Top 4 HVAC 2012 Trends

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Last week we discussed the top 3 HVAC tech trends for next year. Since 2012 is all but here, now is a good time to also look at some key HVAC industry trends.

Green Initiatives are gaining even more steam.  Check out this video to see some of the hottest new green technologies.  If you want to learn more about the future direction of Green research, this report will be of interest to you.

Another trend that meshes with Green Building is environmental impact and responsibility. Indoor air quality is more in the forefront than ever.  Cooling tower maintenance and a goodcoil cleaning program can pay huge dividends in both energy efficiency and IAQ.  Duct cleaning is another “must have” for a complete IAQ strategy.  Environmentally responsible products, such as compressors that are highly efficient as well as capable of operating with new refrigerants that drastically reduce ozone depletion, will be the standard, perhaps as early as this year.

Unfortunately, another trend seems to be part of today’s world: developing emergency-preparedness plans. Facilities of today rely on their HVAC systems more then ever before.  If there was a large scale emergency, how would you cope?  It is 2012 after all!

Let’s end this with a little optimism.  Industry experts think 2012 will be a great year with pent up demand for products and increased interest in new technologies  from both residential and commercial customers.

Looks like 2012 could be a very big year for the HVAC industry!

Here are some additional steps you can take in 2012:

• Check out our learning center on how best to maintain all your facility’s existing equipment.
• Subscribe to our blog to get the latest HVAC maintenance news and insight.
• Stay up to date on facility maintenance tools such as chiller tube cleaners,boiler tube cleaners, hose/pipe cleaners,descaler systems,test instruments,industrial vacuums,commercial pressure washers, and drain cleaners.