Air Conditioning, Heating & Refrigeration News back issues from August 1998:
Utility asks contractors to pay penalty for installing high-efficiency furnaces.
Aug 03, 1998; ... Homeowners with damaged chimneys sued Michigan Consolidated for encouraging the installation of condensing furnaces. Now the utility expects contractors to pay its settlement costs. Michigan contractors who participated in utility programs to install high-efficiency furnaces are ...
York denies OSHA charge that it knew of explosion danger.(York International Corp., Occupational Safety and Health Administration)
Aug 03, 1998 ... York, Pa. -- York International Corp. has filed a formal notice of contest against an OSHA ruling on the Feb. 2 explosion at the Grantley Road chiller manufacturing facility. The federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) office in Harrisburg, Pa., cited the ...
Slicing the pie in the hot Atlanta market.(Industry Overview)
Aug 03, 1998; ... Independents and consolidators are finding plenty to keep them busy in this fast-growing southern metropolis. The city that invited the word to the 1996 Summer Olympics continues to share its southern hospitality in 1998. Housing starts and commercial development dot the ...
What is source-removal duct cleaning?
Aug 03, 1998; ... Every industry has its own buzz words and catch phrases. In the air duct-cleaning industry it is "source removal." On the surface this phrase is self-explanatory. But on a deeper level, an extensive history and work philosophy are implied. The duct-cleaning ...
Don't wait for dirt 'blowout' before you clean the ductwork.
Aug 03, 1998; ... Contractors should consider duct cleaning with the installation of new equipment, to avoid nightmares like this one. A number of years ago a furious woman called our office. An hvac contractor had just installed a new motor in her home's furnace. Then he turned the ...
Gas-phase filtration helps solve airport IAQ problems.(indoor air quality)
Aug 03, 1998; ... Bringing in large amounts of outdoor air may increase, rather Than decrease, the risk of exposure to contaminants. Increasing awareness about indoor air quality and related issues (human comfort, human health, and increased litigation) has led to the establishment of many ...
Mirrors, maybe, but no smoke: casino keeps gamblers breathing easy.
Aug 03, 1998 ... After all, healthy gamblers have more time -- and probably more money -- to play with. LAS VEGAS -- Where's the smoke? You can't see it. You can't smell it. But people are smoking, as you'd expect at most gambling casinos. But when you walk through the Sunset Station ...
Air-cooled chiller hits the spot for new school.
Aug 03, 1998; ... Rather than individual a/c units for each classroom, this school takes the central approach. A brand new elementary school in Pennsylvania has a water-to-air chiller installed to maintain proper comfort in the entire building during the uncomfortable spring and fall days of the ...
School curbs mold growth in air handlers with UV lighting.
Aug 03, 1998 ... IAQ in schools is still gaining attention, as administrators, parents, and industry professionals consider the effects of poor IAQ on students and faculty. HONOLULU -- Mold growth in air-handling systems was causing potential IQA problems in a 20-year-old building at the Iolani ...
UV lamps help cure school of 'sick building syndrome'.
Aug 03, 1998 ... CAMP VERDE, Ariz. -- Headaches, fatigue, and allergy-like symptoms plagued the staff of Camp Verde Elementary School here. At first, teachers and other staff went to their doctors to find relief from congestion, shortness of breath, and eye inflammation. Later on they realized ...
Don't overlook repeat sales opportunities.
Aug 03, 1998 ... Is your place of business just another grimy shop? Or are you ready for customers looking to make over-the-counter purchases? For goodness' sake, don't give them one more reason to head to a "big box" competitor! It's only normal for hvac dealers to focus on new equipment sales ...
Code enforcement: it's not a one-way street.
Aug 03, 1998; ... Is everyone pulling permits who ought to be -- even those doing replacement work? You know the answer. This article gives a sampling of opinions from contractors, inspectors, and others involved in this industry, on the level of cooperation in hvacr code enforcement. After ...
Men working: containment can prevent IAQ woes in buildings under construction.(indoor air quality)
Aug 03, 1998; ... Building renovation is often the source of IAQ problems, even when the work is done. Contractors need to be aware of renovation ramifications, and how to prevent IAQ problems. Imagine the following: It's Monday morning and, as a building manager, you are particularly eager to see ...
Comfort means building a better humidistat.
Aug 03, 1998; ... As home comfort consultants, you want to provide your customers with the best solution for their home comfort needs. Proper humidification plays a key role in the home comfort equation. It's well recognized that the right level of moisture in the air optimizes comfort and health, ...
Utility asks contractors to pay penalty for installing high-efficiency furnaces
Aug 03, 1998; ... ED BASMichigan contractors who participated in utility programs to install high-efficiency furnaces are being asked to pay a steep price for that decision.Many contractors already have received letters from Michigan Consolidated Gas Co. (MichCon), 'inviting' them to help ...
Include fair competition in utility deregulation bills
Aug 03, 1998 ... WASHINGTON - Hvac contractors from several organizations testified before the House Small Business Committee Subcommittee on Regulation Reform and Paperwork Reduction during the first hearing dedicated exclusively to small business aspects of utility restructuring.Two members of ...
York denies OSHA charge that it knew of explosion danger
Aug 03, 1998 ... YORK, Pa. - York International Corp. has filed a formal notice of contest against an OSHA ruling on the Feb. 2 explosion at the Grantley Road chiller manufacturing facility.The federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) office in Harrisburg, Pa., cited the company ...
Slicing the pie in the hot Atlanta market
Aug 03, 1998; ... JOHN R. HALL AND THOMAS A. MAHONEYThe city that invited the world to the 1996 Summer Olympics continues to share its southern hospitality in 1998. Housing starts and commercial development dot the landscape in and around Atlanta. Contributing to this growth surge are some of the ...
What is source-removal duct cleaning?
Aug 03, 1998; ... DAVID MONSON, ATLANTIC ENGINEERINGEvery industry has its own buzz words and catch phrases. In the air duct-cleaning industry it is 'source removal.'On the surface this phrase is self-explanatory. But on a deeper level, an extensive history and work philosophy are implied ....
Don't wait for dirt 'blowout' before you clean the ductwork
Aug 03, 1998; ... DAN STRADFORD, ACTION DUCT CLEANING CO.A number of years ago a furious woman called our office. An hvac contractor had just installed a new motor in her home's furnace.Then he turned the unit on. Dirt and dust blasted out of the registers, all over her beautiful carpet, ...
Air filtration modules let smokers 'indulge'
Aug 03, 1998 ... RICHMOND, Va. - Clean Air Systems, which are modules developed by the Intec Group of Harrison, N.Y., have been successfully tested at Richmond International Airport (RIC).The modules are designed to eliminate exposure of nonsmokers to cigarette smoke, while allowing smokers to ...
Gas-phase filtration helps solve airport IAQ problems
Aug 03, 1998; ... BRIAN MONK, CIRCUL-AIREIncreasing awareness about indoor air quality and related issues (human comfort, human health, and increased litigation) has led to the establishment of many building codes and standards to address the real needs of occupants.Prescriptive standards ...
UV lamps help cure school of 'Sick Building Syndrome'
Aug 03, 1998 ... CAMP VERDE, Ariz. - Headaches, fatigue, and allergy-like symptoms plagued the staff of Camp Verde Elementary School here.At first, teachers and other staff went to their doctors to find relief from congestion, shortness of breath, and eye inflammation. Later on they realized that ...
Mirrors, maybe, but no smoke: Casino keeps gamblers breathing easy
Aug 03, 1998 ... LAS VEGAS - Where's the smoke? You can't see it. You can't smell it. But people are smoking, as you'd expect at most gambling casinos.But when you walk through the Sunset Station Hotel & Casino here, you could swear you were in a non-smoking facility.It didn't happen by ...
Air-cooled chiller hits the spot for new school
Aug 03, 1998; ... JOHN WILLIAMS JR., BRADLEY/SCIOCCHETTI INC.A brand new elementary school in Pennsylvania has a water-to-air chiller installed to maintain proper comfort in the entire building during the uncomfortable spring and fall days of the school year.Valley View Intermediate ...
School curbs mold growth in air handlers with UV lighting
Aug 03, 1998 ... HONOLULU - Meld growth in air-handling systems was causing potential IAQ problems in a 20-year-old building at the Iolani School, a K-12 independent school with an enrollment of 1,800.'In particular,' said Glenn Ching, the school's director of finance, 'we needed to find a more ...
Don't overlook repeat sales opportunities
Aug 03, 1998 ... It's only normal for hvac dealers to focus on new equipment sales and service as two of the major income generators in any dealership.But contractors may be overlooking the profit potential of parts sold to consumers over the counter as another important income source, according ...
Men working: Containment can prevent IAQ woes in buildings under construction
Aug 03, 1998; ... STEVEN GOSELIN, ENVIROTECH DUCT CLEANINGImagine the following: It's Monday morning and, as a building manager, you are particularly eager to see the results of the 'finishing touches' from the lobby renovation that took place over the weekend.The lobby looks great. You ...
Comfort means building a better humidistat
Aug 03, 1998; ... TIM KENSOK, HONEYWELL INC.It's well recognized that the right level of moisture in the air optimizes comfort and health, and protects furnishings, woodwork, and valuables.Traditionally, humidistats have controlled to relative humidity (rh). But control technologies are ...
Independent contractors join utility to sell hvacr systems and electricity
Aug 10, 1998 ... WAYNE, Pa. - Exelon Energy, an unregulated affiliate of Philadelphia-based PECO Energy Co., and hvacr manufacturer York International Corp., York, Pa., have announced an alliance to market retail electric service and hvacr products and services through independent hvacr contractors in ...
New Jersey electric utility set to expand repair service
Aug 10, 1998; ... JOHN R. HALLThe line has been drawn in the sands of the New Jersey shoreline as hvac contractors and fellow building tradespeople square off against a local electric utility for a bigger share of the appliance service and repair business.At issue is the planned expansion ...
Service Experts eyes 25% of Atlanta market by 2003
Aug 10, 1998; ... THOMAS A. MAHONEYATLANTA - The residential-light commercial hvac market for this mega-city is estimated at a whopping $375 million a year - and the Service Experts outlet here plans to capture 25% of it within five years.Growing from $14 million today to $93 million by ...
Lanier Tech Institute expands partnership with Georgia Trane
Aug 10, 1998 ... OAKWOOD, Ga. - Russell Vandiver, vice president for Economic Development at Lanier Technical Institute, announced the expansion of a special educational partnership between the institute and Georgia Trane.Georgia Trane has partnered with Lanier Tech to provide adult education ...
Getting low on the high side
Aug 10, 1998 ... DALLAS - A patented product called Cond-ex, short for condensing heat exchanger, has indicated through testing and field applications that it can increase system capacity and reduce power consumption of an air conditioning or refrigeration system, says the manufacturer.RTI ...
Sentry keeps watch over telecommunications a/c
Aug 10, 1998 ... NORCROSS, Ga. - In the telecommunications industry, downtime at a remote shelter can be costly.The 'Sentry,' a microprocessor-based controller from Marvair, provides up-to-the-minute information about a shelter's air conditioning system 24 hrs a day, to prevent small ...
Proper duct sizing for zoning systems
Aug 10, 1998; ... MICHAEL REILLYWhen laying out a duct system for a job that will include a zoning system, many people think there need to be drastic changes to accommodate the zoning feature. That is not so.The ducts still need to deliver an adequate amount of cfm to the zoned area as ...
New zoning system offers end-users greater control
Aug 10, 1998 ... INDIANAPOLIS - A new zoning system from Bryant Heating and Cooling Systems is available for dealers whose customers want more control over temperature settings in different areas of their homes or businesses.'By providing for up to eight zones, 'Zone Perfect Plus' is an ideal new ...
Advanced hybrid zoning made easy
Aug 10, 1998; ... DAVID SWEET, TACO, INC.Combining multiple circulators and/or zone valves with traditional a/c equipment for residential hydronic heating applications has clearly come into its own today.Assisted by a range of control products with enhanced features, total system ...
Memphis schools partner on $18.8 million, 10-year energy conservation contract
Aug 10, 1998 ... MEMPHIS, Tenn. - Honeywell Home and Building Control (H&BC) has entered into a third phase of an extensive building retrofit program with Memphis City Schools.The school district recently signed a 10-year agreement with the controls manufacturer to increase the comfort and energy ...
Zoning: A solution to the 'too-hot, too-cold' syndrome
Aug 10, 1998; ... JOE DAHLHEIMERSurveys show that a significant amount of the population is dissatisfied with their indoor environments. Most seem to believe there is no solution when they are too hot or too cold in their home or office.Our industry was founded to make people comfortable ....
Independent contractors join utility to sell hvacr systems and electricity.(heating, ventilation and air conditioning)
Aug 10, 1998 ... York dealers in southeastern Pennsylvania plan to become "authorized contractors" affiliated with an arm of an electric and gas utility. Wayne, Pa. -- Exelon Energy, an unregulated affiliate of Philadelphia-based PECO Energy Co., and hvacr manufacturer York International Corp., ...
New Jersey electric utility set to expand repair service.
Aug 10, 1998; ... The line has been drawn in the sands of the New Jersey shoreline as hvac contractors and fellow building tradespeople square off against a local electric utility for a bigger share of the appliance service and repair business. At issue is the planned expansion into the home ...
Service Experts eyes 25% of Atlanta market by 2003.(Company Profile)
Aug 10, 1998; ... Do you buy into a consolidator, or do you sell out to them? It all depends on your perspective. Contractor Jackie Rainwater sees his company's consolidation, and changes in the Atlanta market, as growth opportunities. ATLANTA -- The residential-light commercial hvac market for ...
Getting low on the high side.
Aug 10, 1998 ... An alternate method of subcooling may provide higher efficiency and cost savings. DALLAS -- A patented product called Cond-ex, short for condensing heat exchanger, has indicated through testing and field applications that it can increase system capacity and reduce power ...
Proper duct sizing for zoning systems.
Aug 10, 1998; ... Zoning is the control of the airflow from the hvac equipment that allows for individual room temperature control. With proper installation, there is no reason why an individual room cannot maintain a 1 [degrees] differential from setpoint. When laying out a duct system for a job ...
Advanced hybrid zoning made easy.
Aug 10, 1998; ... Hybrid zoning allows the installer to choose any combination of fancoils, radiant floor heat, baseboard, or indirect hot water heaters. This flexibility can provide room-by-room temperature control. Combining multiple circulators and/or zone valves with traditional a/c equipment ...
Hot summer guarantee: 40 cities and nation win.(Editorial)
Aug 10, 1998 ... Summer is over? Not a chance. You've got at least another month to push more sheet metal as people continue to sweat out one of the hottest summers on record. But The News' Hot Summer Guarantee is over. The full term of the guarantee (i.e., how "summer" was defined) was from ...
Memphis schools partner on $18.8 million, 10-year energy conservation contract.
Aug 10, 1998 ... MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- Honeywell Home and Building Control (H&BC) has entered into a third phase of an extensive building retrofit program with Memphis City Schools. The school district recently signed a 10-year agreement with the controls manufacturer to increase the comfort and ...
Zoning: a solution to the 'too-hot, too-cold' syndrome.
Aug 10, 1998; ... Why are the places we live, work, and shop either too hot or too cold? Why is it seldom just right? Is there a solution that is simple, affordable, and therefore, profitable for the hvac contractor? Surveys show that a significant amount of the population is dissatisfied with ...
'Natural' refrigerant proposed for use in commercial a/c, refn applications.(air conditioning, refrigeration)
Aug 17, 1998; ... Take a deep breath. Now exhale. Have you just produced the best refrigerant from an environmental point of view? The technical challenges of carbon dioxide can be solved, according to participants at this year's Purdue Compressor Conference. WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. -- When advocates ...
Slicing up the pie in the 'Hotlanta' market.(Atlanta, Georgia, part 3 in series)(Industry Overview)
Aug 17, 1998; ... Independents and consolidators are finding plenty to keep them busy in this fast-growing southern metropolis. Being able to maintain and increase market share is the goal of hvac contractors in the Atlanta area. Sometimes that means tapping an already tapped-out employment bank, ...
Making a radiant floor sandwich.
Aug 17, 1998; ... Consider the builder's point of view when doing a radiant project and it may help you gain more cooperation. Radiant heating installed on, in, or under structural wood floors is rapidly becoming a common practice. The challenge is turning the floor "sandwich" into an effective ...
Habitat for Humanity houses stay warm, efficient with radiant floors.
Aug 17, 1998; ... Radiant system helps keep heating costs down while providing a comfortable home. Habitat for Humanity, a nonprofit organization that builds houses for low-income people, brings together professionals and non-professionals alike in the volunteer spirit. But the houses aren't just ...
Small but vocal minority insist on patents in News.(Patents section eliminated from Air Conditioning, Heating and Refrigeration News)(Editorial)
Aug 17, 1998; ... Earlier this year, we decided to let the "Patents" section of The News fade into oblivion. There were two main reasons for this decision. First, the person who had been choosing our patents for many years, Richard Redfern, retired. It was part of Dick's weekly routine to ...
The News' hot summer guarantee: do you qualify for compensation?
Aug 17, 1998 ... The News' 1998 Hot Summer Guarantee is over, and we all won! On a national basis, totaling the cooling degree days (CDD) for the 51 cities we compared to last year, it was 18% hotter this summer. For complete details, see our Aug. 10 issue. Since the national CDD total for the ...
Burnham teams with contractors to 'revolutionize' its new boiler.
Aug 17, 1998 ... LANCASTER, Pa. -- Taking a grass roots approach, Burnham Corp. recently introduced a new boiler that was actually a collaborative effort with plumbing and heating contractors. Combining a number of familiar features into one unit to meet contractor needs, the new product is called the ...
'Natural' refrigerant proposed for use in commercial a/c, refn applications
Aug 17, 1998; ... PETER POWELLWEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. - When advocates of so-called 'natural' refrigerants, such as hydrocarbons and ammonia, present their long-term solutions in the U.S., they usually run into a roadblock of concerns about lawsuits.However, one 'natural' refrigerant with ...
Mueller Industries to acquire Halstead
Aug 17, 1998 ... MEMPHIS, Tenn. - Mueller Industries, Inc., and Halstead Industries, Inc., announced that they have entered into a definitive merger agreement. According to the terms, Halstead will become a wholly owned subsidiary of Mueller.Halstead, based in Greensboro, N.C., had sales of ...
Slicing up the pie in the 'Hotlanta' market
Aug 17, 1998 ... JOHN R. HALLBeing able to maintain and increase market share is the goal of hvac contractors in the Atlanta area. Sometimes that means tapping an already tapped-out employment bank, and sometimes it means reshaping and rethinking the business.Both independent and ...
Making a radiant floor sandwich
Aug 17, 1998; ... LAWRENCE DRAKE, RADIANT PANEL ASSOCIATIONRadiant heating installed on, in, or under structural wood floors is rapidly becoming a common practice. The challenge is turning the floor 'sandwich' into an effective radiant heating panel in a way that's both practical and cost effective ....
Habitat for Humanity houses stay warm, efficient with radiant floors
Aug 17, 1998; ... GREG MAZURKIEWICZHabitat for Humanity, a nonprofit organization that builds houses for low-income people, brings together professionals and non-professionals alike in the volunteer spirit. But the houses aren't just put up overnight. They're carefully thought out, with energy ...
Quick lube-carwash trend seems tailor made for used-oil-fired boilers
Aug 17, 1998 ... Oil and water really do mix when you use a used-oil fired boiler to produce hot wash water and heat.LEOLA, Pa. - The growing trend of marrying quick lubes and carwashes into a single business couldn't be more opportune for Clean Burn, Inc., headquartered here.As a ...
Rehau's radiant floor heating system
Aug 17, 1998 ... LEESBURG, Va. - A radiant floor-heating (RFH) system for commercial and residential use is available that is designed to distribute heat uniformly throughout a room, resulting in lower energy costs.The RFH system from Rehau, Inc., can be integrated into new or existing building ...
Hydronic std offers installation, design practices
Aug 17, 1998 ... TORONTO - Alex Cunningham, chairman of the Canadian Hydronics Council, announced that the first draft of Canada's National Hydronic Design Standard has been issued for comment.More than 300 copies of the draft have been mailed to hydronics professionals in Canada and the United ...
Burnham teams with contractors to 'revolutionize' its new boiler
Aug 17, 1998 ... LANCASTER, Pa. - Taking a grass roots approach, Burnham Corp. recently introduced a new boiler that was actually a collaborative effort with plumbing and heating contractors. Combining a number of familiar features into one unit to meet contractor needs, the new product is called the ...