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Eastern Washington Hospital Mechanical System

Old Systems, New Demands: How Contractors are Navigating the Retrofit Market

Integrating high-efficiency equipment with existing piping and controls remains a key challenge (and opportunity) in today’s retrofit market

Kristen R. Bayles

May 15, 2026

With an increase in retrofits in the current market, here’s how contractors are navigating the issues that come with it.

AO Smith Voltex 120V Heat Pump Water Heater

Case Study

Heat Pump Water Heater Brings Efficiency and Cost Savings to California Apartment Complex

A.O. Smith

May 14, 2026

Unlike traditional high efficiency models, the Voltex 120V HPWH is designed to plug into a standard electrical outlet–eliminating the need for adaptors or restructuring.

Lochinvar's Regent commercial tankless water heater.

Lochinvar Regent commercial tankless water heater

The Regent tankless water heater is available in three models.

March 25, 2026

The Regent unit features a Lochinvar-exclusive single water-tube, stainless steel heat exchanger and an internal circulating pump to maintain high-velocity flow.

Baltimore Aircoil Company commercial refrigeration solutions

BAC will showcase industrial and commercial refrigeration solutions at 2026 IIAR Conference & Heavy Equipment Expo.

March 2, 2026

Equipment on display at BAC's booth will include the Vertex evaporative condenser, featuring an EC fan system.

AO Smith technician shaking hands with a man standing by a heat pump water heater(HPWH).

Your next HVAC upgrade could help your wallet and the planet

High efficiency units are highly sought after in the commercial water heating industry and can lessen the environmental footprint while still delivering great hot water output.

Matt Baranuk Rhea-Anne Pendley

March 2, 2026

Many professionals are seeing an increase in the demand for more sustainable products and practices in the commercial sector.

The Packaged Terminal Heat Pump from Midea.

Midea Packaged Terminal Heat Pump

The product is designed for commercial use.

February 23, 2026

The system delivers 100% heating at 5° F and cooling performance up to 115° F.

Noritz NCC199 CDV Pro commercial water heater

The product will be unveiled at the 2026 AHR Exo.

January 21, 2026

The NCC199 is engineered specifically for high-demand commercial and industrial water heating applications.

Taco’s custom fabrication capabilities meet unique system requirements

Taco's in-house team works to design custom solutions.

September 23, 2025

Taco’s custom fabrication capabilities help contractors and engineers develop solutions tailored to the unique requirements of each project.

Modine DSU desaturation fan

This product aims to improve air circulation and energy efficiency in industrial environments.

June 30, 2025

Engineered for large indoor spaces like warehouses and factories, the DSU fan helps reduce temperature imbalances and enhance ventilation year-round.

A Rheem Renaissance commercial heating and cooling model.

Rheem Renaissance line extension

The Atlanta-based company aims to increase efficiency and decrease time and costs with this expansion.

April 18, 2025

Rheem's newest addition to the Renaissance line of 3-5 ton two-stage rooftop HVAC units offer efficiency, easy installation and improved serviceability for commercial applications.