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What Is a Fan Trench Heater?

Posted by Chris Burroughs on July 8, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Price's Linear Fan Terminal

Heat Smart, Save Energy

Fan trench heaters are specialized heating devices that are embedded within a trench in the floor or mounted in a low-profile enclosure at floor level, typically along the perimeter of a room or under windows. This type of heater combines a heating element, such as a multipass water coil or electric resistance heater, with a fan to enhance air circulation and heat distribution.

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Topics: Underfloor, Thermal Comfort, HVAC Fundamentals, HVAC, Engineering, Design Engineering

First-Cost Savings With Underfloor Air Distribution

Posted by Chris Burroughs on June 17, 2025 at 9:42 AM
Underfloor air distribution system

The Benefits of UFAD Systems That You Can Take to the Bank

In the quest for more efficient and adaptable building designs, underfloor air distribution (UFAD) systems have emerged as a promising alternative to traditional overhead (OH) HVAC systems. Two comprehensive studies – one by the Center for the Built Environment (CBE) at UC Berkeley and another by Global IFS and Dynamic Systems Inc. – provide valuable insights into how UFAD systems can save on first costs while offering a variety of operational benefits.

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Topics: Underfloor, Thermal Comfort, HVAC, Engineering, Design Engineering

How Do Fan Coil Units Work?

Posted by Braydon Whittington on April 2, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Price’s Horizontal High-Performance Fan Coil with a diverter pan

The Energy-Efficient Workhorse of Your HVAC System

Fan coil units, or FCUs, are a quiet but crucial part of many HVAC systems, helping to maintain comfortable temperatures in buildings of all sizes.

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Topics: Fan Coils, Controls, Thermal Comfort, HVAC Fundamentals, HVAC, Engineering, Design Engineering, Filtration

What Causes Pressure Fluctuations in VAV Systems?

Posted by Mark Mahon on March 4, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Two HVAC workers inspect ductwork

8 Reasons for Pressure Fluctuations – and What to Do About Them

Pressure fluctuations in a comfort-cooling variable air volume (VAV) HVAC system arise from various design, operational and external factors. These issues must be addressed to ensure consistent airflow, energy efficiency and occupant comfort.

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Topics: Static Pressure, Pressure Drop, System Efficiency, Thermal Comfort, HVAC Fundamentals, HVAC, Engineering, Design Engineering

How Does Air Move Through a Room?

Posted by Ryan Johnson on January 7, 2025 at 9:00 AM
The Flow Visualization Room at Price Research Center North

Determining the Right Amount of Airflow for a Space

At Price, we pride ourselves on being industry leaders in room air distribution. Our manufactured products are designed around a common goal: to keep the room air clean, dry and comfortable. This is often accomplished by blowing a jet of conditioned, fresh air through a grille, register or diffuser (GRD) throughout a room to properly ventilate it.

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Topics: GRD, Diffusers, Grilles, Displacement, Underfloor, Thermal Comfort, HVAC Fundamentals, HVAC, Engineering, Design Engineering, Tech Tip

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