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An ACA Denver Boiler technician completes connections for a Laars Pennant boiler/volume water heater in an apartment building in downtown Denver.

New Boilers Heat Up Market

Manufacturers Include Technologies that Increase Efficiency and Ease of Use

October 14, 2013

Technologies used in commercial hot water boilers are evolving rapidly, resulting in new equipment that is more efficient and easier to operate than ever before. Modulating burners, variable-speed drives, and advanced controls can now be found on many newer boilers.

Crockett Ranked Among Top 10 Mechanical Contractors in D.C. Area

Included in Washington Business Journal List for Third Year Running

August 12, 2013

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Crockett Facilities Services Inc. (CFSI), a leading provider of building operations and maintenance, mechanical contracting, and HVAC services to government and commercial clients, has been named the ninth largest mechanical contractor in the Washington, D.C., metro area, according to the Washington Business Journal.

Relying on a Service Professional for Professional Service

Even Do-it-Yourself HVAC Projects Can Benefit from Professional Help

Jerry Mannen

August 5, 2013

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The best way to avoid costly HVAC system repairs is to perform regular preventive work, and, while most work is best left to the professionals, some things can be performed without the assistance of a service professional.

Honeywell Awarded Project to Build, Service Power Facility for Airbus

Honeywell to Oversee Operation and Maintenance through 10-year Agreement

August 5, 2013

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Honeywell announced it has been awarded a $37 million project to build and provide ongoing service and maintenance on a power facility for Airbus’ new assembly site in Mobile, Ala., the aviation company’s first aircraft manufacturing operation in the United States.

July 31, 2013: EMCOR Subsidiary Awarded Coast Guard Contract

EMCOR Government Services Will Operate and Maintain Coast Guard Facilities

July 31, 2013

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EMCOR Group Inc., a leader in mechanical and electrical construction, industrial and energy infrastructure, and facilities services, announced that its subsidiary EMCOR Government Services has been awarded a contract to operate and maintain the new Coast Guard headquarters and support facilities.

July 11, 2013: Maintenance of Residential HVAC Systems Standard Out for Review

Standard Provides Minimum Requirements for the Inspection of Residential HVAC Equipment

July 11, 2013

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The Air Conditioning Contractors of America Educational Institute (ACCA-EI) Standards Task Team (STT) has announced an American National Standards Institute (ANSI) public review period for its BSR/ACCA 4 QM -201x, Maintenance of Residential HVAC Systems as a revised industry standard.

My Two Cents: Forget about the Sun, It’ll Be There in the Morning

Contractors Should Focus on Business Aspects They Can Control

Butch Welsch

July 1, 2013

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It’s very easy for an HVAC contractor to sit back and complain about how bad things are because the weather hasn’t turned hot yet. The fact is, extreme weather in either direction certainly increases our business.

A technician from Flame Heating, Cooling, Plumbing, and Electrical, Warren, Mich., performs routine maintenance on a rooftop unit above the companyâs building.

Service, Maintenance Key to Rooftop Unit Performance

RTU Solutions and Helpful Tips from Contractors, for Contractors

Jen Anesi

June 17, 2013

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The phrase “out of sight, out of mind” may as cliché as the day is long, but when HVAC contractors were asked to share their maintenance tips for rooftop units, the overused expression popped up again and again as they described how most building owners treat their rooftop HVAC equipment.

It is important to clean the coils, check for proper airflow and refrigerant charge, and inspect the wiring regularly for deterioration. (Courtesy of Carrier)

Optimizing Heat Pump Performance

Proper Maintenance Critical for Maintaining Heat Pump Efficiency

Joanna R. Turpin

May 27, 2013

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Regular maintenance is even more crucial for newer heat pumps, whose efficiency decreases greatly if not properly maintained.

New Program Helps Veterans Get Jobs, Save Energy

May 27, 2013

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The state of Illinois and DuPage County are helping unemployed and underemployed military veterans get jobs in the growing field of building operations and maintenance through a pilot version of the Building Operator Certification® (BOC) program.