Articles Tagged with ''Winter and HVAC''

An internal cut-away of the low ambient control valve.

Cold Weather Control of Condensing Units

Frigid conditions require low ambient controls to ensure optimal performance

November 21, 2020

Condensing units that are exposed to low ambient conditions must have some sort of low ambient control installed on them.

Alex Peterson, 911 Heating & Air owner (right), has found success in sharing info with customers in simple, understandable terms.

Mini Split Advances Melt Cold-Weather Reservations

Contractors in Milwaukee, Boston find modern units readier than ever for primary heating

Robert Beverly

November 16, 2020

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Continued performance improvements across manufacturers have put heating on par with cooling as a draw for the mini split, and that in turn opens additional doors.

HVAC Contractors Look at Weather Forecasts and Prepare for Winter

Contractors can find an edge in anything from preseason planning to post-snow psychology

Robert Beverly

October 20, 2020

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AccuWeather emphasizes chilly temperatures, while Farmers’ Almanac has a classic later-winter east coast blizzard in mind.

Snowmelt Systems Mean Safety, Reduced Liability For HVAC Customers

Professional advice on the marketing and installation of snow/ice melt systems

Angela D. Harris

April 11, 2020

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Spring has sprung and the ground is thawing. The pains from snow and ice removal, however, still linger for residential and commercial customers alike.

Jose Delgado, a technician with Gaithersburg, Maryland-based GAC Services, works on low-voltage wiring for an air handler inside a customer’s crawl space. - The ACHR News

From Their Feet to Their Fleets, HVAC Contractors Prepare for Winter

Nicole Krawcke

November 12, 2018

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We all know winter is on its way. And HVAC contractors — who brave all types of weather conditions — are using this time to prepare their field technicians and installers for cold weather and the ice, sleet, and snow that come with it.

Winter Months Predicted to be Colder than Previous Years

Natural gas and heating oil expenditures expected to rise significantly from October to March

Nick Kostora

November 13, 2017

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Winter weather can be both a blessing and a curse for HVAC contractors. While some warmer areas of the country are relatively unaffected by cooling temperatures, most regions prepare for snowfall and an increased demand in service calls.

HVAC Contractors Brace for a Cold, Long Winter

Natural gas prices expected to reach highest costs since winter of 2010-2011

Herb Woerpel

October 31, 2016

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The 2016-2017 winter season is set to be one of the longest, most expensive the HVACR industry has experienced in years.

OIL AND GAS: Contractors servicing customers who use heating oil say that its price does not affect the services and features they offer. Photo courtesy of Kim Brookes; http://bit.ly/1L6XLQw

Energy Prices Trending Downward

El Niño and coastal storms set to impact temperatures across the country

Nick Kostora

October 26, 2015

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Traditionally, the approach of winter means a rise in fuel prices along with a steep drop in temperatures, but this year is looking to defy those expectations. Heating oil prices have fallen in several states. According to the U.S. Energy Information Association (EIA), those price drops are the beginning of a long-term trend rather than a short-term reprieve.

Winters Instruments: Needle Valves

October 19, 2015

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Winters Multiport (NVA Series) and Block & Bleed (BBV Series) Needle Valves feature a one-piece, corrosion-resistant 316 stainless steel or carbon steel body, rated up to either 6,000 psi or 10,000 psi.

Ice damming is a huge problem for improperly insulated homes. Jim Godbout Plumbing, Heating, and Air Conditioning, sells more insulation jobs than HVAC jobs during the winter.

The Many Challenges of Winter 2015

How One Contractor Overcame One of New England’s Harshest Winters

Jim Godbout

May 18, 2015

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Maintaining good morale is another winter challenge. Jobs may come to a standstill, or move at a snail’s pace due to weather. Yet, paychecks and business must continue forward.

During this webinar, we will discuss what acidic condensate is, how it’s formed, and the damage it can cause if not properly treated—while hitting on the latest regulations that are driving the adoption of condensing technology.

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Articles Tagged with ''Winter and HVAC''

Cold Weather Control of Condensing Units

Mini Split Advances Melt Cold-Weather Reservations

HVAC Contractors Look at Weather Forecasts and Prepare for Winter

Snowmelt Systems Mean Safety, Reduced Liability For HVAC Customers

From Their Feet to Their Fleets, HVAC Contractors Prepare for Winter

Winter Months Predicted to be Colder than Previous Years

HVAC Contractors Brace for a Cold, Long Winter

Energy Prices Trending Downward

Winters Instruments: Needle Valves

The Many Challenges of Winter 2015

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