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Reznor HVAC History: Over 100 Years of Reliable Heating
Reznor has been part of the heating world for well over a century. The company started in 1888 when George Reznor set out in Pennsylvania to improve everyday comfort and safety. What began with gas lighting eventually shifted toward heating, and before long, Reznor became known for its rugged unit heaters. These were the workhorses…
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Burnham Boilers: A Century of Heating
Burnham has been keeping homes warm for well over a hundred years. The company got its start in the early 1900’s and quickly became known for its heavy cast-iron boilers and furnaces. Built to last through tough winters, these systems earned a reputation for reliability, and it wasn’t long before the Burnham name became a…
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Crane: Nearly Two Centuries In HVAC History
Crane is one of those oldest American companies that had got an early start in early furnaces. Founded in 1855 as Crane Co., it originally made brass and iron fittings before expanding into plumbing and heating products. By the early 1900s, the company was producing boilers, radiators, and other heating equipment that found their way…
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Thatcher Furnace Company: A Century of HVAC History
Thatcher Furnace started in 1850 in Newark, New Jersey, when John M. Thatcher built his first tubular furnace—a sturdy, efficient design that caught on fast. The business grew, changing names a few times before settling on Thatcher Furnace Company in 1890. By the early 1900s, Thatcher had moved into a bigger plant in Garwood and…
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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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