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Creating Comfort in HVAC Requires An Awareness of Sound

Sound (or Lack of It) Is Comfort, Too

David Richardson

March 30, 2020

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Let’s review some basic principles and how you can use them to diagnose and solve sound-related HVAC issues.

Four Skills You Need to Optimize a Duct System

Add these abilities to your HVAC repertoire to exceed expectations

David Richardson

February 24, 2020

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This article is a summary of the skills you need to test, diagnose, and optimize an existing duct system.

Static Pressure Test a Building to Expand Your Diagnostics

These tips will improve your offerings to customers

David Richardson

January 13, 2020

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Let’s look at some helpful “static” pressure tests you can use on the building side of the duct system to diagnose common problems.

A Guide to the Essentials of Building Pressure

Understand the entire building as a full ventilation system

David Richardson

December 16, 2019

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Many professionals are uncomfortable looking beyond the equipment and duct systems they install, which can affect their service to their customers.

Four Steps to Determine the Correct Mixed Air Temperature

How to predict what happens when outside air is added to the mix

David Richardson

November 18, 2019

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With a few measurements or design numbers and some quick math, you can estimate the influence outside air has on a system.

Three System-Sizing Superstitions The HVAC Industry Suffers From

“When you believe in things you don’t understand, then you suffer — superstition ain’t the way.” – Stevie Wonder

David Richardson

October 21, 2019

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Some beliefs often have hidden consequences that lead to long-standing issues and a lot of aggravation.

Skills to Add to Your HVAC Service Repertoire

Lions, Stools, and HVAC System Performance

David Richardson

October 7, 2019

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New skills and test instruments may look like a predator to employees if they don’t understand why they’re important.

An undersized, leaky, and poorly insulated duct system.

Five Reasons HVAC Systems Don’t Maintain Comfortable Conditions

Hidden reasons the system might not be working

David Richardson

September 9, 2019

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Let’s look at five hidden reasons HVAC systems might not keep up when the temperatures get hot, how to test for them, and potential repairs.

National Comfort Institute’s High-Performance Sales Excellence Award

Contractors Can Use Persuasion for HVAC Customers' Good

Positive persuasion can lead to profits and long-lasting relationships

David Richardson

August 12, 2019

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With the right conversation, customers get the HVAC system they expect, and you get a profitable sale that leads to a long-lasting relationship.

Lessons I Learned From Overcoming HVAC Adversity

Obstacles give us the opportunity to learn important lessons

David Richardson

June 17, 2019

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When faced with an obstacle, we decide to overcome it or quit and walk away. The consequences of those decisions mold us into the individuals we become.

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