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Recommended Manufacturers

When weighing providers for your new heating/cooling system, we recommend starting with this list for either residential or commercial applications because those featured here consistently deliver superior quality, lasting dependability and reliable support at excellent value.

TEMPERATURE CONTROLS

Reliable controls – flexible, networkable building controls & software with wireless integration and backwards compatibility

Honeywell – programmable thermostats with integrated de/humidification, whole-home HEPA and other optional air purification features

Delta controls – smart temperature control systems developed for commercial and industrial use in large spaces (schools, airports, hospitals, retail facilities, etc.)

GEOTHERMAL

Carrier – efficient geothermal heat pumps for a variety of temperature ranges and applications, both interior and exterior

Hydron Module – premium end-to-end geothermal systems with a residential focus and an industry-leading comprehensive warranty

Daikin McQuay – air and water-source heat pumps allow granular control across multi-unit facilities; ideal for hotels, offices, condos, healthcare facilities, schools and more

Climate Master – high-performance, user-friendly geothermal systems at an exceptional value designed for residential use

RADIANT HEATING & COOLING

Watts Radiant – energy-efficient floor heating and snow-melting technology for home and business applications on all scales, designed and manufactured in-house by a 30-year industry veteran. Some particularly impressive products by Watts include:

Pre-manufactured radiant panels
Radiant floor tubing
Snow & ice melt radiant tubing

Aquatherm – a leading innovator in radiant piping technology for almost 30 years, Aquatherm is well-known for fast response to – and even creating brand new products to meet – emerging customer needs.

In particular, Aquatherm’s radiant wall heating and cooling systems can easily and economically add an extra layer of efficiency and longevity to residential floor heating.

HVAC TOOLBOX – BITS & PIECES

Taco pumps – hydronic systems and components for all scales, including home, residential professionals and commercial applications

Grundfos Pumps – precision filtration, treatment and wastewater management systems for agriculture, industrial and high-end residential applications

ASHRAE – the American Society of Heating, refrigerating and Air-conditioning Engineers – one of the best informational portals on the web for clients and professionals alike

US Green Building Council – green building isn’t ‘the way of the future’; it’s a necessity today. The USGBC is working to make sustainable, efficient construction accessible to everyone within a generation and provides a wealth of free resources and programs to help you make it happen.

International ground source heat pump association – a non-profit organization that has been furthering development and encouraging education in ground source heat pump (GSHP) technology at all levels since 1987.

Autodesk Revit MEP – our design software of choice for Building Information Modeling (BIM) systems, this intuitive software helps improve coordination amongst all facets of your construction team during the design process by creating a 3D model of the building. This can drastically reduce time and money lost to unanticipated change orders during construction.