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Why More HVAC Contractors Should Offer Duct Cleaning Services

A clean and well-maintained HVAC system can help prevent breakdowns and costly repairs

July 24, 2024

Over time, dirt, dust, pet dander, debris, and more accumulate in air ducts. And since the HVAC system works basically as a whole-home vacuum, all of that is recirculated through homes when the HVAC system runs, unless the ducts are cleaned out.

Hranec: Tuff Duct System

The Tuff Duct system by Hranec Mechanical Contractors is made from G60 galvanized steel

SNIPS NEWS Editorial Staff

July 23, 2024

Tuff Duct's durability, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness claims will be important factors in its adoption.

Labor Department Rules in Favor of Prevailing Wages for TAB Techs

The ruling mandates prevailing wage coverage for all TAB work on DBRA sites prior to project completion

Austin Keating

July 15, 2024

The U.S. Department of Labor has issued a memo mandating prevailing wages for technicians conducting testing, adjusting and balancing (TAB) work on Davis-Bacon Act projects.

An ‘Air’ Balanced Approach to Comfort Problems

David Richardson

July 6, 2024

The duct system plays a pivotal role in customer comfort so HVAC technicians should be familiarized with air balance testing principles to get to the heart of the issues.

Titus: ESV-VP Single Duct Terminal Unit

Features a factory-installed hot water coil valve package that simplifies field installation, saving time and labor cost

SNIPS NEWS Editorial Staff

June 26, 2024

With multiple control options, construction options and valve package configurations, the ESV-VP has the flexibility to serve a range of applications and project requirements.

Are Duct Cleaners the New Wave of Duct Renovators?

David Richardson

June 25, 2024

Offering duct renovation can be a boon to HVAC contractors, and the time to get started is now.

SMACNA Publishes Fourth Edition of Testing, Adjusting and Balancing Manual

General requirements for skill levels for training of TAB Technicians are now incorporated

SNIPS NEWS Editorial Staff

May 30, 2024

The manual includes a revised chapter with sample test and balance report forms included for the end user.

Richard Lantz, Mark Zarzeczny Inducted into NADCA Hall of Fame

'Both Richard and Mark have played a crucial role in paving the way for others,' says NADCA president April Yungen

SNIPS NEWS Editorial Staff

April 11, 2024

NADCA has inducted two professionals into the prestigious NADCA Hall of Fame during its 35th Annual Meeting and Exposition, held in March in Las Vegas.