A decade-old static pressure diagram sent the wrong message, and it took a sharp-eyed contractor to catch it. Here’s a clearer way to think about air handler TESP, filters, and coils — and why “as-shipped” matters.
In 1994, a young technician faced his fears when tasked with a daunting geothermal startup. A call for help and some compassionate guidance turned doubt into success.
"Many of you have dads who led by example and taught you some great lessons. If you’re fortunate enough to still have your dad with you, take a minute and thank him."
The usual suspects have been checked, but the comfort problems still persist – dig deeper with these four diagnostic steps that can help solve the mystery.
The CO alarm reads zero, but does that mean the equipment is safe? Check out why alarms might not tell the whole story and some other common mistakes HVAC technicians make when performing combustion diagnostics.
When starting a company on a new path, the goals and routes can be quite different than expected, so plan on taking a few detours and be willing to make adjustments.
Just like the online retail giant solved its verification problems with snapshots of delivered packages, the HVAC industry must prove its product — comfort — is being delivered to the customer.