A. O. Smith launches consumer financing program October 21, 2015 The partnership with GreenSky will strengthen sales tools for contractors. Read More
Is it time to replace the water heater? October 21, 2015 A new quiz for homeowners takes the guesswork out of water heating.Read More
Obituary: Slant/Fin founder Melvin Dubin October 14, 2015 Dubin, 92, started the company in 1949.Read More
Dubious solar hot water drainback The Glitch & The Fix, October 2015 John Siegenthaler, P.E. October 14, 2015 An installer uses an unpressurized thermal storage tank for drainback protection of a solar thermal system, and carefully slopes all the collectors and collector array piping for 1/4 in. per ft. drop. Read More
The worst boiler accident Ray Wohlfarth September 29, 2015 This one occurred on a steamship, not in a building.Read More
How PEX was invented Dan Holohan September 28, 2015 Chickens and the 1972 Olympics helped PEX tubing find its niche.Read More
IAPMO solicits proposals for 2018 UPC, UMC September 25, 2015 No proposals will be accepted after the 5 p.m. PST deadline on Jan. 4, 2016. Read More
HeatLink expands warehousing capability September 25, 2015 The new 22,000-sq.-ft. warehouse is designed to improve customer service through increased efficiency. Read More
Navien named APR Supply Co.’s Innovation Partner of the Year September 25, 2015 Jeff MacDowell, APR’s VP of marketing, presented the award to Gary Eklof, president of Harry Eklof & Associates, Navien’s area representative. Read More
Scholarships awarded to future HVACR, water heating technicians September 25, 2015 AHRI's Clifford H. “Ted” Rees Jr. Scholarship Foundation awarded $44,500 in scholarship funds to 26 students, including one veteran. Read More