Considerations for installing lakespondswater-sou...
Lake, pond, closed-loop heat pumps are great options for homeowners who live close to water source. A water body is a potential source of heat, as well as a heat rejection sink. However the...
Radiant Heat Gaining Steam in the South
Most people don’t think of radiant heating systems as being very popular in warmer climates, such as Arizona, Texas, or Florida, but that may not be the case anymore. Consider Richard Copel...
Summer Brings Hot Temperatures, Sales for HVAC Di...
According to Heating, Air-conditioning, and Refrigeration Distributors International (HARDI), average monthly sales for HARDI distributor members increased 15.9 percent in June 2016, and th...
HVAC Contractors Brace for a Cold, Long Winter
While most Americans cringe at the thought of colder, longer winter forecasts and more expensive fuel costs, these forecasts are music to HVACR contractors’ ears....
Sealing Home-performance Deals
When it comes to the home performance market, no one is positioned better to serve than HVAC contractors.
According to Brian Castelli, president and CEO of the Home Performance Coalition...
The NEWS Recognizes the Top 40 Under 40
It is no secret the HVACR industry is an older crowd. This is fairly evident when you attend any industry meeting. Of course, that is not all bad. The older generation has a lot to offer th...
Things to know before you switch to solar energy
What will be investment to install solar system in the house? The cost of installing solar power system will be a bit high. However, you should keep in mind that this investment will soon b...
The NEWSA Panel Members Pick their Favorite Therm...
With so many thermostat options available, it seems there is a product tailored for nearly everyone — from the individual who wants to be able to walk up to the wall and simply adjust the t...
Some top names in portable AC
Honeywell MM14CCSBB: This is complete package in terms of cooling, looks, eco-friendliness, and you name it. The machine comes in black frame which really appeals aesthetically. If you are ...
Contemplating the Future of Green
Contractors are challenged with presenting and selling the industry’s most efficient products to consumers. Manufacturers are largely responsible for improving efficiency within their produ...
How portable ACs can save your power bill
When you buy an A/c unit you are always concerned about its efficiency. It is not enough to select a cooing unit only on the basis of its cooling capacity. It should have a reasonable opera...
Energy Starâs Most Efficient Central A/Cs and A...
Energy Star certification is an important distinction HVAC manufacturers aim for their products to achieve. The designation recognizes highly efficient performance, and 2016’s list of the m...
Gary Ranallo Named The NEWSâ Best Instructor
After nearly 40 years in the HVAC industry, including three decades spent teaching, Cleveland native Gary Ranallo joked that he’s only just getting started. Ranallo currently serves as an H...
New Products Help Homeowners Feel the Heat
Every year, introduces the newest heating equipment available for the upcoming winter season. The intent is to help contractors prepare for this busy period by doing the research that will ...
How to Vent Your Portable Air Conditioner
Installing a portable air conditioner could be called a cakewalk. There is no installation required actually. The standalone units are set in one of the corners of the room close to a power...
What is a solar heater
Producing hot water for domestic use is one of the major reasons for skyrocketing power bills in the colder regions of the world. However, hot water is indispensable, a cost that cannot be ...
HVAC Contractors Report Sizzling Summer Sales
Most HVAC contractors head into summer hoping for endless days of hot and steamy weather that ultimately encourages customers to buy new cooling systems. Mother Nature certainly came throug...
Optimizing Boiler Performance
Most homeowners know they should have their boilers serviced at least once a year, but many do not realize just how profoundly the lack of regular maintenance can affect their equipment. If...
Geothermal Advancements Just Breaking the Surface
Geothermal heat pumps are widely recognized as one of the most popular renewable technologies in HVAC. Accordingly, the geothermal heat pump industry has seen growth on both the residential...
Solar photovoltaics: advantages and disadvantages
Solar photovoltaics (PV cells) are used to convert sun’s heat and energy into electricity. The solar panels that are mounted on the roof are composed of an array of these cells. The electri...
What to do if the HVAC gets flooded in bad weather
Flooding of your HVAC unit can have devastating impact on it. Here is what you should do in case the furnace, air conditioner or the water heating equipment have flooded....
Solar thermal heating and cooling: advantages and...
No energy source can be called perfect. Each of these has its merits as well as demerits too. The same can be said of solar thermal energy. Let’s take a look- ...
What are the various solar cooling systems
Summer in most parts of the United States is hot, scorching and sweltering. But today, home owners hardly realize it as they encounter it for a brief period when they move from their cooled...
What are the benefits and flipsides of potable ACs
Portable AC is a high demanded appliance in the house as wellas commercial spaces. The demand is mainly on account of their mobility. They can be moved from room to room wherever cooling is...
How to Change Your HVAC System’s Air Filter
When it comes to effectively and efficiently cooling your home, there are many occasions in which you should trust a professional to inspect and service your air conditioner. However, there...
What are solar trackers
A solar panel absorbs heat and light of the sun and converts it into electricity. This is done by the photo voltaic cells present in the panels through a mechanism called photo voltaic effe...
What is Solar Electricity
The United States of America, in spite of its thrust on harnessing renewable sources of energy is heavily dependent on coal, oil, and natural gas to meet its energy demands. Fossil fuels ar...
How to make your heating and cooling system more ...
Heating and cooling the house to make it comfortable in extreme weather is one of the major expenses of every household.According to the Department of Energy, on an average a very moderate ...
NATE Certification Affirms Contracting Competency
HVACR certifications provide technicians, their employers, and customers legitimacy. Much like a degree or diploma, certification offers a seal of approval that the individual doing the wor...
What are various types of solar collectors and so...
In a solar water heater system, a solar collector and solar storage tank arethe two major components. Let’s take look at various types of storage tanks – Two tank solar hot water sys...
Geo Industry Advocates for Lame-duck Tax Credit E...
For the past decade, those in the geothermal heating and cooling industry have benefited from two tax credits that incentivize residential and commercial geothermal installations. But both ...
What are the disadvantages of solar energy
The present times lay an increased thrust on using renewable sources of energy. This is to reduce carbon footprint and also to preserve the renewable sources which will run out soon if expl...
How to install and maintain solar panels on the r...
Solar panels are best laid on the roof to capture the sun’slight and heat. The roofs are least likely to be guarded by shades that can obstruct the sun's rays to reach the panels. That is w...