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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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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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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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