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How Hurricane Andrew Transformed HVAC Building Codes

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Hurricane Andrew, one of the most powerful and destructive storms in U.S. history, struck South Florida in August 1992. As a Category 5 hurricane, Andrew caused widespread devastation, leading to significant changes in building codes and construction practices. Among the many areas affected, HVAC systems saw notable improvements in resilience and safety standards. Let’s delve into how Hurricane Andrew reshaped the way we think about and secure our HVAC systems.

The Impact of Hurricane Andrew

Before Hurricane Andrew, many HVAC systems in South Florida were not designed to withstand the extreme winds and flying debris associated with such powerful storms. The hurricane’s 175 mph winds ripped air conditioning units from their mounts and severely damaged ductwork, leaving many homes and buildings without functional cooling systems in the sweltering aftermath.
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The Essential Safety Gear for HVAC Technicians: A Comprehensive Guide

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When it comes to the HVAC industry, safety should be paramount. Technicians often find themselves in challenging environments, working with electrical systems, high temperatures, and potentially hazardous materials. To ensure their safety and efficiency, it’s crucial that they are equipped with the right safety gear. In this blog post, we’ll explore the essential safety gear every HVAC technician should have and why it’s so important.

Flame-Resistant Clothing

Flame-resistant clothing is one of the most critical pieces of safety gear for HVAC technicians. Designed to provide an essential layer of protection against exposure to electrical components and flammable gases, FR clothing helps to minimize the risk of burns and other injuries. Continue reading “The Essential Safety Gear for HVAC Technicians: A Comprehensive Guide”

Why is R Often Added to HVAC?

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The term HVAC stands for Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning. Sometimes an “R” is added for Refrigeration – HVACR, because the same principles that cool a home also keep a refrigerator cold.

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Grow Your HVAC Business with IAQ

Air purification devices remove biological and chemical contaminants, such as dust, pollen, mold, bacteria, viruses, smoke, and volatile organic compounds (VOCs) that cause odors. The result is cleaner, healthier, fresh smelling indoor air!  One of the best ways to expand your HVAC services and increase your revenue is by offering unique air purification products that address common concerns.

HOMEOWNER BENEFITS:

  • Reduction in the risk of respiratory infections and allergies by eliminating airborne pathogens and allergens
  • Enhanced performance and efficiency of their HVAC system by reduction of the load on the filters and coils
  • Extended lifespan of their HVAC system by preventing dust and dirt buildup on the components
  • Lower energy costs due to improved airflow

CONTRACTOR BENEFITS:

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IAQ Selling Strategies

IAQ is a service that can be promoted on every single job. Own your customer’s comfort, and become their trusted HVAC provider, by taking a broader perspective of your customer’s home. Don’t just look at what the homeowner called you about. Your homeowner is never going to call you and say, “Hey, my air conditioning is not working, and oh by the way I have allergies and I was wondering if you could improve the air quality in my home.” That call is most likely never coming. So, use every homeowner visit as an opportunity to take a deeper look and educate them on the air quality of their home.

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Why Should I Care About IAQ?

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The shift of IAQ from being a want to a need put’s HVAC Contractors in a unique position of new opportunities for business growth. According to OnCall Air, In 2020, “contractors that offered an optional add-on, such as a dehumidifier, UV light…, saw (that) 1 in 5 consumers accept the recommended product and attach it to the sale.” Customers are looking for whole home IAQ solutions, it’s your job as the contractor to be educated on the causes and solutions out there.

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5 Pillars of Indoor Air Quality (IAQ)

Our 5 Pillars of IAQ are built to show solutions that can be offered to your customers, based on the IAQ issue. It’s important to first establish the cause of poor indoor air in a home or business before determining a solution for your customer. IAQ training can be key in making sure you and your employees have the tools needed to make informed decisions based on the IAQ issue at hand.

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Causes of Poor Indoor Air Quality (IAQ)

Pollutants, moisture, and ventilation can all impact the quality of air within, and surrounding homes, buildings, and structures. Understanding the causes of poor indoor air quality (IAQ) is the first step in identifying the best IAQ solutions for your customers.

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Three Reasons to Opt for Sheet Metal on Your Next Job

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Why Sheet Metal?

Continuing research and development of highly efficient, residential heating and cooling equipment has resulted in more emphasis being placed on the design and installation of distribution systems. The performance of the components used in these systems are also being tested and analyzed.

The efficiency and the comfort level of a residential heating and cooling system can be adversely affected by an improperly designed and installed distribution system.  The materials used in the components of such systems vary and must be selected properly in order to best achieve the goals of the entire HVAC system.

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