Besides an expo featuring hundreds of manufacturers showing new technologies and trends, the ISH North America International Trade Show will include HVAC and business management seminars.
A mechanical inspector's tools of the trade include codebooks and a great deal of knowledge and experience. Every so often, a refresher course on new mechanical equipment and systems is essential. That's where John Reilly comes in.
It's true. They actually do everything big in Texas. When CertainTeed planned the grand opening of its new mechanical insulation manufacturing plant, the company invited every state and local politician; the media; dignitaries from Grayson County; and practically everyone in between.
Would you build a house of straw? Contrary to the childhood story of the big, bad wolf that huffed and puffed and easily blew down the little pig's house, straw can be an excellent building material.
George Rusher has been known as a pioneer for a long time. He has owned and operated his HVAC contracting firm for more than 58 years. Even though he is 90 years old now, he still reports to work every day.
A maintenance agreement program is one of the greatest moneymakers out there. Just think - each service customer gets an irresistible offer containing benefits that far outweigh the investment.
Contractors are starting to look at the reality of selling and installing 13-SEER equipment in advance of the 2006 regulatory deadline. They may want to advise some customers to make retrofits now using lower-SEER units because of their reduced space demands compared to 13-SEER and higher equipment, said an Air Conditioning Contractors of America (ACCA) expert.
If contractors instill a philosophy of continual learning, education, curiosity, and creativity for employees, it follows that good things should happen. Many companies have turned to the educational programs and publications offered by the Mechanical Service Contractors of America (MSCA).
According to the U.S. Department of Labor, by next year the HVAC industry will suffer from a shortage of over 80,000 qualified people to fill various positions. Nordyne believes it is addressing this problem through an exclusive partnership with HVAC Agent.
When responding to a refrigeration service call at a supermarket, the technician immediately plays "problem percentages" upon entering the store. This article covers the higher percentage problems and repair procedures of thermostatic expansion valves (TEVs or TXVs) in supermarket applications.