HVAC Resource Center

This is what we all strive for in HVAC retail sales.Why would Mr. & Mrs. Homeowner choose me when most likely they have at least 3 bids and they are most likely confused? I gave them a Good, Better, Best offer so they can choose which system fits best into their budget. But wait a

We are excited to announce Missouri’s 2018 Show-Me Green Sales Tax Holiday! The Show-Me Green Sales Tax Holiday runs from April 19th-25th. 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

“What You Need to Know” The sky is not falling, I promise. Although many fear negative ramifications from the new U.S. tariffs on steel and aluminum imports, there are a few things to consider before you write off 2018 as a loss. The tariffs on imported metals took effect March 23rd, boasting a hefty 25% tariff

When a condensing unit or heat pump is assembled at the factory, it is charged with enough refrigerant to operate with a matching indoor coil and a prescribed amount of refrigerant piping (15 feet for York). The compressor contains the correct charge of oil in its crankcase. One of the basic characteristics of a refrigerant

TopicsFurnace Control Boards – Faults 7 & 8 – Ignition Failure Fault CodesFurnace Control Boards – Rapid Amber Flash – Low Flame CurrentModelsAll Furnaces with an Integrated Furnace Control BoardBeginning January 1, 1992, all furnaces were manufactured with an integrated furnace control board, often referred to as FCB (Furnace Control Board). The FCB manages all

Beginning January 1, 1992, all furnaces were manufactured with an integrated furnace control board, often referred to as FCB (Furnace Control Board). The FCB manages all operation requirements of the furnace. Fault and Information codes are displayed by one or more LEDs on the board. The FCBs used by York/JCI have the ability to store

Beginning January 1, 1992, all furnaces were manufactured with an integrated furnace control board, often referred to as FCB (Furnace Control Board). The FCB manages all operation requirements of the furnace. Fault and Information codes are displayed by one or more LEDs on the board. The FCBs used by York/JCI have the ability to store

When building owners and operators are looking for a control system that will help their rooftops and split systems run more efficiently and will save them time & money, they are turning to ecobee. Ecobee has a very unique way of simplifying the user experience so much, that controlling your HVAC equipment has never been

York Commercial Equipment is currently manufactured with Simplicity SE controls. These controls are dynamic and versatile. An SSE Control Board can be programmed (in the Factory or the Field) for use in a Constant Volume unit, Variable Volume unit, Single Zone VAV unit, Fixed Variable (also known as Intelli-Speed), Reheat Unit, Split System Condensing Unit

Now that summer is heating up, homeowners are thinking about keeping cool and saving money offering them a smart thermostat is a great solution for both. Consumers have become increasingly aware and interested in smart thermostats due to its attractive features and benefits, as well as successful track record. The Wi-Fi thermostat has become the

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

What do YORK’s new Modulating Heat Pumps have to do with Ground Source? Quite a bit, it turns out. Here’s why – Ground Source Heat Pumps were successfully sold in areas where relatively inexpensive natural gas was unavailable and the only alternative was conventional air source heat pumps utilizing electric strip heat as the supplemental

If you’re in need of a PSC direct drive blower motor or just looking for a simple guide on how to replace one, cfm has you covered! We’ll be using the Evergreen motor in this example, so the same process won’t apply for a belt drive blower. We broke the process down into three segments,

The answer to this question is pretty obvious: it depends. Since we are always conscience of your time, we will assume that chilled water is required for your project. Chilled water could be required for a number of reasons: a chilled water system already exists, the project is a process application that requires chilled water,

There are only two types of people in this world: Mac or PC users, MU or KU fans, people you drink with or people that make you want to drink, and those that do or do not consider hot dogs a sandwich. In recent years, I have found there are two types of HVAC contractors

Airside economizers are very simple in theory. Their function is to shut off the unit’s compressors and provide “free cooling” when the temperature outside is cold. Done, end of story. But trying to figure out if the local code requires one, and then trying to understand what type is required can leave you dazed and

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

Switching to Geico may or may not save you 15% on your car insurance, BUT, adding a variable frequency drive (VFD) to your multistage equipment will do the trick! Okay, you caught me speeding- adding a VFD won’t save you anything on your car insurance, but it WILL save you or your customer money on their