Innovation Awards winners, representing innovative products and technologies in the market, are chosen annually in 10 industry categories

Johnson Controls-Hitachi Air Conditioning today introduced the new Hitachi air365 Hybrid dual fuel system.

I know that some wholesalers still size equipment and design systems for their contractor customers, but I wondered to what degree this still goes on nowadays.

Navien announced three new innovations, including their first HVAC product, during a virtual launch event on September 26. 

With all the technology we have these days I was curious as to if and how contractors were using it to place orders with their suppliers. The Wallies wasted no time in telling me how they do it nowadays, and more importantly, why.

According to experts in the radiant controls space, demand for smart connected homes, the popularity of PEX and the increasing use of heat pumps are the driving factors of radiant growth.

I’m thinking that this mansion would be well-built and properly insulated, with good windows. I’m also thinking about that brand-new, one-pipe-steam system and how simple it is.

Danfoss Climate Solutions introduced a new product line of thermostatic radiator valve operators to meet the demands for greater energy efficiency, replacing the RA2000 series of valve-mounted thermostatic operators.

Weil-McLain was recognized for its exceptional manufacturing of HVAC technology in the 20th annual Dealer Design Awards Program sponsored by The Air Conditioning, Heating & Refrigeration (ACHR) News magazine. An independent panel of HVACR contractors acted as judges in the contest that had more than 100 entries.

The demand for extended service agreement (ESA) products continues to grow and this growth is fueled by both contractors and homeowners. Homeowners have been conditioned to be offered some sort of extended warranty product on just about anything they buy, from appliances to phones and just about anything else.