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Home » Authors » Herb Woerpel

Articles by Herb Woerpel

Ultraviolet Light

UV-C an Optimal HVAC Option in Health Care Applications

Few industries value pristine IAQ more than the health care sector
Herb 2018
Herb Woerpel
December 20, 2023
The use of UV-C in HVAC systems has proven to be an effective way to minimize the threat of volatile organic compounds (VOCs), small particles, and other airborne pathogens commonly found in health care environments.
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Contractor Pro Homeowner Series

Homeowners, Contractors Mutually Support Maintenance Agreements

Seventy-five percent of responding homeowners agree that service agreements are important, per a Clear Seas Research study
Herb 2018
Herb Woerpel
December 12, 2023
For contractors, service agreements provide guaranteed work during shoulder seasons and an opportunity to build rapport with customers.
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CO2 Refrigeration System at a Cheese Warehouse

Addressing Leaks in CO₂ Refrigeration Systems

HVAC contractors that carefully follow the proper sequence of operations can minimize the threat of CO₂ leakage for their customers, themselves, and the environment
Herb 2018
Herb Woerpel
December 7, 2023
While CO₂ refrigerant may not be as deadly to the environment as its HFC peers, there are other concerns that exist when it escapes a system.
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Kenneth Dean

Oversizing, Overcharging Chief Concerns Among HVAC Heat Pump Installs

The most common issue with residential air-source heat pumps revolves around improper sizing
Herb 2018
Herb Woerpel
November 29, 2023
As techs familiarize themselves with the nuances of a heat pump, there are a few common problematic areas they must concentrate on to ensure the equipment runs efficiently and effectively for years to come.
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Women in HVAC Industry Roundtable

Tradeswomen Discuss Recruitment, Retention, Engagement at PHCCCONNECT2023

Examining the steps plumbing and HVAC leaders can take to attract more women to the trades
Herb 2018
Herb Woerpel
November 24, 2023
Through the event’s “Women in Industry” panel, six tradeswomen discussed their challenges, experiences, and more.
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Testing for CO Leaks

Why Every HVAC Contractor Should Consider Adding Combustion Testing Services

Carbon monoxide (CO) is a colorless, odorless, tasteless gas that is created as a byproduct of combustion
Herb 2018
Herb Woerpel
November 22, 2023
Due to a lack of training, time constraints, and numerous other reasons, many HVAC contracting companies are not performing combustion testing, potentially compromising customers’ safety.
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Hydronic Equipment Installation

Radiant Heating Systems Deliver Comfort, Regardless of the Energy Source

HVAC contractors and end users should consider radiant heating systems as more than niche solutions
Herb 2018
Herb Woerpel
November 20, 2023
When considering radiant heating options, installers and homeowners are learning that using both hydronic and electric sources may be the best of both worlds.
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Teaching Electrical Wiring

HVAC Educators Grade the Trade School Model

Traditional HVAC trade schools must evolve with the times
Herb 2018
Herb Woerpel
November 9, 2023
Regardless of the teaching profession’s demands and challenges, many HVACR instructors continue to instruct because of their unconditional love for the trades and desire to prepare the industry’s next generation.
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Harnessing the Sustainability of CO2

Optimal Options for Prioritizing Sustainability with CO₂ Refrigeration Systems

Herb 2018
Herb Woerpel
November 6, 2023
CO₂ systems’ environmental benefits and ability to meet any future regulations make them an optimal option for contractors and facility managers.
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Daikin Group Sales Meeting

Daikin Officials Discuss the Past, Present, and Future of Applied Systems

Daikin is changing how it serves its customers, transforming into a solutions provider rather than just an equipment manufacturer
Herb 2018
Herb Woerpel
November 2, 2023
The ACHR NEWS met with several ranking Daikin officials to discuss the challenges and opportunities facing the company’s present and future.
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