No one doubts the reliability of HVAC (heating, ventilating and air conditioning), but, like any other household piece of equipment, they are not immortal. Since they are bound to break down every now and then, it’s always a good idea to be prepared and know a few things about heating or cooling units. Most of […]

HVAC (heating, ventilation, and air conditioning) keeps our homes warm during the winter days, cool in the summer and maintains the air quality throughout the year. Usually, HVAC maintenance is done either by the company that installed everything in your house or by another team of professionals twice a year. But you can contribute to […]

In this day and age, with the competitive service market and the state of the recovering economy, it can sometimes seem difficult to keep a home remodel business efficient. This situation is further confounded by the fact that late in 2014 industry standards were amended with the introduction of the minimum efficiencies 2015 standards. This […]

Future Trends for HVAC Industry By Betty Stephens HVAC technology is constantly changing due to new discoveries and influences outside the industry. As recently as this century, central, indoor climate control was available to only a privileged few. Today, even central air-conditioning in homes is common in the U.S. Improvements occurred through a number of […]

Online Sites for HVAC Do-It-Yourselfers A Review By Betty Stephens Need help in getting started on a Do-It-Yourself HVAC project? Here are some links to resources that may help you out. Ductworks: The Original On-Line DIY Heating & Cooling - A Help site for Do-It-Yourself homeowners and builders to set them save money by offering […]

What Does an HVAC Tech Do? By Betty Stephens HVAC Professionals HVAC technicians are professionals in the field of heating, ventilation, air conditioning service and support. They can be an independent contractor or employed by a company that specializes in climate control solutions. They work in residential homes, schools, hospitals, office buildings, or factories. Their […]

HVACR Contracting Business.com Magazine’s 70th Anniversary By Betty Stephens In June Contracting Business.com trade magazine celebrated its 70th birthday. It was 70 years ago that Cleveland-area publisher Irving B. Hexter created this publication to serve the refrigeration industry. He called it, "The Refrigeration Industry," In 1949, The Refrigeration Industry’s name was changed for the first […]

Casino Air Quality BY Betty Stephens Casinos are one of the few public places that allow indoor smoking. They are faced with a unique air quality challenge. In addition to cigarette smoke, gaming facilities must also control malodors related to customer density, food services and restroom facilities in order to encourage guests to stay and […]

The Mister By Betty Stephens Through evaporative cooling The Mister pre-cools the air entering the AC unit, improving its efficiency and cooling capacity. The amount of electricity needed to cool a home is decreased, which saves money. The Mister is an evaporation unit that helps cool air before it goes into the air conditioner unit. […]

New Thermostat Law - Pro and Con By Betty Stephens The Law Burglar and fire alarm technology has evolved towards an integrated system model, whereby a consumer can use a burglar or fire alarm panel to adjust not only an alarm but also thermostats, lighting, locks, and window treatments. The thermostat component of this new […]

Home Inspections By Betty Stephens of Quest Media Selling your house? When you sell your house, and conduct a real estate inspection what should inspectors check on the HVAC systems? Heating ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) inspection A heating ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) home inspection reviews the heating and cooling system of a home […]

The Future for the HVAC Industry Contributed by: Betty Stephens of Quest Media Read what the experts are saying about the future of the HVAC industry. Here are some recent articles about the industry. Click the links to read the articles. 1. Future of the HVAC Industry Explored by Field Aware Link: http://www.fieldaware.com/2012/07/12/future-of-the-hvac-industry-explored/ "Cooling with […]