by michael | Feb 4, 2015 | Air Conditioning Repair, Air Conditioning Technology, HVAC Innovation
A full 15% of the electricity used by buildings in the US is devoted to air conditioning. The electrical demand during daytime peak cooling hours is immense. The use of pumps and compressors to rid buildings of heat uses a lot of energy, at a great cost. However, if...
by michael | Jan 20, 2015 | Air Conditioning Maintenance, Air Conditioning Technology, HVAC Innovation
A new start-up, Ambi Labs, has created a new way of cooling your home. Consisting of a desktop monitor and a smart phone app, the Ambi Climate system uses learning technology to create the best climate for your space. The company, which seeks to upgrade outdated...
by michael | Dec 13, 2014 | Air Conditioner Installation, Air Conditioning Contractors, HVAC Innovation
Most Americans – around 85 percent – recognize the bright blue Energy Star label. It is a symbol of energy efficiency and says that the appliance on which it appears complies with Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) standards. For more than two decades,...
by michael | Oct 31, 2014 | Air Conditioning Contractors, Air Conditioning Maintenance, Commercial Air Conditioner Repair, HVAC Innovation, HVAC Maintenance
The Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning industry is gearing toward an upgrade when it comes to finding the right contractors to handle HVAC installations and repairs and to some, this change is long overdue. Alex Rangel of Ravti recently demonstrated the need...
by michael | Oct 7, 2014 | Air Conditioner Installation, Air Conditioning Contractors, Heat Pump, HVAC Innovation
This past spring, the American Public Gas Association (APGA) and the United States Department of Energy (DOE) came to a settlement agreement governing how Federal Regional Efficiency Standards are implemented. The purpose of implementing these new Regional Efficiency...
by michael | Sep 22, 2014 | Air Conditioner Installation, HVAC Innovation
One of the main considerations when deciding on an air conditioning unit for a home is the unit’s size. “Size” in this instance doesn’t have to do with the amount of space taken up by the unit (even though that IS a consideration), but rather how much...