While the working relationships that are formed are special, family members also face many challenges, from family arguments spreading to the office to disputes over succession. But many HVAC contractors have learned to successfully navigate these issues and are planning how the business will go forward with the next generation.
The fact that a worker shortage extends well beyond the HVAC industry means that we must compete with other trades for the same shrinking pool of potential workers.
Celebrating his 50th year in the HVAC industry in 2013, Butch Welsch, owner of Welsch Heating & Cooling, St. Louis, is showing no signs of slowing down.
A cool concrete slab is like a black hole for Btus. It gobbles up any heat that dares to get close. The solution is to install a mixing assembly operated by a controller that measures the boiler’s inlet temperature, as well as the water temperature supplied to the distribution system.
In supermarket refrigeration, much of the refrigerant talk is on the so-called ‘naturals.’ And among the naturals, one of the most talked about is R-744 (CO2).
On the horizon are the so-called natural refrigerants. Measurements in real-world applications are continually pouring in, offering more evidence of the potential impact — or lack thereof — that these so-called natural refrigerants possess.
In restaurants, those large, walk-in refrigerators and freezers need to be energy efficient to help maintain sometimes thin profit margins. And they need to run quietly so as not to disturb customers who may find themselves seated close to the kitchen.
While the Shaheen-Portman bill enjoys bipartisan support in both the House and the Senate, its passage is not a certainty as Senate leadership works out the amendment process.
The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) announced its membership has voted to adopt Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) v4, the next update to the green building rating system.
ASHRAE seeks contributions to “Ground Source Heat Pumps: State of the Art Design, Performance, and Research” track; more HVAC organization news briefs.
Sherwood Valve LLC names new regional sales manager; York furnaces receive Energy Star’s Most Efficient products of 2013 designation; more HVAC manufacturer news briefs.
The line of PVFY vertical concealed indoor air handlers has been upgraded and now features increased static capacity, certified sound ratings, and overall installation design flexibility.
Virtually silent, the line of MFT-S mixed flow in-line fans feature a specially designed housing that is optimized with an aerodynamic diffuser and specially designed impeller, which produces powerful pressure and airflow.
The High-Output DEF (Double Ended Fixture) UV lamp series can be easily installed anywhere in most any HVAC system to destroy coil/drain pan microbial infestations and disinfect moving airstreams.