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Gas furnace installation: What every HVAC technician must get right
Skipping the manufacturer’s instructions during installation may result in a furnace that fails within six months or less. For example, heat exchangers can crack from improper venting, and gas valves can clog and malfunction by skipping essential piping steps. This happens all the time when installers rush through jobs.
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How to talk furnace safety and performance with homeowners — without scaring them
When homeowners hear the words gas furnace, their minds often jump to the worst-case scenario. Carbon monoxide, cracked heat exchangers, “dangerous flames,” and internet horror stories can make even a routine tune-up sound frightening. As professionals, we walk a fine line: we must communicate safety issues clearly and honestly—without creating unnecessary alarm or sounding like we’re upselling fear.
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It’s crucial to recognize that CO poisoning is entirely preventable. This blog aims to empower you with knowledge about CO, its symptoms, and practical measures to protect yourself and your loved ones.
Fire prevention is an essential topic for business owners, so ACCA Platinum Corporate Partner Federated Insurance® is sharing these three steps to help you begin preventing dangerous, deadly, and avoidable fires.
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The North American monsoon is a weather pattern characterized by a significant increase in thunderstorms and rainfall across large areas of the southwestern United States and northwestern Mexico. Typically occurring between June and mid-September, this seasonal change in atmospheric circulation is driven by the intense summer heat over the continental land mass. Read more on what to expect in this blog.
During the summer months, technicians often find themselves working in sweltering attics, where temperatures can exceed 140°F and even reach 170°F. These extreme conditions can lead to dehydration, heat cramps, heat exhaustion, or even heat stroke, which is considered a medical emergency. Learn more in this blog.
The Atlantic hurricane season runs from June 1 through November 30 and includes the Atlantic Ocean, the Caribbean Sea, and the Gulf of Mexico. Learn more about how to prepare for the unexpected.