Hover over main image for caption information. A typical oil fired forced hot water heating system, installed in 1980 was ready for replacement. The original boiler room equipment was removed, which ...

Heat pumps are taking the world by storm, and for good reason. Not only are they many times more efficient than electric heaters, but they can also be used to provide cooling in the summer. Efficiency ...

Researchers in Spain have proposed two control strategies for the integration of heat pumps in district heating systems assisted by solar thermal collectors. Their technical-economic analysis shows ...

HomeServe USA reports on transitioning HVAC systems from heating to cooling, highlighting the importance of maintenance for ...

HVAC system designers are faced with unique challenges when attempting to design energy-efficient HVAC systems. Code-driven energy efficiency requirements, owner’s project requirements (OPR), the ...

Johnson Controls-Hitachi Air Conditioning has launched a new residential heat pump system combining an air source heat pump (ASHP) and a gas furnace. “When temperatures are extremely low, most heat ...

There’s good reason that the image of a caveman learning to control fire is such an iconic and abiding cultural touchstone—being able to control the temperature of our surroundings represents our ...

The heating and cooling system inside a home quietly controls comfort every single day, yet many households give it attention only after disaster strikes. A furnace stops on a bitter winter night, or ...

CONNECTION AND CONTROL: High-end heating connectivity is not strictly bound to communicating equipment. The trend also moves toward greater homeowner and commercial customer interaction with every ...