In the Jan. 17 edition, The News announced the winner of the Excellence Alliance Inc. (EAI) "Business Makeover Contest." The winner received a two-day assessment of the business and follow-up remote support after 90 days. Here is a summary of what the contractor has accomplished.
Some people predict that with the coming 13 SEER minimum efficiency standard, all unitary and heat pump units will be high efficiency; selling based on high efficiency won't be a factor. However, the quality of installation will definitely be an issue.
When it comes to education and training, give the Midwest an A. Not only is Ranken Technical College in St. Louis revitalizing its HVACR program, but in Mokena, Ill., United Association (UA) Pipefitters' Local Union 597 just dedicated its new, $15 million Pipefitters' Training Center.
The System Mysteries is a collaborative creative endeavor between The News and Emerson Climate Technologies. These articles are designed to help clear up some diagnosis misconceptions. This article supplies the solution to the System Mysteries article that ran in the March 21 issue of The News.
To service and troubleshoot, a service technician must understand an air-source heat pump system's sequence of operation. Knowing how the unit operates properly aids in determining where to start troubleshooting when the system doesn't operate properly.
Legislation working its way through the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Office of Air and Radiation is expected to totally revise the Energy Star® program. Right now it looks like the proposed changes could have a major effect on how you install heat pumps and central air conditioners.
Phoenix Contact Inc., a leader in the development and manufacture of specialized electronic components and connection systems, has added a second Infomobile for use at customer sites and trade shows.
Heatcraft Refrigeration Products (HRP) honored its 2004 sales representatives at the National Sales Meeting Awards Banquet. Awards were given for exceptional sales performance and service in five categories.
The right tools are a necessity for any service tech working on heat pumps, but following proper procedures during an installation is critical. Here are the specifics.
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