The industry is maturing in its ability to measure static pressure, so it’s time to dig into the finer disciplines of measuring and interpreting HVAC system static pressure. With growing information available on basic static pressure testing, it’s time for an article taking a deeper look into a few advanced pressure measurement principles for residential … Continue Reading
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Tip of the Week: Key Points HVAC Contractors Need To Know About Smart Thermostats
Smart thermostats are taking over the market and they are predicted to surpass standard digital models by 2020. To fully take advantage of this market change, contractors must be able to bring homeowners & business owners the best and most effective solution for their situation. Here are a few key points that every contractor should know … Continue Reading
Tip of the Week: Honeywell’s Inventory Management Guide
Want to reduce stock, save time, and complete more jobs? Honeywell has created a way to help you do just that. Honeywell is the industry leader in combustion controls for applications because they assure the safe operation of heating and cooling appliances. They offer like-for-like replacement parts and a full line-up of universal products that cover … Continue Reading
Tip Of The Week: Winter Myths To Bust On Your Next Job
Technicians work hard every day to help keep the homes they service safe, healthy, and comfortable all year round. The issue with this is that there are many myths homeowners believe about HVAC winter health and comfort that need to be rethought. Here are three myths you can bust on your jobs this season! Blasting … Continue Reading
Technology Talk: Smart Vents vs. Zoning
There are many different ways to zone a home but what is the most efficient way to do so? Smart products are everywhere in the HVAC industry, they can increase energy efficiency, be seamlessly integrated, and are simple to install. Although some smart products and certain zoning methods go against expert advice from the heating and … Continue Reading
Tip of the week: Free Informational Wi-Fi Thermostat Webinars
Did you know Aprilaire hosts free webinars every month? These webinars allow you and your employees to stay competitive and up-to-date on new products from the comfort of your own business. All webinars are held at 9 am central time with an approximate length of 60 minutes. Aprilaire’s upcoming webinar will be on Wi-Fi thermostats giving you and … Continue Reading
Tip Of The Week: Honeywell’s Universal Pilot Burner Replacement Guide
The Universal Pilot Burner from Honeywell can make all your calls more profitable by allowing you to replace more pilots in less time! This Pilot Burner is the only design that can be used on nearly any Honeywell pilot burner you will encounter decreasing the amount of stock in your truck and eliminating the possible … Continue Reading
Tip of the Week: Optimizing Energy Efficiency
Did you know heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration systems represent 15% of all electrical power consumed worldwide and 30% to 60% in any given facility? By providing your customers with innovative and smarter HVAC/R systems, you can increase energy savings on all of your jobs. Although this isn’t always an easy task, the outcome will leave your customers … Continue Reading
Tip of the Week: How To Choose The Right Programmable Thermostat For Your Space
For those who do not know, programmable thermostats are a thermostat designed to automatically adjust the temperature in your home based on programmed settings. This allows you to set a schedule for your units, delivering heated or cooled air only when you need it while saving you hundreds of dollars over the life of your … Continue Reading
Space Heaters Safety & Energy Efficiency Tips
Did you know that space heaters are responsible for 40 percent of heating fires from 2009 to 2013 and 84 percent of residential heating fire deaths during this period? This being said space heaters themselves are safe to use and meet certain consumer safety standards, you just have to use them properly. Safety issues only … Continue Reading