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Home » Authors » Barbara A. Checket-Hanks

Barbara A. Checket-Hanks

Barbara Checket-Hanks is Service & Maintenance Editor. E-mail her at barbarachecket-hanks@achrnews.com.

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In Search Of Improved Indoor Air Quality

Barbara A. Checket-Hanks
February 11, 2003
It seems like the array of IAQ products exhibited at the Air-Conditioning, Heating, Refrigerating Exposition (AHR Expo) just keeps getting bigger.
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Air-Moving Products Strive For Efficiency

Barbara A. Checket-Hanks
February 11, 2003
If you are interested in moving air from one place to another, the 2003 Air-Conditioning, Heating, Refrigerating Exposition (AHR Expo) offered a lot to see.
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New Heat Pumps Flex Their Muscles

Barbara A. Checket-Hanks
February 11, 2003
A wide spectrum of air-to-air heat pumps — commercial and residential, package terminal and larger models designed for schools — were shown at the 2003 Air-Conditioning, Heating, Refrigerating Exposition (AHR Expo).
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And So, On With The Show

Barbara A. Checket-Hanks
January 24, 2003
Boy, these expos are almost as exhausting to plan to go to as they are to attend — especially when you try to plan to see as much as possible, which The News does.
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Putting Moisture In Perspective

Barbara A. Checket-Hanks
January 23, 2003
Mold is making some homeowners sick in their homes, and the sensationalistic mold and moisture stories that wind up in the mainstream media are making HVAC contractors sick at heart. In order to counteract all the hype, ASHRAE is holding a public session at McCormick Place January 28 on the "Impact of Humidity on Residences."
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How To Manage Your Mold Liability

Barbara A. Checket-Hanks
January 22, 2003
What can contractors expect from their liability insurance as far as mold coverage goes? “I do not have good news for you,” said J. Hamilton Smith Jr., Esq., of Young, Clement, Rivers & Tisdale, LLP.
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Determining The Cause Of Death

Barbara A. Checket-Hanks
January 20, 2003
What is it that covers troubleshooting and basic operation of three-phase compressors for light and heavy applications, and includes a hands-on teardown to help students cement their "detective" skills? The answer is COSS (Compressor Operation and Service Seminar).
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Learn To Live And Laugh; Jack Sweet, 2002

Barbara A. Checket-Hanks
January 19, 2003
If a person stays at any job long enough, some day they will experience the death of coworkers.
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Super-Size That System?

Barbara A. Checket-Hanks
January 17, 2003
When it comes to air conditioning, bigger is not necessarily better. The way A/C systems are typically sold and installed, they are often really being sized larger than is needed based on the home’s size and other factors (insulation, windows, etc.). These A/C systems are too big to remove enough moisture.
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Intelligent Motor Replacement Decisions

Barbara A. Checket-Hanks
January 15, 2003
When is it appropriate to replace an existing motor with a higher efficiency motor? How can the proper information be communicated to customers so that they make the correct decision? Here are some tips.
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