Residential Indoor Air Quality

An ‘Air’ Balanced Approach to Comfort Problems

Sat, 06 Jul 2024 07:00:00 -0400

The duct system plays a pivotal role in customer comfort so HVAC technicians should be familiarized with air balance testing principles to get to the heart of the issues.

How to Sell More Indoor Air Quality

hannahbelloli@achrnews.com (Hannah Belloli) — Wed, 26 Jun 2024 07:00:00 -0400

If an HVAC contractor possesses knowledge pertaining to IAQ solutions and how to approach the subject with a homeowner, they are in a good spot to sell the equipment.

Are Duct Cleaners the New Wave of Duct Renovators?

Tue, 25 Jun 2024 14:00:00 -0400

Offering duct renovation can be a boon to HVAC contractors, and the time to get started is now.

Clearing the Air: The Hidden Danger of VOCs in our Indoor Environments

Fri, 31 May 2024 00:00:00 -0400

One of the key contributors to indoor pollution is volatile organic compounds (VOCs). Contractors can play a critical role in controlling them.

The NEWSMakers Podcast: Disinfecting Indoor Air Quality

hannahbelloli@achrnews.com (Hannah Belloli) — Fri, 17 May 2024 07:00:00 -0400

On this episode of the NEWSMakers podcast, Ira Copeland, vice president of marketing at Decon7, joins us to discuss the missing part of indoor air quality (IAQ): disinfecting.

Selling Whole-Home Humidification

Fri, 15 Mar 2024 07:00:00 -0400

Between health benefits, energy savings, and overall improved air quality, whole-home humidification systems are an easy sell for contractors.

IAQ Goes Mainstream Across Commercial Applications

hannahbelloli@achrnews.com (Hannah Belloli) — Thu, 29 Feb 2024 14:00:00 -0500

At the AHR Expo, manufacturers talked about what’s shaping their design of IAQ products and showcased products that meet IAQ needs.

EPA Names 2023 Indoor airPLUS Leaders

Tue, 17 Oct 2023 11:00:00 -0400

Indoor airPLUS is a voluntary EPA partnership and labeling program that helps the builders of new homes improve the quality of indoor air and meet the growing consumer preference for homes with improved IAQ.

2023 Dealer Design Awards: Indoor Air Quality

woerpelh@bnpmedia.com (Herb Woerpel) — Thu, 03 Aug 2023 11:00:18 -0400

The Indoor Air Quality category winner is an in-duct system that actively works to improve residential IAQ.

Indoor Air Quality in Multifamily Residential

mattjachman@achrnews.com (Matt Jachman) — Mon, 12 Jun 2023 11:00:00 -0400

Indoor air quality projects continue to present opportunities for HVAC businesses.

AMCA Updates Air-Control-Devices Rating Publication 511

Thu, 11 May 2023 12:00:00 -0400

Superseding AMCA Publication 511-21, AMCA Publication 511-21 (Rev. 12-22) outlines technical procedures and the proper presentation of data for the certification of air-control devices through the AMCA Certified Ratings Program (CRP).

Pandemic Drives Era of Residential IAQ Awareness

layandahhan@achrnews.com (Layan Dahhan) — Wed, 15 Mar 2023 11:00:00 -0400

The global pandemic caused many people to reevaluate how they had been living their lives, and when it came to life at home, indoor air quality (IAQ) became a top priority.

General Filters Presents Soaring Eagle Award to Mid-Atlantic Sales

Thu, 09 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -0500

General Filters' Soaring Eagle Award honors the sales agency that best represents the company in terms of sales revenue, sales growth, and new product sales.

Contractors Find Opportunities in Indoor Air Quality

mattjachman@achrnews.com (Matt Jachman) — Tue, 24 Jan 2023 11:00:00 -0500

Interest in indoor air quality products and services has soared in the last three years, so contractors who aren’t consistently marketing IAQ may be missing sales opportunities.

Top Four Easiest Points of Entry for Homeowners to Improve Indoor Air Quality

Tue, 13 Dec 2022 07:00:00 -0500

The coronavirus increased many people’s awareness of IAQ. While IAQ had been a focus of the EPA and a commercial building standard for years, it only recently became a significant household concern.

Study Reveals 74% of US Workers Anxious Over Indoor Air Quality

hannahbelloli@achrnews.com (Hannah Belloli) — Fri, 19 Aug 2022 11:00:00 -0400

A recent study surveyed 1,500 workers between the U.S. and Canada and showed that not only do the majority of the respondents think about air quality, they worry about it.

2022 Dealer Design Awards: Indoor Air Quality

layandahhan@achrnews.com (Layan Dahhan) — Thu, 28 Jul 2022 07:34:18 -0400

The Indoor Air Quality category winners include an all-in-one thermostat system, an IAQ accessory, and a thermal dispersion fan inlet.

Study: Homeowners Need to be Told About Indoor Air Quality

Wed, 30 Mar 2022 11:00:00 -0400

A study by Panasonic wanted to find out how homeowners perceived the health of the air in their home and also how aware they were about IAQ in general.

Resideo Brings Artificial Intelligence to HVAC

mattjachman@achrnews.com (Matt Jachman) — Mon, 28 Feb 2022 00:00:00 -0500

Resideo Technologies Inc. is applying artificial intelligence to the world of HVAC. The Honeywell spinoff is touting two data-dependent products in its new Pro-IQ line.

Cloud Connected Product Gives Homeowners Indoor Air Quality Peace of Mind

Mon, 28 Feb 2022 00:00:00 -0500

At the 2020 AHR Expo, Broan-NuTone introduced Overture, a fully automated, cloud-connected, whole-home IAQ system that monitors and optimizes air in the home.

How to Verify Heat Pump Heating Btus in Five Steps

Mon, 25 Oct 2021 11:00:00 -0400

There is a way to check the heat pump system charge on the airside that is quick and easy.

Rheem Executive Explains Strategy Behind Friedrich Acquisition

Wed, 13 Oct 2021 07:00:00 -0400

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

Daikin Applied Focuses On Decarbonization, Indoor Air Quality, and Digitalization

Thu, 30 Sep 2021 07:00:00 -0400

Daikin welcomed sales representatives and customers to its biennial group sales meeting, which offered an opportunity to gather in person.

Four HVAC Tests and Solutions to Improve Sleeping Conditions

Tue, 28 Sep 2021 07:00:00 -0400

HVAC is more than blowing cold and hot air — your systems affect the health of your customers. Wouldn’t you sleep better knowing your customers are also sleeping well?

HVAC Ranks Low As Priority List For Millennial Homeowners, But They Expect To Have It

Mon, 27 Sep 2021 11:00:00 -0400

A new generation of buyers are entering the real estate market with high expectations, but they soon collide with reality, often in the form of their HVAC systems.

HVAC Contractors Need to Lean Into Indoor Air Quality

Thu, 16 Sep 2021 11:00:00 -0400

If you are an HVAC contractor who has not done so already, it is time to lean into the growing indoor air quality trend.

HVAC Maintenance and Service Before, During, and After Duct Leaks

robertbeverly@achrnews.com (Robert Beverly) — Tue, 07 Sep 2021 07:00:00 -0400

Context can help professionals direct their attention to where duct leakage can best be addressed.

HVAC Technologies Promise to Help Schools Reopen Safely

Wed, 01 Sep 2021 07:00:00 -0400

HVAC plays a major part in decisions that come with resuming school, with districts spending millions of dollars to improve ventilation and add IAQ features.

Best Practices For Implementing UVGI Solutions Into HVAC Systems

Sun, 29 Aug 2021 11:00:00 -0400

Managers, company leaders, and school district administrators should explore all available options to heighten the safety and cleanliness of their respective spaces.

Manufacturers Offer Advice on Reducing Noise From Air Handlers

Mon, 23 Aug 2021 11:00:00 -0400

Air handlers are the heart of an HVAC system, moving the conditioned air through a building. Like a heart, they can generate a lot of noise while operating. Manufacturers, however, are taking steps to reduce that noise.