Variable Refrigerant Flow/Volume (VRF/VRV) News & Trends

As storm season approaches, homeowners often brace themselves for the unpredictable fury of nature, which can include fierce winds, torrential rain, and sudden temperature fluctuations. While many take precautions for physical safety and property protection, few consider the hidden dangers posed by power outages and surges during these meteorological events, particularly concerning their air conditioning systems. Air conditioning units play a crucial role in maintaining a comfortable living env...

As the heat of summer approaches, homeowners often turn to their air conditioning systems for relief, seeking a cool and comfortable living environment. Yet, many may overlook a crucial component that plays a significant role in AC efficiency—air ducts. Clogged air ducts can be an insidious problem that not only diminishes the airflow and effectiveness of cooling systems but can also lead to unexpected emergencies and costly repairs. Understanding the relationship between clogged air duct...

Bradford White Corporation, an industry-renowned manufacturer of water heaters, boilers, and storage tanks, will unite its growing portfolio of companies in one booth at AHR Expo 2025, the premier education and networking conference for the HVACR industry. The event will be held Feb. 10-12, 2025, in Orlando, Florida, USA. Product and technical experts from Bradford White Water Heaters, Laars Heating Systems, Niles Steel Tank, Electro Industries, Heat-flo, and FloLogic will be available at Booth...

A-Gas, a world pioneer in environmentally responsible lifecycle refrigerant management, will showcase its innovative solutions for refrigerant recovery, reclamation, and supply at the AHR Expo 2025, booth #2069, taking place from February 10-12, 2025, in Orlando, Florida, USA.  At this year’s event, visitors can learn about A-Gas’s full suite of lifecycle refrigerant management services, which are designed to address the growing environmental and regulatory pressures facing the...

Baxi has worked in partnership with the Club since the start of the 2024/25 season, when they were announced as the Principal Partner of both the Men’s and Women’s Teams. This new agreement, which runs until at least the end of the 2026/27 campaign, will now see the Baxi brand also appear on the front of the Club's Academy shirts from the beginning of next season - representing a major increase in their commitment to Oxford United. Indoor climate solutions Baxi has grown to over...

At CES 2025, Panasonic unveiled an innovative new energy-efficient approach to heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) that uses significantly less energy than conventional technologies. Building upon its rich history and the founder’s guiding vision of making today better than yesterday, and tomorrow better than today, the OASYS solution brings together two areas of focus: sustainable technology and the well-being of society. Introducing OASYS OASYS is a holistic home comfort...

SmartAC.com, an industry pioneer in monitoring technology for HVAC units, is pleased to welcome Paul Kelly, former Owner of Parker & Sons and current Consultant to the Wrench Group, to its Advisory Board. With over 35 years of experience in the HVAC, plumbing, and electrical service industries, Paul will bring a wealth of knowledge to the company as it continues to innovate with its connected home mechanical systems platform. CEO comments “We’re honored to have someone with Pa...

Tim Ferguson Plumbing, Air and Electric, a full-service home service provider serving the Memphis and Jackson areas for over 24 years, has hired veteran industry and community pioneer - Nick Hayes as Vice President and General Manager. Hayes will oversee operations and help drive business growth at the company’s Memphis and Jackson branches. Next year marks a significant milestone for the company as it celebrates Tim Ferguson’s 25th anniversary in the industry - a testament to decad...

Marcone, a renowned North American appliance, HVAC, plumbing, and pool repair parts distributor, proudly supported numerous charities in 2024, focusing on veterans, first responders, medical causes, and children. Throughout the year, Marcone and its affiliated companies contributed to a variety of nonprofits, including: HVAC Total Air Supply supported Chandler’s Angels Initiative, American Legion, local veteran and first responder organizations. O’Connor Company participated in...

All supply and return air ducts at AHU room crossings, firewall crossings, and all floor crossings shall be provided with a fire damper (manual/motorized) of at least equal to the fire rating of the wall or floor on which it is installed as per UL555/UL555S 1995 tested by CBRI. If motorized fire dampers are of a multi-leaf type and provided with a spring return electrical actuator, it has its own thermal trip for ambient air temperature outside the duct and air temperature inside the duct. Fire...

Nicotra Gebhardt launched its COPRA Fan series at ACREX 2023. This new high-performing fan system offers a unique combination of ultra-compactness with high efficiencies, power densities, and low noise. It uses an innovative aluminum impeller design with an IE6 ultra-compact unique internal rotor motor, which doesn’t obstruct the airflow and matches perfectly inside the conical backplate of the impeller. This is an ideal solution for high-efficiency, narrow installation conditions....

Nicotra Gebhardt launches a unique Hybrid Life Safety Fans for Basement Ventilation & Smokespill applications. This innovative series uses a Centrifugal Plug impeller mounted inside a Tube Axial Casing. Not only does it offer better efficiency and lower noise compared to Conventional Tube Axial fans, but it also offers a compact installation as compared to Centrifugal Cabinet Fans. Hybrid Life Safety Fan can be ceiling hung or floor mounted, similar to Tube Axial Fans. Hybrid Life Safety F...

The global semiconductor crises have majorly impacted EC Fan deliveries. However, Nicotra Gebhardt continues to support the market with much better delivery schedules (within 2-4 months, with ready stock of some popular models) on account of a wide range of EC technologies adopted by it. They offer DC Brushless Electronically Communicated Motors in both external and internal rotor options (with single motor upto 30 Kw+) with an integrated or external controller. Efficient fan motor assembly T...

Caryaire announces the launch of its pressure-independent variable air volume (VAV) boxes. These VAV boxes can be used with duct systems with static pressures up to 3” wg and the air volume range is from 50 CFM to 7000 CFM. The radiated and discharge noise of the boxes are low, as these boxes are supplied with acoustically superior armasound insulation. Caryaire VAV boxes are supplied with a digital thermostat and actuator with an integrated pressure sensor. BACnet MS/TP integration...

Organized by Elan Expo, the 4th Algeria Mega Clima Expo International Air Conditioning and Refrigeration HVAC exhibition will be held from 24-27 November 2025 at the Safex Expo Center, Algeria.  Algeria is ready to cool off  Elan Expo proudly announces the 4th Algeria Mega Clima Show, a landmark event that has proven its position as the premier meeting point for industry pioneers, innovators, and major brands in the Air Conditioning and Refrigeration field. Where innovation will mee...

The Ivory Coast Mega Clima Show 2025, organized by Elan Expo, takes place from April 8-10, 2025, at the Exposition Park of Abidjan, Ivory Coast. Era ın HVAC Innovatıon The Ivory Coast HVAC market is experiencing significant growth, driven by urbanization, rising temperatures, increasing disposable incomes, and increasing demand for efficient cooling solutions. The market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 9.9% from 2024 to 2029 as part of the broader Africa Air Conditioners Market. By 2029, I...

Maintaining a clean and organized home often seems like a daunting task, but for those who always seem to have pristine spaces, it comes down to habits. Incorporating simple daily practices into the routine can make cleanliness second nature. Let’s explore the five habits of people with extremely clean homes and how they can adopt them for themselves. They Clean as They Go Whether it’s rinsing dishes right after a meal, wiping down the counters after cooking One of the secrets to...

A chain is only as strong as its weakest link. For homes experiencing energy loss, that weak link could be deficient ductwork. When addressing the energy expenditure of a home, they want to first tackle the weakest link. For a thorough investigation of the home and HVAC system, they’ll perform a pre-assessment. This will help them find what’s producing the problem and what corrective actions are needed. Then they can work with the homeowner and decide how to solve it. Variety of sc...

The phase-out of high Global Warming Potential (GWP) refrigerants has led to a shift towards alternative gases that meet both environmental and new safety standards. As environmental concerns and regulatory pressures increase, the industry faces significant challenges in selecting the most suitable refrigerants for cooling systems, balancing performance and equipment safety. One of the most discussed topics, when comparing low GWP refrigerants, is the flammability level and the associated regul...

A long-standing relationship established in 2002, EQUANS delivers planned and reactive mechanical maintenance services through a permanent on-site team of technicians, providing quality support 365 days a year. Being a 48-year-old, highly operational building, hosting more than 10.9 million visitors every year, the Sydney Opera House (SOH) consists of a number of assets varying in age and criticality requiring fast and responsive servicing. The temperature- and humidity-critical envi...

From February 10 to 12, 2025, Mitsubishi Electric Automation, alongside ICONICS Inc., will demonstrate solutions to help HVACR facilities operate more efficiently and sustainably at booth #1761. Mitsubishi Electric Automation, Inc. provides HVACR solutions to remotely monitor operations, ensure redundancy, adapt to temperature changes, eliminate noise, unify management, and detect anomalies, all while maintaining the performance and reliability required for these kinds of applications. Reliabi...

Aeroseal, a pioneering force in the Climate Tech industry, proudly announces its inclusion in the Cleantech Group’s 2024 Global Cleantech 100. The annual list, now in its 15th year, serves as a definitive guide to the top companies making significant contributions as a solution to the eminent global climate challenges. Buildings account for over a third of the world’s greenhouse gas emissions, and a large portion of that is due to leaks in the walls and ductwork. Aeroseal’s a...

Caryaire Group has been honored as the Best HVACR Company in the Employee Engagement category at the recent RATA MSME Awards. This prestigious recognition reflects the core values established by our Founders and underscores the commitment of the Human resources team to cultivating a culture of inclusivity, mutual respect, and empowerment. employee-centered workplace Caryaire firmly believes that an organization’s success is fundamentally tied to the strength and dedication of its employ...

Trane Technologies, a global climate innovator, announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire BrainBox AI, a pioneer in autonomous HVAC controls and generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) building technology. Headquartered in Montreal, Canada, a global AI hub, BrainBox AI has developed an industry-pioneering enterprise autonomous building platform. An estimated 15% of global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions are directly related to the heating and cooling of buildings....

Ameren Missouri marks 40 years since Callaway Energy Center rose to full power for the first time. The energy center, which has been in operation since 1984, has received a 20-year extension on its operating license from the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) and has been approved to operate until 2044. “Callaway Energy Center has been a fixture in Ameren Missouri’s energy portfolio for four decades as a safe source of reliable, carbon-free energy for our community,” sai...

Parts Town Unlimited, the parent company of Encompass Supply Chain Solutions, a pioneer in the high-tech distribution of business-to-business OEM residential appliance parts and accessories, as well as business-to-consumer brands including PartSelect.com, eReplacementparts.com, Fix.com, GenuineReplacementParts.com and EasyApplianceParts.com, announced the expansion of its Home division leadership team to drive accelerated growth and innovation. As part of this expansion, Mark Bickenbach has bee...

Volume Control Dampers are the most common type of dampers used in the HVAC Ductwork. The dampers can be operated with an actuator or with a manual lockable handle. Standard Control dampers Standard Control Dampers offer the functionality of Air Volume Control, however the Pressure Drop across the damper must also be considered. Caryaire tested a damper of 600×600 mm with standard blades and also another damper of the same size with blades that offer a lower pressure drop.  Their t...

UK-based conglomerate - Grob Group Ltd announced it has switched 100 percent of its delivery vehicles from fossil diesel to Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO), in order to support its efforts to meet net zero emissions by 2030. This means that Grob Group is among the first within the HVAC Industry to be entirely fuelled by HVO. saves carbon emissions According to Certas Energy, which is the official fuel supplier of Grob Group, this decision will have saved the company roughly 78 tons of carbon...

Eurovent has released a quick guide to European incentives for the installation of mechanical ventilation systems during renovations of single-family homes and apartment buildings. support schemes Several European Member States have put in place dedicated support schemes for building renovations, most of which are co-financed by the European Union.  In many of these countries, support is also available for the installation of mechanical ventilation systems. The new Eurovent publication p...

Ameren Corporation announced that Steven O. Vondran has been elected to the Ameren Board of Directors, effective January 1, 2025. He is the President and Chief Executive Officer of American Tower Corporation, a global real estate investment trust and independent Owner, Operator and Developer of multitenant communications real estate with a portfolio of over 148,000 communications sites and a highly interconnected footprint of U.S. data center facilities. Steven O. Vondran has held various le...