HVAC BRAIN

07/14/2017

Air conditioner icing up? Here's what to do to troubleshoot and fix.

Imagine that you are in front of an open-air conditioner unit and see ice covering the pipes, what do you think the cause would be? And the solution? Could it be the amount of refrigerant in the system? It is more common for people to think that undercharging refrigerant in the air conditioner is th...

07/12/2017

Google's new heating and cooling startup utilizes energy to heat homes. What are your thoughts?

Dandelion will offer geothermal heating and cooling systems to homeowners starting in New York.

07/07/2017

We have a list of 10 handy tools contractors should keep in their virtual toolbox.

We've compiled a list of online tools any  HVAC contractor should know and use.  1. Duct Sizer: Duct sizing requires proper engineering and calculations, however, in some occasions, an HVAC contractor or a designer want to know roughly the expected duct size for construction cost estimate…

07/04/2017

Wishing you a happy and safe !

06/28/2017

Is your system efficient? This article explains how to determine the of your system. https://www.hvacbrain.com/blog/determining-the-energy-effciency-of-an-hvac-system/

06/26/2017

Grow your business by employing these 15 tips.

Whether you are an HVAC contractor providing residential or commercial services, winter or summer seasons are always your busy seasons. Increasing the efficiency of your services can not only reduce the costs but can allow you to complete more jobs. In this article, we outline 15 tips that would mak...

06/22/2017

We are thankful for the hard working HVAC techs! Happy !

Though a variety of home heating and cooling techniques have existed since ancient times, central heating and air as we know it was born in the early 1900s. New inventions like the residential air conditioner and advances in older technologies, such as the thermostat and blower-equipped furnaces, ga...

06/15/2017

Congratulations, Johnson Controls!

The U.S. Department of Energy has recognized Johnson Controls as a goal achiever in the Better Buildings, Better Plants Challenge, exceeding its goal of 25 percent energy savings over the course of seven years.

06/13/2017

Pretty cool! Check out how this hotel building in Amsterdam has figured out a way to air condition the entire hotel building using no electricity at all!

Ben Bronsema’s all-natural concept is based on the principle of climate cascade: Wind turbines and solar panels on the roof draw air into a chute that runs through the building’s center.

06/09/2017

Whew! It's getting warm out there! Make sure your system is prepared to handle it (and not raise your bills!) with these energy-saving tips.

Your energy bills are high and you're wondering why. Looking for energy saving options? Do you think most of your energy bill comes from HVAC (heating, ventilation and air conditioning) system. Then you are on the right track. Studies show at least 50% of home’s energy consumption comes from HVAC sy...

06/02/2017

We're excited to announce we now offer Koldwave's complete line of air-cooled and water-cooled portable air conditioners!

We are excited to offer KoldWave's complete line of water-cooled and air-cooled portable air conditioners. This line will provide customers with reliable, powerful equipment suited for challenging applications.  KoldWave brings 60+ years of industry experience to the table when d...

05/31/2017

We've listed 12 skills every contractor should have in this handy . Can you think of any more?

Calling all HVAC contractors! This article is for you. To be successful in this business you need other sills beyond the technical skills of the trade. To mitigate the risk of failure, you should also have soft skills and business knowledge. Communication is key to keep your customers and have new o...