Home automation systems can boost the energy-savings potential of ductless mini-split systems used for residential heating and cooling.

With traditional HVAC equipment, it’s mostly out of sight, out of mind. Mini splits present a different situation, as these devices are displayed prominently on the wall.

Electrification was the big theme on the residential side of the Mitsubishi Electric Trane HVAC U.S. booth at the AHR Expo.

HVACR innovations present and past characterized the MARS booth at the recent AHR Expo in Las Vegas.

Connectivity is more than a buzzword, said Katie Woodling, head of product management for air conditioning, North America, at Bosch.

WindFree cooling technology was the buzzword at the Samsung booth during the recent AHR Expo in Las Vegas.

The ductless market has grown significantly in the U.S. in the last 20 years. What was once a fringe product has become a prominent subset of the HVAC world.

As it stands, simply staying informed and competitive on available ways to pay can turn a certain number of jobs into additional “high-end HVAC” projects.

Rheem recently acquired Friedrich Air Conditioning from Monomoy Capital Partners. Mike Branson answered our questions on how the deal developed.