Single Packaged Vertical Units News & Trends

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...

With the integration of the Viessmann hybrid electricity storage system Vitocharge VX3 in the Wibutler system, power generation, storage, and consumption are combined perfectly. The combined solution gives users more independence from expensive power supply companies, providing them with the comfortable use of energy-efficient, self-generated power for various applications. During the last two decades, the price of electricity for private households has more than doubled. Nowhere in Europe do...

The 1st certificate of the NF 536 mark for air cleaners has been granted by Eurovent Certita Certification in June 2021 to two independent air cleaners with clean air efficiencies for particles, gaseous pollutants, microorganisms, and allergens. The scope of this certification program includes all independent air cleaners for residential and non-residential applications. The certification program is based on factory audits, random product sampling, and tests according to NF B44-200:2016 for air...

Don’t miss the Women in HVACR 18th Annual Conference as it explores: “Breaking the Surface” in St. Petersburg Florida on October 13 – 15, 2021. Join for this exciting event as users reconnect with old friends and network with other women leaders in the HVACR industry. Why Attend? Women in HVACR are a national organization of women throughout the HVACR industry. This event offers exceptional opportunities to grow the network and gain knowledge about the industry. Roundt...

According to Digitized House, 70% of consumers already have at least one smart gadget in their homes and, if the trends are any indication, consumers will continue turning to devices and applications that offer convenience and comfort. Cooper&Hunter Remote WiFi app, for example, enables users to easily control their wall-mounted mini-split air conditioners with iOS or Android devices anytime, anywhere. Multiple users, such as members of a household or corporate office team, can conveniently...

If there’s a concern that every operator uses cold storage - and also a controlled temperature logistic company - really cares about, it must be the warranty for refrigeration systems to always work, mostly on summer. Even if not superstitious, everyone knows that Murphy’s law exists and also know that the refrigerant plant will stop working on a Friday night or Saturday morning of a hot and sultry weekend of August. Ecofreddo system A lot of refrigeration companies guarantee afte...

When spring arrives, it’s time to schedule the annual maintenance for the air conditioning system. This is the best way to prepare the AC for the hard work it will perform over the summer keeping the family cool and comfortable. Every HVAC contractor recommends maintenance for air conditioners in spring, and the company has its own HVAC maintenance program to help make this job easier for the customers. “Is this really that important?” some people ask when told about maintenan...

It’s not fun during the days of summer to discover the air conditioning system has fallen behind on its work. One can hear the AC running and the familiar sound of the compressor kicking on, yet something isn’t right. People in the house are complaining about the heat, some rooms are hotter than before, and one finds themselves pushing the thermostat lower than usual. First, don’t lower the thermostat to counter this problem. It may make the situation worse. If one suspects th...

Warm drowsy meetings, stuffy classrooms, freezing office spaces, cold waiting areas, or just a room at home that never seems to feel ‘warm enough’. Everyone understands the importance of thermal comfort. And they understand its impact, particularly following a year where everyone has spent more time inside than ever before. The bodies are amazingly sensitive to temperature change. A lack of thermal comfort makes us feel stressed, annoyed, and distracted if it is too cold and sleepy,...

GE Appliances. (GEA), a Haier company announced a new Vertical Terminal Air Conditioner (VTAC) poised to reinvent the design of Single Packaged Vertical Units (SPVU). The GE Zoneline® Ultimate V10™ was designed in collaboration with hotel and residential property owners and architects to create a new way of installing the air conditioning chassis that makes installation 60% faster. With additional features like ultra-quiet cooling, onboard diagnostics, and SmartHQ WiFi capabilities, t...

Payzer, a fast-growing mobile and cloud-based software provider, has closed a $23M Series D round of equity capital led by Harbert Growth Partners. Existing and new investors including Grotech Ventures, Route 66 Ventures, Ferguson Ventures, IDEA Fund Partners, and Alerion Ventures also participated. Payzer intends to use the proceeds to increase its focus on delivering its software product, Payzerware, for HVAC, plumbing, electric, roofing, and other specialty trade markets. innovative managem...

Ultra-premium spirits business, Edrington, has signed up to a four-year deal with EDF that will see their business supplied with 100% renewable energy from October 2021. Energy Edge Consulting, Edrington’s energy advisor, worked with EDF to structure the agreement which will help Edrington meet its sustainability needs and support their ambition of being carbon neutral by 2030.  This will mean that all of Edrington’s Scottish distilleries, The Macallan, Highland Park, and...

HMS Networks launches a new IR-based Intesis® AC interface that enables integration of any air conditioning unit, regardless of brand, into Modbus or BACnet Building Automation Systems. Controlling Air Conditioning systems HVAC systems are usually the largest energy consumers in a building. Therefore, it is crucial for building owners to monitor and control these systems to save costs and energy. Additionally, the COVID-19 pandemic has made it increasingly important to find new ways of in...

Ofgem, the energy regulator, has set out final proposals to help millions of micro business customers get a better energy deal. Energy brokers help busy micro businesses to compare the market and find a better deal on their energy. But Ofgem found a minority of brokers engage in poor practices with opaque fees for brokerage services. In one case, 50% of the total contract cost (around £24,000) comprised broker commission fees that the consumer was not made aware of pre-contract.  Su...

If homeowners are remodeling or building a house, they have probably thought more about floors and walls than air conditioners. However, to keep the house cool and energy bills low, homeowners need the right kind of AC unit. In areas with warm to hot summers like northern Illinois, air conditioners account for an average of 12% of a home’s energy costs. Types of air conditioners Let’s explore five different kinds of air conditioners and what situations they’re best for: Cen...

Over 3 million users attend music festivals every year in the UK, creating a staggering 23,500 tonnes of waste. WOMAD is already leading the way in sustainability, with several inspiring initiatives including green energy from Ecotricity and action on recycling, single-use plastics, water, and travel. Whichever events users choose to attend, here are the top tips for a sustainable and safe summer of festivals. Be COVID safe Wide open spaces like those at WOMAD are perfect for keeping us...

CE+T Group has obtained the Gold label in recognition of retaining the Best Managed Companies label for four consecutive years. Each year, the Best Managed Companies program rigorously evaluates and challenges organisations’ strategy and operational management against a proven global framework based on four pillars: a clear long-term strategy, extensive capabilities, strong commitment, and excellent financial performance. After a challenging year, resilience, leadership and agility have b...

The Air Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI) have announced that it is implementing a wide range of test conditions, in certain of its globally recognized, industry-respected certification programs, to help promote global energy efficiency, to suit varying global environmental conditions and regional needs, to align itself with local, regional, and international regulations, and to address requirements of its members and certification program participants. T3 and T4-Kuwait...

Tassio Temperature Control strives to do its best to ensure users' air conditioner, or AC, is running smoothly and effectively. But sometimes there are external factors that could be causing the unit to run less efficiently. Steps to improvement Tassio Temperature Control wants users to experience its product to its fullest potential, so it has compiled a short list of small improvements around Canoga Park House that could help lower energy bills. These are improvements users could complete t...

Oxbox®, an affordable quality HVAC brand endorsed by Trane®, decided to extend its compressor warranty to a 10-year compressor warranty, up from the original seven years, starting in 2021. No registration is required. Oxbox distributor partners had asked for this improvement so they could more effectively sell to contractors. And in 2021, Oxbox delivered. full unit replacement With its one-year replacement pledge, Oxbox continues to provide peace of mind. The business will offer a ful...

Two variations of Shower Heat Recovery Unit (SHRU) have been unveiled, as the Baxi Assure range expands to provide even more energy efficient heating and hot water accessory choice for new build housing professionals. Developed as part of a wider portfolio of Baxi Heating’s Assure products and services that are intended to support developers at every project stage, the Baxi Assure SHRU range can offer up to 66.6% heat recovery and up to 8% SAP benefits. Baxi Assure SHRU units Baxi Assur...

Danfoss and Bitten & Mads Clausen's Foundation are constructing one of the world’s most sustainable residential buildings with traditional building materials and already existing energy-efficient technologies. May 13th is Bitten and Mads Clausen’s wedding anniversary. They were married in 1939, and Bitten & Mads Clausen's Foundation is celebrating the day by announcing that the new building being constructed on the Als Strait in Sønderborg will be called Danfoss...

Johnson Controls, the globally renowned company for smart, healthy, and sustainable building solutions, has expanded its line of Premium commercial rooftop units, which are now available in 25-80 tons variants. Premier platform units The Johnson Controls Premier platform units provide building owners with state-of-the-art efficiency levels that significantly reduce operational costs over the life of the unit, while ensuring indoor air quality (IAQ) is maximized through optional features, such...

The new range of Pearl air conditioning units from Haier HVAC Solutions sets the standard for comfort cooling and heating. The range offers greater protection against airborne health hazards, features innovative self-clean technology, and comes with an in-built wi-fi module giving the user complete flexibility and control. The modern, stylish design is available in a crisp, matt white finish and is a perfect solution for a residential mono-split or multi-system heating and cooling. UVC Generat...

On April 29, Kurt’s AC & Heat and YORK® Factory Direct partnered with Building Homes for Heroes during a Welcome Home ceremony in Ocklawaha, FL., for Army Specialist James Lipscomb. During a mission in Iraq, Specialist Lipscomb was injured when his truck hit an IED. He suffers from degenerative joint disease, PTSD, and a traumatic brain injury. For his service to his country, Specialist Lipscomb was awarded a Purple Heart. Wi-Fi® enabled YORK system To support...

Adcock has a long working relationship with Sky UK Ltd and takes great pride in being involved in some of their very important projects. It was contracted to provide an additional water chiller for Sky’s new data center office located in the heart of Leeds. The site had very strict noise restrictions due to local adjacent properties, this meant a standard chiller could not be fitted. However, for experienced designers and engineers, this wasn’t a barrier.  Adcock designed and...

Malco Products, SBC, one of the manufacturers of high-quality, American-made tools for professional use, announced the expansion of its best-selling line of C-RHEX® cleanable, reversible magnetic hex drivers to include 7- and 8-millimeter hex sizes. These new millimeter models will be available in three lengths: 2-inch, 4-inch, and 6-inch. versatile products We are introducing versatile products to address emerging market needs for new specializations" “The trade professionals who...

Lennox Industries, a trusted brand for over 125 years, unveiled updates to a whole-home heating and cooling system that is already recognized as the best in the industry. The Ultimate Comfort System™ combines the best of the Dave Lennox Signature® Collection to create an unprecedented whole-home comfort system that seamlessly and intelligently works together to stay finely tuned to home and deliver consistently clean, perfect air. According to a new survey commissioned by Lennox,...

Aggreko, the global pioneer in mobile and modular energy solutions, has delivered a smart battery storage system to Argonne National Laboratory (ANL). The solution will expand high-power charging for electric vehicles (EVs) at the organization’s Smart Energy Plaza near Chicago, Illinois, USA. With this net-zero battery storage system, Aggreko is helping ANL to demonstrate EV grid integration efforts that leverage smart management of stored energy systems with co-located EV fast charging a...

An air conditioner (AC), just like a car, needs regular maintenance and service to run efficiently. Tassio Temperature Control recommends getting the air conditioning unit serviced and cleaned at least once a year.  The optimum time is in the spring to ensure the system will run with the most efficiency during the hottest summer months. Users need to be able to rely on air conditioners for their comfort here in Los Angeles. Why Is Maintenance Important?   The short answer is it...