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Hydronic Furnaces are Changing the Forced Air Heating Game

July 9, 2024

Using water to transfer heat energy into the home can minimize or even eliminate the issues of dry air and loud operation.

Ted Cruz Gives DOE Furnace Rule Pushback

An HVAC Minute Video Update: March 4, 2024

Hannah Belloli

March 4, 2024

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U.S. Senator Ted Cruz is leading the charge to assist HVAC contractors in pushing back on the final rule on gas furnace efficiency standards from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE).

How a Condensing Gas Furnace Works

Home modifications necessary for conversions will add to costs

Lianna Schwalenberg

January 14, 2024

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Taking a look at the major concerns around replacing an 80% furnace with a high-efficiency one such as venting requirements, drilling extra holes, and financial costs.

Trade Groups File Challenge to DOE Furnace Rule

December 19, 2023

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The final rule from the U.S. Department of Energy, issued recently, requires newly manufactured indoor residential gas furnaces to be at least 95% efficient starting in December 2028, meaning furnaces made after then will have to be condensing models.

Why Every HVAC Contractor Should Consider Adding Combustion Testing Services

Carbon monoxide (CO) is a colorless, odorless, tasteless gas that is created as a byproduct of combustion

Herb Woerpel

November 22, 2023

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Due to a lack of training, time constraints, and numerous other reasons, many HVAC contracting companies are not performing combustion testing, potentially compromising customers’ safety.

Tips for Residential Heating Combustion Analysis

To tap into the full power of your combustion analyzer, here are a few tips and best practices to keep in mind

Tony Gonzalez

November 15, 2023

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The biggest tip is that combustion analysis should be the first and last thing completed during any heating appliance repair.

Industry Reacts to Gas Furnace Mandate

An HVAC Minute Video Update: November 13, 2023

Hannah Belloli

November 13, 2023

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This winter, HVAC contractors might be dealing with a wetter winter than years past, coupled with more snowfall than maybe most people would like.

Mandating High-Efficiency Furnaces Will Limit Consumer Choice, Critics in HVAC Industry Say

Furnace Rule ‘Doesn’t Pencil Out’

Matt Jachman

October 30, 2023

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Residential gas furnaces must all have a minimum AFUE of 95% beginning in five years. Some in the HVAC industry say the new Department of Energy rule will ultimately hurt homeowners.

New Efficiency Rule Issued by DOE

An HVAC Minute Video Update: October 16, 2023

Hannah Belloli

October 16, 2023

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The latest rule will require every mobile home gas furnace — and every new residential, non-weatherized gas furnace — to have a minimum annual fuel utilization efficiency (or AFUE) of 95% starting in late 2028.

Residential Heating Showcase 2023

Manufacturers introduce heating equipment for the cold winter months

Joanna R. Turpin

October 9, 2023

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The residential heating showcase is designed to help HVAC contractors learn about the new heating equipment that is available for the upcoming cooler months.

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During this webinar, we will discuss what acidic condensate is, how it’s formed, and the damage it can cause if not properly treated—while hitting on the latest regulations that are driving the adoption of condensing technology.

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Hydronic Furnaces are Changing the Forced Air Heating Game

Ted Cruz Gives DOE Furnace Rule Pushback

How a Condensing Gas Furnace Works

Trade Groups File Challenge to DOE Furnace Rule

Why Every HVAC Contractor Should Consider Adding Combustion Testing Services

Tips for Residential Heating Combustion Analysis

Industry Reacts to Gas Furnace Mandate

Mandating High-Efficiency Furnaces Will Limit Consumer Choice, Critics in HVAC Industry Say

New Efficiency Rule Issued by DOE

Residential Heating Showcase 2023

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