How to know if it’s time for a professional duct ...
There is no scientific perspective that ratifies the potential benefits and possible problems of air duct cleaning. The EPA does not recommend that air ducts be cleaned except when there ar...
What is the cost of installing split AC
A split air conditioner has two parts - an indoor air unit and an outdoor unit which contains the condenser and the compressor. It is said to be more powerful than a window type or portable...
Franchising: The View from the Top
HVAC contractors who join national franchises can expect to reap a number of benefits. However, to maximize their investments, they must be prepared to commit themselves and their companies...
Tool, Vehicle Tracking Options Protect Company As...
HVACR contractors invest a significant amount of money in their tools and vehicles, so when tools go missing or a vehicle is being misused, it can be a significant financial burden....
What to expect from your duct cleaner?
When you place a service call with a professional duct cleaner you should know what to expect from him. The duct cleaning service provider should do the following: ...
In Case of Emergency: Contractors Prepare for the...
Natural disasters can strike anywhere at any time. Some of them are sudden and unpredictable, while others, like Hurricane Matthew, are meticulously tracked before the striking. Matthew kil...
Installing hydronic radiant heating system for yo...
There are quite a few options when it comes to choose between air distributions systems for a house. Radiant heating is one of them. Here we will take a look into installation details of ra...
Behler-Young Hosts HVACR Expo of Michigan
New HVACR technology and high-quality technical training crossed paths in the Great Lakes state as Behler-Young hosted the 2016 HVACR Expo of Michigan, Sept. 29, at the Suburban Showplace i...
Should I Invest in a Programmable Thermostat?
With warmer weather already upon us, most Texas residents may have already begun to use their air conditioners, which will remain running throughout this very hot and humid season. When an ...
Samsung HVAC Goes âAll Inâ at Sales Meeting
Just two years after acquiring Quietside, Samsung HVAC is already making major inroads into the ductless and variable refrigerant flow (VRF) marketplace across the U.S. Recently, nearly 300...
Guidelines to install Window A/cs
Among the various types of air conditioners, a window A/c is one of the types that are easiest to install. These units are meant for a single room and can be installed by the user himself. ...
Is installation of a solar air conditioner cost e...
Today a great proportion of homeowner’s are keen to cool their houses with renewable source of energy. There are a few options available in this regards too. One of them is solar energy. Th...
What do you need for installing open loop ground ...
An open loop heat pump is slightly different from closed loop heat pump. In closed loop system there is an anti-freezing solution circulating through it. This solution absorbs heat from the...
Why is my Air Conditioner Freezing Up
Freezing A/c is a very common complaint made by homeowners. But what causes an A/c to freeze? Let’s take a look at the reasons-...
The Doâs and Donâts of Truck Wraps
When it comes to branding, many graphic designers agree that truck wraps, when designed and executed properly, have great potential to generate leads and build a brand within a community —m...
What are the venting options for portable air con...
Windows of houses could be of various designs and shapes. A window kit that you get with your portable A/c may not fit directly in all window types. You may need to make some adjustments to...
Costs associated with repairs and installation of...
A HVAC is a mechanical device. It will be subject to wear and tear with time and use. It will not be necessary to throw the entire unit and buy anew one in all situations. Sometimes repairi...
SMACNA Heats Up the Desert at Annual Convention
Nearly 1,000 HVACR and sheet metal professionals gathered in Phoenix for the Sheet Metal & Air Conditioning Contractors’ National Association’s (SMACNA’s) 73rd Annual Convention Oct. 16-19 ...
What are the types of AC condenser
The purpose of a condenser in an air conditioner unit is to transform the hot, gaseous, and high pressure refrigerant into a cool liquid form so that it is ready to be used in the evaporato...
Should biocides and sealants be used in ducts?
The air ducts that conduct cool and hot air from the HVAC to your rooms get infested with dirt and debris from time to time. They require cleaning. However, in some situations a simple clea...
Condensing Furnace Sales Continue To Climb
Condensing furnaces offer many consumers the benefit of higher efficiency and thus lower energy bills, but for many homeowners, comfort is the primary reason they choose to purchase such eq...
How ducts are disinfected of molds?
Molds are often referred as ‘sneaky little bugger’. They can trickle into your house from the outside environment and mushroom all over the living space. All they need is a bit of moi...
Examining the Benefits of ECMs
There are three motors produced for use in new equipment (furnace, air handler, package) in the direct-drive residential and light commercial HVAC indoor blower motor marketplace: the perma...
Capturing the Essence of 2016 Service World Expo
More than 700 industry professionals attended the inaugural Service World Expo event — a new, innovative industry convention designed to transcend the traditional trade show experience — Oc...
2016 Service World Expo Hits the Jackpot
And more than 700 industry professionals doubled down on their futures by attending the inaugural Service World Expo (SWE), a new, innovative industry convention designed to transcend the t...
Voice-enabled Technologyâs Role in the HVAC Ind...
The Amazon Echo is a voice-activated device that can answer spoken questions; play music; make to-do lists; set alarms; stream podcasts; and provide weather, traffic, and other real-time in...
Texas Contractor Creatively Employs Social Media
When you’re leaving your house to go to work in the morning, nobody walks into the kitchen and turns the gas stove on and then leaves for the entire day. But nobody seems to have any proble...
What is Air Duct Cleaning?
Ducts are one of the indispensable commodities in modern homes which are fitted with HVACs to enjoy conditioned air throughout the year. These are conduits that snake throughout the house d...
A look at fiberglass air duct liners
These days fiberglass lining is widely used in metallic ducts. This is because of various benefits of such lining. Fiberglass diminishes the sound coming from the HVAC equipment or adjacent...
Companies Protect Assets with Intelligent, Connec...
Technicians can’t do their jobs without the proper tools and equipment, so manufacturers are aiming to create products for the tools and transportation industry that are more effective, con...
Basics of installing an air source heat pumps
The air source heat pumps trap heat present in the surrounding and then concentrate it to a higher temperature. This heat is used to warm the rooms as well as produce hot water. The hot air...
Hydro-air Equipment Offers an Alternative to Forc...
The most commonly used heating system in the U.S. residential market is the forced-air furnace (usually gas). In fact, many estimates indicate that more than two-thirds of all American hous...
How a geothermal heat pump installation is priced
‘Reduction of carbon footprint’ and ‘harnessing renewable sources of energy’ are the two tenets that rule modern life. It is being observed in all sectors of human activity. App...