Inspection - Articles

The Power of the Plan-Design Niche in HVAC Business Plans

To pursue the mechanical infrastructure niche, a business plan is needed to establish the vision

February 13, 2025

For sheet metal contractors and HVAC contractors, establishing a feasibility plan to create another profit center, that can be recession-proof, should be the first step in creating an infrastructure niche business.

NADCA Announces New Leadership at Annual Meeting and Expo

April 6, 2023

Colin Trudo and Tyler Batchelder are NADCA's newest Board members. NADCA introduced April Yungen as its newest elected (and first female) President & Chairwoman of the Board.

NADCA Recognizes 2022 Safety Award Winners

The awards are based on regulations and recommendations from the U.S. Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA).

April 6, 2023

The 2022 awards were announced on March 28, 2023 at the association’s 34th Annual Meeting & Exposition in New Orleans, Louisiana.

National Air Duct Cleaners Association Publishes White Paper on Inspection and Cleaning of Open Air Plenums

Open air plenums should be inspected and cleaned periodically since airflow throughout these spaces can create an increased risk of contamination.

February 6, 2023

Open air plenums are typically unfiltered spaces, and can contain dust, dirt, debris, asbestos, lead, animal and insect by-products, microbial contamination, and a broad range of hazardous chemicals and materials.

Drones Take Flight Over HVAC

New technology finds its niche in rooftop inspections, promotional videos, surveillance, and more

Nick Kostora

June 5, 2017

Currently viewed as a relatively unknown job site asset, it’s quite possible that drones may soon become commonplace for commercial HVAC technicians nationwide.

Ridgid®: Hand-Held Inspection Camera

April 16, 2012

The micro CA-300 hand-held inspection camera offers an easy way to diagnose and document jobsite problems. The unit records still images and videos, and integrates audio with a built-in microphone and speaker, providing the ability to record insights and playback problems in hard-to-reach areas.

Rotobrush Partners with AirAdvice

March 5, 2012

Rotobrush International® LLC, a manufacturer of air duct cleaning equipment, supplies, IAQ and energy efficiency services, and video inspection systems, announced a new partnership with AirAdvice® Inc., a provider of IAQ monitoring devices.

General Tools & Instruments: Pipe & Duct Borescope Inspection System

March 5, 2012

The pipe and duct video borescope inspection system (DPS16) offers the flexibility and performance necessary for precisely examining and documenting the interior conditions of ductwork and water and sewer pipes. The two-component DPS16 system is one-part probe and reel, one-part recording borescope.

Titan Tool Supply Inc.: Portable Video Borescopes

January 30, 2012

Videoscope units — Model TTSVS.6-1 and Model TTSVS.6-3 — are designed for portable, on-site inspections. The articulating video borescopes feature two-way articulation (±120°) with on-board (standalone) image processing and battery-powered operation.