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Btu Buddy 102: Continuing the Inspection of Multiple Split-System Heat Pumps

September 19, 2011
By Bill Johnson
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Bob and Tim are on the second day of an inspection of an apartment house building that has multiple split-system heat pumps. They have inspected all 60 outdoor units on the roof. They are now going to inspect the indoor units.


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Nationwide Utility Rates Now Available on Open EI

September 19, 2011
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Utility rates from cities all across the United States are now available in one place — the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE’s) Open Energy Information platform, or OpenEI.org.


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Business Management

Is It Legal to Only Hire the Already-Employed?

The Problems With Must-Be-Employed Rules
September 19, 2011
By Richard D. Alaniz
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While the “must be employed to apply” philosophy may make sense, federal regulators are examining these types of policies, and at least one state has made it illegal.


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NYC Mayor Bloomberg, Other Speakers Address What’s Next at Greenbuild 2011

September 19, 2011
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The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) has announced that New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg, New York Times columnist Thomas Friedman, and more will address attendees at Greenbuild 2011.


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Remember 9/11, Hire a Veteran

September 12, 2011
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Many have come to the defense of the nation since 9/11, but when they return from military service, they can have difficulty finding employment. The president has announced new initiatives to help returning military veterans find jobs.


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Troubleshooting Challenge: A Heat Pump That Won’t Cool

September 5, 2011
By Jim Johnson
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In this troubleshooting situation, the equipment you’re servicing is a 240-volt, single-phase split system in a small office, and the customer’s complaint is that the system is blowing warm air.


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High-Efficiency Chillers Projected to Provide Big Savings

September 5, 2011
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The University of Texas Arlington has commissioned two new high-efficiency chillers that will serve the main campus cooling loop and provide projected annual energy savings of nearly $200,000.


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Social Media’s Impact: How Contractors Can Use Social Media to Connect With the Consumer

September 5, 2011
By Dale Blasingame
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Can a solid presence on social media benefit you as an HVACR contractor? You bet it can.


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Aeroseal Expands Its Duct Sealing Service Program

September 5, 2011
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Aeroseal LLC announced that a number of HVAC and duct cleaning professionals have signed up to become official service providers since the launch of the new Aeroseal company.


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Btu Buddy 101: Bob Trains Tim on His First Service Call

August 22, 2011
By Bill Johnson
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Bob and Tim have arrived at Tim’s first service call. Tim asked Bob, “What is this call all about?” Bob said, “This is a new customer that wants us to take over the maintenance work for this apartment house.”


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