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    Maintenance and repair of residential or commercial HVAC systems
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    If you know what to look for, a visual inspection provides clues to unsafe operation. It's never good for one package unit to exhaust into the economizer of an adjacent unit.
    If you know what to look for, a visual inspection provides clues to unsafe operation. It's never good for one package unit to exhaust into the economizer of an adjacent unit.
    If you know what to look for, a visual inspection provides clues to unsafe operation. It's never good for one package unit to exhaust into the economizer of an adjacent unit.
    If you know what to look for, a visual inspection provides clues to unsafe operation. It's never good for one package unit to exhaust into the economizer of an adjacent unit.
    If you know what to look for, a visual inspection provides clues to unsafe operation. It's never good for one package unit to exhaust into the economizer of an adjacent unit.
    National Comfort Institute
    Before you jump on the heat pump bashing bandwagon, look at your duct installation practices first.
    Before you jump on the heat pump bashing bandwagon, look at your duct installation practices first.
    Before you jump on the heat pump bashing bandwagon, look at your duct installation practices first.
    Before you jump on the heat pump bashing bandwagon, look at your duct installation practices first.
    Before you jump on the heat pump bashing bandwagon, look at your duct installation practices first.

    Highlights

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    Make a Craftsmanship Commitment in 2024

    Jan. 30, 2024
    It’s time for a comeback of pride in workmanship. Here are some ways you can commit to reviving craftsmanship this new year.
    David Richardson/NCI

    Four Equipment Specifications That Derail Duct Renovations

    Dec. 12, 2023
    You can prevent potential problems with a little research and planning prior to duct renovations.
    David Richardson/NCI

    How to Diagnose Condensing Furnace Drain Issues with a Combustion Analyzer

    Dec. 5, 2023
    This often occurs on the coldest night of the year, and without a combustion analyzer, you will probably miss it.
    David Richardson/NCI
    Static Pressure Isnt A Silver Bullet Nci
    Static Pressure Isnt A Silver Bullet Nci
    Static Pressure Isnt A Silver Bullet Nci
    Static Pressure Isnt A Silver Bullet Nci
    Static Pressure Isnt A Silver Bullet Nci

    Total External Static Pressure Isn’t a Silver Bullet

    Sept. 19, 2023
    Many measure TESP with two hoses connected to a manometer that calculates the display reading. This is where the TESP silver bullet problems begin.
    David Richardson/NCI
    The illustration shows how the different pressures work inside a thermostatic expansion valve to regulate refrigerant flow.
    The illustration shows how the different pressures work inside a thermostatic expansion valve to regulate refrigerant flow.
    The illustration shows how the different pressures work inside a thermostatic expansion valve to regulate refrigerant flow.
    The illustration shows how the different pressures work inside a thermostatic expansion valve to regulate refrigerant flow.
    The illustration shows how the different pressures work inside a thermostatic expansion valve to regulate refrigerant flow.

    Five Ways to Prevent Thermostatic Expansion Valve Misdiagnosis from Low Airflow

    Sept. 5, 2023
    It's easy to miss how low airflow affects the operation of a valve if you're unsure of the symptoms.

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    March 12, 2024
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    AHR 2023: Be the Employer of Choice

    Feb. 8, 2023
    HVAC technicians are looking for employers who offer them work-life balance and a career path in an industry that directly affects people's health and comfort.
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    AHR 2023: Pricing for Profit

    Feb. 7, 2023
    Don't base your pricing on what your competitors are doing; base it on your overhead costs and billable hours.
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    Should You Repair or Replace that HVAC Unit?

    Feb. 1, 2023
    Which is most beneficial to customers? Read what experts in #HVAC system maintenance advise about when to repair or replace an HVAC system.
    National Comfort Institute
    “If you don’t test a system you hook new equipment to, you’re no better than the installer who did it wrong in the first place.” – Rob Falke
    “If you don’t test a system you hook new equipment to, you’re no better than the installer who did it wrong in the first place.” – Rob Falke
    “If you don’t test a system you hook new equipment to, you’re no better than the installer who did it wrong in the first place.” – Rob Falke
    “If you don’t test a system you hook new equipment to, you’re no better than the installer who did it wrong in the first place.” – Rob Falke
    “If you don’t test a system you hook new equipment to, you’re no better than the installer who did it wrong in the first place.” – Rob Falke

    Duct System Assumptions to Duck on Equipment Changeouts

    Jan. 17, 2023
    If you assume everything will work great with existing ductwork you are now servicing, you could be making two massive duct system false assumptions.