COVID-19 has come under scrutiny by health experts. The virus transmits from coughs, sneezes, and talking through projected aerosols. These projected aerosols enter air streams. This becomes especially problematic in tightly enclosed spaces where...
Bryan Orr Some techs and contractors swear that flex ducts are an evil invention and should never be used in ANY circumstance. I agree with what duct design expert Jack Rise said on the podcast when I asked him about flex ducts he said: “There’s a...
At the time of the publication of this article, COVID-19 (coronavirus) is spreading across the world at an alarming rate, and many people have self-quarantined to help slow and/or stop the spread of the virus. These precautionary measures are...
Alert Labs announced new technology to help prevent water damage from clogged air handler drain lines. The first of its kind, the cellular-based Float Switch Alert system sends alerts to contractors’ phones when the float switch is tripped...
Much like GPS or smart thermostats, remote A/C diagnostics and air conditioning monitoring systems belong in every technician’s truck. We know providing excellent customer service makes perfect business sense. You treat your customers well and...
pumpnoun1. A mechanical device using suction or pressure to raise or move liquids, compress gases, or force air into inflatable objects such as tires.compressornoun1. an instrument or device for compressing something.Both compressors and pumps...
Every contractor is different, I get that. We don’t all need to do everything the same way or include the same services with repairs but there are some “best practices” that can save you a lot of heartache before, during and after you make a big...
Refrigerant lines are push fit into PRO-Fit™ Quick Connect fittings within seconds without brazing, flaring or expensive crimping connection tools. RectorSeal®, Houston, a leading manufacturer of quality HVAC/R products, and part of the CSW...
When we say that there is “flash gas” at a particular point in the system it can either be a bad thing or a good thing depending on where it is occurring. Flash gas is just another term for boiling. It is perfectly normal (and required) that...
1. IS IT BETTER FOR DEWALT® BATTERIES TO BE COMPLETELY DISCHARGED BEFORE CHARGING?No. Just the opposite. You should stop using a battery as soon as you feel a substantial decrease in power from the tool. Completely running down a battery...