August 8, 2018
ICE AIR HVAC PRODUCTS EARN THE AHRI CERTIFIED® PERFORMANCE MARK
MT. VERNON, NY -Ice Air®, the developer and manufacturer of a wide variety of HVAC units, is pleased to announce its participation in the AHRI (Air-Conditioning, Heating & Refrigeration Institute) Room Fan-Coil Air-Conditioners (RFC) Certification Program. As a participant, Ice Air products are tested and certified to the highest industry performance standards and will carry the AHRI certified label.
The program is set up to protect the integrity of the HVAC industry by encouraging performance standards and bringing the use of energy-efficient products to market. For example, it is mandatory for program RFC participants to comply with the provisions of the latest edition of ANSI/AHRI 440, Performance Rating of Room Fan-Coils (Standard).
The AHRI symbol itself represents both Ice Air’s concern and regard for its customers and the environment.
“Ice Air has had a long tradition of providing high quality HVAC products to the construction and real estate management community,” said Mo Siegel, Ice Air’s President/Co-CEO. “When Ice Air and their customers think of the AHRI Certified® brand , the characteristics that come to mind are performance, trust, independence and value. Understanding those characteristics is an important step in helping to convey our value to our customers. We are excited to carry on that tradition with the added AHRI Certified performance mark.”
Similar to Ice Air’s performance objective, AHRI is dedicated to transform the marketplace with programs and products that respect its customers and the environment. Certifying that products perform to industry standards ultimately leads to energy savings, environmental improvement and enhanced quality of life.
“Certification is critical in today’s marketplace,” said Ice Air’s Co-CEO and Chairman, Ric Nadel. “Ultimately AHRI certification guarantees that our customers are getting the performance they require.”
One of those companies is Brothers Supply Corporation, a full line stocking wholesale supplier of parts and equipment specializing in Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) and hard-to-find parts and equipment replacement. “To me it’s was their natural next step,” Michael Esposito, President of Brothers says. “In our experience in the industry, Ice Air is the most forward-thinking manufacturer we deal with. This is why we look at them as our partner serving a variety of markets. This AHRI certification not only shows the quality of the product and dedication to making the best, but an overall indicator of the direction the company is going and the commitment they make to us.”
Tom Glass, Director of Sales and Marketing points out that, “We realize that the HVAC industry especially is concerned with energy efficiency and reliable performance and needs strong members such as Ice Air. AHRI certification gives our customers like Brothers Supply the confidence that our equipment will do what it is designed to do: meet complex specifications and provide users with ultimate comfort and ease of use.”
The AHRI Product Performance Certification Program is a voluntary program, administered and governed by AHRI, which ensures that various types of heating, ventilation, air conditioning, refrigeration, and water heating products perform according to manufacturers’ published claims.
Products that are certified through the AHRI Product Performance Certification Program are continuously tested, at the direction of AHRI, by an independent third-party laboratory, contracted by AHRI, to determine the product’s ability to conform to one or more product rating standards or specifications.
Ice Air, LLC, headquartered in Mount Vernon, New York, develops and manufactures a wide variety of HVAC units to provide superior new construction heating and cooling systems and to replace old installations. ICE AIR offers advanced green technologies, environmentally sound “green” refrigerant, and provides world class comfort at high efficiency levels, meeting environmental standards and promoting a healthy environment. In addition to the Fan Coil units, ICE AIR offers: Packaged Terminal A/C (PTACs), Water Source Heat Pumps Units (WSHP), Single Package Vertical Air Conditioner and Heat Pumps (SPAC/SPHP), and Hybrid Water Cooled A/C conditioners (HWCAC).
AHRI certifies the performance of 40 product types in the heating, ventilation, air conditioning, refrigeration, and water heating industry. AHRI’s program complies with ISO Guide 65 and is accepted and specified the world over.
For more information on Ice Air, contact: Tom Glass, Director of Sales and Marketing, Ice Air, LLC, 80 Hartford Ave, Mount Vernon, NY 10553 T: 914-668-4700, E: tom@ice-air.com.
June 12, 2018
ICE AIR SHOWCASED HVAC OPTIONS AT NJAA CONFERENCE & EXPO IN ATLANTIC CITY
MT. VERNON, NY- Ice Air, one of the leading manufacturers providing a wide variety of HVAC solutions for new construction, replacement and retrofit applications, demonstrated their extensive product line to property managers, engineers and other professionals who are seeking to replace or upgrade their existing systems at the recent NJAA Conference and Expo in Atlantic City.
“People are looking for options these days,” said Mo Siegel, Ice Air’s President/Co-CEO. “It’s not just about quantity anymore. It’s about quality, responsiveness and the ability to deliver a great customer experience. The NJAA Conference and Expo was a perfect opportunity to discuss our solutions to an audience eager for choice.”
The NJAA Conference & Expo took place on May 21 – May 23, 2018 at the Atlantic City Convention Center and brought together a variety of professions into a venue for education and networking. Behind that event is the New Jersey Apartment Association, the premier statewide organization representing all facets of the multifamily rental housing industry. The association strives to advance the success and professionalism of its membership through government affairs advocacy, education, training, and industry events.
“We are excited to have Ice Air as a new member of the New Jersey Apartment Association and as a new exhibitor at our annual Conference & Expo,” said David Brogan, Executive Director of the New Jersey Apartment Association. “Our apartment owners, managers, and developers are always looking for new and innovative products and services for their apartment communities.”
NJAA’s membership owns and manages over 200,000 apartment homes across the state, providing housing to over a million New Jersey residents. In addition, the organization has over 400 vendor members that represent approximately 135 industries throughout the state and nationally.
“We were at the expo with Brothers Supply,” said Ice Air’s Co-CEO and Chairman, Ric Nadel. “Brothers is our distribution partner serving the needs of property managers in New York, New Jersey, Long Island and Pennsylvania. Their commitment to stocking product and rapid delivery coupled with Ice Air’s high quality products make us an excellent choice for people in this market.”
“Ice Air provides another option to our members in the marketplace,” added Brogan. “We are looking forward to their continued participation in the Association.”
Ice Air, headquartered in Mount Vernon, New York, develops and manufactures a wide variety of HVAC units to provide superior new construction heating and cooling systems and to replace old installations. Ice Air offers advanced green technologies, environmentally sound “green” refrigerant, and provides world class comfort at high efficiency levels, meeting environmental standards and promoting a healthy environment. In addition to the Fan Coil units, Ice Air offers: Packaged Terminal A/C (PTACs), Water Source Heat Pumps Units (WSHP), Single Package Vertical Air Conditioner and Heat Pumps (SPAC/SPHP), and Hybrid Water Cooled A/C conditioners (HWCAC).
For more information on Ice Air, contact: Tom Glass, Director of National Accounts, Ice Air, LLC, 80 Hartford Ave, Mount Vernon, NY 10553 T: 914-668-4700, E: tom@ice-air.com.
April 27, 2018
Bill Liu Appointed Director of Engineering for Ice Air®
MT. VERNON, NY – Bill Liu has been appointed Director of Engineering for ICE AIR®, a leading manufacturer of a wide variety of HVAC units for the new construction and replacement marketplaces. The announcement was made by Mo Siegel and Ric Nadel, ICE AIR’s Co-CEOs.
“Bill’s accomplishments in refrigeration and HVAC reflect a rich history of success at planning, developing and implementing sustainable and growth programs in our industry,” Siegel said. “His achievements in energy efficient and environmental friendly refrigeration equipment deployment and supply chain management made him the perfect fit for us.”
“Bill has extensive international management and sourcing experience as well,” Nadel added, “working in North America, Europe and Asia. Ice Air is excited to have him onboard.”
Liu will be responsible for planning and directing all aspects of engineering activities and projects, including utilizing best practice methods and providing expert technical guidance for engineering initiatives. He will be managing the overall engineering budget and costs, incorporating components, materials, and tools that result in cost-effective and quality output.
“It’s exciting to be here,” Liu said. “Ice Air represents a company positioning itself for sustained growth, and when the owners’ expressed such confidence in my abilities, I grabbed the opportunity to join them in that positioning.”
Prior to joining ICE AIR®, Liu was the Program Manager at General Electric Appliance for their Home Comfort Group, where he managed $250M Global Air Conditioner and Dehumidifier business. Bill has an MS in Mechanical Engineering from University of Maryland, an MBA from University of Louisville, and an MIT Sloan Certificate for Managing Complex Development Projects.
ICE AIR®, headquartered in Mount Vernon, New York, develops and manufactures a wide variety of HVAC units to provide superior new construction heating and cooling systems and to replace old installations. ICE AIR offers advanced green technologies, environmentally sound “green” refrigerant, and provides world class comfort at high efficiency levels, meeting environmental standards and promoting a healthy environment. In addition to the Fan Coil units, ICE AIR® offers: Packaged Terminal A/C (PTACs), Water Source Heat Pumps Units (WSHP), Single Package Vertical Air Conditioner and Heat Pumps (SPAC/SPHP), and Hybrid Water Cooled A/C conditioners (HWCAC).
For more information, contact: Tom Glass, Director of National Accounts, Ice Air, LLC, 80 Hartford Ave, Mount Vernon, NY 10553 T: 914-668-4700, E: tom@ice-air.com.
March 1, 2018
HAIDER JOINS ICE AIR AS SALES ENGINEER
MT. VERNON, NY– Zeshan Haider has been appointed Sales Engineer at ICE AIR, one of the leading manufacturers of a wide variety of HVAC units for new construction and the replacement marketplaces. The announcement was made by Mo Siegel and Ric Nadel, ICE AIR’s Co-CEOs.
“Zeshan is a valuable addition to the ICE AIR family as we continue our mission of providing stellar HVAC equipment to our markets,” said Siegel. “His expertise and knowledge of mechanical engineering in HVAC in particular provides a solid foundation to further our relationships with our customers.”
“He possesses the technical know-how and experience that make him a natural fit at ICE AIR,” Nadel adds. “As we strive to be the customer’s first choice in HVAC equipment, Zeshan is joining a team that is going to continue to make it happen.”
In his position, Haider will work on upgrading information that feeds Hi-Spec™ software, ICE AIR’s new collaboration program for engineers and customers. He will also work closely with customers on projects.
“This is a great opportunity for me to join the winning team at ICE AIR,” Haider said. “They put the customer first all the time, something that comes natural to me.”
Prior to joining ICE AIR, Haider was a Mechanical Design Engineer and Project Manager for Hubbell Electric Heaters, the manufacturer of water heating products and turn-key/modular packages for a variety of markets. He held design responsibility for the R&D of new product offerings, successfully guiding projects from initial concept to full production. Prior to that he was an Applications Engineer for Omega Engineering, a leader in the measurement and control industry, where he managed work in the flow and temperature departments, helping customers with their needs in water-flow related inquires.
ICE AIR, headquartered in Mount Vernon, New York, develops and manufactures a wide variety of HVAC units to provide superior new construction heating and cooling systems and to replace old installations. ICE AIR offers advanced green technologies, environmentally sound “green” refrigerant, and provides world class comfort at high efficiency levels, meeting environmental standards and promoting a healthy environment. In addition to the Fan Coil units, ICE AIR offers: Packaged Terminal A/C (PTACs), Water Source Heat Pumps Units (WSHP), Single Package Vertical Air Conditioner and Heat Pumps (SPAC/SPHP), and Hybrid Water Cooled A/C conditioners (HWCAC).
For more information, contact: Tom Glass, Director of National Accounts, Ice Air, LLC, 80 Hartford Ave, Mount Vernon, NY 10553 T: 914-668-4700, E: tom@ice-air.com.
February 8, 2018
ICE AIR MEETING DURING AHR SHOW IN CHICAGO UPDATES SALES REPRESENTATIVES, ENGINEERS AND ICE AIR CUSTOMERS ON COMPANY’S UNIQUE ROLE IN THE HVAC INDUSTRY
MT. VERNON, NY– Playing to a full audience at the Sinclair and Hemingway rooms at the luxury Waldorf Astoria Chicago during the AHR show, which took place at McCormick Place in early January, ICE AIR presented the company’s latest developments in the form of testimonial stories about their business relationships. Through the words of a distributor, a sales representative and a property developer, the company let their narratives about doing business with ICE AIR speak for the company’s successes in the HVAC business.
“Our idea was to bring in these testimonials and share their experiences with the people we work with,” said Mo Siegel, ICE AIR’s President/Co-CEO. “As one of the leading HVAC manufacturers providing superior new construction heating and cooling systems and replacements for old installations, we can always tell our story, but hearing it first hand from these value-chain participants created just the right atmosphere for our meeting.”
Tom Glass, ICE AIR’s Director of Sales and Marketing, kicked off the meeting energizing the people with music and strong introductions of the speakers. However, he began asking the audience, comprised of engineers, sales representatives and distributors, a provocative question: “What does it mean to be a successful company?”
“If you don’t treat the customer right, you won’t keep the customer,” Glass told the audience, “and keeping customers is what we all do or try to do. It’s always about the customer.”
Glass boiled down the answer to his question into three words: Reliability, Trust and Relationships. And then he brought up the speakers one at a time, each of whom addressed the audience with their personal experiences with ICE AIR.
“It was profound,” said ICE-AIR’s Co-CEO and Chairman, Ric Nadel. “From a distributor who told the audience that their relationship with ICE AIR sets them apart from competition, to a sales representative who related how ICE AIR stepped up to ‘save the day’ when one of their projects went South, to a property developer who told the audience managing expectations of owners is how ICE AIR helps him do his job. It was humbling to hear these professionals express their view about our company to the room.”
The meeting ended with a five minute overview of ICE AIR’s new project management and pricing software. Called Hi-Spec™, the program was developed to provide the value chain participants from engineers to sales reps to distributors with a program for collaboration.
“You need to share projects in collaboration effortlessly,” Tom Glass told the audience to conclude the presentation. “And the Hi-Spec program will do that – and more. We’re excited to introduce it.”
The room was then “opened up” to reveal the complete line of ICE AIR equipment on display. Shown were Packaged Terminal A/C (PTACs), Water Source Heat Pumps Units (WSHP), Single Package Vertical Air Conditioner and Heat Pumps (SPAC/SPHP), and Hybrid Water Cooled A/C conditioners (HWCAC) and Fan Coils.
“It gave our customers a chance to touch the equipment and hear about all our advantages,” Siegel said. “Many came back throughout the day and brought additional guests with them.”
ICE AIR, headquartered in Mount Vernon, New York, develops and manufactures a wide variety of HVAC units to provide superior new construction heating and cooling systems and to replace old installations. ICE AIR offers advanced green technologies, environmentally sound “green” refrigerant, and provides world class comfort at high efficiency levels, meeting environmental standards and promoting a healthy environment. In addition to the Fan Coil units, ICE AIR offers: Packaged Terminal A/C (PTACs), Water Source Heat Pumps Units (WSHP), Single Package Vertical Air Conditioner and Heat Pumps (SPAC/SPHP), and Hybrid Water Cooled A/C conditioners (HWCAC).
For more information on ICE AIR, contact: Tom Glass, Director of National Accounts, Ice Air, LLC, 80 Hartford Ave, Mount Vernon, NY 10553 T: 914-668-4700, E: tom@ice-air.com.
October 26, 2017
ICE AIR® RAISES THE BAR ON FAN COIL UNITS (FCUs) WHILE LOWERING INSTALLATION AND OPERATING COSTS
MT. VERNON, NY– ICE AIR®, the developer and manufacturer of a wide variety of HVAC units introduces their Fan Coil Unit (FCU) line raising the bar for simple and easy cooling and heating, reliable performance, high efficiency, ease of operation, low cost, easy installation and quiet comfort. A variety of solution-based options include 2-pipe and 4-pipe systems, customized valve packages and customized sheet metal options are available.
ICE AIR’s FCUs work independently, there is no costly duct work required, they fit easily into smaller spaces saving building costs and floor space, and only use an energy-saving fan and coil to efficiently re-circulate cooled indoor air. Optional wall-mounted remote controls are available from ICE AIR that optimize user comfort and ease of operation while minimizing energy consumption. Wireless and WiFi controls are also available.
“Our units have the smallest footprint and are ideal for replacement and renovation projects where a central chiller and boiler system is in place,” says Ric Nadel, Chairman/Co-CEO for ICE AIR. “In fact, for larger projects we will also customize to old and unavailable equipment.”
ICE AIR’s Made2Measure is a unique offering where FCUs and corresponding accessories can be customized to meet specialized requirements for building projects. Customization can save both equipment and labor/installation costs by making projects simpler and more efficient.
“Our optional ECM motors are highly efficient while providing indoor air quality,” says Mo Siegel, ICE AIR’s President/Co-CEO. “We are committed to creating a healthy environment through the use of products that support green building design and construction.”
ICE AIR’s FCUs come in six versatile models: FCHC (Horizontal Concealed) is easily adaptable for concealed or above-ceiling mounting; FCHU (Horizontal Ultra Thin) is designed for under-ceiling mounting; FCVC (Vertical Concealed) accommodate large spaces and easy access for maintenance; FCVE (Vertical Exposed) are exposed units against walls, beneath windows or along the perimeter of a room; FCHR (Hi Rise) is designed for high-rise installations; and FCIW (In-Wall) concealed wall mounting provide efficient perimeter heating.
The FCU units from ICE AIR meet all UL standards and conform to ASHRAE 90.1, local building codes and energy standards. All ICE AIR products are ETL-listed for safety in the U.S. and Canada.
ICE AIR, headquartered in Mount Vernon, New York, develops and manufactures a wide variety of HVAC units to provide superior new construction heating and cooling systems and to replace old installations. ICE AIR offers advanced green technologies, environmentally sound “green” refrigerant, and provides world class comfort at high efficiency levels, meeting environmental standards and promoting a healthy environment. In addition to the FCU units, ICE AIR offers: Packaged Terminal A/C (PTACs), Water Source Heat Pumps Units (WSHP), Single Package Vertical Air Conditioner and Heat Pumps (SPAC/SPHP), and Hybrid Water Cooled A/C conditioners (HWCAC).
For more information on the FCU units from ICE AIR, contact: Tom Glass, Director of National Accounts, Ice Air, LLC, 80 Hartford Ave, Mount Vernon, NY 10553 T: 914-668-4700, E: tom@ice-air.com.
October 20, 2017
ICE AIR® SILVER SPONSORSHIP AT ERAPPA 2017 IN WASHINGTON DC OFFERS ARCHITECTS, FACILITY MANAGERS AND ENGINEERS NEW PERSPECTIVE ON FACILITY HEATING AND COOLING OPTIONS
MT. VERNON, NY – The annual ERAPPA conference, the premier educational event for facilities professionals in education held October 29 through November 1, 2017, promises to “raise the bar” once again in 2017 in order to help facility managers, architects and engineers who control the country’s facilities understand the innovations taking place in the energy usage to cool and heat their buildings.
“We jumped at this opportunity to get involved,” says Mo Siegel, ICE AIR’s President/Co-CEO of ICE-AIR®, the developer and manufacturer of a wide variety of HVAC units, ”because the ICE-AIR® story is one of the untold success stories of keeping and maintaining heating and cooling in multi-housing, hotels/motels, dormitories, commercial buildings, apartments and other property types. We just do it better because we focus on the tenants of those buildings – the people near and dear to the hearts of the owners.”
“We’re partnering with our local Washington DC representative, Capital Energy Equipment, Inc.,” adds Ric Nadel, Chairman/Co-CEO for ICE AIR,” and in booth 214 at the show, we’re going to be demonstrating our innovations to an eager audience.”
For example, ICE-AIR’s introduction of a full line of Water Source Heat Pumps (WSHP) came because of the growing need for such units designed for years of trouble-free operation and reliable performance. “There just wasn’t anything that solved those problems,” Nadel adds, “so we developed an entire product line.” Today, ICE AIR WSHPs include units such as Vertical Stack (ideal for whisper-quiet cooling and heating in a tight footprint); Horizontal WSHP (which conserves floor space with an extremely low-profile design), the Vertical Closet WSHP (delivering a clean look to the room with great energy efficiency); Console WSHP units for independent comfort cooling and heating with a high quality beautifully finished enclosure.
“We’re excited about this opportunity for networking with these executives to show them such solutions,” say the co-chairmen. “Our equipment is designed to stand the rigors of both new construction and retrofit. We’ll be showing and talking about some other breakthrough products we’ve developed over the decades we’ve been in business.”
ABOUT ICE AIR. ICE AIR, headquartered in Mount Vernon, New York, develops and manufactures a wide variety of HVAC units to provide superior new construction heating and cooling systems and to replace old installations. ICE AIR offers advanced green technologies, environmentally sound “green” refrigerant, and provides world class comfort at high efficiency levels, meeting environmental standards and promoting a healthy environment. In addition to the WSHP units, ICE AIR offers: Packaged Terminal A/C (PTACs), Fan Coil Units (FCUs), Single Package Vertical Air Conditioner and Heat Pumps (SPAC/SPHP), and Hybrid Water Cooled A/C conditioners (HWCAC).
ABOUT CAPITAL ENERGY EQUIPMENT, INC. Located in Vienna, Virginia, Capital Energy Equipment, Inc. serves both the commercial and industrial markets by offering the highest quality HVAC equipment parts and accessories. Their innovative and environmentally friendly solutions help building owners, consulting engineers, contractors and government agencies overcome challenges and efficiently
For more information on the company, including their participation in ERAPPA 2017, contact: Lakia Edwards, Ice Air, LLC, 80 Hartford Ave, Mount Vernon, NY 10553 T: 914-668-4700, E: lakia@ice-air.com.Website: www.ice-air.com.
June 8, 2017
ICE AIR® NAMES R. C. KILLIGREW COMPANY AS NEW SALES REPRESENTATIVES FOR PENNSYLVANIA
MT. VERNON, NY– ICE AIR®, the developer and manufacturer of a wide variety of HVAC units is pleased to announce R. C. Killigrew Company as a new sales representative that will represent ICE AIR in Pennsylvania. R. C. Killigrew based in Pittsburgh is an independent manufacturer’s representative successfully serving the Pittsburgh area for close to forty years. Richard C. Killigrew is President, supported by his experienced staff of Thomas M. Sherwin and Michael C. Killigrew.
“We are excited to represent such a dynamic company as ICE AIR. A synergy exists between our two companies that points to a long and successful partnership,” says Rich Killigrew, President.
“We are pleased to welcome Rich, Mike and their staff to the ICE AIR family. R. C. Killigrew has a strong and effective team well known in the Pennsylvania area for their excellent customer service and support,” says Ric Nadel, Chairman/Co-CEO for ICE AIR. “Their experience in a wide range of HVAC applications will quickly be an asset, enhancing our position in the marketplace.”
“Rich and his experienced staff are known for their dedication to their customers and to the HVAC industry and will be responsible for all sales activity in their area,” says Mo Siegel, ICE AIR’s President/Co-CEO. “R. C. Killigrew, represents some of the finest manufacturers in the HVAC industry.”
R.C. Killigrew Company serves the Pittsburgh area and can be reached at 724-275-7070 or rkilligrew@killigrewcompany.com or mkilligrew@killigrewcompany.com or visit www.killigrewcompany.com
ICE AIR, headquartered in Mount Vernon, New York, develops and manufactures a wide variety of HVAC units to provide superior new construction heating and cooling systems and to replace old installations. ICE AIR offers advanced green technologies, environmentally sound “green” refrigerant, and provides world class comfort at high efficiency levels, meeting environmental standards and promoting a healthy environment. ICE AIR offers: Fan Coil Units (FCU), Packaged Terminal Air Conditioners (PTAC), Water Source Heat Pumps Units (WSHP), Single Package Vertical Air Conditioner and Heat Pumps (SPAC/SPHP) and Hybrid Water-Cooled Air Conditioner Units.
For more information on ICE AIR, contact: Tom Glass, Director of National Accounts, Ice Air, LLC, 80 Hartford Ave, Mount Vernon, NY 10553 T: 914-668-4700, E: tom@ice-air.com.
April 13, 2017
ICE AIR® WATER SOURCE HEAT PUMPS (WSHP) DELIVER WORLD CLASS FLEXIBILITY FOR OWNERS AND CONTRACTORS SEEKING ADVANCED GREEN TECHNOLOGIES AND FLEXIBILITY IN HEATING AND COOLING
MT. VERNON, NY – ICE AIR®, the developer and manufacturer of a wide variety of HVAC units, has introduced a full line of Water Source Heat Pumps (WSHP) designed for years of trouble-free operation and reliable performance in multi-housing, hotels/motels, dormitories, commercial buildings, apartments and other property types. The ICE AIR WSHP’s line includes units such as Vertical Stack (ideal for whisper-quiet cooling and heating in a tight footprint); Horizontal WSHP (which conserves floor space with an extremely low-profile design), the Vertical Closet WSHP (delivering a clean look to the room with great energy efficiency); and Console WSHP units for independent comfort cooling and heating within a room.
“Our equipment is designed to stand the rigors of new construction and retrofit,” says Ric Nadel, Chairman/Co-CEO for ICE AIR. “These are breakthrough products we’ve developed over the decades we’ve been in business.”
“We’re dedicated to maintaining superior performance,” adds Mo Siegel, ICE AIR’s President/Co-CEO. “On-time delivery and cost savings are built into every order.”
The WSHP units from ICE AIR meet all UL standards and conform to ASHRAE 90.1, local building codes and energy standards. All ICE AIR products are ETL-listed for safety in the U.S. and Canada.
WSHP units from ICE AIR can also be customized. For example, on one project in Boston – the retrofit of the century-old Terminal Storage Building, ICE AIR WSHP units were used with the water source heat pump casings shipped after the risers were fully pressure-tested, saving time and money for the owner. “We were also able to provide locks on all return air doors to prevent residents from accessing the units,” adds Nadel. “That was a specific request from the owner that ICE AIR was able to accommodate last minute.”
In fact, owner involvement is what makes ICE AIR unique, as evidenced by the numerous projects that have been customized working with specific requirements from owners, engineers and contractors. Peter Joselow, President of Joselow & Associates, LLC, an engineering firm in White Plains, NY, said, “I remember telling them to do a modification because of Code requirements coming up, and they did. They listen.”
ICE AIR, headquartered in Mount Vernon, New York, develops and manufactures a wide variety of HVAC units to provide superior new construction heating and cooling systems and to replace old installations. ICE AIR offers advanced green technologies, environmentally sound “green” refrigerant, and provides world class comfort at high efficiency levels, meeting environmental standards and promoting a healthy environment. In addition to the WSHP units, ICE AIR offers: Packaged Terminal A/C (PTACs), Fan Coil Units (FCUs), Single Package Vertical Air Conditioner and Heat Pumps (SPAC/SPHP), and Hybrid Water Cooled A/C conditioners (HWCAC).
For more information on the WSHP units from ICE AIR, contact: Tom Glass, Director of National Accounts, Ice Air, LLC, 80 Hartford Ave, Mount Vernon, NY 10553 T: 914-668-4700, E: tom@ice-air.com.
January 26, 2017
ICE AIR® AWARDED TRADEMARK ON NEW TECHNOLOGY REDUCING HEAT TRANSFER IN AIR CONDITIONING
MT. VERNON, NY – ICE AIR®, the developer and manufacturer of a wide variety of HVAC units, was awarded a trademark on their patented technology for commercial air conditioners that reduces heat transfer from a building’s exterior through the wall-sleeve casing. Called ThermalGuard®, the trademark will be used to identify and distinguish the company’s products from other manufacturers.
“We’re very excited about this development,” says Ric Nadel, Chairman/Co-CEO of the company after meeting the requirements of Sections 8 and 15 of the Trademark Act, 15 U.S.C. §1058 and 1065. “Typical sheet-metal PTAC air conditioning units and through-wall sleeves transfer heat from the outside air to the building’s interior. This causes cooling/heating units to work over-time during the seasons as they try to overcome this very inefficient thermal transfer. In turn, what gets eliminated are any gains from higher equipment energy efficiencies. The problem defeats the purpose owners had of trying to save energy.”
ICE-AIR ThermalGuard technology solved that problem by greatly reducing this heat transfer. “Our technology allows our PTACs and through-wall units to run more efficiently, the way they were intended. This helps the owners achieve the energy efficiency they were striving for when they bought energy-efficient equipment. ICE AIR ThermalGuard equipment makes a strong contribution to the overall building’s efficiency,” Nadel adds.
The ThermalGuard trademark covers the company’s air conditioning chassis as well as accessories for air conditioners (i.e., metal wall sleeves for housing air conditioners). The trademark has been in use in commerce as early as February, 2011 on or in connection with ICE AIR goods or services listed in their application for the mark.
ICE AIR, headquartered in Mount Vernon, New York, develops and manufactures a wide variety of HVAC units to provide superior new construction heating and cooling systems and to replace old installations. ICE AIR offers advanced green technologies, environmentally sound “green” refrigerant, and provides world class comfort at high efficiency levels, meeting environmental standards and promoting a healthy environment that include: Packaged Terminal A/C (PTACs), Water Source Heat Pumps (WSHP), Fan Coil Units (FCUs), Single Package Vertical Air Conditioner and Heat Pumps (SPAC/SPHP), and Hybrid Water Cooled A/C conditioners (HWCAC).
For more information, contact: Tom Glass, Director of National Accounts, Ice Air, LLC, 80 Hartford Ave, Mount Vernon, NY 10553 T: 914-668-4700, E: tom@ice-air.com.
October 31, 2016
ICE AIR® AWARDED US PATENT ON FRESH AIR VENTILATION PACKAGE FOR PTAC AIR CONDITIONERS
MT. VERNON, NY – ICE AIR®, the developer and manufacturer of a wide variety of HVAC units, has been awarded a U.S. Patent (US 9,383,115 B2) for their fresh air ventilation package, which relates to fresh air ventilation devices for use with air conditioners (ACs) and/or heaters. In operation, the patented device supplements the recirculating air of the AC/heater with fresh air drawn from outside of the building.
“Ice Air’s product lines and advanced green features are continually evolving to meet changing market demands,” said Ric Nadel, Chairman/Co-CEO of the company after the award. “In fact, we came up with this device, which we call Xstream Air™ to provide from 20-100 cfm of filtered, tempered outside air through our advanced terminal equipment after listening to one of our specifying engineers.”
Peter Joselow, President of Joselow & Associates, LLC, an engineering firm in White Plains, NY, was that engineer. “I remember telling them they should do this because of Code requirements coming up. They actually listened.”
Essentially, codes are requiring fresh air ventilation as buildings become more “sealed.” According to Joselow, “In the old days, you cracked a window a bit, but the new Codes are requiring non-tenant interference with fresh air ventilation. ICE AIR’s product does that job.”
ICE AIR is in a select group, as the U.S. PATENT AND TRADEMARK OFFICE has issued 288,335 US utility patents in 2015. “It’s an honor to receive this patent,” Mo Siegel, ICE AIR’s President/Co-CEO says. “Xstream Air™ eliminates the need for separate make-up air systems or window mounted ‘trickle vents’ and brings fresh air from the building’s exterior and filters and tempers it before mixing it with air from inside the room to create a single, refreshing air stream.”
ICE AIR, headquartered in Mount Vernon, New York, develops and manufactures a wide variety of HVAC units to provide superior new construction heating and cooling systems and to replace old installations. ICE AIR offers advanced green technologies, environmentally sound “green” refrigerant, and provides world class comfort at high efficiency levels, meeting environmental standards and promoting a healthy environment that include: Packaged Terminal A/C (PTACs), Water Source Heat Pumps (WSHP), Fan Coil Units (FCUs), Single Package Vertical Air Conditioner and Heat Pumps (SPAC/SPHP), and Hybrid Water Cooled A/C conditioners (HWCAC).
For more information, contact: Tom Glass, Director of National Accounts, Ice Air, LLC, 80 Hartford Ave, Mount Vernon, NY 10553 T: 914-668-4700, E: tom@ice-air.com.
June 5, 2014
McQuay International (Daikin Applied) Exits PTAC Business – Ice Air Offers Full Line of PTAC Replacements
Ice Air offers a full line of Packaged Terminal Air Conditioners (PTAC) that are exact replacements for McQuay, Remington and Singer PTAC equipment. In early 2014, Daikin Applied, formerly McQuay International, announced that they are discontinuing all of their PTAC product lines, including legacy products, and exiting the OEM PTAC business.
Ice Air’s PTAC products are reliable, high-quality alternatives to the McQuay line, and their full complement of ExactFit units replace McQuay, Singer, AAF, Snyder General and Remington PTAC units. Ice Air’s replacements fit exactly into McQuay models, including the Type 16, N, PDNS, PDEC, PDES, PDHC, PDHS (Suite), EA, ES, RS, K, EK and RK units.
Having completed thousands of successful jobs, Ice Air is poised to leverage this opening in the PTAC market in years to come. The company also offers many innovative accessories for new construction, replacement and retrofit projects in order to improve building efficiency, dampen sound transmission and temper outside air.
Ice Air encourages independent owner’s/sales representatives interested in representing Ice Air equipment to contact them for more information.
January 31, 2014
Ice Air Now Offering Revit Models
Ice Air is partnering with Autodesk to offer Revit models for easy integration into Building Information Modeling systems. Available through Ice Air’s website, most products will be available on Autodesk Seek, where engineers can access 3D models of products and download product information. These can be accessed either through links on Ice Air’s product pages or directly through AutoSeek.
January 22, 2014
Annual Product Showcase and Meetings a Success
As part of the events surrounding the AHR Expo in New York City, Ice Air hosted a highly successful product showcase and annual Sales Rep meeting at the Trump SoHo hotel. Awards were distributed to numerous regional sales representatives, including Salesperson of the Year to Dan Cronin of Sigler in San Diego, CA; Highest Sales Growth to R.P. O’Connell of Massachusetts; Distributor of the Year to Brothers Supply Corporation of Long Island City, NY; The Fritz (That’s It!) Award for the Longest and Most Painful P.O. Process to Dan Cronin.
September 10, 2013
Building a Better PTAC – Ice Air Featured on Urban Green Council Blog
Ice Air’s innovative ThermalGuard and Xstream Air products have been highlighted in a blog post by engineer Peter Joselow on Urban Green Council’s blog. Ice Air has worked with Joselow’s prominent engineering firm in New York on numerous new construction affordable housing projects to create innovative accessories for Packaged Terminal Air Conditioners (and other products) in order to meet more stringent building and energy codes.
For example, ThermalGuard is a patented technology that substantially decreases thermal transfer from a building’s exterior through the wall sleeve casing to make the building envelope more efficient. Xstream Air is an outside air module that provides filtered, tempered air through advanced terminal equipment. SoundShield greatly reduces sound transmission from outside noise and allows buildings to meet minimum window/wall noise attenuation ratings.
Check out the blog post to learn more!
August 1, 2013
Innovative SPAC A/C Unit Spells Good News in Heat Wave
Mount Vernon, NY – Ice Air, a leading manufacturer of HVAC equipment, has recently added an innovative product to their line-up. The high velocity Single Package Vertical Air Conditioner/Heat Pump (SPAC) is a unique air-to-air unit that works from within an interior wall space and provides ultra-quiet operation, high-energy efficiency, and zoned cooling and heating for multifamily residences.
As is often the case with innovative products, the SPAC was originally designed as a custom solution for a specific building project. The Sunset Tower was an over-budget new construction project on Sunset Boulevard in Los Angeles, CA with challenging HVAC specifications. The building’s configuration necessitated an interior unit location with 15’-30’ of condenser air ducting causing a high static pressure requirement for the units. The major snag: this type of equipment wasn’t available anywhere on the market.
While the project’s engineering plans had originally specified Water Source Heat Pumps, the cost of providing a “wet” system was too high for the project’s budget. When posed with this problem, Ice Air stepped in to design an extremely cost-effective and user-friendly solution that negates the high piping and labor costs typically associated with water source heat pump installations.
The design and power of the SPAC allows each apartment in the luxury condominium tower to have just one unit in an interior closet to provide heating and cooling to three rooms: the kitchen, living room and bedroom. Typical HVAC systems normally necessitate having a unit located in each room of an apartment.
The SPAC has a unique dual motor design with quiet indoor airflow and variable condenser CFM that allows for easy customization to a range of project requirements. The unit is available in both standard and high velocity configurations and is perfect for multi-room applications, including multi-family buildings, suites, dormitories, light commercial and lodging properties.
June 13, 2013
Hybrids at Hudson Yards
Ice Air’s new Hydronic Hybrid Water-Cooled Air Conditioners (WCAC) will be a part of the first residential tower in the high-profile Hudson Yards development. Located at 500 W. 30th Street in Manhattan, the project represents an exciting area of development, as well as an example of Ice Air’s recent HVAC innovation.
Ice Air is in the process of delivering the 600+ Hybrid Console and Vertical Stack WCACs for the project, which will help to provide superior, high efficiency comfort conditioning for the building. The new line of Hydronic Hybrid WCACs combines a water-cooled cooling system with an advanced hot water coil to provide hydronic heat for an entire room without using the unit’s compressor. The high capacity heating coil operates at extremely low Entering Water Temperatures (between 105°-125°F).
The 32-story tower, which is currently under construction, has 386 residential units, including 20% reserved for low-income residents.
February 6, 2013
Ice Air Hosts Successful Events in Dallas During ASHRAE
Dallas was hopping during ASHRAE, particularly from January 26-28, when Ice Air hosted a multitude of events for regional sales representatives and HVAC engineers. The company’s Annual Sales Meeting was held at the Rosewood Crescent Hotel, where awards were given for “Salesperson of the Year” to Richard Mabie from R.P. O’Connell (Massachusetts), “The Fritz Award” to Taylor Reeves from AZME/Sigler (California), and “Distributor of the Year” to Brothers Supply (Long Island City, NY).
Ice Air’s festivities included a BBQ at Sammy’s BBQ, a golf outing at Cowboys Golf Club, and a Product Showcase featuring new and existing products.
August 16, 2012
New Hydronic Hybrid WSHP Boasts High Efficiency
Ice Air, a leading manufacturer of HVAC equipment, recently introduced a series of new “Hybrid” Water Source Heat Pumps, which use a fraction of the energy required for heating and cooling, when compared to traditional WSHPs and other HVAC systems.
The Hybrid unit combines water-cooled air conditioning with an advanced hot water coil that provides hydronic heat for an entire room without using the unit’s compressor. The high capacity heating coil operates at extremely low Entering Water Temperatures (EWT), between 105°-125°F. These units, when coupled with a high efficiency condensing boiler, provide the most cost-effective and efficient method of space heating for multi-family buildings, lodging, dormitory and similar properties.
Mo Siegel, President and co-CEO of Ice Air, noted that these new units are similar to a design originally patented in 1969 by Sidney Siegel, a founder of Ice Cap, Inc., and Mo’s father. “The hydronic Hybrid WSHP is truly an intergenerational effort,” said Mo Siegel. “What started in 1969 has now been updated to become an innovative machine for building owners and developers who want state-of-the-art heating and cooling with advanced LEED certification.”
The Hybrid WSHP is available in Vertical Stack and Console configurations, and is suitable for high efficiency new construction and retrofit projects. Like all of Ice Air’s HVAC equipment, which includes Packaged Terminal Air Conditioners and Fan Coil Units, the Hybrid WSHP is modifiable to meet varying project specifications and dimensional requirements. “Unlike other manufacturers, our Hybrid WSHP can be specified for any project, making it an appealing choice for owners, developers, contractors and engineers,” said Ric Nadel, co-CEO of Ice Air.
August 6, 2012
Ice Air Announces New Direct Replacement Console WSHP
This month, Ice Air, a leading manufacturer of HVAC equipment, introduced the ExactFitTM direct replacement for ClimateMaster’s Console Water Source Heat Pump (WSHP). Ice Air previously offered a direct replacement for the McQuay Console model, but a recent successful retrofit project prompted them to add a custom-sized replacement model to their expanding product line-up.
The project, a complete retrofit of St. Louis Hall, an apartment building located at 319 West 94th Street in Manhattan, included 140+ slope top Console WSHP units with motorized outside air dampers on some units, as well as condensate pumps and factory installed piping packages. Ice Air was able to change the size specifications of the units in order to meet the evolving design needs of the project, and the customers are “very impressed with the mix of value, quality and performance of the new units,” said Ice Air co-CEO, Ric Nadel.
February 12, 2012
Ice Air Creates Xstream Air for Extreme Comfort
Ice Air launched Xstream Air, a patented Outside Air Module, which provides up to 150 cfm of filtered, tempered outside air through ICE AIR’s advanced Packaged Terminal Air Conditioners (PTAC). The product was unveiled at ICE AIR’s annual Sales Representative meeting and equipment showcase held at Chicago’s Elysian Hotel during the recent AHR Expo.
Adding Xstream Air to PTACs introduces a specified amount of outside air into the conditioned space – eliminating the need for separate make-up air systems or window mounted “trickle vents.” It brings fresh air from the building’s exterior and filters and tempers it before mixing it with air from inside the room to create a single, refreshing air stream.
“Xstream Air allows our customers to achieve significant upfront building cost savings by eliminating expensive make-up air systems, and meeting code requirements for fresh air intake directly through their PTAC units,” said co-CEO Ric Nadel. He added, “At ICE AIR, we are seeking new ways to innovate and create new products that will benefit the market through increased energy efficiency and cost savings.”
Rounding out the Chicago meetings, ICE AIR presented awards to leading Sales Reps, including “Most Improved Sales” to G&C, Inc. (Garwood, NJ), “Salesperson of the Year” to Patrick Anderson from Stoermer-Anderson (Cincinnati, OH) and “Distributor of the Year” to Brothers Supply Corporation (Long Island City, NY).
November 17, 2011
Ice Air Shows off New Showroom at Grand Opening
On Nov. 15, 2011, Ice Air unveiled its new product showroom at a grand opening event co-sponsored by Brothers Supply. Attended by distributors, contractors and engineers in the New York tri-state area, the event featured equipment demonstrations, cocktails and dinner.
Ice Air, a leading manufacturer of energy efficient HVAC equipment, now has a state-of-the-art display room at their headquarters to exhibit their Packaged Terminal Air Conditioner, Water Source Heat Pump and Fan Coil Unit product lines.
All Ice Air equipment is designed to deliver reliable, Green comfort conditioning at whisper quiet sound levels. Serving both new construction and renovation and retrofit building projects, Ice Air products can help boost building energy efficiency levels with increased EERs and LEED points.
June 30, 2011
Thank ThermalGuard Technology from Ice Air for Less Heat Transfer
Ice Air has recently developed a new Thru-Wall Sleeve for its Packaged Terminal Air Conditioners (PTACs), called ThermalGuardTM. ThermalGuardTM is a brand new, patented technology designed to eliminate heat transfer from outside the building through the wall sleeve casing.
Normal wall sleeves are typically made of sheet metal and change temperature depending on the ambient outside air temperature. This causes the PTAC unit to work over-time to heat the interior space during winter, or cool it during summer. Often this eliminates any gains in PTAC energy efficiency. With ThermalGuardTM technology, PTACs are even more efficient and make a stronger contribution to overall building energy efficiency. It may also be possible to garner increased LEEDs points using ICE AIR’s patented ThermalGuardTM technology.
Tom Glass, Director of National Accounts at ICE AIR, explains that the “ThermalGuardTM wall sleeve is the first of its kind in the HVAC marketplace, and really seals the building from the inside out to prevent energy and thermal transfer.”
Ice Air is currently installing ThermalGuardTM Wall Sleeves in various new construction building projects in New York City. They can be applied to any PTAC project or installation, from new construction to renovation and retrofit projects.
March 28, 2011
Ice Air Gets Greener with Green Thinker Network
Ice Air, a leading manufacturer of HVAC equipment, is a leader in the environmental movement when it comes to manufacturing “green” products that protect the environment.
Recently, Ice Air joined forces with Green Thinker Network, an online directory and news source for green building projects. Ice Air’s lines of Packaged Terminal Air Conditioners (PTACs), Water Source Heat Pumps (WSHPs) and Fan Coil Units (FCUs) all use R410A refrigerant and are energy efficient, with 13+ EER. And, Ice Air’s PTACs boast the smallest environmental footprint in the market.
As a member of both the Green Building Council and Green Thinker Network, Ice Air is at the forefront of changing technologies and the quest for making buildings safer and the environment healthier.
March 18, 2011
Hottest Horizontal Heat Pump to Hit HVAC
Ice Air has just added a new Horizontal Water Source Heat Pump (WSHP) to its line of heating and cooling products.
“The Horizontal WSHP is a new entry into an extremely competitive field, and it is ideal for new construction, renovation and retrofit projects of all types. It can serve as an exact replacement for any competitive product, including offerings from McQuay,” said co-CEO Mo Siegel.
Some of the Horizontal WSHP’s many features include: state-of-the-art rotary or scroll compressors, heavy duty galvanized steel chassis and thermal expansion valves, which provide optimal operation across a variety of conditions. They also offer optional value packages, including braided flexible stainless steel hose kits.
As a company dedicated to green building and product offerings, Ice Air’s Horizontal WSHP uses R410A green refrigerant and has high EERs and COPs which help buildings of all types become more energy and cost efficient.
March 9, 2011
Ice Air’s Vegas Victories
Ice Air recently returned from a whirlwind trip to Las Vegas. In town to promote their eco-friendly lines of Packaged Terminal Air Conditioners, Water Source Heat Pumps and Fan Coil Units during the AHR Expo, Ice Air set up shop in The Wynn hotel to launch their new products for 2011 and to honor their best sales representatives.
The Most Improved Sales Award went to Patrick Anderson of Stoermer-Anderson, based in Cincinnati. Salesperson of the Year was earned by Pam Siciliano of Thermosystems, Inc. of Chicago. In her acceptance speech, Siciliano complimented Ice Air, noting that she “loves Ice Air because of their integrity.” Distributor of the Year went to Brothers Supply Corporation in New York, and was accepted by Michael Esposito, the son of the owner.
Ice Air also held the “Sports Sweepstakes Extravaganza” in which the raffle grand prize winner was able to choose one of five sports getaways, including trips to the MLB All-Star Game, the NCAA Final Four, Indy 500 and the 2012 Super Bowl. The winner was Brent Smith, from Tom Barrow Associates in Tampa, who will be heading to the Super Bowl in Indianapolis next year.
October 30, 2010
Mo Siegel, Ice Air President, Successful in Seventeen-Mile Swim to Sandy Hook
Mo Siegel, 59, of Piermont, NY successfully completed the Ederle Swim from Battery Park, New York City, to Sandy Hook, New Jersey on Saturday, Oct. 23. The open water swimming competition took place in choppy 56-degree seas along a 17-mile course through the New York Harbor and the Upper Bay past Brooklyn and Coney Island down to New Jersey. Ten swimmers competed and all finished, a rarity for this annual swim. Siegel, the oldest swimmer in the field, came in with a time of 6:15:28. The last swimmer in, he had to complete most of the journey on his own. Due to the rough conditions, his kayaker dropped out of the race after two hours, leaving Siegel to navigate the challenging waters. Despite this setback, he finished the race excited but exhausted.
Siegel is an accomplished open water distance swimmer who swam the 21-mile English Channel this past August, and the 28.5-mile Manhattan Marathon in June. When not swimming long distances, he serves as President and co-CEO of Ice Air, a leading manufacturer of heating and cooling units, based in Mount Vernon, NY.
September 7, 2010
Ice Air Retrofit Project Serves Seniors in Seaside Community
Ice Air, a leading developer and manufacturer of HVAC units, collaborated with Francis Asbury Manor to retrofit their upscale assisted-living community with air conditioning. The community, which is situated in the Victorian seaside town of Ocean Grove, NJ, needed to be upgraded from the inside out in order to provide them with the ultimate comfort.
Ice Air’s Philadelphia area representative, Energy Transfer Solutions Inc. (ETSI) worked directly with Francis Asbury Manor to retrofit their existing facility. Greg Stoughton of ETSI, who helped to manage the project, said that the job was “a large undertaking because there was no air conditioning in the building, just hot water radiator heating and no central air conditioning.” Ice Air’s solution was to install 45 new Packaged Terminal Air Conditioners (PTACs) because they are the most time and cost-efficient.
The entire PTAC installation was carried out as part of a full building renovation, which took about three months. This work included cutting holes through the existing walls to install new wall sleeves and air conditioning units with color-matched architectural louvers. Each unit was connected to the building’s existing hot water piping and coils. No re-wiring was necessary because PTACs are powered from interior electrical outlets, which makes the job a cleaner and easier process than typical retrofitting projects.
The new PTACs will allow Francis Asbury residents to regulate their own room temperatures, and provide them with an aesthetically cleaner unit that fits the beauty and comfort of their location.