--- title: The Science of Comfort - Price Industries HVAC blog (5) description: Price Industries is committed to innovation, science, technology, business integrity, first-class service, and dedication to people. Our dependable quality, reliable delivery, and knowledgeable follow-up service have made Price a market leader in supplying air distribution, critical controls, and noise control products to the non-residential HVAC market. (5) --- ![PriceTraining\_Logo\_RGB-1](https://blog.priceindustries.com/hs-fs/hubfs/PriceTraining_Logo_RGB-1.png?width=303&height=58&name=PriceTraining_Logo_RGB-1.png)   [![Price Industries](https://blog.priceindustries.com/hubfs/Priceindustries-March-2018/Images/Price_Logo_Blue.svg)](https://www.priceindustries.com/) The Science of ComfortTM ## The Science of Comfort Your Premier Source for All Things HVAC ## [What Is a Vertical Fan Coil?](https://blog.priceindustries.com/what-is-a-vertical-fan-coil) Posted by [Mason Kujanpaa](https://blog.priceindustries.com/author/mason-kujanpaa) on January 6, 2026 at 9:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![A vertical fan coil installed under the window of a dorm room](https://blog.priceindustries.com/hubfs/Vertical%20Fan%20Coil%20Blog.jpg)](https://blog.priceindustries.com/what-is-a-vertical-fan-coil) ## Minimal Footprint, Maximum Comfort Single-zone HVAC solutions come in many shapes and sizes, but space is always at a premium. Using hydronic distribution for heating and cooling is a great way to minimize a system’s footprint – and it’s a perfect fit for single-zone [fan coils](https://blog.priceindustries.com/how-do-fan-coil-units-work). [Read More](https://blog.priceindustries.com/what-is-a-vertical-fan-coil) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.priceindustries.com/what-is-a-vertical-fan-coil#comments-listing) Topics: [Pressure Drop](https://blog.priceindustries.com/tag/pressure-drop), [Fan Coils](https://blog.priceindustries.com/tag/fan-coils), [Thermal Comfort](https://blog.priceindustries.com/tag/thermal-comfort), [HVAC Fundamentals](https://blog.priceindustries.com/tag/hvac-fundamentals), [HVAC](https://blog.priceindustries.com/tag/hvac), [Engineering](https://blog.priceindustries.com/tag/engineering), [Design Engineering](https://blog.priceindustries.com/tag/design-engineering), [Filtration](https://blog.priceindustries.com/tag/filtration) ## [How to Size Curved Linear Grilles and Diffusers](https://blog.priceindustries.com/how-to-size-curved-linear-grilles-and-diffusers) Posted by [Willie Chang](https://blog.priceindustries.com/author/willie-chang) on December 16, 2025 at 10:05 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![Custom Flow slot diffuser matching the curve of a window](https://blog.priceindustries.com/hubfs/GettyImages-90201139-5144x3429retouch5_crop.jpg)](https://blog.priceindustries.com/how-to-size-curved-linear-grilles-and-diffusers) ## A Complete Guide to Size and Selection Curved linear grilles and diffusers are an excellent way to deliver heating and cooling into a space without sacrificing the aesthetics of the architectural design. But when it comes to purchasing and installing these specialized products, it can be challenging to accurately capture the curvature of the surface. [Read More](https://blog.priceindustries.com/how-to-size-curved-linear-grilles-and-diffusers) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.priceindustries.com/how-to-size-curved-linear-grilles-and-diffusers#comments-listing) Topics: [GRD](https://blog.priceindustries.com/tag/grd), [Diffusers](https://blog.priceindustries.com/tag/diffusers), [Grilles](https://blog.priceindustries.com/tag/grilles), [HVAC](https://blog.priceindustries.com/tag/hvac), [Engineering](https://blog.priceindustries.com/tag/engineering), [Design Engineering](https://blog.priceindustries.com/tag/design-engineering), [Contractors](https://blog.priceindustries.com/tag/contractors) ## [What Is a Blower Coil Unit?](https://blog.priceindustries.com/what-is-a-blower-coil-unit) Posted by [Braydon Whittington](https://blog.priceindustries.com/author/braydon-whittington) on December 9, 2025 at 8:59 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![Price’s Horizontal High-Performance Blower Coil](https://blog.priceindustries.com/hubfs/Horizontal%20High-Performance%20Blower%20Coil.png)](https://blog.priceindustries.com/what-is-a-blower-coil-unit) ## Bridging the Gap Between Fan Coils and Indoor Air Handlers A blower coil unit is a versatile piece of equipment that can be integrated into many types of hydronic distribution systems. With its compact design and wide range of performance capabilities, it has become popular in many different markets. [Read More](https://blog.priceindustries.com/what-is-a-blower-coil-unit) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.priceindustries.com/what-is-a-blower-coil-unit#comments-listing) Topics: [Static Pressure](https://blog.priceindustries.com/tag/static-pressure), [Fan Coils](https://blog.priceindustries.com/tag/fan-coils), [HVAC Fundamentals](https://blog.priceindustries.com/tag/hvac-fundamentals), [HVAC](https://blog.priceindustries.com/tag/hvac), [Engineering](https://blog.priceindustries.com/tag/engineering), [Design Engineering](https://blog.priceindustries.com/tag/design-engineering) ## [SMACNA Highlight: Stamped Grilles](https://blog.priceindustries.com/smacna-highlight-stamped-grilles) Posted by [Price Industries](https://blog.priceindustries.com/author/price-industries) on November 25, 2025 at 9:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![40 Series stamped grilles](https://blog.priceindustries.com/hubfs/Stamped%20Residential%20Grilles.png)](https://blog.priceindustries.com/smacna-highlight-stamped-grilles) ## Designed to Simplify Your Install *Price Industries is proud to be a Gold Associate Member of the [Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors’ National Association (SMACNA)](https://bit.ly/3JwFg2u). In our SMACNA Highlight blog series, we’ll be featuring news, tips and tricks tailored to the skilled contractors who install, coordinate and deliver HVAC systems across North America.* [Read More](https://blog.priceindustries.com/smacna-highlight-stamped-grilles) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.priceindustries.com/smacna-highlight-stamped-grilles#comments-listing) Topics: [GRD](https://blog.priceindustries.com/tag/grd), [Grilles](https://blog.priceindustries.com/tag/grilles), [HVAC](https://blog.priceindustries.com/tag/hvac), [Contractors](https://blog.priceindustries.com/tag/contractors) ## [GRD in Real Life](https://blog.priceindustries.com/grd-in-real-life) Posted by [Ryan Johnson, PE](https://blog.priceindustries.com/author/ryan-johnson) on November 12, 2025 at 9:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![GRD wall at Price Technical Center West](https://blog.priceindustries.com/hubfs/GRD%20Wall%20PTCW_1.jpg)](https://blog.priceindustries.com/grd-in-real-life) ## Cool Tips and Hot Takes for Air Distribution Design At Price, we pride ourselves on our contributions to *The Science of Comfort*™ (we have the phrase trademarked, after all). If you’re a regular reader of the blog, you’ll understand the rigorous testing and research behind all the air distribution solutions we manufacture. Our team at [Price Research Center North](https://blog.priceindustries.com/explore-price-research-center-north) (PRCN) in Winnipeg, MB, is accustomed to maintaining the highest test standards and methodologies behind the data published in [our catalog](https://info.priceindustries.com/catalog-handbook-orders). 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