I have to say that my experience with whole-house fans has not always been positive. But times have changed, and now I'd love one of the new, smarter, and quieter whole-house fans. But many HVAC contractors just don't offer these products to their customers.
Health, safety, and building professionals can't afford to take risks when dealing with diseases like SARS. At its 2006 annual meeting, the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) held sessions on how to prepare for the next potential pandemic.
With the goal of optimizing three aspects of residential a/c systems, a recent Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration Technology Institute (ARTI) report identifies the mechanical components, design and installation practices, and load reduction strategies most acceptable among homeowners, builders, and architects, as well as market barriers facing optimized systems.
After any flood, organizations, such as the Gas Appliance Manufacturers Association (GAMA) and government agencies, such as the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), warn homeowners that, for safety's sake, they must have their heating-cooling systems inspected by a professional.
CFM Equipment Distributors believes its dealer customers should have every opportunity to make money and increase profits. The company's success is tied into the success of its customers. One way of doing this is by using a pricing strategy known as Profit Strategies/CFM Up-Front pricing program.
Routine maintenance of a home's appliances will ensure they operate not just with maximum efficiency, but also correctly and safely. The key here is to seek a qualified and licensed contractor to install and inspect all gas appliances in a home.
Installers and service personnel need to follow the gas appliance installation codes and the manufacturer's instructions to ensure that combustion appliances are properly vented and supplied with an adequate supply of outside air to ensure proper combustion, dilution, and ventilation.
Monte Carlo Resort & Casino began making changes to its HVAC system three years ago in order to reduce energy costs. This year, the resort became the first building in the world to install medium-voltage, variable-speed drives (VSDs) offered by a chiller manufacturer - York OptiSpeedâ„¢ drives.
Airflow is one of the most important, yet least understood, concepts in the HVAC industry. Everyone agrees that heating and cooling equipment requires proper airflow in order to keep occupants comfortable, but how does a technician ensure a residential system has proper airflow? A possible solution may rest with the grille and register manufacturers.
While consumers continue to learn about CO and take steps to prevent its presence in their homes and buildings, appliance manufacturers are ensuring that both their customers and the end users have safe, operating equipment that lessens the dangers of CO poisoning.
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