6th Annual MVP Awards: HVAC
The Most Valuable Product Awards showcase the best in new building product design, innovation, and functionality. Here are the winners in the HVAC category
5 Findings About Heat Pumps
Pinpointing whether heat pumps are a good investment is tricky. A recent report from the National Renewable Energy Lab aims to cut through the complexity
Tips for Placing HVAC Ducts in Conditioned Space
See how putting HVAC ducts inside conditioned space in a home benefits both the builder and the homeowner
Building Products for Cold Climates and Cold-Weather Construction
A range of building products and materials suited to cold-weather construction
10 Energy-Efficient Products for a More Sustainable Home
These energy-saving products can significantly lower utility costs while reducing a home's overall carbon footprint
Why Pay Attention to HVAC Faults? Energy Efficiency, for One Thing
HVAC faults usually go undetected, which is a problem, since they can severely compromise a home’s energy efficiency
Healthy Homes
Could Healthy Air Rival Quartz Countertop as a Top Amenity?
As new homes are built tighter and the unintended consequence of trapping inhabitants in stale, unhealthy air increases, Indoor Air Quality (IAQ)…
HVAC
2019 Top 100 Products: HVAC
Products from Goodman Manufacturing, Mitsubishi Electric Cooling & Heating, and Panasonic
Energy Efficiency
The Case for Ductless Mini-Split Heat Pumps
Ductless mini-split heat pumps can provide energy efficiency, cost savings, and temperature flexibility, Forbes reports.
Mini…
Top 100 Products
Professional Builder 2019 Top 100 Products
Our annual roundup of building products covers everything from kitchen appliances with fresh new finishes to insulated structural panels that boost energy efficiency
Quality Matters
Flexible HVAC Ductwork Best Practices: Smooth, Sealed, and Separated
Follow the three S’s of HVAC flex-ductwork installation to avoid unhappy customers and callbacks
Comfort + Health
Goldilocks May Approve of This Smart HVAC System
Alea Air is a new "intelligent vent system" from startup Alea Labs allowing homeowners to set and monitor temperature preferences in the home…
Quality Matters
Fire Safety: A Guide for Preventing Dryer Vent Fires
Clogged dryer vents cause thousands of home fires each year. Make sure yours isn’t one of them
Top 100 Products
Pro Builder 2018 Top 100 Products
Of all the products that have appeared in the pages of Pro Builder during the past 12 months, these 100 garnered the most reader interest
Quality Matters
Getting HVAC Right: Consider These Tips When Sizing and Specifying
For a trouble-free heating and cooling system that’s long on comfort, you need to specify the equipment, design the ductwork, and make certain everything is correctly installed
