Articles Tagged with ''maintenance for HVACR''

The Story of the Finicky Soap Pump

A little reverse psychology might go a long way

September 10, 2018

If I owned a nice Italian restaurant and had a finicky soap pump in the men’s room, I’d definitely swap it for a good one. I mean, they charge enough for the food in this place. How much could a working soap pump cost? And how cheap were these people? Gosh, talk about leaving a bad impression.

Btu Buddy 185: Under Sized A/C or Extra Hot Weather?

Bill Johnson

August 20, 2018

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Bob and Tim are on their way to a new job and discussing what the work order said. Tim tells Bob that the customer is new and the work order says the thermostat is set at 74°F while the thermometer reads 78°F, and unit is running full time. The customers are uncomfortable.

Troubleshooting HVAC Systems: It’s All About How You Approach the Job Site

Anthony Tosco

May 14, 2018

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I’m sort of a health nut. You may know the type: organic lean protein shake, fresh fruits and veggies, loads of exercise …

Deferred Revenue: An Industry Best-Practice You Can’t Afford to Ignore Any Longer

Shane Rau

April 16, 2018

I work with a lot of companies, and sooner or later the topic of deferring revenue always comes up. Some companies do it, some don’t. Those that do tend to be happy with the process and accuracy of their numbers, though occasionally there will be a company that will be unhappy with the added work of deferring revenue.

An Undercounter Beverage Storage Unit That's Not Keeping Cool

Jim Johnson

April 9, 2018

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In this troubleshooting situation you’re called out to a tavern to check on a beverage storage unit that, according to the complaint, is “not keeping things cool”.

Refrigerant Recovery Machines Require Regular Maintenance

Properly maintaining units keeps them running efficiently for years

Joanna R. Turpin

April 9, 2018

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Refrigerant recovery machines are to contractors what HVAC systems are to homeowners. Heating and cooling systems are usually the most expensive pieces of equipment in a house…

Btu Buddy 180: Low Voltage Circuit Problems

Bill Johnson

March 19, 2018

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Bob and Tim are discussing the job that they are about to start. They are at a residence and the system has a blown low-voltage fuse. Tim said, “Let’s just change the fuse and try it and see if the system will start up. The only thing it can do is blow another fuse."

Three Motion Industries Service Centers Become Rexnord Certified

January 16, 2018

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Motion Industries Inc., a distributor of maintenance, repair, and operation replacement parts and a wholly owned subsidiary of Genuine Parts Company, announced that its service centers in Charleston, West Virginia; Pensacola, Florida; and Salt Lake City have become certified Rexnord partners in Falk gear drive repair. These three Motion Industries service centers each passed an extensive facility and process audit to verify repair execution to Rexnord’s original OEM work standards.

Troubleshooting Challenge: An Electric Heating System That's Not Heating Enough

Jim Johnson

November 6, 2017

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The equipment in this month’s troubleshooting problem is a forced-air electric heating system with five resistance-type elements, and in order to ensure that this equipment can operate with maximum efficiency and prevent an electrical system overload on a call for heat, a multiple-step sequencer system employed.

comparison of cooling costs per square foot

Geothermal Service is Simple and Straightforward

Maintenance and troubleshooting tips from the trenches

Ron Rajecki

October 9, 2017

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While geothermal heat pumps may initially seem complicated to service or troubleshoot for some technicians, with the right training, they will find that these systems are similar to conventional air-source heat pumps.

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Articles Tagged with ''maintenance for HVACR''

The Story of the Finicky Soap Pump

Btu Buddy 185: Under Sized A/C or Extra Hot Weather?

Troubleshooting HVAC Systems: It’s All About How You Approach the Job Site

Deferred Revenue: An Industry Best-Practice You Can’t Afford to Ignore Any Longer

An Undercounter Beverage Storage Unit That's Not Keeping Cool

Refrigerant Recovery Machines Require Regular Maintenance

Btu Buddy 180: Low Voltage Circuit Problems

Three Motion Industries Service Centers Become Rexnord Certified

Troubleshooting Challenge: An Electric Heating System That's Not Heating Enough

Geothermal Service is Simple and Straightforward

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