Did you know the NFPA says that roughly 50,000 home heating fires are reported every year in the United States? That’s approximately 16 percent of all annual home fires and with the heating season right around the corner, it’s important to teach homeowners how to avoid being a part of that 16 percent! HVAC contractors … Continue Reading
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Technology Talk: Aprilaire Humidifier Replacement Guide
New models of products get released every day as companies strive to make all their products more efficient, effective, and user-friendly. The issue with this is when you go to replace your old system, your model is no longer on the market. Tower Equipment is here to help you solve this issue with this Aprilaire Humidifier … Continue Reading
Product Preview: Viconics VT8600 Rooftop Unit, Heat Pump, and Indoor Air Quality Controller
Smart Energy management has never been easier than with the VT8600 room controllers for rooftop units, indoor air quality, and heat pump applications. Designed for new construction and retrofit projects, the room controller’s dramatically decrease your project delivery costs by reducing installation, configuration, and commissioning time. No complex software or tools are required to customize … Continue Reading
Technology Talk: Smart Home Technology
Technology for homes has evolved rapidly, making housekeeping tasks easier and more efficient than ever. But are these new ways of completing familiar tasks worth the hassle? Setup, troubleshooting, and maintenance can all seem overwhelming and unnecessary sometimes but there are many ways you can avoid this added stress. In this article, we are going … Continue Reading
Product Preview: The Dwyer Series DM-2000 Differential Pressure Transmitter
Want a differential pressure transmitter that has a quick response, simple installation, and easy calibration checks? Look no further than the Dwyer series DM-200 Differential Pressure Transmitter! The Dwyer SERIES DM-2000 Differential Pressure Transmitter senses the pressure of air and compatible gases and sends a standard 4-20 mA output signal. The DM-2000 housing is specifically … Continue Reading
Technology Talk: Smart Technology For Health & Wellness
Reaching your health goals is easier now than ever. There are fitness trackers, blood pressure monitors, and numerous other devices on the market that will help you regulate your health in your body but what is helping you regulate your health at home? Lucky for you, Tower Equipment Company is here with a few products that … Continue Reading
Product Preview: Belimo’s Butterfly Valve Technology
Butterfly Valves are a fundamental component in a hydronic system. Unfortunately, most butterfly valves are less than ideal – they leak, their running times are not optimized for HVAC applications, they’re heavy, it’s hard to access wiring, and they cannot be put into operation quickly. Fortunately, Belimo’s technologically advanced butterfly valve can help you avoid all these … Continue Reading
Tip Of The Week: Three Smells All Home Owners Should Never Ignore
Do you have a strange smell circulating throughout your home? Have you been ignoring this odor and hoping it would go away? Well, Tower is here to tell you to do otherwise because this smell could be coming from your furnace. Furnace smells are indicative of many issues that are important not to ignore for both … Continue Reading
Technology Talk: Honeywell’s Wi-Fi Smart Thermostat
Want to be able to use your smartphone to manage your thermostat? Look no further than Honeywell’s Wi-Fi Smart Thermostat(RTH9580WF)! All you need is a Wi-Fi connection or access to the free app for your smartphone/tablet and you can manage your thermostat remotely to take advantage of the savings. Whether you want to raise your temperature when … Continue Reading
Product Preview: Wireless Relays by Functional Devices
Did you know that Functional Devices is a member of the EnOcean Alliance? For those who do not know, the EnOcean Alliance is the only energy harvesting wireless standard. This alliance is dedicated to automation solutions for sustainable buildings that use energy harvesting wireless technology. They are also dedicated to making buildings more energy efficient, more … Continue Reading