Top HVAC Technologies For The Coming Year

November 19, 2015

According to the AHR expo that took place in January this year, the HVAC industry is changing for the better. The expo revealed that business men and women should be taking advantage or these changes that are coming. The main focus is on changing the way HVAC systems are made to become smarter, save more energy and become more convenient than ever before. As expected machines and control are becoming smarter than before. This is the main focus when creating these machines. The smarter these machines get, the efficient they work and the more money they save the customer. Even as construction continues to grow and more houses are being built, so does the need for the installation of HVAC systems. These installations are estimated to be on the rise for 2015. It is also rumored that HVAC service and maintenance will become more efficient via mobile. According to business development companies, HVAC systems will be linked to mobile phones and assist contractors in the preventive maintenance programs. As these HVAC systems become more complex and more integrated with smart phones, the amount and level of maintenance that they will need will also increase. As the construction industry becomes busier,...

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How To Ensure That Your HVAC System Is Free Of Legionnaires Disease

October 21, 2015

You’ve heard of the recent Legionnaires’ Disease outbreak in New York. The condition spread so quickly that more than 100 people were affected and ten have died. People living in the infected South Bronx building as well as people living six –seven kilometers away were affected with the disease. You are worried as you have a HVAC system in your building as well and you have a weak respiratory system. How do you make sure that building/residence HVAC systems are disinfected and clean? Let’s find out. Carry out a visual inspection of your building’s HVAC system. Check for particulate matter in the air vents and ensure that there is musty or dusty odor when the system is switched on. Make sure that your filters are replaced at least once in two months. Your HVAC system will have evaporator coils and condenser coils. These are very susceptible to fungus and mold growths. You may not be able to clean the coils at home by yourself. Anti-microbial treatments may be necessary. Regular maintenance is absolutely necessary. For a combined heating and cooling system, a maintenance check is necessary in the spring and fall. For a cooling system, an annual maintenance before the...

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