Tech of the Month — June 2019: Matthew Preto June 17, 2019 No Comments Matthew Preto used to be an auto mechanic, specializing in motorcycles. Then, the Great Recession hit.Read More
Project Files: Episode 20 — Pennsylvania Barn Maria Taylor June 14, 2019 No Comments An 1871 barn in Pennsylvania is converted into a family home utilizing hydronic radiant heating and geothermal cooling.Read More
Coil and Condenser Landscape Changes in Response to Demand Efficiency, technology, and market desire influence trends Angela D. Harris June 10, 2019 No Comments Demand is changing the landscape of coils and condensers. Efficiency, refrigerant, and market demands are adjusting to a global cooling marketplace.Read More
Tips to Avoid an HVACR Business Breakup Maria Taylor June 10, 2019 No Comments Here are five tips on what to do when it feels a business breakup is imminent — or to prevent one from happening down the line.Read More
How to Clean Coils and Make More Money While Doing It Mutually beneficial maintenance procedure improves comfort, efficiency Angela D. Harris June 10, 2019 One Comment Contractors must understand the benefits of regular coil cleaning and be able to explain those benefits to customers.Read More
Contractors Discuss the State of HVAC System Odor Complaints Dirty sock syndrome: Has it become a problem of the past? Angela D. Harris June 10, 2019 One Comment Time has revealed sources of HVAC system odors, along with solutions that abate dirty sock syndrome and other odor culprits.Read More
Recap of Pro Partner Driving Greatness National Conference Pro Partners come together to become better, stronger, greater Mike Murphy June 10, 2019 No Comments While Disney fireworks could be seen outside, most Ruud contractors were still roaming the aisles talking to exhibitors and sipping on beverages.Read More
ASHRAE Panelists Discuss the Latest in Low-GWP Refrigerants Webcast focused on alternative options for unitary and VRF systems Joanna R. Turpin June 10, 2019 No Comments Panelists reviewed the advantages and disadvantages of most of the alternatives that are currently being considered for unitary and VRF systems.Read More
Five Rules for Charging Refrigeration Systems The charging process can be tricky without the help of these guidelines John Tomczyk June 10, 2019 2 Comments When the nameplate charge is not specified, there are guidelines and techniques all technicians should follow when charging a system.Read More
Refrigerant Subcoolers Can Often Increase Overall System Efficiency Understanding when to apply refrigeration accessories is an important skill Joe Marchese June 10, 2019 No Comments Understanding how accessories are properly used will allow technicians to better maintain and repair refrigeration systems.Read More