Duct Products

How to Adjust Blower Speeds Using Fan Law Two

Mon, 25 Dec 2023 14:00:00 -0500

I hope you see the potential for this formula. It will make your life easier and help you predict changes to blower speed settings with more accuracy and reliability.

Duct maker JP Lamborn a Best Place to Work

Mon, 21 Aug 2023 08:30:00 -0400

The Polk County Best Places to Work awards were annouced during a recent sports-themed breakfast in Lakeland, Florida.

Top 10 Ductless Accessories

Sun, 12 Jun 2022 07:00:00 -0400

With a little help from the folks at RectorSeal, the editors at the NEWS have developed a Top 10 list of ductless installation accessories.

Duct Cleaning a Good Fit for HVAC Pros

mattjachman@achrnews.com (Matt Jachman) — Mon, 11 Apr 2022 11:00:00 -0400

A move into duct-cleaning work is natural for HVAC contractors looking to expand their repertoire and add another source of revenue.

Ductwork Showcased at Johns Manville Booth

Mon, 28 Feb 2022 00:00:00 -0500

When the efficiency of an HVAC system is discussed, proper ductwork is often overlooked. But at the AHR Expo in Las Vegas, it was discussed plenty at the Johns Manville booth.

The Growth in the Ductless Mini-Split Market: A Contractor Perspective

scott@indoortemp.com (Scott Merritt) — Fri, 21 Jan 2022 07:00:00 -0500

The ductless market has grown significantly in the U.S. in the last 20 years. What was once a fringe product has become a prominent subset of the HVAC world.

Five Tips to Improve Your Flexible Duct Installations

Sat, 15 Jan 2022 07:00:00 -0500

Many in our industry believe the duct material used in an installation determines how well the HVAC system moves air. The issue isn’t the material type, it’s how we install the product.

Three Invaluable Lessons I Learned About Selling Duct Upgrades

Fri, 17 Dec 2021 11:00:00 -0500

Here are three lessons I learned while setting out to improve my skills selling duct upgrades.

How to Diagnose and Solve a Home’s Ventilation Issues

GordonWhite@achrnews.com (Gordon White) — Tue, 07 Dec 2021 07:00:00 -0500

Many homeowners may underestimate the importance of proper ventilation, which a lack of could cause discomfort and higher energy bills.

Four Reasons I Failed Selling Duct Upgrades

Tue, 16 Nov 2021 07:00:00 -0500

Sales is not an evil word, despite what many would have you believe. However, there is a right way and a wrong way to sell.

HVAC Maintenance and Service Before, During, and After Duct Leaks

robertbeverly@achrnews.com (Robert Beverly) — Tue, 07 Sep 2021 07:00:00 -0400

Context can help professionals direct their attention to where duct leakage can best be addressed.

Manufacturers Offer Advice on Reducing Noise From Air Handlers

Mon, 23 Aug 2021 11:00:00 -0400

Air handlers are the heart of an HVAC system, moving the conditioned air through a building. Like a heart, they can generate a lot of noise while operating. Manufacturers, however, are taking steps to reduce that noise.

Investors Put Their Money Into HVAC Products for Improved Sustainability

Tue, 27 Jul 2021 07:00:00 -0400

Some savvy investors realize the greatest potential for helping the environment and getting a good return on investment comes from the HVAC industry.

How Central Return Grilles Create Unintentional Comfort Problems, and How to Solve Them

Thu, 08 Jul 2021 11:00:00 -0400

In the end, it's about airflow control. Unless your solution involves airflow and pressure measurement, you're guessing whether the repair worked.

HVAC Manufacturers Develop Creative Solutions for Air Movement, Indoor Air Quality

Tue, 29 Jun 2021 07:00:00 -0400

Diverse examples show the importance of air movement and the creative ways in which contractors and manufacturers have dealt with it successfully.

Healthcare Applications Can Benefit From Direct Outdoor Air Systems

Mon, 28 Jun 2021 11:00:00 -0400

By employing a ventilation strategy such as a DOAS, conditioned fresh air can be brought into the building, thus improving IAQ and ensuring a safer environment.

Tips for HVAC Contractors Working With Sheet Metal

GordonWhite@achrnews.com (Gordon White) — Tue, 15 Jun 2021 07:00:00 -0400

While some contractors fabricate sheet metal in-house and others outsource that work, both groups can benefit from a few best practices.

HVACR Contractors Can Learn a Ton from Equipment Cooling Capacity Tables

Thu, 13 May 2021 07:00:00 -0400

Don’t assume equipment capacity or conditions. Instead, do some digging and find the tables for the equipment you install and service.

Duct Retrofits Can Help HVAC Systems Operate at Their Best

GordonWhite@achrnews.com (Gordon White) — Wed, 28 Apr 2021 11:00:00 -0400

Even if a system is replaced, if ductwork is undersized, the homeowner won’t be getting the best bang for their buck.

Three HVAC System Vital Signs That Help You Identify Unhealthy Systems

Thu, 22 Apr 2021 07:00:00 -0400

Poorly installed HVAC systems work twice as hard as they should and suffer from a wide variety of invisible health problems.

Project Files: Episode 37 — LEED Gold Sheet Metal Facility Retrofit

mariataylor@achrnews.com (Maria Taylor) — Thu, 15 Apr 2021 11:00:00 -0400

In 2017, RenewAire moved into a 110,000-square-foot building and retrofitted it as one of the nation’s few LEED Gold-certified industrial facilities.

Tape Can Help Keep Clients Warm During Chilly Months While Lowering Energy Consumption

Sat, 03 Apr 2021 11:00:00 -0400

Properly sealing and maintaining heating and cooling ducts is a low-cost measure that can improve energy efficiency.

Fabric Duct and Specialized Airflow Used to Keep Swimmers Healthy

GordonWhite@achrnews.com (Gordon White) — Thu, 18 Mar 2021 07:00:00 -0400

How can an effective airflow strategy ensure quality ventilation and optimal indoor air quality, without breaking the budget?

Don’t Tuck Duct Issues Into the Install

robertbeverly@achrnews.com (Robert Beverly) — Sun, 17 Jan 2021 11:00:00 -0500

The owner has bought into the project, the contract has been signed, and the design has been designed. Today is ductwork day.

Ductwork Remains an Untapped Market for Many HVAC Contractors

Wed, 09 Dec 2020 07:00:00 -0500

Ducts play a crucial role but are often overlooked.

One Simple Test to Discover Restrictive Duct Systems

Tue, 18 Aug 2020 07:00:00 -0400

A duct system is the part of an HVAC system that most homeowners don’t consider, yet it determines how well their equipment works.

Duct Sealing, Insulation Provide Efficiency Increases

Thu, 06 Aug 2020 11:00:00 -0400

This time, the conversation turns to duct sealing and what it means in terms of system efficiency and energy savings.

Project Files: Episode 29 — Aquatic Center at Mylan Park

mariataylor@achrnews.com (Maria Taylor) — Thu, 16 Jul 2020 11:00:00 -0400

The new $48 million Aquatic Center at Mylan Park is unquestionably the most state-of-the-art indoor pool complex in West Virginia.

Set Outside Airflow with Fan Law Two

Thu, 02 Jul 2020 07:00:00 -0400

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

True Home Comfort Requires Well-Balanced Ventilation, Clean Air

Mon, 15 Jun 2020 11:00:00 -0400

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