By Wes Davis The SARS-CoV-2 virus that leads to COVID-19 has been blamed for the deaths of more than 170,000 Americans. A great deal of research has been done to evaluate the virus, its epidemiology, and how it can be transmitted from one person to another. There are some who want to sensationalize recent scientific research and lay some blame for the spread of the virus on HVAC systems. This blog article reviews several studies… Read More
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Joseph Kloke: Certified Master HVACR Educator
HVAC Excellence is pleased to announce it has bestowed the title of Certified Master HVACR Educator “CMHE” upon Professor Joseph Kloke of Waubonsee Community College, in Sugar Grove, Illinois. Profession Joseph Kloke of Waubonsee Community College receives CMHE certification. When a person transitions from the field into the classroom they may hold various industry certifications, however, an instructor needs a deeper understanding of the physics and theories required to teach their subject matter effectively. Read More
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XOi and Data-Basics’ TechAnywhere Offer Streamlined Communication Options for Contractors
XOi Technologies, providers of a cloud-based mobile application that connects field service contractors with an industry-leading online knowledge base and empowers them to complete more service requests, announces an enhanced integration with Data-Basics’ TechAnywhere, a comprehensive mobile field service software developed to help contractors streamline communication between the field and the back office. The integration provides field service technicians with efficient, reliable access to the XOi Vision application through the TechAnywhere platform, a truly paperless… Read More
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NIBCO PressACR Fittings Improves Installation Method for HVACR Applications
NIBCO INC. launches PressACR™ fittings, a joining method designed for use in copper tube systems for air conditioning and refrigeration applications. PressACR is approved for use with a wide range of refrigerants and lubricants and creates a safer installation as there is no flame or fire hazard with press technology. NIBCO PressACR fittings NIBCO PressACR fittings are UL recognized to 700 PSI and feature a gray HNBR (Hydrogenated Nitrile Butadiene Rubber) seal to help differentiate… Read More
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Friedrich Donates Equipment to Roy Maas Youth Alternatives
Friedrich Air Conditioning Co., a leading U.S.-based manufacturer of heating, cooling and other room air conditioning products, has donated a variety of A/C products to the Roy Maas Youth Alternatives (RMYA) Turning Point Transitional Living, a nonprofit program that helps local at-risk young adults (age18-24) learn how to live productive, independent lives. On August 26 Roy Maas Youth Alternatives held a Ribbon Cutting ceremony along with an Open House for the RMYA Turning Point “Annie… Read More
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Welcome to the Only Furnace that Includes COVID-19 Killing Technology
If nothing else, the COVID-19 pandemic has made people much more clued in about safety and cleanliness in their daily lives. That should also extend to the air in our homes and it does with Canadian-made Napoleon® furnaces. “An inadequate heating and cooling system can create a risky situation in a home,” says Stephen Schroeter, co-Chief Executive Officer of Napoleon®. “Pathogens like viruses, bacteria and other airborne contaminants can re-circulate and be transferred between rooms. Read More
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