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Set Outside Airflow with Fan Law Two

Adjusting outdoor duct just requires a little math

David Richardson

July 2, 2020

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With two airside measurements and a little math, you can test and even adjust an outside air duct in a few minutes.

Building envelopes play a part in air movement, ventilation, and balanced homes.

True Home Comfort Requires Well-Balanced Ventilation, Clean Air

Air movement, ventilation practices to help improve indoor air quality

Angela D. Harris

June 15, 2020

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Residential air movement and ventilation can be a challenge that requires multiple callbacks. There is a way to fix that, though.

Thousands of building owners across the nation are preparing to reintroduce the workforce safely to their air handlers and ventilation systems.

ASHRAE, Air Control Experts Explain How to Have Safe Buildings

Facts, best practices, and trends for contractors in a post-COVID-19 market

Angela D. Harris

June 15, 2020

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The reopening of commercial buildings has many owners and occupants questioning how much control is held over the air quality within the structure.

Add the Airside to Your Start-Ups

Don’t forget vital steps in haste to get job done

David Richardson

June 10, 2020

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Adding the airside to an equipment start-up doesn’t have to be hard.

Estimate Required Gas Heating Airflow in Four Steps

Contractors don’t need to rely on temperature rise to assume correct airflow

David Richardson

April 29, 2020

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Instead of relying on temperature rise to assume you have the right airflow, you can determine airflow requirements upfront.

Economizer airflow and temperature measurements.

Attack the Distribution System First, Studying Airflow

For greater profit and satisfaction, pause the replacements and follow the airflow

Robert Beverly

April 23, 2020

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First, attack the distribution system. Second, replace equipment.

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.

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.

A Minnick’s employee applies duct-sealing tape for a customer.

Dare to Design (and Repair) Ductwork

Training your team in ductwork brings tangible benefits

Gordon White

September 23, 2019

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Ductwork education is vital to ensuring comfort, allowing for the delivery of the most efficient and cost-effective air quality solutions.

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.

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ACHRNEWS

2020 June 29

In this issue, we cover ductless products for the commercial market. We also look at alternative refrigerants and trends in R-22 reclamation. Other topics include a summer forecast, business franchises, and more.

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