entire household. GE Appliances, a Haier company, feels they have a critical role to keep America safe at home, servicing, installing and making the appliances people need. GE Appliances continue manufacturing the ap...

Belimo releases standalone airflow measurement and control actuators with digital communications for rotary, linear, and induct applications. Select actuators have pressure independent control characteristics combined with an integrated differential pressure sensor to calculate and deliver designed flow regardless of pressure fluctuations in the system. The actuator communicates directly with the Building Automation System (BAS) using BACnet, Modbus, or MP-Bus. Select models offer Near Field Co...

GE Appliances, a Haier company, announced that it will donate 100,000 surgical masks to healthcare facilities in five states where it manufactures appliances essential to keeping American families safe during the COVID-19 outbreak. Additionally, GEA will donate 100,000 pair of industrial gloves to the Commonwealth of Kentucky to be distributed throughout the state where needed. Kentucky healthcare facilities will receive 90,000 masks, which is being coordinated through the Cabinet for Health an...

AAON, Inc. announced that the first truckload of AAON HVAC equipment shipped out for the Stony Brook Temporary Hospital under construction in Stony Brook, NY. As an essential manufacturer of HVAC systems, AAON is doing all they can for their customers that have AAON equipment on critical infrastructure and those customers that need new equipment or parts for critical infrastructure. “On Sunday, March 29th, I received a call from Joe Sbarra, the President of the AAON sales representative o...

Carrier Global Corporation debuts as an independent, publicly traded company after successfully completing its separation from United Technologies. Shares of Carrier, a pioneer in creating building and refrigeration solutions that matter for people and the planet, will begin ‘regular-way’ trading on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) at market open under the symbol ‘CARR.’ A provider of innovative heating, ventilating and air conditioning (HVAC), refrigeration, and fire...

Armstrong Fluid Technology has announced a series of six new webinars for the month of April designed to help building managers, engineers and maintenance professionals navigate energy savings during a changing environment. ‘Smart HVAC Systems’ webinars Focusing on a variety of critical topics from ‘Remote Connectivity’ to ‘Indoor Air Quality’ and ‘Smart HVAC Systems for a New World’, the insightful sessions address all aspects of building perfor...

LG Electronics has been named 2020 ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The Sustained Excellence award recognizes LG's continued leadership in protecting the environment through high-performing, energy-efficient products loved by millions of consumers across the country.  "Responsible innovation is the foundation of creating Innovation for a Better Life," said Thomas Yoon, President and CEO, LG Electronics North America. "With ENERGY...

DENSO Corporation announced it is joining a project from D-Wave Systems Inc., the pioneer in quantum cloud service “Leap2”, to give anyone working on problems related to COVID-19 free, immediate access to the company’s quantum computer. As researchers in every industry, such as medical care and infection prevention, are trying to find solutions, the initiative comes in response to a request from the Canadian government for solutions to the pandemic across industries. Hybrid q...

In the winter, being snug as a bug in a rug in the home can be cozy, but it can also play havoc with indoor air quality (IAQ) here in California, creating some significant health problems.  Tassio Temperature recommends taking precautions to avoid the common issues associated with winter indoor air quality. Why Does Winter Cause Problems? During the warmer months, open windows and let the fresh air into the Los Angeles home. During the colder months, do the opposite, locking everything u...

Multi-zone Ductless installations, when applied correctly, can heat or cool multiple spaces effectively. They may even present an easier installation than a traditional unitary system installs when running ductwork seems almost impossible. When the situation presents itself, one must make sure that all bases are covered when designing and installing these Multi-zone systems.   Here are a few tips and tricks to help better understand and apply Multi-zone Ductle...

The Annual General Meeting of March 30, 2020 was held at the headquarters of BELIMO Holding AG in Hinwil (Switzerland) excluding personal attendance of all shareholders. Having regard to ordinance 2 on measures to prevent coronavirus (COVID-19) the Board of Directors decided to take this precautionary measure for the protection of its shareholders. The independent proxy therefore represented 86.91 percent of voting share capital at 2020's Annual General Meeting. The shareholders approved all mo...

Friedrich’s ductless line of products will happily replace their gas or expensive electric heaters with extremely efficient heat pump operation all the way down to 0°F. While typical heat pumps only operate down to ~40°F before switching into “Emergency heat” electric heat mode, Friedrich heat pumps can continue to work for 40 more degrees, offering Heating Seasonal Performance (HSPF) ratings as high as 11.00.   Heat pumps work by taking the heat energy from...

As people around the globe navigate the rapidly evolving novel COVID-19 pandemic, Johnson Controls continues to power the mission of hospitals around the world. According to the CDC and ASHRAE, hospital HVAC systems play a vital role in mitigating the spread of diseases like COVID-19, MERS, SARS and tuberculosis. When an infected person coughs or sneezes, respiratory droplets can travel through the air and be inhaled by people in close proximity, so it is critical to ensure airborne infection c...

The Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI), the trade association representing manufacturers of heating, water heating, air conditioning, and commercial refrigeration products and equipment expressed its appreciation to the 23 states and the District of Columbia that thus far have heeded the industry's call for "essential business" status during this health crisis. "These governors deserve the thanks of the manufacturers, distributors, contractors, engineers, and technici...

On behalf of the employees and management at Uponor North America, the company stated that they are operating safely in their multiple plants and distribution centers with office teams working from home to cater to all the requirements and queries of customers and partners. Key COVID-19 Precautions Key Coronavirus precautions adopted: Instituting an internal task force to continually monitor the situation; Moving office workers to remote locations; Practicing and monitoring social distanc...

Tripp Lite, a manufacturer of power protection and connectivity solutions, has made it easier to improve cooling efficiency in edge applications and data centers with the SmartRack® Aisle Containment System. The new aisle containment system, which keeps hot and cool air separated, promotes better temperature control and improved equipment performance in hot or cold aisle environments. The system incorporates existing rack infrastructure and can be easily installed and modified without assis...

Australia’s heating, ventilation and air conditioning manufacturer, Seeley International calls on the Federal and State Governments to confirm that it will be recognized as an Essential Service provider, should wider geographic and industry lockdowns come into force as part of escalating COVID-19 response measures.  Seeley International Group Managing Director, Mr. Jon Seeley, said, “Good heating and fresh air ventilation are essential to good health, and must be maintained, es...

During the current situation and the Government's instructions to control the spread of the COVID-19 virus, the very difficult decision has been taken to temporarily reduce Adcock Refrigeration and Air Conditioning’s operations. This is to reduce movement of staff, both site and office based to protect not only the company’s own staff and their families, but also their clients and the wider community. As part of this temporary suspension, all site-based installation works will cease...

Due to the recommendations of the Government, business will be closed for three weeks. The closure of the business will take effect on Tuesday March 24, 2020 at 4:00 p.m. The business will be back on Tuesday April 14, 2020, unless otherwise noted.

Ruskin wants to update their customers on how Ruskin is handling the effects of COVID-19. Ruskin takes the health and safety of their employees and customers extremely seriously, and they are working hard to minimize disruptions to all of their stakeholders. Ruskin HQ and all factories remain fully operational Cross-border transport of products continues without delays CDC guidelines followed in all of our facilities Ready to help re-route shipments or change shipping addresses updates...

Eurovent Middle East, as the region´s industry association for Heating, Ventilation, Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration (HVACR) equipment manufacturers, is calling on building owners, operators and facility management providers as well as healthcare facilities to carefully observe the following recommendations by the industry to minimize risks related to the transmission of airborne viruses through ventilation and air-conditioning systems and support the government in its efforts to contai...

As the world works to contain the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19), the Trane Technologies team is adapting to this rapidly evolving situation, implementing safety measures and taking care of each other, along with the organization’s partners and customers. Trane Technologies’ business is largely categorized as ‘critical’ by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. They provide heating, cooling and ventilation solutions for essential spaces like homes, hospitals, ph...

In response to the global COVID-19 pandemic, Haier Smart Home Co., Ltd., the home appliance producer and smart home ecosystem builder, unveils Haier Internet of Clothing (‘IoC’) Global Antibacterial and Epidemic Prevention Guarantee Platform. Using the platform, Haier IoC helps the world fight COVID-19 by connecting companies with donors and manufacturers across countries and industries, allowing them to combat material shortages and source high-quality resources. Launched in early...

As part of the commitment to employees and the communities where all live and work, GE Appliances (GEA) is investing in the One Louisville: COVID-19 Response Fund. Created by Louisville Metro Government, the Community Foundation of Louisville, Metro United Way and other corporate and community partners across Louisville, One Louisville is an emergency response fund that will rapidly deploy resources to individuals and community-based organizations impacted by the COVID-19 outbreak in the region...

As the novel COVID-19 continues its global spread, the importance of ensuring healthy indoor air quality is paramount to helping lower the curve of infections. Studies have demonstrated higher ventilation rates have a direct impact on lowering the spread of microbials in workplaces and other occupied spaces. ASHRAE Standard 62.1, Ventilation for Acceptable Indoor Air Quality, specifies minimum ventilation rates and other measures for new and existing buildings to provide acceptable indoor air qu...

Good news for building owners, engineers/architects, and HVAC contractors who can now save energy, construction costs, and space in commercial facilities with this latest approved code addition. Doorway air curtains were approved June 25, 2019 as alternatives to vestibules on most commercial building entries in the upcoming ASHRAE Standard 90.1-2019 “Energy Standard for Buildings Except Low Rise Residential Buildings.” The professional association’s approved addition requires...

Johnson Controls Chairman and CEO, George Oliver, reaffirmed that the Company is delivering 'essential products, services, and personnel' during the COVID-19 pandemic. "At times like these, it is critically important to reach out and let people know that we are here and that we continue to help hospitals, pharmacies and other essential businesses as needed to continue their operations," said Oliver. The Company first responded to the developing crisis in Wuhan, China where its local personnel i...