HVAC contractors nationwide are struggling to locate and hire qualified technicians. And, while many complaints have been uttered, not everyone is actively trying to solve the problem.
As home-performance contractors spend considerable time sealing air leakage in homes, much of the responsibility of educating homeowners about the benefits of proper ventilation lands on them.
At Jon Wayne Heating and Air Conditioning, we have been offering home-performance services for many years. But, how do we do it, and what exactly are we doing?
When I got older and was at the bar with my father, I was thinking about Billy. I asked my father about him and those two pair of pliers he always kept so close at hand. My father smiled as he remembered.
Floor space, HVAC equipment, and wireless communication technologies — along with incorporating imaging equipment that typically only have five-year lifespans, are just a few of the myriad of factors that must be considered when planning a hybrid OR.
ERVs are among the fastest growing segments of improved IAQ management in buildings, according to a report from Navigant Research. According to the report, worldwide revenue from ERVs will grow from $1.6 billion in 2014 to $2.8 billion in 2020.
People want to breathe clean, fresh air, which has thrust IAQ into the mainstream. This thriving consumer and contractor awareness is serving as a catalyst for manufacturers as they strive to develop new, cutting-edge ventilation products.
Concerned about being responsible for underperforming systems, designers tend to compensate for uncertainties in the design process by adding capacity to fans. Unfortunately, oversizing fan systems creates problems that increase expenses while potentially decreasing reliability.
The AC Pro Scholarship is an opportunity to give someone who shares the core values of AC Pro the chance to gain the skills needed to begin a rewarding career outside the uniform — not just for the scholarship recipient, but for his or her family, as well.
Sun Hung Kai Properties set out to further reduce the building’s energy consumption and carbon footprint by 5 percent with minimal disruption to the occupants.
The center allows Daikin, Goodman, and Amana contractors the opportunity to get up close and personal with a number of products. This includes being able to touch the products and ask pertinent questions.
The goal of the contests is to recognize and reward HVACR instructors and trainers who have dedicated their careers to enriching the lives of students. The nomination process is open to anyone who has seen firsthand the work an instructor or trainer has done to better the industry.
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Designed for use in challenging environments, this Android-powered, rugged, mobile computer runs on the Android 5 Lollipop operating system and is certified by Google to support all Google APIs, including Google Play.
Adding this product to bare ¾-inch copper pipe increases heat radiation. Element sections come in 1- and 2-foot lengths, and are available in ½-, ¾-, 1-, and 1 ¼-inch copper-pipe sizes.
This pipe wrench comes with two interchangeable handles that allow it to operate at a 10-inch length for access in tight spaces, an 18-inch length for general purpose use, and a 24-inch length for additional reach and maximum leverage.