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The Tech Behind Electric HVAC Most People Miss: A Quick Primer Many people assume electrifying HVAC is a simple on/off swap. In reality, modern electric systems are built on a stack of variable-speed electronics and software that decide how your space feels, what your utility bill looks like, the indoor air quality you breathe, and how long the equipment lasts. Successful electrification depends a ...

HVAC Industry News & Updates: What Contractors and Owners Need to Know This briefing, presented under the umbrella HVAC Industry News and Updates, is built for contractors, owners, facility managers, suppliers, and consumers researching system replacement or installation. The goal is simple: translate recent regulatory shifts, technology trends, and field-tested best practices into clear, practica ...

Understanding BTU: The Single Number That Shapes Your Comfort BTU, or British Thermal Unit, is the amount of energy needed to raise one pound of water by one degree Fahrenheit. It is the core unit we use to size furnaces, air conditioners, and heat pumps. Think of BTU like the sizing on a pair of shoes: get it right and everything fits, go too small or too large and every step is uncomfortable. Th ...

The future of home HVAC: what homeowners need to know now Home HVAC is changing quickly: more electrification, smarter controls, higher efficiency, cleaner refrigerants, more ductless and zoning, and a sharper focus on indoor air quality. After 30+ years working with equipment in real homes, we see one clear goal behind these shifts: steadier comfort with lower energy use and fewer surprises. Here ...