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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 Founded in 1855 as Crane Co., it originally made brass and iron fittings before expanding into plumbing and heating products.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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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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