Bioheat was the topic of debate for a group of panelists at the National Association of Oil Heat Service Managers (NAOHSM) Meeting in Hartford recently. Two panelists, Andrew Kellar and George McQueeny, spoke about the pros while Matt Spink and Ralph Adams represented the cons.
Ellen Rohr put the audience in the mood to learn about solar heat and her husband, “Hot Rod” Rohr, filled in the blanks. The husband-wife team led a seminar on “Bringing Solar to Your Heating Mix” to an audience at the National Association of Oil Heat Service Managers (NAOHSM) Meeting in Hartford recently.
A group of guest speakers sat down as a panel for an informal chat with attendees of the National Association of Oil Heat Service Managers (NAOHSM) Meeting in Hartford recently. The topics of discussion included condensing boilers, cost-savings measures, the need for oil heat technicians, and the value of trade associations.
Rooftop units and their components present interesting challenges to the commercial contractors who install and maintain these systems. After talking to some contractors, The NEWS found that new refrigerants and the replacement market are two concerns populating a commercial contractor’s weekly checklist.
Some advocates claim that pressurized-plenum UAD systems offer several advantages over traditional overhead VAV systems. Here is a discussion of the benefits most commonly associated with these advantages.
I couldn’t help but respond to John R. Hall’s article (The NEWS, April 7, 2008) concerning the oldest service technician. Unfortunately, the article came a couple of years too late for the man that I think deserves a lot of credit for being a top “senior” technician.
Eric Knaak, vice president of service with Isaac Heating and Air Conditioning, Rochester, N.Y., gave his interpretation of “The Perfect Service Call” at a recent Webinar sponsored by the Air Conditioning Contractors of America (ACCA).
Magic Touch Mechanical is one very busy company, especially during the busy season. With a lifetime workmanship and 100 percent satisfaction guarantee, if the work isn’t done properly, it could add up to a lot of nonbillable time.
If it feels like you are taking more proactive energy cost reduction steps, but seeing little return on your efforts, take heart. According to results from a recent research report from the International Facility Management Association (IFMA), the overall cost of running a facility is 10 percent higher than it was four years ago.
Underfloor air distribution (UAD) systems are gaining in popularity. In 1995, less than 3 percent of new office buildings had raised floors, with UAD being a fringe element. By 1999, 8 percent had raised floors, 20-25 percent with UAD. By 2002, 12-15 percent had raised floors, with approximately 40 percent having UAD.
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