Gas Furnaces News & Trends

The Meizhou Pumped Storage Power Station, installed with 4 × 300 MW units, developed by DEC, was launched on May 28, after four years of construction. Located in Meizhou, South China’s Guangdong province, the station is slated to cut the standard coal consumption by 171,000 tons and CO2 emissions by 428,000 tons per year.

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Johnson Controls, the pioneer for smart, healthy, and sustainable buildings, is delivering a new solution to millions of Americans seeking more efficient and environmentally sustainable home heating and cooling with Ultimate Home Comfort™, a 10-year residential HVAC leasing program in partnership with Fundient Capital LLC. The industry-first program bundles a new, fully installed YORK® HVAC system including high-efficiency models – with 10 years of annual maintenance and service...

According to the most recent BSRIA report, over 45 percent of central HVAC systems have been in use for more than 10 years and 87 percent of consumer needs are for home HVAC upgrade or replacement, representing a huge market opportunity for today’s HVAC industry. However, the suppliers and contractors will not be able to rely on the same products they have used in the past as an increasing focus on decarbonization, electrification, and energy efficiency standards in 2023 and beyond are dr...

ABM Franchising Group is pleased to welcome Mountain Air Systems back to the Linc Service network. Mountain Air Systems has been in business since 1985 and is a full-service HVAC mechanical contractor, serving all of Vermont and parts of New Hampshire and New York, in the United States of America.  ABM - Mountain Air Systems partnership "Mountain Air Systems is an industry leader in its market, and we’re excited to see them rejoin the Linc Service network," said Bruce Phibbs, Senio...

Supplying heat and power to buildings is becoming an increasingly complex endeavor. The accelerated shift away from fossil gas and oil to renewable energy, as well as the desire of many homeowners to become less dependent on the public power supply, makes it necessary to find comprehensive system solutions for heating, cooling, ventilation, and power supply. All of this also increases the demands being placed on the industry. Viessmann One Base supports partners from the trade by making it easi...

An HVAC system is out of sight and out of mind until it is not working properly! When it is the middle of winter and the colder months, it is always a surprise when there is cold air coming out of vents and not warm.  Reasons There can be a variety of reasons why the furnace is blowing out cold air and Van Drunen take a look at them: Check the thermostat: Before homeowners panic about the cool air, make sure that the thermostat is set at the correct temperature. Maybe the spouse or ch...

Aggreko has launched a mobile, modular power package for utility support and off-grid locations, using HFO as its primary fuel source. Aggreko’s Medium Speed HFO (MSHFO) power package brings its trademark containerized, scalable power online quickly, while lowering the overall cost of energy. With more than 50 years experience providing diesel and gas-fuelled mobile, modular power, HFO was the natural extension that the company’s experts at its Dumbarton research and development fac...

AFNOR UK, a subsidiary of the French standardization operator AFNOR Group, sought UKCA marking accreditation in conjunction with sister company Certigaz to serve UK businesses post-Brexit, as well as international clients. West Midlands-headquartered AFNOR UK can now offer UKCA as a standalone certification, or, working alongside another sister company, Afnor Certification, combined with CE marking, for gas appliances, with the organization close to becoming approved to cover construction mater...

Mitsubishi Electric Trane HVAC US (METUS), a supplier of Ductless and Ducted Mini-split and Variable Refrigerant Flow (VRF) heat-pump and air-conditioning systems, introduces the intelli-HEAT™ Dual Fuel System. This new Mitsubishi Electric solution connects with any thermostatically controlled furnace. all-electric heat pump The dual-fuel system empowers homeowners with a gas furnace to improve their home’s comfort and sustainability by using an energy-efficient, all-electric heat...

The Board of Directors of Trane Technologies plc, a climate innovator, declared a quarterly dividend of $0.67 per ordinary share, or $2.68 annualized. The dividend is payable March 31, 2022, to shareholders of record on March 4, 2022. The declaration was consistent with the company’s previously announced intention to increase the dividend by 14%. When combined with the dividend increase of 11% in the first quarter of 2021, the annual dividend is up 26% since launching as a company focused...

Industrial Combustion has announced that it will have three burner series on display at the AHR Expo 2022 event. The company’s booth will feature its SBR-30, V/LNV and Q Series burners with experienced representatives available for consultation, at the AHR Expo 2022 exhibition.   SBR-30 Series burner The SBR-30 Series burner can achieve less than 30 PPM NOx emissions without FGR and offers a natural gas fuel option from 16.8 to 54.6 MMBTU per hour. This low-NOx burner is also...

DRI-STEEM Corporation (DriSteem), a manufacturer of humidification, evaporative cooling, and water treatment systems, is pleased to announce the selection of Dan-Poltherm as the new manufacturers’ representative firm for DriSteem products in Poland. The new addition In addition to Dan-Poltherm’s own products, they are a direct importer and an exclusive distributor of devices of well-known HVAC system manufacturers covering the needs resulting from air ventilation, air conditioning,...

Aggreko is proud to announce that they have completed commissioning of the largest flare gas to power project in the Middle East to date, with 165 MW capacity. The plant is situated nearby the Saqala Field, Garmain block, in South East Kurdistan. The 165 MW modular power plant has run at full capacity for 72 hours in the project’s final site acceptance test (SAT), marking successful on-time, on-budget delivery. Flare gas to power project The plant is run on approximately 40 million squa...

It can be difficult to keep warm indoors during the colder months of the year. However, there are some ways to stay nice and warm even when things are chilly outside. Air Docs Heating & Cooling is the pioneer in heating repair in Fellsmere, Florida, USA. Following are some helpful tips to help users stay warm. Install an efficient furnace An efficient furnace is a must during the cold months of the year. By availing of a heating installation service from a reputable heating and cool...

As the cooler season calls for the furnace to be running, it can be unsettling when it starts making noises. While some creaks and hums are normal, loud, new, or unexpected sounds can be a sign that there is more going on than meets the eye! It’s always a good idea to investigate a new sound, especially if the furnace stops working.  Reasons  Here are possibilities of what that loud noise can mean: A high-pitched squeal: If it sounds like nails on a chalkboard, homeowners m...

Some days, when the user turns on the heater, they smell a burning smell. And with winter and inflated energy bills fast approaching, there’s always a nagging thought: Is the heater safe? If users ever wondered about that smell when turning on the heater, Air Docs are here to tell the user that the burning smell is just fine. It turns out that natural gas leaks are extremely rare. Here are some possible causes of a burning smell when the user turns on the heater. Dama...

A new report, published by the not-for-profit body Energy and Utilities Alliance (EUA) finds customers are typically facing a five-fold cost increase to install a heat pump, compared to a hydrogen-ready boiler. Households can currently expect to pay up to £15,000 for transition to a heat pump depending on the property type, compared to less than £3,000 for a hydrogen-ready boiler. In addition to the higher cost of the heat pump itself, the disparity is largely due to the additional...

In most places, the closer it gets to winter, the cooler the temperature becomes. When wintertime approaches, users need to start thinking about heating the inside of the home to protect against the frigid air outside. There are several options available for heating the home. The option that’s right for the user is going to vary, based on where the user lives and the size of the residence. Here are some great options for keeping the home warm during the winter. Space heaters I...

Just like ones lungs are an important connection to the rest of ones respiratory system, ones home’s ductwork, or air ducts, are importantly connected to ones heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system. For ones HVAC system—and ones lungs—to perform at peak level, the numerous airways need to be open and clear. All in the name of breathing properly. US Environmental Protection Agency The Importance of Every Breath ones HVAC System Takes Essential...

"The 2020s are a decade of setting the course. The task now is to create the appropriate framework conditions and initiate the essential measures to promote innovation and investment," states the summary of the eagerly awaited dena lead study, which was presented today in Berlin. It goes on to say, "To make the path to climate neutrality a climate policy and economic success story." Quite clearly the result is summarized: The energy mix of the future includes electrons and molecules! This appli...

Aggreko, the global pioneer in mobile and modular energy solutions, is partnering with TEDxGlasgow, the grassroots initiative created in the spirit of TED’s overall mission to research and discover ideas worth spreading.   net zero business Aggreko, which is Glasgow headquartered, is a Principal Partner for TEDxGlasgow which aims to put a spotlight on the best ideas across Scotland and amplify them to a global audience in the hope of bringing about systematic change. This is t...

Summertime is such an enjoyable moment because you get to enjoy the heat from the natural environment. The fall is here with the user but who says the party has to stop? A furnace will do the trick; it will keep them warm whenever needed. Before heating the house, the user needs to pay attention to a few things. This is in the interest of user safety and their loved ones. Relying on a poorly maintained furnace might lead to accidents that they’ll live to regret for the rest of their life....

Aggreko, the provider of mobile and modular power solutions, has partnered with the 43rd Ryder Cup to provide a complete power solution for the prestigious international golf championship.  The Ryder Cup The Ryder Cup will take place from September 24-26, 2021, at Whistling Straits in Kohler, Wisconsin. The 7,790-yard course on the shore of Lake Michigan will host nearly 50,000 spectators each day. Aggreko will provide onsite power, heating, and cooling for over 100 tents and facili...

Aggreko’s provision of modular energy services spans more than 80 countries, and it has serviced the mining industry for more than 30 years. Aggreko Australia Pacific Managing Director George Whyte said the newly commissioned gas power station was built at Ora Banda Mining’s Davyhurst Gold Mine, which is about 150km north of Kalgoorlie in Western Australia.  Mr. Whyte said the Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) station project was another step in the company’s mission to help mi...

In the late 1990s, standby generators were thought of like central air was in the 1970s. It was not very common and something few people had. Today, however, they’re becoming a lot more popular. In fact, many brand new homes are often built with backup generators, increasing the home’s desirability and resale value. Backup/standby generators Smaller than an air conditioning unit, modern backup generators are quiet and generate enough power to run the entire house. Home owners can t...

There are a wide variety of pipeline temperature sensors. Each style, no matter how it is made or configured, is absolutely critical in the discussion of an efficient thermal loop. Pipeline temperature sensors can come in the form of a RTD, Thermocouple, Thermistor or even a mercury filled bulb and capillary tube. Configurations can be as small and thin as a human hair, or larger than human arm. No matter the style or mechanical design, if the sensor is not placed in the proper location, the ap...

Aggreko, the global pioneer in mobile and modular energy solutions, has been named the Official Modular Energy Solutions Supporter for the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games. The Games will see athletes compete in 19 sports at 14 locations, including the brand-new Aquatics Centre in Sandwell, all powered by Aggreko’s innovative temporary power solutions. Aggreko will be applying relevant experience from previous international sporting events, including the 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cu...

NevadaNano, the globally renowned innovator in gas detection sensor technology, announced that PemTech (Pem-Tech, Inc.) has added NevadaNano’s Molecular Property Spectrometer (MPS) technology into its Ultra1000 Series fixed gas sensors. PemTech is a US-based global gas monitor and detector manufacturer, which started operations in 1989. “PemTech has earned a global reputation for developing products and systems that are extremely reliable and cost effective,” said Ralph Whitte...

Aggreko, the provider of mobile modular power, temperature control, and energy services, has partnered with R&A to deliver a renewable power solution at the 149th Open Championship at Royal St George's Golf Club in Sandwich, England. The hybrid system will reduce carbon emissions by up to 40% compared to the previously used fossil-fuelled systems and is a major step in Aggreko’s Net Zero journey, aiming to help clients deliver more sustainable events worldwide. renewable microgrids...