Bob has a buddy in the business. He recalls his long-time HVACR mentor and imagines him accompanying him as “Btu Buddy,” someone who reminds him to take time to stop and think before rushing to judgment, helping keep him on the right track.

Unlocking The Barriers To Business Success

April 17, 2003

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Change of any kind scares most people. However, if you want your company to stand out, you must challenge people’s thoughts, challenge the norm, and do something different.

An Outline For Successful Fan Selections

April 17, 2003

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This article outlines the considerations involved to properly select, apply, and control fans. Emphasis is placed upon matching the fan equipment to the requirements of the system from several different perspectives.

The Critical Importance Of Customer Relations

April 3, 2003

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Many business owners forget that they have two kinds of customers, internal and external. Internal customers are your employees. External customers are those who write checks for your products and services. This article discusses the similarities and differences between internal and external customer relations.

Performing Residential A/C Airflow Setup

April 3, 2003

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It’s a common misconception that the cooling blower speed on a residential air conditioning system should always be set to “high.” In many cases high speed for cooling will not give you the best possible performance and customer comfort.

Proper Use Of Superheat Measurements

April 3, 2003

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With increasing energy costs and demand for more efficient cooling systems, the need for accurate superheat measurements has become more important. Unfortunately, some technicians have either forgotten what they were taught about superheat in school or think it’s too much trouble to perform.

Twelve Solutions For Fixing Common TEV Problems

March 18, 2003

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Most refrigeration equipment breakdowns are repeat problems to some degree. The purpose of this article is to cover the higher percentage problems and repair procedures of TEVs in supermarket applications.

Helping 30-Year-Old Apartments Still Bring The Heat

March 18, 2003

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How to overcome hard water and changing heating standards to revamp a complex's heating system and fight off harsh New Jersey winters, with improved reliability and efficiency.

Performance Management Without Pain

March 18, 2003

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When designing a performance appraisal process, managers must be certain that the program objectively appraises employees based on job-related function, adequately documents and supports appraisals, and allows for a unified and consistent appraisal process for all company employees.

Are HVAC Websites As Effective As They Should Be?

March 18, 2003

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The days of burying your head in the sand and saying, "None of my customers use the Web," are gone. Instead, we need to better understand the Internet and how it is used by our customers to determine its place in our business.

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