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Compressor failure - cracked piston. - The ACHR News

Sleuth the Truth Behind Compressor Failure

For contractors and customers alike, the biggest mistake can be taking breakdowns at face value
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Robert Beverly
March 18, 2019
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The weird thing about compressor problems is that — well, it’s usually not the compressor.

It’s probably something else. Can the technician on the job today figure out what that something else is? That could determine whether it’s a successful call and a happy customer or a visit that appears successful until the new compressor fails (after several additional costs and a lot of frustration).


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Duct Leakage Is Tricky Business

It’s complicated, so contractors need to make sure they are educated
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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.
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Study Addresses Interior Ductwork Contribution to Home Energy Loss

Comfort Institute
March 5, 2018
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Comfort Institute released finding from a new study that indicates leaks in ductwork located in conditioned space can have a significant impact on energy savings. The study, conducted by Comfort Institute in combination with the Greater Cincinnati Energy Alliance (GCEA), showed that the amount of conditioned air seeping through the building envelope and escaping to the outside of the home was reduced by an average of 11.4 percent after the ducts were effectively sealed.
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Cornell Tech Passive House Turns To Duct Sealing Innovation

February 19, 2018
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Completed in 2017, The House at Cornell Tech is the world’s largest building to meet Passive House criteria, the strictest international standards for building performance and energy efficiency. At the heart of the building’s unique Passive House design is an HVAC system designed to provide  exceptional comfort and indoor air quality for a fraction of the residents’ usual energy costs.
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