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IAQ, the Flu, and You — Minimizing Airborne Illnesses

March 11, 2013

For contractors, fighting the flu and other airborne illnesses offers a humanitarian service to society, as well as a potential boost to their bottom line.


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Vac Systems Intl.: Ductwork Cleaning Whip

March 11, 2013

For residential and small commercial ductwork, the company has added the Super Whip Airline System to its Super Whip Basic and Super Whip Deluxe Systems.


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Duct Tales: Contractor Uncovers $300,000 in Hidden Gold

January 28, 2013

While examining ductwork on a typical residential HVAC installation this fall, a company technician stumbled upon hidden treasure — over a dozen baby food jars filled to the brim with approximately $300,000 worth of gold dust.


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Rotobrush International LLC: Duct Inspection Camera and Tablet PC

January 14, 2013
The Marketing Inspection Camera and the Android Tablet PC can enhance HVAC contractors’ service-selling efforts by providing high-resolution visuals to better educate clients on IAQ improvement, said the company. According to the manufacturer, homeowners will fix an IAQ problem if a contractor takes the time to educate them.


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Rotobrush® International LLC: Air Duct Cleaning Machine

October 15, 2012
Designed specifically to safely and efficiently clean all types of ductwork, most importantly flexible ductwork, the aiR+® XP Professional Air Duct Cleaning Machine is lightweight and portable, giving the user easy access into attics, basements, and crawl spaces, the company said.


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Resource Guide to Indoor Air Quality

February 27, 2012
To aid contractors seeking to enter the IAQ market, manufacturers offer a full array of tools to assist in the marketing and selling of products and systems to the homeowner during replacement sales, service calls, and scheduled maintenance visits. This guide provides a sampling of the resource materials and assistance available.


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Tips on Controlling Humidity Levels (and Mold)

July 18, 2011
The good idea of sealing up a building to make it energy efficient had some unwanted side-effects. Lack of circulation or the inability of a building to breathe compounded the high humidity problem. Fortunately, the HVAC trade has remained a leader in providing information, answers, and products to combat the humidity problem.
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Mold Control: Preventing Moisture in Schools During Summer

June 6, 2011
The moisture content in a school’s building envelope can provide the medium that mold needs for incubation and growth. Whether a school is under construction or unoccupied during the summer break, it likely is without an HVAC system to help control moisture. Without humidity control, school buildings can become a breeding ground for mold and mildew.
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Selling Zoning is Easier Than You Might Think

This overview of the benefits of zoning includes tips for selling to consumers and businesses. Tom Jackson discusses options for new construction and retrofit, as well as some ways a residential contractor can get into the light commercial business with zoning products. Speaker: Tom Jackson, CEO, Jackson Systems
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