November is the traditional time of giving thanks for all the good things in our lives. For most of the country though, by the time the Thanksgiving holiday rolls around, we are usually only thankful for “winter things,” like “shelter from the cold” and warm “comfort food.”
Significant changes are coming to ANSI/ASHRAE/IES Standard 90.1-2010, which is the energy standard that covers most commercial buildings. Contractors and facility managers should be aware of the impact of these higher requirements and of the many ways to reduce building energy use and costs.
The AC & Heating Connect staff did some research on the facts about ductless mini-split systems that might be of interest to contractors and distributors as they plan for the future growth of this segment.
There are many types of specialized HVAC technology used in commercial buildings and these are often much different from those terms used in common residential applications. We thought it would be helpful to provide a summary list of the various types of commercial air conditioning systems used in the US today.
The next refrigerant transition we are anticipating will be driven by government regulating authorities’ desire to address concerns about “global climate change” or “global warming”.
One aspect of a home or business’ heating and cooling system that is often overlooked is the electrical usage monitoring system, most commonly seen through meters installed outside a home or facility.
The most common objection you hear when talking to customers about various levels of air conditioning systems probably has to do with price. While this is a challenging hurdle to overcome, many times customers fail to assign costs to aspects of their life that are often overlooked, but greatly valued.
We asked two licensed contractors to share some advice and best practices on things homeowners can do to prepare for a contractor visit, maintain their system, and have an overall positive experience with their air conditioning and heating system.
