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How To Clean the Ducts in a Home With Asbestos: An HVAC Minute Video Update - November 4, 2024

How To Clean the Ducts in a Home With Asbestos

An HVAC Minute Video Update: November 4, 2024
Maria Taylor
Maria Taylor
November 4, 2024
Old homes and old HVAC systems bring the potential for asbestos — here’s what HVAC contractors and duct cleaning professionals need to know if they run into it on a jobsite.
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New Study Shows Homeowner ‘Repair Or Replace?’ Tipping Point

Homeowners typically won’t replace an HVAC system until it’s this much more than repair costs
Dylan Kurt
Dylan Kurt
October 29, 2024
People are still pinching pennies and choosing repairs, but there are ways for contractors to sell new equipment, even when it’s more expensive.
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Don’t Overlook Cleaning the Evaporator Coil 

Walk-in cooler coils can develop a layer of dirt, which reduces efficiency 
Joe Marchese
October 18, 2024

Cleaning evaporator coils in a walk-in cooler can be challenging, but it needs to be done in order to keep the system operating efficiently.  


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Should You Clean the Ducts of a Home with Asbestos?

Even when you take every precaution, cleaning ductwork in homes with asbestos carries heavy liability concerns
Austin Keating
Austin Keating
October 17, 2024
Trained to identify the varying types of asbestos used in old buildings, Matt Mountain of Mountain Duct Cleaning knows what he’s looking for.
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Understanding Voltage, Current, and Resistance

Troubleshooting refrigeration systems requires knowledge of electrical fundamentals
Joe Marchese
September 12, 2024
Technicians need to understand the basic electrical fundamentals and how they relate to each other in order to better troubleshoot electrical failures.
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The Importance of Clean Oil in a Vacuum Pump

September 8, 2024

When choosing a vacuum pump, its pays to find a unit that makes oil changes convenient.


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Three Tips for Your Next System Evacuation

September 5, 2024

Ensuring a vacuum pump system is evacuated and free of air, nitrogen, moisture, and other contaminants is a crucial step to keep the system running optimally.   


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FROSTlines

Temporary Fixes Can Jumpstart a Refrigeration System

Workaround solutions can sometimes be used if repair components are not readily available
Joe Marchese
August 22, 2024
Timely refrigeration repairs are crucial to avoid product loss; temporary fixes can sometimes keep systems running until parts arrive.
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10 Things to Know Before Your First Mini-Split Call

Lianna Schwalenberg
Lianna Schwalenberg
August 21, 2024
The first time a technician has to tackle a ductless mini-split can be nerve-racking, but by following these 10 tips, the job can be done without all the anxiety.
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Common Combustion Testing Errors to Avoid This Fall

David Richardson
David Richardson
August 14, 2024
Just because an HVAC technician installs a system according to current codes and standards, it doesn’t always mean it’s safe.
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