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
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Product Preview: Mars TURBO 200 Series Capacitors
Mars Turbo 200 Capacitors offer greater performance capability than original-equipment capacitors! Every Turbo uses thicker, high-temperature metalized polypropylene film and incorporate advanced patented capacitor winding technology which creates de-metalized zones at the start and finish of each microfarad value within the overall Turbo winding! About The Turbo 200 Series Capacitors The Turbo 200 family of … Continue Reading
Technology Talk: Differential Pressure Switches vs. Current Switches
Differential pressure switches are the traditional way to monitor a fan status on fan coil units but did you know you can also use current switches? Current switches provide the most reliable and cost-effective way to monitor positive proof of flow for a fan motor in fan coil units (FCUs). According to the Theory of … 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
New Technology: Belimo’s New 6-way Electronic Pressure Independent Valve & ZIP-BT-NFC Gateway
Belimo has just announced their release of two new products, the 6-way electronic Pressure Independent Valve (ePIV) with Near Field Communication (NFC) and the new ZIP-BT-NFC Gateway. Continue reading for more information on both products. Belimo’s new 6-way Electronic Pressure Independent Valve (ePIV) with Near Field Communication (NFC) Now available, the Belimo 6-way pressure independent … Continue Reading
Product Preview: Honeywell’s Smart Products
With technology advancing rapidly you can connect everything from dog treat dispensers to watches or coffee makers to lighting, but if the design is not thoughtful, those supposedly intelligent products can turn out to be a flop. This is why Honeywell recently won Red Dot Design Awards for four of their smart products. Due to … 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
Technology Talk: Belimo’s Super Capacitor For Critical Applications
Need your system to operate safely no matter the circumstances? A fail-safe control is what you need. During an electrical power supply interruption, dampers and valves are automatically returned to their fail-safe position with an electronic fail-safe control function. Water coils are protected from freezing, steam heat exchangers are closed for safety, and fume hoods … Continue Reading
Field Controls FlexMountUV Provides Versatile Protection
Breathe pure air in your space while reducing AC maintenance costs and increasing AC efficiency with the UV-Aire FlexMountUV! Field Controls FlexMountUV products take up half the space of traditional UV units, yet they deliver a powerful UV light that irradiates bacteria, mold, and spores. Not only do they make your indoor air pure, the FlexMountUV … Continue Reading