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Four Lessons Bowling Can Teach Us About Airside Testing

December 16, 2022

Bowling is a game that provides instant feedback. Testing the airside of an HVAC system has some interesting similarities. Let’s look a little deeper at some lessons bowling can teach us about airside testing.

Duct Dynasty: The Link Between HVAC Maintenance and Personal Maintenance

David Richardson

October 12, 2022

Oddly, people are a lot like HVAC systems. We both have complex processes going on simultaneously and we will eventually fail if we neglect ourselves.

When Bad Ducts Meet Great Equipment

David Richardson

September 14, 2022

Every industry has its problems and the HVAC business is no different. Let’s look at how our industry got into the mess of great equipment installed on not-so-great duct systems and one way you can prevent it.

NADCA to Host Fall Technical Conference in Atlantic City

Registration now open for September 15-17 event

August 4, 2022

NADCA announced that its Fall Technical Conference will take place September 15-17 at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Atlantic City, New Jersey.

Pandemic Created New Markets for UV-C

Demand still high as studies show ultraviolet light effective against coronavirus

Matt Jachman

July 5, 2022

When the coronavirus pandemic struck, the interest in UV light skyrocketed. Some believe UV-C will become widely viewed as essential to HVACR systems, the way filters are now.

Top 10 Ductless Accessories

Kyle Gargaro

June 12, 2022

With a little help from the folks at RectorSeal, the editors at the NEWS have developed a Top 10 list of ductless installation accessories.

Rotobrush International’s BrushBeast duct-cleaning machine.

Duct Cleaning a Good Fit for HVAC Pros

Experts offer tips for contractors who want to add service

Matt Jachman

April 11, 2022

A move into duct-cleaning work is natural for HVAC contractors looking to expand their repertoire and add another source of revenue.

When You Should Look Beyond the HVAC System

David Richardson

March 17, 2022

Some comfort and indoor air quality issues we encounter bleed over from areas that we might be unfamiliar with. The most common are the influences of building construction, like leakage and insulation.

The Growth in the Ductless Mini-Split Market: A Contractor Perspective

Scott Merritt

January 21, 2022

The ductless market has grown significantly in the U.S. in the last 20 years. What was once a fringe product has become a prominent subset of the HVAC world.

Five Tips to Improve Your Flexible Duct Installations

David Richardson

January 15, 2022

Many in our industry believe the duct material used in an installation determines how well the HVAC system moves air. The issue isn’t the material type, it’s how we install the product.