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R-22 Conversions Increase as EPA Phaseout Tightens Supply
Converting residential air conditioning equipment that uses R-22 to a replacement refrigerant is seen by many contractors and homeowners as a good way to extend the life of the system while removing R-22 from the picture. There are a number of replacement refrigerants to choose from, but with any replacement, it's important to remember that the refrigerant is only half of the equation. Care must be taken to ensure the proper lubricant for the replacement refrigerant is used. Following the proper conversion procedures — especially when a lubricant change is required — will help ensure a successful conversion.
Read More"Heat Up Colorado" program installs free furnace for resident
The HVAC Solutions, Inc. and Lennox installed a furnace for Angie Kennedy of Colorado Spring Saturday. HVAC Solutions has partnered up with Lennox in a program called "Heat Up Colorado." The program provides a new Lennox furnace fully installed to a deserving family at no cost to the family.
Read MoreProgram provides free furnaces to families in need Heat Up Illinois
175 homes will stay warm this winter thanks to a program that's continuing to grow. Providing furnaces for people who need them most - that's the mission of Heat Up Illinois, a program that is celebrating it's second year in the state. Fleming Heating and Air Conditioning and Lennox Industries are each providing furnaces for people who are chosen from a list of nominated names.
Read MoreHVAC dealer gifts resident with new furnace
In connection with a non-profit program called 'Heat Up Missouri', a local H-VAC dealer is setting up a Springfield resident with a new furnace. Lennox Industries, a heating and air conditioning manufacturer which provides up to one-hundred high-efficiency furnaces to households across the state, began 'Heat Up Missouri'.
Read MoreHVACR Leaders Discuss Hurricane Recovery Assistance
While residents and business owners in Texas, Louisiana, and Florida struggle to rebuild their lives following the path of destruction left by Hurricanes Harvey and Irma, local HVAC contractors and manufacturers have an opportunity to step in and do what they do best — provide comfort. Though heating and air conditioning often seem inherent, they're not, and it's not until we go without the comfort they provide that we begin to view them as the luxurious, superficial elements that they are.
Read MoreEnergy Star's Most Efficient Boilers for 2017
Energy Star certification is an important distinction for HVAC manufacturers' products to achieve. The designation recognizes highly efficient performance, and 2017's list of the most efficient boilers delivers a bevy of products from a wide range of manufacturers.
Read MoreFighting over the thermostat? Here's a solution.
Some like it hot; others prefer to chill. If those polar opposites reside under the same roof, discussions around the thermostat can get tense. "It's an ongoing battle to keep everybody comfortable," said Steve Wilken, a hardware store manager. "You just try to find a happy medium."
Read MoreHVACR Business Product Focus
With industry-leading efficiencies of up to 98.7 percent AFUE, the Lennox SPL98V variable-capacity gas furnace can save your customers hundreds of dollars in utility costs every year.
Read MoreLennox iComfort E30 Smart Thermostat
The iComfort E30 smart thermostat adapts to the changing environment, delivering comfort, energy savings and peace of mind.
Read MoreThe News Recognizes the Top 40 Under 40
We often hear there is a graying of the HVACR industry. That is a polite way of saying there are more old people than young people working in the trade. Of course, that is not all bad. The older generation has a lot to offer the industry in regards to knowledge, work ethic, and other necessary skills. However, as with any organization or industry, young talent needs to be nurtured to replace the older generation. While the trade certainly has its fair share of legends, it's sometimes easy to forget that the HVACR industry boasts a wealth of young talent as well. These fresh faces must be welcomed into the industry and properly trained and educated in order to secure a positive future for the trade.
Read MoreLennox Home Energy Report: When the AC is Out, Homeowners Would Rather Strip than Call a Repairman
A new survey from Lennox found that while most homeowners pass the energy conservation test, they should brush up on their knowledge of Energy Savings 101 if they want to make it to the head of the class while staying cool and keeping bills low this summer.
Read MoreHVAC Manufacturers Promote Residential Ductless Training
Ductless technology, much like any other piece of HVAC equipment, requires proper training and education for contractors and technicians alike. "Training is the key to any equipment being installed properly," said Mark Harte, technical training manager, Daikin North America LLC. "With all the new technology out in the field, being properly trained to not only install equipment but to properly troubleshoot equipment is a must. The days of charging a system to ‘beer can cold' are in the past. To give end users a properly charged and operating system that will efficiently heat and cool their homes, training is the first step."
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