Joanna R. Turpin

Bovio Heating, Plumbing, Cooling service

HVAC in 2016: The Year in Review

Contractors look back at 2016’s hits and misses

January 6, 2017

What the Trump presidency portends for the future is anyone’s guess, but contractors have definite opinions about how their businesses fared in 2016 and what they’re concerned about in 2017.

What’s that Smell?

Contractors address identifying and eliminating pungent IAQ problems

Joanna R. Turpin

January 3, 2017

Most building owners/managers don't know to the degree to which they may see financial benefits from creating healthier buildings. This is a prime opportunity for contractors to fill the void and explain how to achieve healthier buildings through improved IAQ.

Design with IAQ in Mind

Healthy buildings are of interest to facility owners and managers

Joanna R. Turpin

December 26, 2016

Many building owners and managers are proactively incorporating IAQ equipment, such as dehumidifiers, energy recovery units, and UV technology, into their facilities.

There’s No Excuse for Poor IAQ

Regular maintenance, fresh-air ventilation key to improving building health

Joanna R. Turpin

December 26, 2016

There is no reason why building occupants should complain of odors, stale and stuffy air, or symptoms of illness or discomfort, as numerous solutions are available to mitigate most IAQ problems.

DOE Breaks its Silence on Furnace Rule

Supplemental notice indicates the DOE’s unwillingness to waver on its 92 percent mandate

Joanna R. Turpin

November 28, 2016

The U.S. Department of Energy released a supplemental notice of proposed rulemaking (SNOPR) pertaining to residential furnaces in September.

Hydro-air Equipment Offers an Alternative to Forced-air Systems

Consumers show interest in widening their heating horizons

Joanna R. Turpin

November 28, 2016

Several manufacturers are looking to challenge the ubiquitous furnace by offering a different option: the hydro-air system, which they claim is a cleaner, more efficient, and more comfortable alternative to conventional furnaces.

Condensing Furnace Sales Continue To Climb

Consumers are willing to pay the price for a more comfortable living environment

Joanna R. Turpin

November 28, 2016

Condensing furnaces offer many consumers the benefit of higher efficiency and thus lower energy bills, but for many homeowners, comfort is the primary reason they choose to purchase such equipment.

Looking Beyond Basic BAS

Next-generation systems offer more than HVAC and lighting control

Joanna R. Turpin

November 7, 2016

There has been a significant evolution in BAS over the last 10-20 years, thanks primarily to advances in computer technology.

HVAC Contractors Report Sizzling Summer Sales

Summer of 2016 was one of the best ever

Joanna R. Turpin

October 24, 2016

The hot weather, combined with an improving economy, proved to be a boon for contractors, many of whom saw sales of cooling equipment spike this summer.

Radiant Heat Gaining Steam in the South

Warm and toasty floors are in demand everywhere

Joanna R. Turpin

October 24, 2016

Most people don’t think of radiant heating systems as being very popular in warmer climates, such as Arizona, Texas, or Florida, but that may not be the case anymore. Consider Verde Sol-Air Services, Camp Verde, Arizona, which started offering radiant heating systems about 15 years ago.