Hydronics/Radiant https://www.phcppros.com/rss en-us Nominate a Young Professional for Our 2026 Generation PHCP Honorary Listing! Help us celebrate those who are carrying the torch from previous generations and keeping the PHCP industry burning bright! Help us celebrate those who are carrying the torch from previous generations and keeping the PHCP industry burning bright!

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23736 Tue, 07 Jul 2026 13:02:21 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23736-nominate-a-young-professional-for-our-2026-generation-phcp-honorary-listing Generation PHCP.jpg Winsupply Inc. Area Leader Team Grows Strategically The Winsupply Family of Companies is growing its national Area Leader team with several new appointments responsible for coaching and recruiting entrepreneurs in wholesale distribution. The Winsupply Family of Companies is growing its national Area Leader team with several new appointments responsible for coaching and recruiting entrepreneurs in wholesale distribution.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23733 Tue, 07 Jul 2026 10:57:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23733-winsupply-inc-area-leader-team-grows-strategically Winsupply Inc. Area Leader Team Grows Strategically.jpg First Five Minutes in a Boiler Room Within the first minute, I knew something was wrong. It wasn’t anything I could smell, hear or see; it was something I felt. After nearly 40 years working in boiler rooms, I’ve come to trust what I call my “Spidey Sense.” Within the first minute, I knew something was wrong. It wasn’t anything I could smell, hear or see; it was something I felt. After nearly 40 years working in boiler rooms, I’ve come to trust what I call my “Spidey Sense.”

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23698 Tue, 07 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23698-first-five-minutes-in-a-boiler-room PHCN0726_leaks under insulation.jpg Legend Valve Announces Executive Leadership Promotions The announcement follows a period of meaningful transition for Legend and reinforces the company’s focus on stability, continuity, and long-term growth.

The announcement follows a period of meaningful transition for Legend and reinforces the company’s focus on stability, continuity, and long-term growth. ]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23727 Thu, 02 Jul 2026 12:06:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23727-legend-valve-announces-executive-leadership-promotions Legend Valve Announces Executive Leadership Promotions.webp Cleveland Winwater Expands Winsupply Ohio Presence President Jason Petkac and the Cleveland Winwater employees — Reggie Reed, Michael LaFollette, Jeffrey J. Petkac, and Nick Neill — officially opened their doors on Feb. 1, 2026. President Jason Petkac and the Cleveland Winwater employees — Reggie Reed, Michael LaFollette, Jeffrey J. Petkac, and Nick Neill — officially opened their doors on Feb. 1, 2026.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23666 Wed, 24 Jun 2026 12:45:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23666-cleveland-winwater-expands-winsupply-ohio-presence Cleveland Winwater Expands Winsupply Ohio Presence.jpg Kevin Wheeler to Retire as Executive Chairman of A.O. Smith; President and CEO Stephen Shafer Named Chairman Wheeler will remain a member of the company’s board of directors. Wheeler will remain a member of the company’s board of directors.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23644 Mon, 22 Jun 2026 17:16:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23644-kevin-wheeler-to-retire-as-executive-chairman-of-ao-smith-president-and-ceo-stephen-shafer-named-chairman Kevin Wheeler to Retire as Executive Chairman of A.O. Smith; President and CEO Stephen Shafer Named Chairman.webp Watts Releases 2025 Sustainability Report The report highlights the company’s dedication to environmental, social and governance practices and continued commitment to creating high-performance solutions that promote sustainability and efficiency. The report highlights the company’s dedication to environmental, social and governance practices and continued commitment to creating high-performance solutions that promote sustainability and efficiency.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23614 Mon, 15 Jun 2026 15:18:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23614-watts-releases-2025-sustainability-report Watts Releases 2025 Sustainability Report.jpg Watts Named One of Newsweek’s World’s Greenest Companies 2026 This marks the second consecutive year that Watts has received this recognition. This marks the second consecutive year that Watts has received this recognition.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23583 Tue, 09 Jun 2026 11:04:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23583-watts-named-one-of-newsweeks-worlds-greenest-companies-2026 Watts Named One of Newsweek’s World’s Greenest Companies 2026.jpg Beyond the Boiler Room: Leading Through the 2026 Integrated Transformation Discover how evolving hydronic systems and data-driven "brainware" are transforming boiler rooms into intelligent command centers, requiring PHCP pros to shift toward integrated system leadership. Discover how evolving hydronic systems and data-driven "brainware" are transforming boiler rooms into intelligent command centers, requiring PHCP pros to shift toward integrated system leadership.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23528 Mon, 01 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23528-beyond-the-boiler-room-leading-through-the-2026-integrated-transformation An Alta Boiler System.jpg Avoiding Disaster When Using Closely Spaced Tees Have you looked long enough at a job to realize that despite how much pride was put into appearance, it wasn’t going to work well or at all? Have you looked long enough at a job to realize that despite how much pride was put into appearance, it wasn’t going to work well or at all?

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23527 Mon, 01 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23527-avoiding-disaster-when-using-closely-spaced-tees iStock-2156942049.jpg Hybrid Heating: Why Heat Pumps and Boilers Make a Great Team Discover how pairing an air-to-water heat pump with a traditional boiler cuts energy bills, lowers emissions, and extends equipment life. Discover how pairing an air-to-water heat pump with a traditional boiler cuts energy bills, lowers emissions, and extends equipment life.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23526 Mon, 01 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23526-hybrid-heating-why-heat-pumps-and-boilers-make-a-great-team PHCN0626_air-source heat pump.jpg Legend Valve Mourns the Passing of David Hickman, Chairman, CEO, and Former President Legend Valve announces with profound sadness the passing of David Hickman, chairman of the board, CEO, and former president. Legend Valve announces with profound sadness the passing of David Hickman, chairman of the board, CEO, and former president.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23523 Thu, 28 May 2026 10:59:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23523-legend-valve-mourns-the-passing-of-david-hickman-chairman-ceo-and-former-president Legend Valve Mourns the Passing of David Hickman, Chairman, CEO, and President.jpg ClimateMaster Recognizes John Bailey for Receiving IGSHPA Ambassador Award ClimateMaster recognizes John Bailey for receiving the IGSHPA Ambassador Award, presented at the organization’s annual conference. ClimateMaster recognizes John Bailey for receiving the IGSHPA Ambassador Award, presented at the organization’s annual conference.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23518 Wed, 27 May 2026 16:01:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23518-climatemaster-recognizes-john-bailey-for-receiving-igshpa-ambassador-award ClimateMaster Recognizes John Bailey for Receiving IGSHPA Ambassador Award.jpg DOE’s Delayed Enforcement of Energy Efficiency Standards Impacts Manufacturers The Department of Energy's decision to delay enforcement of new commercial water heater efficiency standards has thrown manufacturers into uncertainty and fueled a complex legal battle over the future of gas appliances. The Department of Energy's decision to delay enforcement of new commercial water heater efficiency standards has thrown manufacturers into uncertainty and fueled a complex legal battle over the future of gas appliances.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23497 Tue, 26 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23497-does-delayed-enforcement-of-energy-efficiency-standards-impacts-manufacturers DOE_image.jpeg Winsupply Launches NASCAR Partnership With Jordan Anderson Racing The “Win with Winsupply” program will sponsor Jordan Anderson Racing’s No. 32 Chevrolet for six 2026 NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series races while offering hospitality experiences for local company owners, employees and customers. The “Win with Winsupply” program will sponsor Jordan Anderson Racing’s No. 32 Chevrolet for six 2026 NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series races while offering hospitality experiences for local company owners, employees and customers.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23475 Fri, 22 May 2026 11:26:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23475-winsupply-launches-nascar-partnership-with-jordan-anderson-racing Winsupply Launches NASCAR Partnership With Jordan Anderson Racing.jpg Johnson Controls Heat Pumps Deliver 32% Reduction in Annual Heating Costs While Cutting Heating Emissions by 55% Johnson Controls heat pumps are being deployed across industries where reliability, performance and economics are critical, demonstrating results at commercial, industrial and district scale. Johnson Controls heat pumps are being deployed across industries where reliability, performance and economics are critical, demonstrating results at commercial, industrial and district scale.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23473 Fri, 22 May 2026 10:57:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23473-johnson-controls-heat-pumps-deliver-32-reduction-in-annual-heating-costs-while-cutting-heating-emissions-by-55 Johnson Controls Heat Pumps Deliver 32% Reduction in Annual Heating Costs While Cutting Heating Emissions by 55%.jpg A. O. Smith Announces Retirement of Charles T. Lauber and Appointment of Carrie L. Anderson as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer A. O. Smith announced Carrie L. Anderson as its next executive vice president and chief financial officer, effective July 1, succeeding Charles T. Lauber, who will retire after more than 26 years with the company.

A. O. Smith announced Carrie L. Anderson as its next executive vice president and chief financial officer, effective July 1, succeeding Charles T. Lauber, who will retire after more than 26 years with the company.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23470 Thu, 21 May 2026 11:48:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23470-a-o-smith-announces-retirement-of-charles-t-lauber-and-appointment-of-carrie-l-anderson-as-executive-vice-president-and-chief-financial-officer A. O. Smith Announces Retirement of Charles T. Lauber and Appointment of Carrie L. Anderson as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer.jpg Shaping the Future of Flow: GF Flow Symposium Connects Leaders Across the Built Environment The Inaugural GF Flow Symposium on May 3-6, 2026, welcomed 700 attendees at the historic Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center in Nashville, Tennessee. The Inaugural GF Flow Symposium on May 3-6, 2026, welcomed 700 attendees at the historic Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center in Nashville, Tennessee.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23438 Wed, 13 May 2026 14:08:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23438-shaping-the-future-of-flow-gf-flow-symposium-connects-leaders-across-the-built-environment Shaping the Future of Flow-GF Flow Symposium Connects Leaders Across the Built Environment.jpg PPI Announces Annual Industry Award Winners The awards will be presented at the association’s annual meeting being held May 18 – May 21 in Florida. The awards will be presented at the association’s annual meeting being held May 18 – May 21 in Florida.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23432 Tue, 12 May 2026 14:30:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23432-ppi-announces-annual-industry-award-winners PPI Announces Annual Industry Award Winners.jpg Winsupply Opens New HVAC Local Company in Growing Market The Winsupply Family of Companies has welcomed a new Local Company with the opening of Winsupply of North Wilmington. The Winsupply Family of Companies has welcomed a new Local Company with the opening of Winsupply of North Wilmington.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23427 Mon, 11 May 2026 11:08:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23427-winsupply-opens-new-hvac-local-company-in-growing-market Winsupply Opens New HVAC Local Company in Growing Market.jpg Bradford White Partners With Home Repair Services Home Repair Services works to improve the safety and livability of homes for low-income residents in Grand Rapids, Michigan and the surrounding Kent County area. Home Repair Services works to improve the safety and livability of homes for low-income residents in Grand Rapids, Michigan and the surrounding Kent County area.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23412 Thu, 07 May 2026 11:31:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23412-bradford-white-partners-with-home-repair-services Bradford White Partners With Home Repair Services.webp PPI Publishes Third Edition of PEX Plumbing Design and Installation Guide The updated 156-page handbook includes new guidance on PEX materials, code acceptance, installation techniques and water service line applications for residential and commercial plumbing systems. The updated 156-page handbook includes new guidance on PEX materials, code acceptance, installation techniques and water service line applications for residential and commercial plumbing systems.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23395 Tue, 05 May 2026 12:38:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23395-ppi-publishes-third-edition-of-pex-plumbing-design-and-installation-guide PPI Publishes Third Edition of PEX Plumbing Design and Installation Guide.jpg Eastern State Hospital Completes Extensive Hydronic Retrofit Discover how Eastern State Hospital transformed its century-old infrastructure with a state-of-the-art hydronic retrofit, significantly improving patient comfort and operational efficiency. Discover how Eastern State Hospital transformed its century-old infrastructure with a state-of-the-art hydronic retrofit, significantly improving patient comfort and operational efficiency.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23340 Mon, 04 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23340-eastern-state-hospital-completes-extensive-hydronic-retrofit O96A4746.jpg Always Begin with the Ending Prevent costly callbacks and homeowner frustration by mastering the art of managing expectations and educating clients before the installation even begins. Prevent costly callbacks and homeowner frustration by mastering the art of managing expectations and educating clients before the installation even begins.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23339 Mon, 04 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23339-always-begin-with-the-ending iStock-583820064.jpg Understanding Steam Boiler Pressure Controls Master the critical difference between subtractive and additive steam pressure controls to ensure your boiler systems run safely, efficiently, and without unnecessary service calls. Master the critical difference between subtractive and additive steam pressure controls to ensure your boiler systems run safely, efficiently, and without unnecessary service calls.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23338 Mon, 04 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23338-understanding-steam-boiler-pressure-controls PHCN0526_Limit Control.jpg Winsupply of East Jacksonville Expands Florida Market The Winsupply Family of Companies has welcomed a new Local Company with the opening of Winsupply of East Jacksonville. The Winsupply Family of Companies has welcomed a new Local Company with the opening of Winsupply of East Jacksonville.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23371 Wed, 29 Apr 2026 14:43:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23371-winsupply-of-east-jacksonville-expands-florida-market Winsupply of East Jacksonville Expands Florida Market.jpg Utility Chemicals Honors the Life and Legacy of Industry Pioneer Bill Kranz His legacy is defined not only by business success, but by the lasting relationships and impact he made throughout his lifetime. His legacy is defined not only by business success, but by the lasting relationships and impact he made throughout his lifetime.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23363 Tue, 28 Apr 2026 15:47:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23363-utility-chemicals-honors-the-life-and-legacy-of-industry-pioneer-bill-kranz Utility Chemicals Honors the Life and Legacy of Industry Pioneer Bill Kranz.jpg A. O. Smith Hosts U.S. Senator Bill Hagerty and U.S. Department of Energy Deputy Secretary James Danly at Lebanon, Tennessee Facility A. O. Smith hosts federal leaders at its Tennessee facility to highlight U.S. manufacturing, energy-efficient water heating innovation and workforce growth. A. O. Smith hosts federal leaders at its Tennessee facility to highlight U.S. manufacturing, energy-efficient water heating innovation and workforce growth.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23323 Wed, 22 Apr 2026 16:23:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23323-a-o-smith-hosts-us-senator-bill-hagerty-and-us-department-of-energy-deputy-secretary-james-danly-at-lebanon-tennessee-facility A. O. Smith Hosts U.S. Senator Bill Hagerty and U.S. Department of Energy 1.jpg A. O. Smith Hosts U.S. Senator Bill Hagerty and U.S. Department of Energy 1.jpg A. O. Smith Hosts U.S. Senator Bill Hagerty and U.S. Department of Energy 2.jpg PPI Issues New Guidance for Hydronic Snow and Ice Melting System Design New “Recommendation J” from Plastics Pipe Institute helps designers and specifiers select appropriate performance levels for snow and ice melting applications. New “Recommendation J” from Plastics Pipe Institute helps designers and specifiers select appropriate performance levels for snow and ice melting applications.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23313 Tue, 21 Apr 2026 10:48:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23313-ppi-issues-new-guidance-for-hydronic-snow-and-ice-melting-system-design PPI Issues New Guidance for Hydronic Snow and Ice Melting System Design.jpg Winsupply Holds Annual Meetings and Vendor Showcase in Record-Breaking Year The Winsupply Family of Companies marked its 70th anniversary at the Winsupply Annual Meetings and Vendor Showcase, held March 29 to April 2, 2026, at the Gaylord Texan. The Winsupply Family of Companies marked its 70th anniversary at the Winsupply Annual Meetings and Vendor Showcase, held March 29 to April 2, 2026, at the Gaylord Texan.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23297 Fri, 17 Apr 2026 14:54:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23297-winsupply-holds-annual-meetings-and-vendor-showcase-in-record-breaking-year Winsupply Holds Annual Meetings and Vendor Showcase in Record-Breaking Year.jpg