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Asbestos Furnace

Should You Clean the Ducts of a Home with Asbestos?

Even when you take every precaution, cleaning ductwork in homes with asbestos carries heavy liability concerns
Austin Keating
Austin Keating
October 17, 2024
Trained to identify the varying types of asbestos used in old buildings, Matt Mountain of Mountain Duct Cleaning knows what he’s looking for.
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Hotel HVAC Unit

Tourists Are Demanding Cleaner Air, So What Can the HVAC Industry Do To Help Hotels?

The hospitality industry has range of options when it comes to improving indoor air quality (IAQ)
Dylan Kurt
Dylan Kurt
September 10, 2024
More and more travelers are ranking air quality as an important factor when deciding where to stay — here’s how the HVAC industry can help tip the scales for hotels.
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Midea Inverter

A Closer Look at Ductless IAQ

Without ductwork, mini splits rely on different strategies to clear the air
Joanna Turpin
Joanna R. Turpin
September 4, 2024
Without the ductwork found in traditional systems, ductless mini splits rely on advanced filtration, aftermarket accessories, and regular maintenance to maintain optimal indoor air quality.
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2024 Dealer Design Awards - Indoor Air Quality

2024 Dealer Design Awards: Indoor Air Quality

Dylan Kurt
Dylan Kurt
August 8, 2024
The Indoor Air Quality category winner is an in-duct system that actively works to improve residential IAQ.
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Increasing Wildfires: Increased Need For HVAC Contractors: An HVAC Minute Video Update - July 31, 2024

Increasing Wildfires: Increased Need For HVAC Contractors

An HVAC Minute Video Update: July 31, 2024
Hannah Belloli
Hannah Belloli-Oster
July 31, 2024
New research shows that extreme wildfires have doubled in both their frequency and intensity over the last 20 years.
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IAQ Bill Wins Support

Several HVAC groups endorse, officially or unofficially, plan to improve indoor air 
Matt Jachman
Matt Jachman
July 30, 2024

A federal measure designed to improve IAQ, particularly in schools and child-care facilities, is winning support from HVAC industry trade groups. 


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Duct Cleaning

Why More HVAC Contractors Should Offer Duct Cleaning Services

A clean and well-maintained HVAC system can help prevent breakdowns and costly repairs
Hannah Belloli
Hannah Belloli-Oster
July 24, 2024
Over time, dirt, dust, pet dander, debris, and more accumulate in air ducts. And since the HVAC system works basically as a whole-home vacuum, all of that is recirculated through homes when the HVAC system runs, unless the ducts are cleaned out.
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Technician Servicing Bryant Unit

Protecting Homeowners Against Extreme Wildfires

Contractors have the solutions homeowners in affected areas need
Hannah Belloli
Hannah Belloli-Oster
July 18, 2024
In order to effectively help and protect their homeowners during these events, HVAC contractors have to observe, educate, and ask the right questions.
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Smart Building

Meeting IAQ and Decarbonization Goals Using Smart Building Systems

The right combination of smart building tools and strategies can improve indoor environments while reducing energy use
Tyler Smith
July 17, 2024
As a combined solution, there are several tools and strategies that can help building managers achieve the balance between enhancing IAQ and managing energy spend to create healthier, smarter, and more sustainable buildings.
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Anden A710V1 Dehumidifier

HVAC Products Designed for Indoor Agriculture Offer Precise Climate Control

A growing market
Matt Jachman
Matt Jachman
July 11, 2024
The manufacturers of HVAC products for indoor farming say their equipment can help optimize growers’ crop yields.
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