Residential Ductless

New Company, Quilt, Launches Ductless Heat Pump

Thu, 23 May 2024 07:00:00 -0400

Quilt, a newly launched company, has introduced a ductless heat pump that they say simplifies the installation and rebate process, while offering transparent pricing.

Installation Considerations for Ductless Mini-Split Systems

hannahbelloli@achrnews.com (Hannah Belloli) — Fri, 29 Mar 2024 14:00:00 -0400

Ductless mini-splits have become increasingly prominent in spaces like apartments or condos that didn’t once have air conditioning, but the systems still bring on challenges for contractors.

Ductless HVAC Takes On R-32

mattjachman@achrnews.com (Matt Jachman) — Wed, 28 Feb 2024 07:00:00 -0500

At the AHR Expo in Chicago, we talked industry trends with the representatives of five ductless/VRF manufacturers. The refrigerant changeover was a big topic.

Residential Heating Showcase 2023

Mon, 09 Oct 2023 06:00:00 -0400

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

Ductless HVAC Solves Vacation Home Comfort Conundrum

woerpelh@bnpmedia.com (Herb Woerpel) — Mon, 02 Oct 2023 11:00:00 -0400

Every year, as the temperature pushes toward 100°F, I’ve proposed a ductless mini-split system to my father-in-law for his vacation home on Lake Michigan. Each year, his rebuttal remains logical: “We’re not there enough to justify the investment.” Until this year, his stance changed.

Meet The Wholesaler: Jaime Maldonado

mattjachman@achrnews.com (Matt Jachman) — Wed, 19 Jul 2023 11:00:00 -0400

Maldonado first struck out on his own as a distributor in 2000 when he seized an opportunity to sell Daikin products in Puerto Rico.

METUS: Five Green Building Trends to Follow in 2023

Fri, 19 May 2023 00:00:00 -0400

Interest in ecofriendly commercial buildings is on the rise, especially with increasing reports of global warming and companies’ impact of using vast amounts of the planet’s resources.

LG Earns AHRI Performance Award for the Sixth Consecutive Year

Mon, 13 Mar 2023 12:00:00 -0400

Across seven product categories, LG’s HVAC solutions again pass AHRI's comprehensive performance certification program.

Homes, Buildings Going Ductless

mattjachman@achrnews.com (Matt Jachman) — Thu, 02 Mar 2023 11:00:00 -0500

Major manufacturers are betting that ductless HVAC is catching on in the U.S.

Residential Heating Showcase 2022

Mon, 10 Oct 2022 06:00:00 -0400

Every year, The ACHR NEWS introduces the latest heating equipment that is available for the upcoming winter season.

Home Automation Boosts Ductless Efficiency

mattjachman@achrnews.com (Matt Jachman) — Mon, 06 Jun 2022 07:00:00 -0400

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

Solutions Arise to Make Mini Splits Fit Into a Home’s Decor

Sun, 03 Apr 2022 07:00:00 -0400

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.

METUS Looks to Increase Electrification

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

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

MARS Revisits Innovations, Finds New Ones

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

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

Bosch Eyes Troubleshooting, Tech Support With 2022 Releases

mariataylor@achrnews.com (Maria Taylor) — Mon, 28 Feb 2022 00:00:00 -0500

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

WindFree Technology Is the Focus of Samsung

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

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

The Growth in the Ductless Mini-Split Market: A Contractor Perspective

scott@indoortemp.com (Scott Merritt) — Fri, 21 Jan 2022 07:00:00 -0500

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.

High-End HVAC: Contractors Should Look Beyond Efficiencies

robertbeverly@achrnews.com (Robert Beverly) — Mon, 18 Oct 2021 07:00:00 -0400

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 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.

Residential Heating Showcase 2021

Tue, 05 Oct 2021 07:00:00 -0400

Every year, The ACHR NEWS introduces the latest heating equipment that is available for the upcoming winter season.

Daikin Introduces One Cloud Services to Increase HVAC Contractor Access

Thu, 09 Sep 2021 11:00:00 -0400

Daikin recently rolled out its Daikin One Cloud Services, a portal for a contractor’s computer and an app for smart devices that allows remote access to a customer’s system.

Mini-Split Specialization Spells Success for Pennsylvania HVAC Contractor

danv@seekcg.com (Dan Vastyan) — Thu, 26 Aug 2021 07:00:00 -0400

When Ken Rex says, “We did ductless before ductless was cool,” he means it.

Ductless Demand Takes Off as People Spend More Time at Home

Tue, 18 May 2021 07:00:00 -0400

Residential ductless systems are in the perfect environment for growth.

Residential Ductless Systems: Steer Into Inverter-Driven Demand

robertbeverly@achrnews.com (Robert Beverly) — Mon, 08 Mar 2021 07:00:00 -0500

Ductless growth is working toward a foothold in original residential HVAC design.

Mini Split Advances Melt Cold-Weather Reservations

robertbeverly@achrnews.com (Robert Beverly) — Mon, 16 Nov 2020 11:00:00 -0500

Continued performance improvements across manufacturers have put heating on par with cooling as a draw for the mini split, and that in turn opens additional doors.

Jonathan Duncklee Talks about Serving HVAC Customers, Community

Fri, 08 May 2020 09:00:00 -0400

As a kid in the mid-‘70s, Jonathan Duncklee remembers the white business phone sitting on the kitchen counter.

Friedrich Aims to Make Contractors’ Lives Easier

mariataylor@achrnews.com (Maria Taylor) — Mon, 02 Mar 2020 04:43:00 -0500

Higher SEER doesn’t make a contractor’s life easier, said the vice president of marketing and product management at Friedrich Air Conditioning Co.

Blurred Lines: Progress Transcends ‘Ductless’ and ‘Ducted’

robertbeverly@achrnews.com (Robert Beverly) — Mon, 10 Feb 2020 04:29:00 -0500

Movement and growth is taking place both in terms of equipment’s technology and design and, related, where it gets used.

Ductless Projects Show Some Pioneer(ing) Spirit

robertbeverly@achrnews.com (Robert Beverly) — Mon, 10 Feb 2020 04:28:00 -0500

In Texas’ Hays County, two teenage daughters have hit the hang-out jackpot: their own cozy, three-room tiny home.

Mini Splits Put Wind in Restivo’s Sales

robertbeverly@achrnews.com (Robert Beverly) — Mon, 10 Feb 2020 04:27:00 -0500

Jack Restivo’s family business is succeeding in its third generation, a time when many tend to deteriorate or sell off.