In 2005 HVAC contractors who responded to a NEWS' survey about small business concerns said that profitability, insurance, and retaining good workers were their key problems. Now another reason can be added to the list; a state that is unfriendly toward small businesses.
When it comes to smaller commercial building retrofit projects, the owners, operators, and HVAC contractors may need more guidance when it comes to commissioning because of their lack of familiarity with the process and what it can achieve.
Many companies venturing into the IAQ market are seeking technology and application examples to follow that will keep techs on the cutting edge. AxAir Nortec and Mee Industries are two companies bringing new humidification technology and application examples to the HVAC industry.
Temperatures were inching above 85°F. It was not necessarily typical Maine weather and it was certainly not the type of atmosphere for heating equipment tune-ups. But on this day - like many other summer days in this Maine community - the schedule includes many tune-ups and cleanings.
When it comes to mold detection, what a person doesn't know can hurt them. Visible mold is often easy to recognize and can be relatively simple to remediate. Hidden mold is another story. Georgia Tech Research Institute (GTRI) recently conducted a study promoting new technology for hidden mold detection.
You will be at a distinct disadvantage if you insist on playing by win-win rules if the other party believes in and is skilled at the win-lose approach - and all the more so if he or she is adept at hiding this fact, which may well be the case.
They're the bane of commercial contractors: building owners who won't approve a budget for HVAC maintenance work. According to Bob Baker (BBJ Environmental), the inspection and maintenance project could help contractors by officially placing the ultimate responsibility for system inspections and maintenance where it belongs - on the owner.
An option for humidity control is to add a humidistat and reheat the air. This option for dehumidification addresses humidity issues without lowering the space temperature and provides a comfortable environment for the occupant.
HVAC replacement contractors across the nation are now embracing duct system performance testing and renovation as a value-added service that differentiates them from the 13 SEER pack. Whether you do it voluntarily or are forced into it by code, your company is going to need to get more proficient at selling and delivering duct-repair services.
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