Readers solve "The Case of the Baby Boomers' Heat Pump," from the May 22 issue. The problem with the heat pump was that it ran all day long without cooling down the house.
According to Sharon Robert, when people describe their most difficult person to deal with, it is her experience that the in-your-face person (described in the June 19 column) is hands down the worst for most people. She discusses the best approach when dealing with someone with this type of personality.
What kinds of roles do residential HVAC systems play in protecting consumers from an out of the ordinary event? That question was pondered at a forum of the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) at the group's annual meeting.
Product placements are in everything from sitcoms to sporting events. How can a contractor cut through all the advertising in today's world so that your message is heard?
Ever wonder how cell phones and laptops keep getting more compact and lighter in weight? Lithium-ion batteries are playing a part in making more powerful tools possible.
Contractors trying to find a good tech might want to try this: Give the prospect eight tasks with strict time limits in every aspect of HVACR. And have some 13,000 persons looking over the tech's shoulder. Far-fetched? But that's just what close to 50 students went through in the HVACR component of the SkillsUSA championship.
The Gas Appliance Manufacturers Association (GAMA) is reaching beyond its membership to serve the larger HVAC community. GAMA's Website now features more tools designed to help contractors better serve their customers.
Ruskin's manufacturing facility is housed in a former warehouse with no economical way to heat and cool the entire space. With employees complaining about being hot in summer and cold in winter, something needed to be done. The solution was some truly Big Ass Fans.
The vent-system installation of highly efficient appliances requires a closer look. Be sure vent sizing and materials and installation of the vent are appropriate in order to ensure safety and optimal system performance.
The aesthetic and practical aspects of vent-free gas heating appliances continue to draw consumer interest. For instance, potential buyers are looking for stylish fireplaces that do not include a potentially messy chimney, flue, and vent. Or, they just need a good, mounted space heater.
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