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Mueller Climatrol: HVAC History in a Century
Mueller Climatrol traces its origins back to 1857, when Louis J. Mueller, Sr. began crafting furnaces in a modest hardware and tinsmith shop. By the 1880s, he had developed early warm-air unit patterns, and by 1890, the L.J. Mueller Furnace Company was producing steam and hot-water boilers. Fast forward to 1953: the Mueller Climatrol brand…
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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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HVAC History: The History of Stewart-Warner Furnaces
When most people hear “Stewart-Warner,” they think of classic cars and dashboard gauges, but the company also had a surprising role in heating American homes. Starting in the 1920s and ’30s, Stewart-Warner expanded into HVAC, producing oil and gas furnaces under names like “Heatmaster.” These units were modern for their time: compact, automatic, and built…
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Bryant Furnace History: The Story of “Let the Pup Be Your Furnace Man”
Back in 1904, a man named Charles Bryant started a company in Cleveland, Ohio, with a simple goal: to make home heating more reliable and efficient. At a time when many people were still using wood or coal to stay warm, Bryant saw a better way: gas-powered heating that was cleaner, safer, and easier to…
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Carrier: The Birthplace of Modern Air Conditioning
Carrier changed the world with a cool idea. In 1902, Carrier invented modern air conditioning to solve a printing problem, but little did he know, he’d spark a revolution in comfort that would transform everything from movie theaters to skyscrapers. From foggy factory floors to sleek, whisper-quiet systems in today’s homes, Carrier’s legacy is one…
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