HVAC Professional Organizations | Heating and Cooling

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HVAC Professional Organizations | Heating and CoolingHVAC Professional Organizations | Heating and Cooling - Many people ask the question(s) what is ASHRAE? Or what is ARI? Or what is SMACNA? These organizations are all involved in HVAC and set the standards for the HVAC industry that most professional HVAC manufacturers and companies follow.

Engineers use standards by these and other professional organizations to write specifications for construction projects and government agencies use the standards produced by these organizations (and others) to define requirements for government construction projects. (more…)

HVAC Manufacturers Brands History

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HVAC Manufacturers Brands History - the following list is a history of HVAC Manufacturers Brands and how they have changed over the years from one owner to the next. The page is a bit outdated however the information, while in need of updating, remains valid for a historical record of how the major (and some minor) brands have changed hands over time. If you know of any updates or corrections please email us using the contact page. (more…)