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The YORK® brand of Johnson Controls, the global provider for smart and sustainable buildings, is launching an efficient, reliable and competitive package unit designed to lower smog-producing gases while delivering high performance and reliable comfort. The YORK Ultra-low NOx Residential Package Equipment offers a compact, robust, all-in-one HVAC system that provides reliability and quick installation for space-challenged homes. “The YORK Ultra-low NOx Residential Package Equipment pr...
Thermo King has launched a new 2,000w Pure Sine Wave inverter. The inverter provides state of the art Pure Sine Wave technology, which offers a more consistent current. The inverter also provides increased capacity and an extended warranty, allowing drivers to bring the comforts of home with them on the road. Type Of Power Inside the sleeper cab, if a driver wants to run a laptop, recharge a phone, and heat food in a microwave, all while watching TV, the type of power the inverter uses is imp...
Johnson Controls announced - the YORK Mission Critical Horizontal Computer Room Air Handler (YORK MCH CRAH) designed to meet the unique cooling requirements of the world’s most demanding data centers. Offered in three standard capacities (105 kW, 210 kW and 315 kW rated at a 22F delta air temperature) with higher capacities available through customization, the YORK MCH CRAH is engineered with high-performance in mind and can be configured to meet the specific needs of each application.&nbs...
Before air enters the heating and cooling portion of the HVAC system in homes in Oak Harbor, Washington, it passes through an air filter. Some people think that the only difference between air filters is in their size. Choose the correct size, they think, and there’s nothing left to consider. However, there is a wide range of filters that differ based on their MERV rating, giving home owners far more to choose from than just the size of the filter. What is a MERV rating? Every air filte...
Johnson Controls, the front-runner for smart and sustainable buildings, announces that it will launch new tailored services that provide customizable solutions to its customers around the globe. These new service offerings will leverage Johnson Controls new OpenBlue technology to power remote and contactless services, in combination with its 130-years of expertise in green building services. New Services Features The new services suite, available starting from October 2020, integrates touchle...
“As a co-sponsor of the ISH, the BDH supports Messe Frankfurt's decision to hold the ISH 2021 digitally,” said BDH President Uwe Glock. “The critical development of the corona pandemic at the end of the summer holidays, especially in important European target countries and in the USA, is the reason for Messe Frankfurt's responsible decision.” ISH Digital 2021 offers exhibitors digital formats with the ISH logo. In this way, innovative products and technical solutions for...
Johnson Controls, a front-runner for smart and sustainable buildings, has announced the release of the new color ES Touch Screen Display (ES TSD), the latest addition to its expansive fire and life safety product portfolio. A modernized upgrade to the company’s Simplex 4100ES and 4010ES fire alarm control units, the ES TSD offers an intuitive operational experience for all users. With a large touch screen, enhanced graphics, and support for a wide range of languages, the ES TSD provides...
From 21 to 25 September 2020, the Wilo Group is participating in the European Sustainable Development Week (ESDW), an initiative that aims to increase awareness of the need for sustainable action. The European Sustainable Development Week takes place once a year and was initiated by Austria together with Germany and France. This year the ESDW 2020 will take place from 18 September to 8 October 2020, with a core week from 20 to 26 September. The initiative aims at addressing the need for sustain...
In response to the COVID-19 crisis and an attempt to address the triple threat of crop waste, rising food insecurity, and food industry lay-offs, a rural food hub, and a local community organization joined forces to bring sustainable, locally grown food packages to households facing hunger in rural Northern New York State. Emergency Food Package (EFP) Program In late March, the Hub on the Hill partnered with AdkAction to create an Emergency Food Package (EFP) program. The program is on pace to...
Building services professionals from all over the UK will once again have the opportunity to take part in a series of virtual CPD courses focusing on key construction industry topics, from REHAU. REHAU’s virtual CPD courses With social distancing restrictions still in place, the polymer solutions provider is continuing its virtual training course offering to keep construction professionals up-to-date with the latest technology and solutions. Following the success of the last run of virt...
Johnson Controls will showcase solutions and thought leadership critical to safe building reopening during the virtual Global Security Exchange Plus (GSX+) conference. From Sept. 21 through Sept. 25, Johnson Controls experts will demonstrate and discuss the latest security innovations that have become integral to intelligent security during the COVID-19 crisis and beyond. Attendees can interact with Johnson Controls leaders during keynote event sessions, technology demos and a thought leader in...
Johnson Controls, the global provider for smart and sustainable buildings, announced the official opening of its S$50 million OpenBlue Innovation Center to create a future-ready built environment for Singapore and the region. The new facility, located within the School of Design and Environment (SDE), at the National University of Singapore (NUS), will be a living laboratory for a new breed of customizable, contact-free applications built on Johnson Controls unifying digital technology suite, Op...
The balance between primary and secondary legislation needs to be carefully considered to ensure that there are no delays with these much-needed reforms. The draft bill expands upon the scope proposed by Dame Judith Hackitt in Building A Safer Future by bringing the height of the multi-occupied buildings to be covered by the new Building Safety Regulator down from 30 m to 18 m (or six storeys, whichever height is reached first). It seems clear that the intention is for this to be an achievable...
Adding an ultraviolet (UV) lighting system to the heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) equipment of the California home or business creates a healthier environment for users and their loved ones. At Tassio Temperature, they take great pride in providing reliable information about the latest trends, products, and services in the HVAC industry. Users can trust their certified team of professionals to offer them sustainable solutions that will add another layer of comfort, safety, and...
Mitsubishi Electric Corporation announces its coming launch of second-generation full-SiC (Silicon Carbide) power modules featuring a newly developed SiC chip for industrial use. The low power loss characteristics and high carrier frequency operation of the SiC-MOSFET (metal oxide semiconductor field-effect transistor) and SiC-SBD (Schottky Barrier Diode) chips in the modules are expected to facilitate the development of more efficient, smaller, and lighter-weight power equipment in various ind...
To help facilitate remote HVAC management during the on-going COVID-19 global pandemic, Armstrong Fluid Technology has announced that it will extend, until the end of 2020, the offer of free subscriptions for its cloud-based remote asset management and analytics service platform, Pump Manager. “The original offer of three free months of Pump Manager service to new customers was scheduled to expire in August but we recognize that there is still a need to maintain social distancing wherever...
Jobber, the global provider of home service management software, has announced the availability of two-way text messaging within its platform. The new feature enables service professionals, such as landscapers, plumbers, HVAC technicians, and more, to stay better connected with their clients, respond to leads faster and improve customer satisfaction. “Home service professionals work in industries that are centered around creating relationships and loyalty with customers,” said Sam P...
Boilers are hardy and reliable. They heat water, and then distribute hot steam or hot water to rooms through a series of pipes. Boilers can be fueled by: natural gas heating oil propane electricity biodiesel-oil blend Boiler installation cost The cost of replacing a boiler usually includes all lines and wiring needed for the new system But like any other type of equipment, boilers have a lifespan, and selecting a new boiler system could be hard. The cost of replacing a boiler usually...
It is a tricky time of the year for homeowners who are looking to protect their comfort at home. There will be a sprinkling of chilly days and nights tossed into the mix and then temperatures will jump right back up to the mid/high 80s Fahrenheit. Seeing those temperatures in the forecast may lead home owners to believe that it’s too early to really start thinking about the home heating system. However, this really couldn’t be further from the truth. Efficient heating services The...
WINT - Water Intelligence, a globally renowned company in cutting-edge water management and leak prevention solutions for construction, commercial and industrial applications, has developed a solution that detects and prevents leaks and other issues in chilled water systems and pipes. Leak prevention solution The solution prevents water damage by detecting issues, automatically shutting off water flows and isolating impacted areas. WINT has developed a solution specifically designed to detect...
The heating and cooling system is the lungs of the home. Over time, dust mites or debris accumulate inside the air ducts, making them infested with mice or other vermin. Duct cleaning refers to the cleaning of various heating and cooling system components. From safety to comfort to health, it’s critical for homeowners to keep the ducts clean. Air ducts supply air to the indoor home environment. If they’re dirty, it could cause allergies and serious problems for people with respirato...
NearU HVAC Services announced the successful completion of its acquisition of Hagan Heating and Air, in Anderson, South Carolina. This marks NearU's fourth acquisition in six months. Under NearU's ownership, Hagan will strategically join forces with Carolina Heating Services, another NearU company that is based in nearby Greenville, South Carolina. Paul Hagan, the Founder of Hagan Heating and Air, will continue to lead the company's customer service efforts. Hagan heating and Air "Hagan Heatin...
Breathing safe fresh air is essential for healthy living, especially considering the majority of COVID-19 transmissions result from the aerosolization of the virus from coughing, sneezing and breathing. CIMR Tech, a provider of clean air defense solutions, helps to achieve a safe return to indoor spaces and drive economic recovery. In July 2020, Auburn University's McCrary Institute and Air University released a report proposing a "multi-layered air defense for critical infrastructure." CIMR&re...
The International WELL Building Institute (IWBI) announces that Carrier, a provider of heating, air-conditioning and refrigeration solutions, and its subsidiary EMSI are the first organizations in China to achieve the WELL Health-Safety Rating for Facility Operations and Management. Properties in multiple cities including offices and a factory add to the list of over 500 facilities across the world taking proactive measures focused on prevention and preparedness, resilience and recovery in the...
Zoning is used to enable homeowners to reduce conditioning energy usage in unoccupied areas, while simultaneously maintaining comfort conditions in occupied areas of the home. Multi-zone heating and cooling system allow to separately control various areas of the house. Zoned HVAC separates houses into different temperature zones which can be controlled separately. Each room can function as a zone. Adding zones to your HVAC system Zone systems are a good choice when one has a lot o...
The Heating and Hotwater Industry Council, HHIC, are delighted to announce that Heat Pump manufacturers across the UK have joined together to refresh the Heat Pump Benchmark commissioning checklist in line with the latest legislation, which forms part of the warranty of the appliance. Stewart Clements, Director, HHIC said, “Benchmark is a nationally recognized scheme that places responsibilities on both manufacturers and installers to ensure best practice in installation, commissioning, a...
HVAC industry veteran Steven R. Scarbrough has been named senior vice president and general manager of Air Conditioning Technologies for LG Electronics USA. Scarbrough, who brings nearly two decades of experience to his new role at LG, will be responsible for leading LG’s commercial, residential, and applied air conditioning business in the United States. Based at LG’s U.S. air conditioning headquarters in Alpharetta, Georgia, Scarbrough reports to Senior Vice President DJ Kang, who...
Residential and commercial heating contractors can hone their boiler technology skills and knowledge by participating in Weil-McLain’s virtual 2020 School of Better Heating training program from September 15-17. The School of Better Heating program is an annual series of comprehensive condensing boiler technology training seminars from the North American designer and manufacturer of hydronic comfort heating systems. 2020’s program is a three-day virtual training session, each featur...
Uponor announces the appointment of Chris Hartwick as General Manager, Uponor Canada, with a strategic focus on Canadian sales, marketing, customer service and customer engagement. “We are thrilled to have Chris take on the leadership of the Canadian team. He brings both deep knowledge and new insight from industry experience. He is a demonstrated business leader with a proven track record of coaching and development,” Chris Budion, Vice President, Uponor North America said. Distri...
LG Air Conditioning Technologies has launched the new LG Pro Dealer Program, providing residential and light commercial HVAC contractors with access to premier benefits, state-of-the-art training and comprehensive dealer support. Designed to assist dealers in selling, installing and servicing the company’s award-winning product portfolio, the LG Pro Dealer Program will provide even greater resources and incentives to help drive growth for HVAC contractors. The program enhances the LG Exce...
