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Anthony Abate from AtmosAir joins the podcast to discuss indoor air quality issues after the Los Angeles wildfires.

The U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) recently issued its final determination that Blue Air and Bluenix violated U.S. international trade law by infringing on three of Hoshizaki’s U.S. patents covering innovative technology used in Hoshizaki’s crescent cuber ice machines.

All 50W-Series models include enhanced serviceability features, a wide variety of factory-installed options, and flexible configurations suitable for boiler tower, geothermal, and hybrid water loop systems, a press release from Carrier said.

The Trump administration has postponed the implementation of HVAC efficiency standards for appliances like central air conditioners and instantaneous gas water heaters.

North Carolina's Dark Horse Stages film studios gets a timely and smooth install of 34,000 pounds of new ductwork with Odyssey Mechanical installation.

NASRC’s R-TRADE initiative leverages industry-wide coordination and collaboration to provide a lasting solution to the refrigeration technician shortage. 

The K-series is available in 20-to-60 ton nominal cooling capacities and features a robust indoor fan system and improved design for higher efficiency compared to legacy Carrier models.

Poynter’s sheet metal workers were broken up into area teams, allowing each team’s foreman to focus on their specific areas of the building.

Incoming Aaon Inc. CEO Matt Tobolski will succeed Gary Fields, who will remain a member of the board of directors and serve as a special advisor to the board to help ensure a smooth transition.

When Fong joined MacDonald-Miller 13 years ago as a sheet metal apprentice, the company was already ahead of its time. But she helped take it even further.

Marking its first time at the NAFEM Show as a stand-alone company, Copeland will present advanced technologies designed to help the food-service industry transition to low-GWP refrigerants, improve operational efficiency, and safeguard perishable food through an efficient cold chain.

The plug-and-play unit comes as one factory-built and tested unit on a single frame and pre-programmed controllers. Ready to replace oil or gas burners for heating in a wide range of applications like commercial buildings, district heating, and factories. 

Manufacturers are launching a wide range of A2L equipment, and with proper training and adherence to best practices, HVAC contractors can confidently address the challenges of working with mildly flammable refrigerants.

As data centers drive higher energy demands, optimizing plant design with energy-efficient cooling solutions could be key—discover how advanced systems can help keep the future cool.

The NYSDEC has paused part of its recent regulations that banned the sale and distribution of refrigerants with high-GWP.

PressACR fittings meet stringent certification and compliance standards that support the higher-pressure requirements of HVACR systems, a press release from Nibco said.

Congressman’s renewed push to eliminate OSHA focuses on regulations versus states’ rights and what he is claiming is federal overreach.

Hussmann’s Evolve Technologies self-contained merchandisers operate with low-GWP refrigerants, including R-290 (propane) and R-454C, the company said in a press release.

Modern RTUs can include a variety of advanced features that reduce energy use and improve comfort and IAQ.

The collaboration between Trane, American Standard, and the Workiz platform will offer benefits beyond simplifying the ordering process, from delivering immediate insight into contractor inventory, to equipment ordering requirements alongside data on equipment availability, to pricing, shipment details, and more, a press release from Workiz said.

The Nebula by Impact research team found that without access to live equipment data, proactive maintenance becomes nearly impossible, resulting in increased downtime and repair costs. These shortcomings create a perfect storm of inefficiency, risk, and unnecessary expense for facility management teams. 

Purdue engineers discover everyday scented products generate nanoparticles at rates that match or exceed emissions from both gas stoves and vehicle engines.

The partnership between Wolong Electric Group and Twin City Fan & Blower will focus on green buildings that will employ highly efficient plenum motor/fan packages.

Contractors can capitalize on homeowners who want to slash utility bills by leveraging knowledge about high-efficiency HVAC equipment.