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Infographic: 6 Deadly Facts About Indoor Air Quality

November 12, 2018

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.

Estimate Room Airflow in Six Steps - ACHR

Duct Dynasty: Estimate Room Airflow in Six Steps

Get your customers engaged by including them in the process

David Richardson

May 28, 2018

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Several months ago, I wrote a Duct Dynasty article titled “Four Steps to Optimize a Duct System.” Since then, I’ve received numerous requests to expand on the simple calculations I mentioned that can help you estimate room airflow with a customer’s input.

E Instruments Intl. LLC: IAQ Monitor

May 21, 2018

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The AQ VOC provides IAQ testing professionals the latest technology and the flexibility of testing a wide range of different volatile organic compounds (VOCs) in one handheld, portable unit.

Diagnose, Solve, and Improve Ventilation

Contractors educate homeowners on the role IAQ plays in their health, comfort

Samantha Sine

May 14, 2018

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Poor ventilation leads to water damage, mold, and other issues in the home that cause respiratory problems, allergies, and other illnesses for the occupants.

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ACHRNEWS

2019 December 2

Week 1: December 2
In this issue of The ACHR NEWS, we look at unique applications of HVAC technology, and new markets contractors should consider expanding into.

Week 2: December 9
We also examine Variable Refrigerant Flow (VRF) technology, and the benefits that contractors can pass along to their customers through the equipment.

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