Articles Tagged with ''heat pumps''

Most heat pumps in North America extract heat from outside air to warm interiors, which is why we call them "air-to-air" heat pumps. However, this term is incomplete, as heat pumps can also provide comfort without relying on forced air delivery.

Mary-Anne Bowcott, owner of Westcom Plumbing and Gas Ltd. and known as "The Lady Plumber," defies gender norms in the plumbing industry, sharing her journey of resilience and becoming a mentor for aspiring tradespeople.

The water heater manufacturer Rinnai America Corporation has voiced its support for a resolution passed Thursday by the U.S. House of Representatives to reverse a Department of Energy ban on non-condensing instantaneous gas water heaters set to go into effect in 2029. 

A heating contractor is installing two air-to-water heat pumps as the primary heat source in a large home's hydronic system, keeping the existing boiler as backup. However, problems like heat migration into off zones and corrosion of the vent connector suggest design flaws that need to be addressed.

Navien is launchcing several new products, such as its NPF System Furnace, NAZ Air-to-Air Heat Pumps, NAM Cased Coils, NAS Air Handlers, NAE Hydro-AC, NWP Heat Pump Water Heaters, NFB700-C Floor Standing Commercial Condensing Fire Tube Boilers, WEC Tankless Electric Water Treatment System and PeakFlow X Scale Prevention and Filtration System. 

Weil-McLain, a producer of hydronic comfort heating solutions, has introduced its new ECO HP Air-to-Water Heat Pump designed for residential and light commercial applications. 

Bosch Home Comfort, a producer of high-quality heating, cooling and hot water systems, has announced the market launch of its Inverter Ducted Split (IDS) Family (R-454B Version) heat pump product line. Equipped with R-454B refrigerant, the newest IDS Family products meet the criteria for a lower global warming potential (low-GWP) A2L refrigerant.

Trane Technologies has announced the new Trane Hydronic Branch Conductor to help retrofit and new buildings achieve higher energy efficiency and zone comfort from decarbonized, electrified heating and cooling without major structural disruptions. 

In an effort to "bring innovative heat pump technologies directly to homeowners," Midea has partnered with AAA AC Supplies Inc. to open the first Midea-branded showroom, training center and distribution facility in Florida. 

Survey respondents who owned a heat pump shared their top three benefits of owning a heat pump system as greater energy efficiency (55%), better heating (41%), and greater cost savings (39%).