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Indoor air quality (IAQ) is a crucial factor in maintaining a healthy and comfortable home or office environment. Poor air quality can lead to a variety of health issues, including allergies, respiratory problems, and long-term conditions like asthma. Knowing how to test indoor air quality is essential for identifying potential issues and ensuring a safe living or working space. Importance of Air Quality Over time, exposure to poor air quality can cause chronic health problems Indoor air can...

Residents in 74 homes are having their lives changed and bills reduced thanks to ground source heat pumps (GSHP) in Appledore and Charing. The £2.2m scheme is the first time that Ashford Borough Council has installed GSHP heating systems in its residential properties. Energy-saving measures The scheme is part of a bigger drive by the council to retrofit around 700 homes with energy-saving measures using Government funding of £5.1m. The money – from the Social Housing Decarbo...

Ideal Heating, the UK’s number one heating brand, has launched That’s ideal – a brand ethos that champions high performance, simplicity of install, ease of maintenance and market-pioneer support for installers and homeowners. More than a slogan, That’s ideal is a recommitment to the things that have set Ideal apart for over a century: smart design, straight-talking service, and doing things right for its customers. Whether it’s boilers or heat pumps, technical sup...

Mitsubishi Electric has welcomed the Government’s release of another £940 million for Phase 4 of the Public Sector Decarbonization Fund to help Local Authorities remove gas heating from their buildings. As the UK’s largest heat pump manufacturer, Mitsubishi Electric is now calling on the Government to look at similar initiatives to help reduce carbon in the private sector. Heat pumps and low-carbon heating Since 2020, the Public Sector Decarbonization Fund has made...

QuickFitting®, a pioneer in plumbing and HVAC solutions, announces the launch of HVAC/R Push-to-Connect refrigerant fittings, an innovation that simplifies the installation and maintenance of HVAC/R systems. With no flaring, brazing or special tools required, installers can connect refrigerant lines in seconds simply by pushing the fitting onto the pipe. This approach enables contractors and technicians to make leak-free connections in seconds to reduce installation time and simultaneously...

REHAU UK’s building solutions division has appointed Jack Trivett to Area Sales Manager for the Southwest of England and the South of Wales, focused on their pre-insulated pipe systems in a move to support the growing district heating market. Jack is already an experienced Area Sales Manager, with a successful history of working with stakeholders on commercial projects. He joined REHAU in September 2020 as a Product Management Assistant, following the completion of his Business Informatio...

CAREL will participate in LIGNA 2025, the pioneering international trade fair for wood processing, taking place from May 26 to 30, 2025, in Hannover, Germany. The company will showcase advanced solutions for controlling environmental conditions in industrial processes. CAREL’s offering for the sector includes humidification systems, heat recovery units, and integrated control of high-efficiency components, all designed to reduce energy consumption and improve the quality of finished produ...

Noritz America, as part of an ongoing program to enhance its entire product offering in 2025, recently introduced an upgraded version of its flagship commercial unit, the NCC199CDV Pro Condensing Tankless Water Heater. Engineered for a wide range of heavy-duty commercial applications, the new ENERGY STAR-rated NCC199 CDV Pro incorporates several new, installer- and end-user-friendly features, while retaining an industry-renowned, 10-year warranty on its dual stainless steel heat exchangers...

Nidec Global Appliance’s booth at AWE 2025 - one of the world’s largest home appliances and consumer electronics trade shows - held from March 20 to 23, 2025, in China, was the stage for the launch of the new Embraco residential refrigeration compressor: the Embraco Atom. It stands to be the most compact variable-speed compressor for residential applications on the market, designed to democratize this energy-efficient technology. The product was granted the AWE Innovation Award duri...

Jay’s Heating, Air & Plumbing, a trusted name in home comfort solutions throughout North Carolina and Virginia, announced that it is expanding its service area into Carroll County, Virginia, with the acquisition of V & H Heating & Cooling. Not only will Jay’s retain all of V & H’s employees, but the acquisition is also a deeply personal one for owner Jamie Vaughan, a fourth-generation HVAC professional. V & H Heating & Cooling was originally founded as...

Navien UK, a pioneering provider of heating and hot water solutions, has expanded its exclusive partnership with Ultimate Renewables Supplies to include the distribution of its new PEM750 heat pump. Navien UK partnered with APP Wholesale Ltd in 2024 to bring its full line of heating and hot water products to regional and national merchants across the UK. Navien’s low-carbon technology The addition of the PEM750 further strengthens this established relationship, providing installers The...

Wolong Electric America, a pioneer in industrial motor and drive technology, is proud to highlight the EMR-Bulldozer Series, a ferrite-assisted synchronous reluctance integrated drive motor engineered for ultra-high efficiency, robust performance, and long-term reliability in harsh HVAC conditions. With efficiency equivalent to IE5, the highest currently recognized international standard, the EMR-Bulldozer motors deliver outstanding power density and energy savings, making them ideal for demand...

UL Solutions, a service provider to the HVACR industry and various other sectors, has become the first official Silver Sponsor of the 2025 EUROVENTSUMMIT, taking place from 24-26 September, 2025, in Prague, Czechia. UL Solutions is a pioneer in applied safety science. It transforms safety, security, and sustainability challenges into opportunities for customers in more than 110 countries. The company delivers testing, inspection, and certification services, plus software and advisory offerings...

Johnson Controls, the global pioneer for smart, healthy, safe and sustainable buildings, is celebrating 140 years of achievements and industry-firsts. Since its founding in 1885, Johnson Controls has continuously improved the built environment, delivering the first automatic sprinkler and then the first room thermostat shortly thereafter.  Fire protection and smart security portfolio Johnson Controls is serving customers throughout the building lifecycle with one of the largest portfolio...

Modern data centers require advanced cooling solutions to operate at peak performance. As one of the most rapidly growing industries in the world, data centers are changing how they develop new cooling technology at a record pace. The data center market is projected to continue growing by 8.5% per year over the next five years, to over $600 billion by 2029. Global power demand by 2028 Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) are driving increased data center demand, and the...

Viessmann Climate Solution UK's Vitotrol 100-E Modulation Control is now available for new Vitodens 050-W gas condensing boilers, allowing end-users to wirelessly control their hot water and heating. Viessmann Climate Solutions is a part of Carrier Global Corporation, a pioneer in intelligent climate and energy solutions. Launched in 2023 for its Vitodens 100-W and 111-W unvented system and combi storage boilers, Viessmann has also released a Vitotrol 100-EH model for heat pumps,...

ARI-Armaturen USA, a pioneer in industrial fluid control solutions, proudly highlights its ENCOsys® steam-to-water heat exchanger system, designed for efficient and instantaneous hot water generation without the need for storage. Engineered for reliability and energy savings, ENCOsys® provides superior thermal efficiency, making it an ideal solution for industries requiring precise temperature control and optimized energy use. Overall operational costs ENCOsys® is a compact and hi...

Ideal Heating Commercial POD Heat Interface Units (HIUs) and Evomax 2 condensing boilers have been installed into Ash View Extra Care in Huddersfield as part of a heat network designed to heat the 50 one and two-bedroom flats and communal areas, along with hot water, at this new development for Kirklees Council.  Ash View Extra Care is a specialist housing development, designed to maintain the independence of older people who have care and/or support needs. Hard-wired Mbus heat meters Id...

Indoor air quality and ventilation manufacturing specialist Nuaire has announced that its Magnelis® steel-based ventilation systems are now being made from XCarb® recycled and renewably produced steel. Leading the way in sustainability, Nuaire is the first UK ventilation manufacturer to switch to this innovative steel, which will result in a 64% reduction in CO2 emissions on these products within the first year alone, compared with the same steel manufactured via the conventional s...

ACV UK, a globally renowned specialist in hot water and heating solutions, is pleased to announce the launch of a new Expert Academy Training and Technology Center at its headquarters in Dalgety Bay, Fife, Scotland.  This state-of-the-art facility is designed to equip customers with the skills needed to install, maintain, and service hot water and heating products. Range of accredited courses New Expert Academy Training and Technology Center in Dalgety Bay offers engineers and insta...

Hamworthy Heating, technical experts in commercial heating and hot water products, is pleased to announce a new offer for 2025: free commissioning on all Stratton mk3 wall-hung condensing boilers. This free commissioning promotion applies to all Stratton mk3 models ordered between April 1 and invoiced by December 31, 2025, and offers customers the opportunity to optimise their system’s performance from the outset. For added peace of mind, each boiler is also backed by...

Mojave Energy Systems, founded to change the nature of air conditioning, announced that it has been granted a patent related to the design of the liquid desiccant regenerator that makes ArctiDry the world’s most energy-efficient commercial air conditioning system. The Ultra Low Flow Desiccant Air Conditioning Systems Devices and Methods patent issued by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) relates to Mojave’s novel approach to regenerate liquid desiccant. Mojave&rs...

Two Tyneham 290HT 27kW air source heat pumps from Hamworthy Heating – a trusted British manufacturer and supplier of commercial heating and hot water products – have been installed in cascade for underfloor heating in a new extension at a primary school in Cambridge. To accurately meet the heating requirements of the new school extension and ensure an even distribution of heat, the new system from Hamworthy Heating includes two 290HT 27kW Tyneham heat pumps with natural refrigerant,...

“Operating in an industry that has a significant impact on counteracting climate change, as well as on the delivery of hygienic drinking water, GF Building Flow Solutions strives continuously to pioneer in sustainable water solutions for buildings." "The manufacturing of our products and solutions is based on sound environmental management practices, embracing renewable energy sources across our global operations to reduce their environmental footprint. We are committed to takin...

GF Building Flow Solutions advances its carbon-neutral journey, adding three more manufacturing sites – Cerkezkoy (Turkey), Ecoflex production in Hassfurt (Germany), and Apple Valley (USA) – to its carbon-neutral operations (Scope 1 & 2). This result highlights GF Building Flow Solutions’ ongoing commitment to minimize resource consumption.   Manufacturing of products and solutions “Operating in an industry that has a significant impact on counteracting c...

Medford Wellington, a business continuity company that has been providing New England enterprises with commercial services and construction for almost 60 years, announced a strategic partnership with Morris Mechanical, a well-respected HVAC service provider based in Clinton, MA.  This marks Medford Wellington’s third expansion in the past year, reinforcing its commitment to meeting growing demand and serving as a single-source partner for businesses across New England. Morris Mechan...

Trane Technologies, a climate innovator, has been recognized for its leadership in corporate transparency and performance on climate by CDP, earning a place on its annual ‘A List’ for the third consecutive year. Of the record 22,400 companies that received a climate score this year, Trane Technologies is distinguished as part of the 2% of scored companies to earn an ‘A’ rating. CDP’s rigorous scoring process CDP’s rigorous scoring process assesses the compr...

Carrier Solutions UK has officially opened its state-of-the-art training academy in Stockport, where it will offer industry-renowned education and support for HVAC engineers across the UK. The flagship facility represents a significant investment in professional development, providing a dedicated center of excellence for engineers to train on the latest heating and cooling technologies. Carrier Solutions UK Ltd (formerly Toshiba Carrier UK Ltd) is a part of Carrier Global Corporation, a pionee...

A-Gas, a world pioneer in environmentally responsible lifecycle refrigerant and fire suppressant management, acquired Refrigerant Services Inc. (RSI), a recognized brand in the Canadian refrigerant industry. The acquisition, finalized in late March 2025, further solidifies A-Gas' position as a world pioneer in the supply and lifecycle management of refrigerants and associated products and services. A-Gas' commitment A-Gas' commitment to delivering enhanced refrigerant keys and support to busi...

The 2025 regional and sustainability winners, as well as the finalists of the Rising Star and HVAC categories of the Heating Installer Awards 2025, have been announced. The shortlists have been decided by a panel of experts including representatives from the awards’ partners the CIPHE, The IPG, Polypipe Building Products, Refresh, Samsung Climate Solutions, Stelrad and Powered Now, who recently attended judging day and scored all of the entries on their technical expertise, problem-s...