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It’s estimated that air pollution is responsible for more than 6.5 million deaths annually. Unhealthy air causes issues in every area of the world, and one of the most important parts of fighting this trend is to accurately monitor and report air quality levels in a timely manner. Pollutants like smog and wildfire smoke are easy to see, but sometimes airborne dangers aren’t so easy to detect on the local or regional levels. In those situations, some air quality monitoring organ...

Typically, vacuum cleaners are relied on for managing dust and dirt around the home, but with so many types of vacuum cleaners available presently, how can users be sure that theirs knows how to clean carpet efficiently and improve whole-house cleanliness? Vacuums can kick up more dust than they capture, especially if one doesn’t use a HEPA filter to help prevent dust from blowing back into the air. With a HEPA filter and confirmation that the vacuum is fully sealed, users can protec...

Creating a Healthy Air environment in the home is great for the family and can save users money on energy costs over time. One way to make the process even more beneficial is to automate the systems that control the temperature, humidity level, and air quality. AprilAire Wi-Fi thermostats are designed with users’ health and convenience in mind, pairing with the AprilAire whole-house solutions and the AprilAire Healthy Air app to deliver simple, round-the-clock control of the home&rsq...

Mental health is an important topic that people are learning more about as added attention and funding are given to research and outreach campaigns. One of those efforts is Mental Health Awareness Month, recognized each May with the goal of increasing awareness, understanding, and acceptance of mental health issues. Understanding the causes of mental health problems is a complex process, with focus often given to genetics, isolation, stress, and several other factors. Another area being ex...

For data centers close to residential areas, compliance with noise regulations is extremely important. Air conditioning systems can be problematic in this respect. Chillers with a cooling capacity of 500kW, in particular, often generate a lot of noise during operation. Here, low-noise solutions from STULZ ensure the necessary noise reduction. Data center operators For a data center running in continuous operation 24/7 all year round, there is genuine cause for concern As long as data centers...

Closed-circuit cooling via the raised floors allows the data center air conditioning to constantly satisfy the ever-present demands for low running costs, high flexibility and redundancy with a well-proven system. However, in most cases, the air is not regulated as it exits the raised floor. Here, sensor-controlled raised floor grilles with a variable opening angle are an essential element for restricting the energy consumption of the air conditioning system. Actual airflow rate As a rule, th...

Baltimore Aircoil Company Inc. (BAC), the global pioneer in cooling equipment, announces the launch of its innovative AI-driven Loop™ Platform. This ground-breaking product, designed to enhance the efficiency and performance of HVAC systems, marks a significant advancement in cooling systems management.  Loop™ is an advanced AI platform that seamlessly integrates with existing cooling tower systems. Loop AI platform Loop™ is an advanced AI platform that seamlessly integ...

DRI-STEEM Corporation (DriSteem), the pioneering manufacturer of humidity control, evaporative cooling, and water treatment products, is excited to welcome Tenzin Wosal to the Engineering team as an Electrical Engineer. Reporting to Shawn Thao, Electrical Engineering Manager, Tenzin will contribute to the design, testing, and implementation of electrical and control systems across DriSteem’s diverse product lines. refining circuit designs Tenzin work will focus on developing and refinin...

ISK-SODEX, a premier event that unites global HVACR market representatives and industry experts every two years, is scheduled to take place from 22-25 October 2025, at the Istanbul Expo Center. ISK-SODEX is an international HVACR, Insulation, Pump, Valve, Fitting, Water Treatment, Fire Prevention, Pool & Solar Energy Systems Trade Fair, which is organized by Deutsche Messe, Hannover Messe Sodeks Fuarcılık and backed by prominent sector associations and foundations including ISKAV, DOSİDER,...

Johnson Controls, the pioneer for smart, healthy, and sustainable buildings, relaunched its Connected Sprinkler service, which provides real-time insights and predictive maintenance to help save facility managers and building owners time and money. This service uses digitally enabled solutions, to enhance fire safety throughout the building lifecycle by providing data-driven maintenance information. Integrating advanced technologies “With the continued evolution of our Connected Sprinkl...

Quilt, the smartest and most efficient two-zone heat pump on the market, is launching two powerful new features just in time for summer — Auto-Away and Energy Usage — making home climate control even smarter, more efficient, and more personalized. Most HVAC systems waste energy by heating or cooling empty rooms – spaces that are unoccupied nearly half the time. Auto-Away solves this inefficiency with a first-of-its-kind HVAC advancement that uses proprietary radar-based occupa...

Ahead of the rollout of the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero’s (DESNZ) heat network zones, Alfa Laval is calling for the long-term implementation to go beyond that of just district heating, with a view to creating a nationwide district energy infrastructure. The initial rollout of DESNZ’s zoning programme began with the identification of 28 pilot locations where heat networks are likely to grow or be built out in the future.  Following this, six areas across the UK...

Johnson Controls commercial heat pumps are delivering a competitive advantage to customers and partners across all industries – from global industrial and manufacturing organizations to hospitals, local municipalities, and utilities – while having a positive impact on the environment. The results are significant: In 2024, Johnson Controls helped cut customers' expenses by 53% and reduce emissions by 60% compared to conventional natural gas boilers.  Words from Johnson Control...

The UL Solutions HVAC performance testing facility in Carugate, Italy, is now accredited to ISO/IEC 17025, general requirements for the competence of testing and calibration laboratories, as a testing laboratory by Accredia, the Italian national accreditation body. Testing standards for heat pumps The accreditation applies to UL Solutions’ ability to test heat pumps for energy efficiency and noise testing, including the following standards in its scope: EN 14511-1 – Air conditio...

West Lothian College has joined forces with Mitsubishi Electric in an exciting new partnership aimed at tackling a shortage of workers trained to install heat pumps-a key technology in the move toward a greener future. This unique partnership is helping students and staff learn the latest green energy skills in a way that blends classroom lessons with real-world experience. Latest industry practices Learners start with online training, then get hands-on practice at Mitsubishi Electric’s...

When Shane Shubert first entered the Nashville residential market, he wasn’t looking to reinvent the wheel. Instead, he focused on getting the basics right by showing up on time, solving problems, and delivering consistent results. It’s this straightforward approach that has helped him build a reputation for reliability and quality with Music City Air Barrier. For anyone navigating the complexities of the construction market, Shane’s journey offers a practical lesson in how st...

Ethiopia’s construction market is valued at $67 billion, driven by the country’s economic growth priorities under its Ten-Year Development Plan 2020-30. Supporting this ambition, the 2025 edition of Big 5 Construct Ethiopia, the country’s largest construction event, will take place from 26-28 June at the Millennium Hall in Addis Ababa.  Endorsed by the Ministry of Urban & Infrastructure, the event connects international companies with regional opportunities, enabling...

barox Kommunikation AG’s commitment to raising environmental standards has recently been rewarded, with their commitment to global standards of quality assurance, manufacturing and business being reinforced, by once again passing their ISO 14001, 27001 and 9001 compliance audits. As part of their ISO 14001 environmental management system, barox consistently pursues the goal of systematically identifying and evaluating their own environmental impact and minimizing it through reduction stra...

Indoor air quality and ventilation manufacturing specialist - Nuaire is pleased to announce that Passivhaus certification has been achieved on BPS Passivhaus air handling units (AHU) and XBC Passivhaus packaged heat recovery units. With buildings contributing significantly to harmful carbon emissions, Passivhaus provides proven solutions to deliver net-zero-ready buildings that also provide a high level of occupant health and wellbeing. Whole-building approach Passivhaus adopts a whole-buildi...

QuickFitting®, a pioneering innovator in plumbing and HVAC connection technology, announces the addition of two veteran sales professionals who will deepen regional coverage as the company introduces a wave of new solutions to market. Mike Foster joins QuickFitting as West Regional Sales Manager. Foster brings more than 25 years of outside‑sales success with major HVAC manufacturers, recognized for building distributor relationships and mentoring teams across the western United States. New...

Last week, against the backdrop of its Climate Action Week, London played host to the 2024 Breakthrough Energy Summit, a gathering that brought together some of the most innovative minds and groundbreaking products advancing energy efficiency, sustainability, and decarbonization. Aeroseal’s participation not only showcased our proven technology but also reinforced the position as a foundational solution for optimizing energy efficiency in buildings and meeting sustainability standards in...

Navien is returning to InstallerSHOW 2025 with a clear message for installers: a one-stop shop with everything they need, all in one place. The heating appliance manufacturer will present its most comprehensive product offering to date, featuring gas and oil boilers, water heaters and renewable solutions - including the latest addition to its portfolio, the PEM750 heat pump. Smart Plus ON AI controls Simon Whysall, Director of Business Development at Navien UK, commented: "We’re excited...

Air-Con International, a pioneering provider of reliable HVAC solutions, is proud to announce significant upgrades to the TOSOT product line, delivering advanced climate control solutions for both residential and commercial customers. The enhancements feature improvements in energy efficiency, performance, and smart home integration, reaffirming Air-Con’s commitment to providing the most advanced heating and cooling solutions on the market. TOSOT latest product lineup TOSOT, a globally...

When they discuss home energy savings, they’re typically referring to conventionally constructed homes. However, many Americans live in mobile homes — nearly 10 million to be exact.  Mobile home residents deal with many of the same energy and climate control issues as traditional residents, with often even more challenges due to smaller size and exposure to the elements. Many of these challenges arise from a hidden culprit — air duct leakage. Mobile Home A...

Housecall Pro, a pioneering software platform for home service professionals, released its 2025 AI Adoption in Home Services Industry Report, revealing that artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming the trades — not by replacing skilled workers, but by enhancing their efficiency and accelerating business growth. The survey of over 400 home service contractors across the U.S. finds that over 70% have tried AI tools in some capacity, and about 40% are now using AI actively in their bu...

Women in HVACR (WHVACR), a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering women in the heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration trades, has announced it will hold its 2025 annual conference at the Red Rock Casino, Resort & Spa in Las Vegas on Oct. 6-8, 2025 and registration is now open. The conference, entitled “Bet on Yourself,” will feature keynote addresses by: Angela Gaffney: Gaffney is an executive coach, international speaker and best-selling author...

Energy-efficient homes are moving from a popular choice to a must-have. Not only are the friends, family, and neighbors looking to save as much as they can on their monthly energy bill, but the positive environmental impact and increased indoor comfort are also benefits. Energy efficiency in construction There are even federal tax credits in place for certain energy-efficient building designs By conserving as much energy as possible and not needlessly wasting heat, cold air, water, and electr...

mSupply, a major North American distributor of plumbing, appliance, HVAC, commercial kitchen and pool and spa repair parts, recently celebrated the opening of a combination branch location and regional distribution center in Denver, USA.  Located at 9400 E. 46th Pl., Unit 100 in Denver, the facility features a unique mixed-use concept that includes both a Comfort Air Distribution branch and 200,000 square feet of warehouse space – roughly the size of four football fields. As an mSup...

During summer and winter months, energy bills tend to, unsurprisingly, go up as HVAC systems are put to work. However, while small increases are common and nothing to be concerned with, if the utility bill seems unusually high, and the temperature is still uncomfortable, they may have a problem. When a home is using more energy to attempt to heat or cool a home, and it isn’t working, it could be a sign that there are issues with the air ducts in the home. While there are many website...

NIBCO INC. announces its first-ever partnership with DEWALT on a 24kN tool and jaw kit that is designed to crimp NIBCO PressACR fittings. The tool has been optimized for one-handed use and the jaws have a gray galvanized coating to provide corrosion protection. The products will be sold by DEWALT and include the following: A tool kit that consists of the press tool (DCE210D2), USB-C cable, shoulder strap, charger and two 20V MAX® DCB203 2.0 Ah batteries. PressACR jaw kit (...