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Seven Ways HVAC Contractors Can Ensure Customers Breathe Easy

November 12, 2018

From homes and apartments to office buildings, hospitals, and schools, the average American spends 87 percent of their life indoors — and another 6 percent in enclosed vehicles. That means for the overwhelming majority of Americans, the air entering their bodies every day is directly impacted by the buildings that make up the environment.

Indoor Air Quality - Allergies - The ACHR News

Indoor Air Quality Solutions Can Increase Sales Without the Fight for New Clients

Add-on services increase contractors’ bottom lines and customers’ quality of life

Maria Taylor

November 12, 2018

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Cue the HVAC contractor to the rescue. With the right training and the right customer education, IAQ can be a contractor’s golden opportunity to take advantage of potential sales without the added effort of recruiting new clients.

Here, RGF tests the REME HALO® in-duct air purifier. - The ACHR News

Indoor Air Quality: The Energy Efficiency Follow-Up

IAQ driven by increased awareness among consumers

November 12, 2018

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Manufacturers in the realm of IAQ are seeing an uptick in interest due to increased awareness among consumers as well, as the air quality concerns that come as a byproduct of efforts to tighten up buildings to increase energy efficiency. In response, they’ve been updating IAQ products for the age of the smartphone and the “smart” HVAC system.

Infographic: 6 Deadly Facts About Indoor Air Quality

November 12, 2018

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While exterior pollutants, such as smog and CO, may receive more attention, IAQ within a home can have serious effects on our physical and mental health, as well.

Offer Ductwork Maintenance as a New Service, Source of Revenue

Manufacturers discuss installation and maintenance best practices

Angela D. Harris

October 15, 2018

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Although ductwork doesn’t require quite as much maintenance as other HVAC equipment does, there are steps to be taken to ensure its longevity, safety, and efficient operation.

California Brings Heat Illness Prevention Regulations Indoors

Details remain fluid but business potential appears solid as Jan. 1 milestone approaches

Robert Beverly

October 15, 2018

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Mechanical contractors in California should keep an eye on the state’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (Cal/OSHA) as it continues work on a standard with a working title of Heat Illness Prevention in Indoor Places of Employment.

Berner Industrial Direct Drive model IDC-12 air curtains. - The ACHR News

Case Studies Show How Green Technology Helps Commercial Buildings

When Going Green Is Just Good Business

Maria Taylor

September 24, 2018

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Following are four examples — a kosher wine shipping center, a chiller plant in a marine research lab, a community pool, and a 10th-floor medical office retrofit — that illustrate just how creative high-efficiency products can be when it comes to unique solutions for everyday issues.

Duct Leakage Is Tricky Business

It’s complicated, so contractors need to make sure they are educated

Robert Beverly

August 20, 2018

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As common as the duct leakage problem is, it’s also very easy to go in with less-than-adequate knowledge for solving the problem in customers’ homes due to all the possible variables in play.

Protecting Cities from Legionnaires' Disease

South Bronx hospital adopts new anti-microbial cooling tower technology to stave off Legionnaires' Disease

July 23, 2018

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Legionnaires' disease is a severe form of lung infection caused by exposure to bacteria known as Legionella. Found naturally in freshwater environments like lakes and streams, Legionella becomes a health hazard when it grows unabated in water that is not properly treated. While this can include shower heads, hot tubs, and hot water heaters, cooling towers are often found to be the source of outbreaks.

No Tools, No Maintenance, No Ozone in the Modern IAQ Toolbox

DDA winners emphasize convenience while coming at annoying or unhealthy air from all angles and locations.

Robert Beverly

July 23, 2018

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The 2018 IAQ category gold winner is the Lennox^® PureAire™ S.

On Demand Refrigerant Safety Classes A2L and A3 have a very low GWP, making them a strong, long-term solution for many HVACR applications. However, these refrigerants are classified as mildly flammable and highly flammable respectively. This flammability class raises safety and compliance concerns. This webinar will help you understand these classes, along with the opportunities these refrigerants can offer.

The webinar is designed to simplify the DOE’s upcoming enforcement of the Annual Walk-In Energy Factor (AWEF) regulation for walk-in coolers or freezers and the impact on refrigeration installations going forward.

ACHRNEWS

2019 June 24

In this issue of The NEWS, we focus on portable and commercial ductless. We take a look at the development of this sector within the US, give tips for ductless installation, and much more.

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