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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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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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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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