HVAC Blogs
Top 10 HVAC Worker Injuries
November 10, 2022
Work-related injuries or disorders affecting muscles, tendons, nerves, cartilage, joints, or spinal discs are known as musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs).
5 Reasons to Upgrade your Building’s HVAC System
June 18, 2021
According to the Department of Energy, the number of commercial buildings and industrial facilities in the United States is nearly 6 million.
How to Calculate Pump Efficiency
May 11, 2021
If pumps were ideal, the horsepower entering the pump would equal the horsepower exiting the pump, producing 100 percent efficiency. Unfortunately, friction, leakage, and other energy losses will always mean mechanical horsepower input will be higher than water horsepower output.
Chilled Water System Maintenance Tips
April 7, 2021
Chilled water systems remove heat from buildings by transferring heat from the air into cold water forced through piping. The water circulates through chilled water loops, absorbing heat and returning the heated water to the chiller where refrigerant rechills the water.
How to Extend Boiler Life
February 12, 2021
As you might expect, the more effort you put into maintaining your boiler, the longer you can expect it to function. Here’s how to extend boiler life.
HVAC Challenges in Historical Buildings
February 10, 2021
Installing or upgrading HVAC for historic buildings is a complicated—and sometimes nerve-wracking—process. As the HVAC installer, you have two responsibilities that can sometimes clash.
The True Cost of Deferred HVAC Maintenance
February 10, 2021
Deferred HVAC maintenance is a new term for that old adage, “if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.” On the surface it makes sense—if the HVAC system is running, why expend the resources associated with preventative maintenance?
Employee Training: Tips to Maximize Knowledge Retention
August 27, 2018
In 1885, German psychologist Herman Ebbinghaus created a mathematical model that demonstrates how quickly people forget new information. Called the “forgetting curve,” Ebbinghaus’s model indicates people lose roughly seventy percent of what they learn within twenty-four hours.
8 Common Concerns with Commercial HVAC Systems
August 1, 2018
Commercial HVAC systems make up a large portion of a building’s energy demands and need regular maintenance to operate at peak efficiency. Even with the best care, your HVAC system can develop problems that impact air and temperature quality, increase energy consumption, or damage system components.
Understanding EPA Certifications & Benefits
September 27, 2017
HVAC technicians work with often-dangerous acids and refrigerants, which can harm both people and the environment. To ensure proper training, the EPA requires all HVAC technicians have proper certifications.
Conducting an HVAC Energy Audit
May 20, 2017
A commercial energy audit offers a chance to determine your HVAC system’s energy needs and identify possible areas of concern by examining energy use and performing a component-by-component examination of system health.
Getting EPA 608 Certified With TPC Training
November 12, 2016
If you work with air conditioners or refrigerants, then you need your EPA 608 certification. Any person who opens a system or container holding a controlled refrigerant is required by the Federal Environmental Protection Agency to hold either a Type I, II, III, or Universal EPA 608 certification.
6 Common AC Odors and Their Causes
October 11, 2016
When a building resident reports foul odors from air conditioning, facility managers have a wide range of potential culprits to consider. Often the odor itself provides a clue to the root cause of the problem and may indicate anything from a mild mold problem to a dangerous buildup of toxic fumes.
How to Prevent Problems with Your Condenser
July 19, 2016
Located on the outside of the building, an air conditioner’s condenser is exposed to the elements and vulnerable to damage. Here’s how to identify and prevent problems with your condenser before they become serious.