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Hey Ed, is zeroing your gauges calibrating them?

In this edition of “Hey Ed,” Ed discusses how zeroing your gauges is not the same as calibrating them.

Hey Ed, what does our coil temperature (suction saturation temperature) look like?

In this edition of “Hey Ed,” Ed discusses suction saturation temperatures.

Hey Ed, what is the difference between an air handler, a fan coil, and a furnace?

In this edition of “Hey Ed,” Ed discusses the differences between air handlers, fan coils, and furnaces.

Hey Ed, Will asks, “What’s your favorite go-to Manual D® software?”

In this edition of “Hey Ed,” Ed discusses the best way to do your Manual D® calculations.

Hey Ed, what is a duct sketch?

In this edition of “Hey Ed,” Ed discusses the uses of a duct sketch.

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Hey Ed, can a duct be too big?

In this edition of “Hey Ed,” Ed discusses duct sizes.

Hey Ed, can a home’s location be substituted for another location with similar weather?

In this edition of “Hey Ed,” Ed discusses substituting a home’s location for another.

Hey Ed, what is comfort?

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Is it necessary to have a return duct in every room? 

Is one return enough? Had a conversion will a fella about a topic I hear about far too often. He had someone ask (require) for there to be a return in every room. I knew Manual D® didn’t say that.

Hey Ed, should I use the word “comfort” in my contracts?

Hey Ed, is there a difference between a block load and a room-by-room load?

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“There’s a hole in my vent pipe” – a combustion analysis quandary

Many contractors use combustion analyzers in the field to verify safe operation of gas-fired appliances. This involves drilling a hole in the vent pipe to measure flue gas elements. Once measurements are done, the hole must be sealed to return the venting system to its original condition. Existing codes and standards are silent on this process. Here’s my “deep dive” on the subject.

Hey Ed, a contractor asks when calculating for the eaves with gutters that are 29″ long and all the windows are 3″ from the top overhang – is this normal?

Shift to the Future recap: AI is here! What should I do and not do with it for my business?

Missed the latest episode of Shift to the Future? We have you covered. In Episode 4, AI is here! What […]

Hey Ed, our code requires a supply grille in every room even if Manual J® calls for zero CFM. Any advice?

Shift to the Future recap: Scaling technology in small HVACR businesses with Brian Feenie and Kyle Ricciardi

The latest episode of Shift to the Future tackled one of the HVACR industry’s most pressing topics: how small businesses […]

Shift to the Future: identifying and correcting airflow issues with technology

The second episode of Shift to the Future explored how modern technology solves common airflow problems in homes quickly and […]

Matt, How Can Creating and Presenting Customized HVAC Solutions, Based on a Thorough Understanding of the Customer’s Home and Lifestyle, Increase Service Ticket Revenue?

Matt, How Can Customer Feedback During or After Service Calls Be Used to Identify Opportunities for Additional Services or Follow-up Visits?

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