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Articles by Dan Vastyan

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As Custom as Commercial Air Conditioning Gets

New York’s oldest operating theater embarks on an 80-ton VRF retrofit that transformed comfort building-wide.
May 4, 2026
Dan Vastyan

Explore how New York’s oldest operating theater overcame a looming utility crisis by implementing a custom 80-ton VRF retrofit that delivers modern climate control without compromising its historic Italian Renaissance charm.


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From Union Halls To Sole Proprietor: One Plumber’s Path To Independence

After 27 years in the trades, Travis Abaire built TAP Plumbing & Heating on quality work, honest pricing and strategic growth.
March 2, 2026
Dan Vastyan

After nearly three decades in the trades, Travis Abaire has found success by prioritizing autonomy, quality craftsmanship, and strategic networking over rapid expansion.


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Commercial Cooling Flexibility Through Collaboration

Contractor Warren Systems worked with a team of pros to provide retrofit at a much lower upfront cost than a conventional VRF installation.
May 1, 2025
Dan Vastyan

Contractor Warren Systems worked with a team of pros to provide retrofit at a much lower upfront cost than a conventional VRF installation.


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Burnham Builds Cutting-Edge Electric Lab

Ambient Electric Heating Laboratory designs, builds and tests new hydronic heating appliances.
May 1, 2025
Dan Vastyan

Discover how Burnham Holdings is shaping the future of hydronic heating with cutting-edge electric innovations developed at their new Ambient Electric Heating Laboratory.


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YMCA Lowers Environmental Impact

YMCA integrates condensing boiler with co-gen system.
September 2, 2024
Dan Vastyan

A case study on the Waterbury YMCA’s steam boiler replacement and integration of a condensing boiler with co-gen system.


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New Mexico’s Radiant Renaissance

Education is the key to radiant heat’s future in the Land of Enchantment.
July 1, 2024
Dan Vastyan

This is a tale of two radiant heating professionals in New Mexico: the first a radiant pioneer, and the second a radiant perfectionist.


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Air Group Improves Mixed-Use Hybrid Space

Restauranter wanted to update HVAC system to increase efficiency and improve comfort with the ability to remotely control performance.
March 4, 2024
Dan Vastyan
Restauranter wanted to update HVAC system to increase efficiency and improve comfort with the ability to remotely control the heating and cooling.


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Hydronics Applied to Aquatics

Patriot Water Works’ unconventional approach is to treat pool heating applications just like a hydronic system.
January 8, 2024
Dan Vastyan

Patriot Water Works’ unconventional approach is to treat pool heating applications just like a hydronic system.


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Go West, Young Tradespeople!

Two Cody, Wyoming, residents founded their own businesses last year and stand ready to grow as a direct result of the burgeoning local economy.
December 4, 2023
Dan Vastyan

The number of remote, full-time workers in the U.S. has grown from pre-pandemic levels of 17 percent to 44 percent today.


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Watts Sales Exec Summits Mount Everest

For Taylor Grist, the training and preparation he oversees for PHCP community proves just as vital to stand on top of the world.
October 2, 2023
Dan Vastyan

For Taylor Grist, Watts Water Technologies, the training and preparation he oversees for PHCPPros proves just as vital to climbing Mount Everest.


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