HVAC Resource Center

At cfm we like rules of thumb. We have rules of thumb for airflow, air distribution, cooling capacities and more. Today we provide you with a “Square Feet per Ton” cooling rule of thumb guide based on some common applications.  Note: your project or application may vary widely from the following. This is for informational

In this episode of On Air | The cfm Podcast, our VP of Commercial Sales and Applied Systems Brad Telker breaks down the components of the best and worst behaviors of a sales person. This is based on research his team has been compiling from some of the top executives and businesses in the Midwest.

In this episode, Dealer Marketing Coordinator Kelli Hill and Social Media Manager Kaitlin A. discuss digital marketing and some free marketing options available right now. From becoming a trade ally with a local energy company to using free tools, this episode has lots of valuable advice to up your marketing game! If you have any

People are spending up to 90% more time inside their homes than ever before because of the Pandemic. In this episode, VP Paul Harms talks about the different indoor air quality options and the differences between them. From filters, UV lights and ventilation, he covers a lot of ways you can improve the air quality

In this episode of On Air | The cfm Podcast, join CEO & President of cfm Distributors Inc. Lauren Roberts as she fills you in on HVAC contractor best practices in a pandemic and goes over resources that are available to help you and other contractors in these times. Contractors are worried about going into

We are excited to announce Missouri’s 2020 Show-Me Green Sales Tax Holiday! The Show-Me Green Sales Tax Holiday runs from April 19-25. People who purchase new ENERGY STAR® qualified appliances in Missouri during the holiday will not have to pay STATE sales tax (4.225%) on their purchases. ENERGY STAR®-labeled appliances from cfm that qualify for

Here is a recent problem that we ran into when helping a customer design a makeup air unit for a paint shop. Hopefully you find this valuable. Let us know what you think by replying to this email.  What would you recommend in this situation? The existing space is roughly 120′ X 100′ x 25’

Customer Service in B2B might be tricky but we have two of our own customer service experts to weigh in on this extremely important aspect of any business. With many years of customer service experience in various roles at cfm Distributors, Inc., both Cathy and Paul have a lot of tips and takeaways for anyone

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

In Episode 7 of On Air | The cfm Podcast, Will G. and Brad Telker discuss the somewhat controversial topic of what changes are coming to the industry regarding refrigerants. Will G. goes into a little of the information offered in his training class and what take aways are usually most valuable. They also get

Your dream of owning your very own personalized bobblehead just might come true thanks to Refrigeration Sales Director Pat Thomas who speaks with Joe Duncan of HEATCRAFT in this episode of On Air | The cfm Podcast. They go over guidelines, dos & don’ts and more tips on how the Department of Energy 2020 changes

In this episode of On Air | The cfm Podcast, two of our Employee owners from completely different education paths, discuss how they ended up at cfm Distributors, Inc. and talk about the future of HVAC. Both have experience in commercial applications of VRF technology but one from an Engineering perspective and the other from

In this episode of the On Air Podcast by cfm Distributors, Inc. Chairman Tom Roberts talks about the coronavirus covid-19, cfm’s own pandemic plan & Indoor Air quality. Tom has over 40 years of HVAC experience and offers suggestions for consumers to maximize the air quality and efficiency of their HVAC system. He breaks down

Hear the cfm President and CEO Lauren Roberts discuss the biggest challenge facing the HVACR industry today. She lays out the workforce shortage challenges and then offers proven solutions and techniques to help you attract and retain talent despite the shortage. You can reach Lauren at 816-842-5400 or at l.roberts@cfmkc.com.

Join our Marketing Team in their first episode of On Air | The cfm Podcast as they talk about strategic ways to advertise in an election year and why they chose to support Cars4Heroes.

In the first episode of On Air | The cfm Podcast, The Applied Team is talking Mahomes, HVAC Design Tips and some of their biggest learning experiences.Employee Owners in this episode are:Brad TelkerVice President of Sales, Applied Systems Group Cell: 913-980-3454Email: b.telker@cfmkc.com Ty Elley Sales Engineer Cell: 816-678-2738Email: t.elley@cfmkc.com

Energy savings is rarely overlooked when installing large mechanical equipment, like chillers. But waterside economizers seem to be out-of-sight, out-of-mind. So we bring this information to you to hopefully help you save a lot of money on your next chiller project. One of the biggest benefits of waterside economizers is the massive energy savings for

Another Math Formula: Expense $’s ¸ Profit % = Increased Sales $’s to Cover Expense Example:You are considering adding a secretary to your business. Secretary Salary plus Incidentals/Taxes = $30,000Net Profit = 5% (.05) $30,000 ¸ .05 = $600,000 in Increased Sales You can use this formula for any expense (Cost) you are considering adding