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

Prominent polymer systems house - REHAU welcomed building professionals to London last week for the latest in its in-person Retrofit 23 series of panel events exploring the deep retrofit of homes at scale, looking at heat networks. Titled Retrofit Meets: District Heating, the October 11th event discussed retrofitting low-carbon technologies in residential projects, including district heating and heat pumps. Taking place at The Building Center, it featured sessions by speakers including Bean Bea...

A new survey of over 2,000 UK homeowners has found that more than half have experienced serious problems with indoor air quality (IAQ) and poor ventilation pioneering to condensation, mold, and damp. 55% of respondents to a poll carried out by builder’s merchant Jewson said they had experienced IAQ and condensation issues in their homes in the past year– and 44% reported health-related side effects including allergies, respiratory infections, poor sleep, low mood, and difficulty con...

Danfoss is proud to announce that their DSG compressor has been named the winner in the Cooling category of the 2024 AHR Expo Innovation Awards. The annual awards competition honors the most inventive and original products, systems, and technologies that will be showcased at this coming January’s International Air-Conditioning, Heating, Refrigerating Exposition (AHR Expo) in the categories of building automation; cooling; sustainable solutions; heating; indoor air quality; plumbing; refri...

Amid an impending reform of UK F-gas legislation, a temperature control specialist is calling upon manufacturers to re-evaluate their approach to equipment procurement in order to futureproof against legislative shifts. This call to action, from Aggreko, follows the EU’s recent decision to completely phase out the use of hydrofluorocarbons (HFC) by 2050. However, with the UK expected to revise existing EU legislation and adopt its own stance from 2025 onwards, manufacturers face an uncert...

The AHR Expo (International Air-Conditioning, Heating, Refrigerating Exposition) announced the winners of the 2024 AHR Expo Innovation Awards.  Winners are chosen annually in ten industry categories, representing the most innovative products and technologies in the market. Innovation Awards “There’s no shortage of innovation in HVACR right now,” said Show Manager, Mark Stevens, adding “To be recognized as an award winner is a true honor and an indication that...

Danfoss is extending the expansion ecosystem. With stable performance, superior operating conditions, and six models to choose from, the EKE 100 range of superheat controllers and valve drivers supports highly reliable system functioning — encapsulating 20+ years of experience in superheat management. This new solution for superheat and valve drive control is easily integrated with other Danfoss products ensuring a simplified system design and implementation process. In addition to combin...

The Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) has announced a line-up of 19 client champions who will support the institute’s push to raise professional standards across the built environment. The initiative aims to help less experienced construction clients by curating and sharing best-practice digital resources that will help them achieve improved project outcomes. The work is led by the CIOB client steering group (CSG), chaired by CIOB past president Mike Foy and supported by Linda Steven...

Understanding how the home heating system works is vital for homeowners. It can help they troubleshoot problems, make informed decisions about upgrades or replacements, and save money on energy bills. In this simple guide, they will explain the essential components of a typical home heating system and how they work together to keep the home warm. Heating systems use a furnace or boiler to generate heat with gas, oil, or propane. Ducts or pipes distribute the heat. Filters and thermostats regula...

As the temperature drops and winter approaches, ensuring that the heating system is in good working order is crucial. A malfunctioning heating system not only makes the home uncomfortable, but it can also be dangerous. By preparing the heating system for winter, they can ensure that it runs efficiently and safely all season long.  The first step in preparing the heating system for winter is to schedule a professional inspection. A qualified technician can identify any potential issues with...

Midea America, a manufacturing partner of the Department of Energy’s (DOE) Cold Climate Heat Pump Technology Challenge, has completed lab testing with its forthcoming cold-climate heat pump system and is proud to announce the outstanding results.  Midea’s 3-ton model achieved 118% of rated capacity heating output at -15 degrees Fahrenheit–meaning the Midea unit can utilize the heat pump for primary heating, reducing the need for auxiliary heat strips or other heating sour...

Air Pros USA, a pioneering residential air conditioning services company and one of the fastest-growing heating, ventilation, and air conditioning companies in the nation, is honored to announce it has become the official Air Conditioning partner for the Florida Panthers. This is a multi-year partnership and the first NHL partnership for Air Pros USA. Starting this fall, Air Pros USA will receive corporate partner benefits with the NHL team, most notably their logo embellished on the state-of-t...

Big 5 Global, the largest and most influential construction industry event in the Middle East, Africa, and South Asia (MEASA) is set to take place at Dubai World Trade Centre from 4 – 7 December 2023. With registrations open for participants who wish to attend the annual gathering of the global construction industry, the event aims to host 2,200+ exhibitors and 68,000+ attendees from more than 150 countries for four days of valuable business networking, fruitful partnerships, and knowledg...

Airzone Control, a provider of HVAC solutions for zoning, automation, and smart control announces a new integration with Network Thermostat (NetX), a provider of smart thermostats for institutional, commercial, and industrial markets. The integration between Airzone and NetX enables bi-directional communication between NetX thermostats and the Inverter/VRF HVAC units common in new construction and modern luxury homes.  Bridging the Divide NetX has a 30-year legacy of supplying on-site an...

Trane® Residential (Trane) and American Standard Heating & Air Conditioning® (American Standard), two pioneering providers of home comfort solutions and energy-efficient heating and cooling systems announced the addition of Link Zoning to Trane and American Standard’s award-winning Link product portfolio. With the new Link Zoning systems, independent Trane and American Standard dealers can provide homeowners with the most advanced and quietest zoning technology, which inc...

The World Economic Forum’s Centre for Urban Transformation and UN-Habitat has honored ProjectZero with its Award of Distinction for Public-Private Collaboration in Cities in recognition of the positive and measurable impact demonstrated in the city of Sønderborg in southern Denmark. The award ceremony took place in Detroit, Michigan, USA, as part of the World Economic Forum’s Urban Transformation Summit which brings together visionary pioneers from business, government, civil...

TÜV SÜD Industrie Service, an independent technical testing organization has been approved to join Eurovent as Associate Member. With this newest member, the Eurovent family has grown into one of the pioneering testing organizations. TÜV SÜD is one of the pioneering international service providers for testing, inspection, and certification. TÜV SÜD Industrie Service's center of competence for refrigeration and air conditioning provides function and performance test...

Mitsubishi Electric Trane HVAC US LLC (METUS), a pioneering supplier of Ductless and Ducted Mini-split and Variable Refrigerant Flow (VRF) heat pumps and air-conditioning systems, announced its commitment to helping California achieve its climate goal of installing six million heat pumps in the Golden State’s buildings by 2030. METUS is one of several of the world’s suppliers of heating and cooling solutions or water heating systems to make this commitment during the two-day Summit...

Airedale by Modine, the critical cooling specialists, has announced the launch of AlphaChill, a scalable, low-GWP, reversible heat pump chiller range to join its new series of sustainable cooling solutions. With individual unit capacities between 24kW and 102kW, and optimized for lower GWP refrigerant R32, AlphaChill delivers excellent efficiency, versatility and performance. Launched to meet the demands of developers and consultants looking for versatile thermal comfort solutions, the AlphaChi...

As the temperatures cool down and customers begin to prepare for the winter months, Ameren Illinois and Google are joining forces with the Environmental Law and Policy Center to give Ameren Illinois heating customers another helpful way to save energy. Customers can get a Google Nest Thermostat, at no cost with tax and shipping included, thanks to a special promotion that runs through November 30. Approximately half of a typical residential customer’s utility costs go toward heating and c...

The 5th Intersec Saudi Arabia trade show is currently taking place (3 – 5 October 2023) at the Riyadh International Convention and Exhibition Center (RICEC), in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.  It is hosting over 200 exhibitors, and among the presence of key government leaders, agencies and global organizational (with their world-class speakers, innovative products, and technological solutions are IFC Certification. Intersec Saudi Arabia 2023 Intersec Saudi Arabia 2023 serves as the central...

Trane Technologies, a global climate innovator, has announced the appointment of Ana Paula Assis to its Board of Directors, effective immediately. Assis is the Chair and General Manager of IBM in Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA). “Ana Paula has been instrumental in driving growth and transformation in markets around the world throughout her career,” said Dave Regnery, the Chair and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Trane Technologies. Ana Paula Assis joins Trane Technologie...

Johnson Controls, the pioneer for smart, healthy, and sustainable buildings, announced that the energy-saving YORK® YH2F 15.2 SEER2 1- and 2-Stage heat pump has been recognized in the Good Housekeeping 2023 Home Renovation Awards within the innovative heating and cooling category. After thoroughly reviewing the in-depth technical data of thousands of companies and products, the engineers at the Good Housekeeping Institute recognized the YORK® YH2F heat pumps for their superior performan...

Phoenix-based ECM Technologies, a pioneering innovator in HVAC efficiency and energy conservation solutions, is proud to announce its strategic international partnership with Singapore-based company, AC Wise, to distribute ThermaClear® – a groundbreaking HVAC anti-thermal degradation technology – to the Asian market. As the demand for energy-efficient and sustainable technology grows, ThermaClear's entry into the international market holds the promise of optimizing operations, r...

Kensa Utilities is thrilled to announce that its groundbreaking project, ‘Heat the Streets’, has won this year's Lighthouse Heat Pump Award at the European Heat Pump Association's highly esteemed 2023 Heat Pump Awards. The Heat Pump Awards recognizes the most outstanding heat pump projects and attracts entrants from across Europe. The Lighthouse Heat Pump category highlights unique heat pump projects pioneering problem-solving with high levels of creativity. Networked Heat Pump sol...

Ameristar® by American Standard® Heating & Air Conditioning, an affordable and energy-efficient heating and cooling systems brand, announced the launch of their new website, Ameristarhvac.com. The new platform allows homeowners to take advantage of an all-in-one destination for seeking out product support, both before and after making a purchase decision. New website launched - Ameristarhvac.com American Standard has been making homes comfortable for more than a century and now th...

BITZER will be attending the international trade fair for buses and coaches, Busworld Europe 2023, in Brussels, Belgium, from 7 October to 12 October 2023. At Stand 528 in Hall 5, the specialist in refrigeration, air conditioning, and heat pump technologies will be presenting components for energy-efficient, future-proof mobile air conditioning and heat pump systems, including the CO2LITE, its new, compact reciprocating compressor for the natural refrigerant CO2 (R744).   eco-friendl...

Uponor North America celebrated the grand opening of its newly constructed Uponor Experience Center, located at its regional headquarters in Apple Valley, Minnesota, USA.  Boasting 4,500 square feet of hands-on displays, full-scale residential and commercial training areas, and cutting-edge innovation showcases, the new Uponor Experience Center is a flexible education and discovery space designed to advance the technical skills of current and potential customers. In addition, it will hel...

XOi, the globally renowned provider of technician-first smart technology for commercial and residential field service companies, announces two new sales promotions as the company continues to build opportunities and provide support for contractors and field service business owners. In their new roles, Enterprise Account Executive - Austin Piazza and Account Executive - Lindsey Fisher are responsible for developing and enhancing relationships, and educating the industry about XOi’s unique...

The call for energy-efficient homes in Australia is rising. As energy costs continue to grow and concerns about global climate change mount, homeowners are seeking ways to cut down on their carbon footprint. In fact, the Victorian government is so serious about reducing household emissions that they have passed a law requiring all new homes built in and after 2024 to use only electricity, not gas. One effective way to reduce emissions is through improvements in heating and cooling systems. The...

Thermo King, a globally renowned company in sustainable transport temperature control solutions and a strategic brand of global climate innovator - Trane Technologies, proudly announces the launch of TracKing Pro telematics. This latest premium digital offering harnesses the power of cutting-edge algorithms that use machine learning to estimate fuel usage and increase fleet uptime, enabling transportation companies to operate more efficiently. TracKing Pro Telematics TracKing Pro telematics p...