Heating News & Trends

Following comments made in the Sunday Telegraph (26.2.2023), the Chief Executive of energy trade body, Energy and Utilities Alliance (EUA), has written to the Minister asking for urgent clarification of Government policy. In the newspaper article, Lord Callanan states, “Nobody’s going to be forced to ditch their boiler” and that forcing “Households to replace gas boilers with heat pumps would be against the British character.” Fossil fuel boilers While agreeing...

At ISH 2023, to be held from 13 to 17 March in Frankfurt, CAREL will be presenting its A3 ready solutions for residential and commercial heat pumps. The targets set for 2030, namely a 55% reduction in emissions and REPowerEU, are key measures that will guide the industry in the transition to the safe use of natural refrigerants. CAREL is playing an active part in this transition, developing components and solutions that are not only safe and ready to use, but that ensure less use of non-renewa...

Danfoss’ EnVisioneering Exchange podcast series, now in its third season, continues to explore the megatrends shaping our future with a lineup of guests from all facets of the HVACR industry. February’s episodes feature discussions on heat pumps, their role in decarbonization, and how the industry and policymakers can encourage their adoption. The Role of Heat Pumps in Decarbonization In “The Role of Heat Pumps in Decarbonization,” released on February 2, Steve Nadel,...

Eurovent will participate at Warsaw HVAC Expo 2023, a trade fair of heating, ventilation and air conditioning in Poland, which is taking place from March 1 to March 3, 2023. The fair presents HVAC manufacturers who will be showcasing heating systems, heat pumps and heat exchangers, refrigeration systems and measurement technologies. Eurovent to participate in Warsaw HVAC Expo 2023 Igor Sikonczyk will be present at the Warsaw HVAC Expo 2023 trade fair Igor Sikonczyk, Eurovent’s Senior T...

Breathing in clean air is essential for health. Unfortunately, the air inside the homes can be more polluted than outdoor air. Poor indoor air quality can be caused by a variety of factors, including dust mites, mold, pet dander, and chemicals. In this blog post, Atomatic Mechanical Services discusses some of the common causes of indoor air quality problems as well as solutions to improve indoor air quality in the home. Common Causes of Poor Indoor Air Quality Dust Mites Dust mites are micro...

While winter is almost over, it’ll be here again before they know it – they need to be thinking about how they want to keep their home and walkway safe and snow-free next winter. Snow melt systems are a great solution for those in the cold Chicagoland area. They provide a fast, efficient, and cost-effective way to melt the snow around the home while also keeping them safe from slippery surfaces. Atomatic Mechanical Services explores the benefits of snow melting systems, as well as h...

Carbon monoxide detectors are designed to alert home occupants in the event of a carbon monoxide leak. But what do they do when they hear their carbon monoxide detector going off? Just because they don’t smell anything, or nothing seems out of the ordinary, doesn’t mean there isn’t a carbon monoxide leak in the home. In this blog post, Atomatic discusses how carbon monoxide alarms work and what steps they should take if one goes off, as well as the possibility of false alarms....

Brivis is a household name in the world of air conditioning systems. For decades, this brand has consistently created some of the most popular air conditioning systems in Australia. One of Brivis’ trademark products is its first-class range of evaporative cooling systems. Evaporative coolers are natural, efficient, and eco-friendly, making them one of the most popular forms of cooling or air conditioning available in Melbourne. A Brief History Brivis Australia is a locally based manufac...

Johnson Controls, the pioneer for smart, healthy and sustainable buildings, has been recognized by LexisNexis as one of the world's most innovative companies in its latest report, ‘Innovation Momentum 2023: The Global Top 100.’ Top 100 recognizes companies advancing innovative solutions to challenges and laying the intellectual property foundations for further breakthroughs. "We are accelerating our pace of innovation to achieve Johnson Controls' vision of smart, autonomous building...

When summer is in full swing, so is the demand for quality air conditioning. There are so many different styles and models to choose from, including ducted systems, refrigerated air conditioning, split system air conditioners, and evaporative units. If they are currently in the market for a new cooling system, this article is here to help. choices for air conditioning While these systems are perfect for certain situations, they will not be suitable for everyone Of all the cooling system...

Paragon House – an 11 story teaching block at the University of West London (UWL), has recently replaced its gas boiler heating system with a ground-breaking first for Europe and the UK, by Finn Geotherm installing three x 210kW Panasonic air-to-water heat pumps with a bespoke cascading thermostatic control system to heat the entire building. The University of West London were looking to improve the energy performance of the building in a more sustainable way, reducing their carbon footpr...

The Eurovent Team is going to be present at EuroShop 2023, from 27 February to 02 March, 2023. Euroshop is one of the most renowned world retail trade fairs, where manufacturers offer their products and solutions for retail industry, by showcasing their retail technology and store designs. The Eurovent Team members - Francesco Scuderi and Massimiliano Ferrario will be at the trade fair. Visitors can request a meeting with them by simply sending them an email or calling them on their mobile phon...

Jobber, the provider of operations management software for home service businesses, announced the availability of three new YouTube Series: “Ask a Business Mentor,” “Shop Talk,” and “Jobber Academy” video series with episodes already available to stream on Jobber’s YouTube channel. Each series will continue to release episodes on a bi-weekly basis during their seasons, which will consist of 8-12 episodes. YouTube series Jobber’s YouTube vide...

Danfoss has announced it is accepting entries for its fourteenth annual EnVisioneer of the Year award competition. competition and participation criteria  Launched in 2010, the competition recognizes North American original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), building owners, municipalities, contractors, consulting engineers, system integrators, and end users that have introduced a new product, opened a new facility, or invested in a building or system upgrade in the past 18 months using Danf...

If they’ve spent any time researching different types of cooling systems, they’ve probably heard that evaporative coolers are no good in humidity. They might have even heard that evaporative cooling will turn the home or office into a subtropical environment! Like all cooling solutions, evaporative coolers have their pros and cons, and one of the major drawbacks is their relationship with humidity. But are evaporative coolers really as bad as the detractors say, and should they...

Kevin Faltin, Executive Director of the Air Movement and Control Association (AMCA) International and Francesco Scuderi, Secretary General of Eurovent announced a 3-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the two manufacturer associations. Eurovent, Eurovent Certita Certification (ECC), Air Movement and Control Association (AMCA) International Inc., Asia Air Movement and Control Association (ASIA AMCA), and European Air Movement and Control Association (EU AMCA) agreed to develop and mai...

At this year’s ISH trade fair in Frankfurt, Germany, Siemens will showcase its cloud-based platforms, IoT-enabled products and solutions that make buildings smarter, leveraging the potential that digitalization offers. Exhibiting under the motto ‘Your fast lane to smart buildings’, the company is focusing on turning buildings into smart ecosystems that respond to the business goals of building owners and operators for improved building performance, as well as to tenants’...

Franklin Electric Co., Inc. is helping HVAC engineering professionals maximize their system operation with the Cerus® X-Drive, an all-inclusive variable frequency drive (VFD) solution designed for versatility, intuitive startup and overall ease-of-operation.  Available in multiple standalone and packaged configurations, including UL Type 1, 12 or 3R rated bypass or enclosed control panel (UL Type 4X engineered to order), the VFD is engineered to handle variable torque applications up t...

Franklin Electric Co., Inc. and their Little Giant brand are once again bringing innovative new products and experiences to HVACR professionals at AHR Expo, February 6-8 in Atlanta (booth #6349). AHR expo participation In addition to hands-on time with products, the company will host a special AHR Expo seminar on February 6 at 1:15 p.m. in Theater C. During the session, Little Giant Corporate Trainer Jeremiah Brodie will share information on how to select HVACR and wastewater product solutions...

Franklin Electric Co., Inc. brand Little Giant is giving HVAC professionals a durable, proven option when it comes to condensate removal with the HT-VCL Series – a line of high-temperature condensate pumps plenum rated for use within the tight floor and ceiling spaces HVAC units must often go. The units are considered the highest-performing pumps in the Little Giant family. HT-VCL Series The HT-VCL Series is built for optimum performance in handling a variety of challenging settings...

Petri Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Drain Cleaning, a family-owned home service company serving Brooklyn and Manhattan since 1906, has hired experienced installation and service manager Michael Blouin as its new HVAC manager to oversee the company’s heating and air division. professional experience “Mike brings years of professional experience in all aspects of the heating and air conditioning service industry to Petri, and we’re happy to have him on board,” said Mic...

With the increasing demands on HVAC systems, avoiding unplanned and costly downtime is essential. Condition-based monitoring (CBM) turns the Danfoss VLT® HVAC Drive into the smartest sensor in the system - a sensor that enables predictive and condition-based monitoring, processes data on the edge and sends data wherever it’s needed.  It monitors activity in HVAC systems and alerts facility managers to potential maintenance issues so that they can be addressed before reaching a c...

Saving energy and reducing the lifetime cost of refrigeration systems just got easier with Danfoss’ VLT® Refrigeration Drive FC 103. Designed specifically for refrigeration systems, the EMC-compliant drive makes intelligent system pressure and capacity control possible. For compressors, the drive offers efficiency- and reliability-enhancing features, integrated process control functions and a commissioning environment specially designed to meet the needs of refrigeration applications....

Danfoss’ VLT® Preferred Harmonic Drives (PHD) offer optimum harmonic mitigation and input power factor performance. Their ability to accomplish this at full load and substantially reduced loading from both utility line and standby/backup generator power makes them an ideal solution for HVAC fans and pumps.  The key to the design of this low harmonic drive solution is a specialized input power section that has the unique capability of adapting to load changes. Traditionally, low h...

Danfoss’ new oil-free check (OFC) valve brings even greater functionality and efficiency to Danfoss Turbocor® compressors. Designed specifically for an oil-free environment, the valve delivers a discharge solution that improves the performance and reliability of oil-free centrifugal compressors with magnetic bearings by incorporating a low pressure drop damped check valve, as well as stop and diffuser functions. Condenser heat exchanger Because the oil management system can be rem...

Paschal Air, Plumbing & Electric, a provider of HVAC, plumbing and electrical home services, is proud to announce the expansion of their operations to the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex with the acquisition of Walker Air, Plumbing & Electric.  Headquartered in Arlington, and with locations in Dallas, Frisco and Denton, Walker Air, Plumbing & Electric has proudly served the DFW Metroplex since 1963 through the Metro Energy Savers, Big Bear Air Conditioning & Heating, and North...

Facilities can get a more complete picture of the life cycle stage of their AC drives with Danfoss’ DrivePro® Site Assessment. Part of the DrivePro® Life Cycle suite of services, site assessment provides facility owners and managers with the opportunity to plan for future maintenance, retrofits, and upgrades based on their exact needs. DrivePro® Site Assessment In order to optimize their maintenance strategy and improve uptime, facility managers need to plan ahead. DrivePro&...

For commercial refrigeration customers looking for a wireless IoT solution to monitor their assets in the field, Danfoss’ Alsense foodservice platform offers an affordable, flexible, and secure app-based monitoring solution for temperature tracking, refrigeration operation monitoring, alarms, and HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point) compliance. The app works in conjunction with hardware that acts as an IoT enabler to provide end users with real-time data 24/7/365, including...

Panasonic Heating & Cooling Solutions will be exhibiting its range of advanced solutions for retail refrigeration and indoor air quality (IAQ) at EuroShop 2023, the world’s largest trade fair for retail investments. Taking place every three years, EuroShop 2023 will be held from 26 February – 2 March, 2023, in Düsseldorf, Germany, and attendees will find Panasonic in Hall 6, Booth D19, in collaboration with Panasonic CONNECT, TOUGHBOOK, and Blue Yonder. Panasonic’s i...

With rising energy costs and gas boilers to be banned in all new homes by 2025, before being phased out completely by 2033, heat pumps are currently hot news for home owners looking to replace their heating and hot water systems. Information on this popular renewable technology is in demand and so Panasonic has launched a radio campaign with Bauer Media and talkSPORT to give home owners a simple way to learn more on how heat pumps can turn energy from outside into warmth inside. High demand fo...