It is amazing how few times contractors say thanks to their customers. It means so much to the customer and takes very little of the contractor's time. The rewards are endless, especially for a small firm.
For the last two years, The News has been working with Oakland County Schools to help create a new HVACR program for the school district. This fall, students enrolled in the 2004-2005 school year will have full access to a new lab.
Most of us believe that technical expertise is the most important factor in building a successful maintenance organization. However, we all know excellent technicians who fail in the service business. Why do they fail? Several factors, in addition to technical expertise, must be considered.
Anybody who works on ice machines knows that concern No. 1 is the water. The purer the water, the better the machine will run. The better the water, the better the ice, and the happier the customer.
Quiet machines and clean water were recurring themes in ice-making products shown at the recent National Restaurant Association (NRA) Restaurant-Hotel-Motel Show and the Food Marketing Institute (FMI) Supermarket Industry Convention and Educational Exposition.
The Department of Energy's standard for air conditioners and heat pumps will be raised to a minimum of 13 SEER (seasonal energy efficiency rating), effective Jan. 23, 2006. In this series of articles, The News examines the impact of the standard on manufacturers, distributors, contractors, and consumers. This installment focuses on manufacturers' efforts to meet the requirements of the new standard.
China is embracing capitalism and HVACR manufacturers are embracing China. They are building factories there to better reach the rapidly growing Asian market for air conditioning and refrigeration products.
There's nary an air duct, ventilation unit, or thermostat to be seen in this terminal. Yet, 32 air-handling units circulate 500,000 cfm of air throughout the building's three levels.
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