Author: Thomas Pears
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HVAC History of Space Conditioner: A brand’s race to the moon!
Though its origins aren’t completely well known, Space Conditioner earliest sightings of data plates on their equipment can be seen in 1950’s. Originally branded for Peerless, a brand that manufactured water heaters, Space Conditioner became one of their off-brand lineups of furnaces both gas and oil fired. Iron fireman would also see use in using…
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Torridheet Furnace Company of Cleveland: History of a Forgotten Heating Brand
Torridheet was a furnace and boiler brand based in Cleveland, Ohio, known for producing oil-fired and natural gas heating systems during 1923 to mid-20th century. It operated as part of the Cleveland Steel Products Corporation and offered a range of equipment like furnaces and boilers. One of their standout products was the Model F Wall…
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Flo-Co Furnaces: The Vintage History of Floral City Heater Company
In the golden era of American home heating, Flo-Co stood out as a trusted and innovative brand. Manufactured by the Floral City Heater Company, Flo-Co specialized in oil, gas, and coal furnaces, offering homeowners a reliable path through the evolution of domestic heating in the mid-20th century. Based in Monroe, Michigan, Flo-Co designed products built…
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The History of Bethlehem Dynatherm Boilers and Heating Systems
The roots of Bethlehem’s heating legacy go all the way back to 1832, when a man named Ernst Lehman started a small brass foundry and coppersmith shop in the heart of Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. His son, B.E. Lehman, helped grow that little shop into something bigger, the Bethlehem Foundry & Machine Company, officially established around 1863…
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HVAC History: United States Radiator Corporation
The American Radiator Company was officially formed in 1892 through the merger of five heating-related companies, most notably the Detroit Radiator Company. The goal was to unify the growing radiator and boiler manufacturing industry, which was becoming vital for heating homes, schools, and office buildings during the industrial expansion of the late 19th century. By…
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