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Why Would A Heat Pump Need Heat Help?

May 19, 2003
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Maybe a better question is, when does a heat pump need help. This article attempts to explain the when and the why.
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Btu Buddy 2: Charging A System After Loss Of Charge

May 16, 2003
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In this second installment of the Btu Buddy series, Bob and Btu Buddy perform an emergency service call. They determine the most efficient way to repair and charge an air conditioning system for an office building.
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Valuing An HVACR Business, Post-Consolidation - Part 1

May 16, 2003
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This is the first of a two-part series on valuing HVACR contracting businesses after the consolidation movement. This article discusses how the values of contracting businesses have come full circle in approximately six years.
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Choosing The Right Integrator For Building Automation

May 16, 2003
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The challenge for today’s facility professionals when it comes to installing a building automation system (BAS) is to understand the difference between system integrators and product integrators when implementing a given project.
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Installing Geothermal In The Middle Of The Concrete Jungle

May 16, 2003
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The continuous concrete and narrow quarters of the big city are no impediment to a direct-access geothermal system. Contractor Mike Sumple took on the challenge in the heart of Manhattan and provided an energy efficient system.
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Making Maximum Use Of Direct Mail

April 29, 2003
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Direct mail is one of the primary tools in an HVAC contractor’s marketing tool belt. But to get the best return on your investment, you need to do direct mail right or it could end up being a waste of time and money.
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Factors That Make A Successful Maintenance Organization

April 29, 2003
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Most of us believe that technical expertise is the most important factor in building a successful maintenance organization. However, we all know excellent technicians that fail in the service business. Why do they fail, or why do they fail to grow?
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Cooling From The Depths

April 29, 2003
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A project that draws water from Cayuga Lake to cool buildings at Cornell University saves major amounts of energy and pollution, but it took an arduous effort to satisfy citizens and environmentalists and get it built.
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A Primer On Energy Recovery Ventilators

April 29, 2003
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This article provides the basics on energy recovery ventilators (ERVs): what they are, what they do, how they are installed, and service recommendations.
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Callback Forms You Can Use

April 18, 2003
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As noted in The News’ feature article, “Finding Ways To Reduce Callback Rates,” (April 21, 2003 issue), here you can download a sample Service Callback Form, Installation Callback Form, and Installation Sales Feedback Sheet.
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