HVAC Resource Center

In this episode, Territory Manager Cathy Tramposh meets with customer Brandi from the HVAC Doc as they discuss all things maintenance agreements and Fall tune-ups. Brandi details a typical tune-up visit and talks about the check list of things she does while on a visit. From carbon monoxide to changed filters, these appointments are great

One thing that can easily be overlooked when designing a VRF system is a potential ASHRAE 15 violation.  ASHRAE 15 is a code that limits the amount of refrigerant that could potentially leak into an occupied space and still be considered safe.  Why is this such a big deal with VRF?  First – one of the benefits of

Every once in a while we come across problem jobs with design issues. We like to share these so that everyone can learn from these mistakes and can hopefully avoid them in the future.  We never share the identity of the designer, contractor, owner, or specific location. And we usually mix up sizes of the

One of the most critical (and sometimes overlooked) aspects to a complete and thorough VRF installation is the layout, preparation, installation, and subsequent insulation refrigerant piping. Three keys to a proper install are: Proper brazing techniques (adequate flow of nitrogen, full penetration of the brazing filler, etc) Accounting for expansion and contraction of the pipe

If you’ve been in the HVAC industry for a while, you probably have some “Rules of Thumb” that you use throughout your day. Here are a few that you may not have used before and could prove to be useful!  The 1.7X rule This rule of thumb states that the MAX heating capacity required for

When an HVAC system uses POE (Polyolester) oil, which is typical of current R410a systems, suction oil traps are not required* because POE is miscible in R410a in all phases (liquid, saturated liquid and vapor).Just be careful sizing the suction line and make sure the velocity is > 1,000 FPM minimum on any vertical riser. That

The cfm Distributors Inc Applied Systems Group meets every other Monday at 8am for training. This training covers a plethora of topics, but a portion of this training is on HVAC design and application. Last month we were discussing fan types and we thought it would be fun to create a document that explains the

If you’ve ever had a situation where your HVAC unit had less airflow than expected, you’ve officially had a run-in with the FAN LAWS. The biggest takeaway from this article should be that sizing your ductwork is extremely critical, because if it is undersized it can be very expensive to fix!Here are the 3 Fan

In case you missed it, effective January 1, 2018, via the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act Section 179, all components of an HVAC system can be expensed immediately instead of being depreciated over 39 years. Qualified applicable property includes heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning property.Previously the maximum deduction was $500,000 depreciated over 39 years. Now the maximum deduction

Did you know that York recommends a MINIMUM of 6 gallons of system water per ton of cooling for process chillers? This is double the amount of water that York recommends for standard air conditioning or comfort cooling applications. See the attached engineering supplement from York for more details!

“Melts in your mouth, not in your hand”“The few, the proud, the Marines”“What happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas”These are just a few memorable slogans that we all know. Why? They are catchy, short, and it allows us to connect with the brand.Having a slogan produces many benefits and companies of all sizes can and

 “Can you reset my UPGnet.com password?” is one of the most frequently asked questions I get from our dealers. With technology hacking these days, a strong password is vital to keeping information secure. But it can also be annoying when every website you use has different password requirements and different expirations. Most people take advantage

Millennials are the digital generation, they’re smart, savvy and socially conscious and they make up the largest generation today, with estimated 79-80 million members. Why is this important to your business? The larger the population, the bigger the impact on culture, opportunities, behavior, trends and so much more. If they don’t fall within your businesses

Did you know that your logo is one of the most important parts of your company? It is the first thing someone sees when they are looking for a service or some sort of consumer goods. It is the face of your company. Think about it, your logo goes on your website, your business cards,

A significant hail storm just came through your neighborhood and beat up the condenser coil on your air conditioner or heat pump and flattened the fins. What does this mean? First let’s understand that with an air conditioner the condenser coil releases heat to the outdoor air that has been removed from inside your house.

When most people think of summertime they think of flip flops, swimming pools and beach vacations. But when July rolls around and you get your first electricity bill of the summer, you may have other things on your mind. Here are five surefire ways to lower your electricity bill this summer so you can focus on

I’ve had the sincere pleasure of working in the commercial HVAC industry (mostly the unitary market until recently) now for nearly 11 years. And I have nothing but good things to say; great people, very challenging projects, and there is something fascinating to learn every day. One thing I learned the other night (big shout-out to