Hey Ed, What Is Your Biggest Concern About Twinning Furnaces?
What’s the biggest concern when twinning furnaces? Find out when to switch each fan on in this edition of “Hey Ed!”
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Hey Ed, What Is the Most Appropriate Velocity Moving Across a Filter?
Trying to find the target velocity for moving across a filter? Find out how to find the target velocity gold standard in this edition of “Hey Ed!”
Matt, How Can I Determine What the Target Superheat Formula Is if I Don’t Have the Manufacturer’s Charging Chart?
Want to determine the target superheat formula but don’t have the manufacturer’s charging chart? Find out how in this edition of “HVAC Skill Builder.”
Hey Ed, Is a Gas Furnace More Efficient Than a Heat Pump?
Wondering if a gas furnace is more efficient than a heat pump? Find out the difference between economics and efficiency in this edition of “Hey Ed!”
Hey Ed, Should I Put in a Heat Pump?
Should you install a Heat Pump? Learn about the advantages and benefits of heat pumps in this edition of “Hey Ed!”
Matt, How Do I Overcome Internet Price Shopping?
Want to overcome internet price shopping? Learn how to build a good value proposition for your customers in this edition of “HVAC Skill Builder.”
Hey Ed, Is It Permissible to Put a Return in the Bathroom?
Is it permissible to put a return in the bathroom? Find out why it’s not in this edition of “Hey Ed!”
Matt, Do I Package Repairs Together?
Want to learn how to pack repairs together? Learn how to give your customers options to best meet their needs in this edition of “HVAC Skill Builder.”
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Diagnosing a Heat Pump Defrost Sensor
When ice starts building up on a heat pump’s outdoor coil, this reduces its ability to transfer heat. This blog will help you in defrosting your heat pump.
Hey Ed, What Is This Change in Enthalpy Malarkey You Were Mumbling About?
Want find out how to determine the change in enthalpy? Learn more about how to determine cooling capacity in this edition of “Hey Ed!”
Matt, What Are the Four CS of Invoicing?
Want to learn about the four Cs of invoicing? Learn about Calls, Cause, Cure, and Code in this edition of “HVAC Skill Builder.”
Hey Ed, Should Duct Be Added to an Undersized Supply to Reduce Static Pressure?
Want to learn how to reduce state pressure on an undersized supply? Learn how to add an additional duct in this edition of “Hey Ed!”
Matt, What Is a Maintenance Ambush?
Welcome to HVAC Skill Builder! Learn what to do in the event of a maintenance ambush in the first edition of “HVAC Skill Builder.”
Hey Ed, How Are Intermittent Loads, such as a Range Hood, Accounted for in Manual J®?
Want to learn how to account for range hood loads in Manual J? Learn how to approach load ventilation in this edition of “Hey Ed!”
Hey Ed, How Does an Electronic Thermostat Work?
Want to familiarize yourself with how an electronic thermostat works? Learn how an electronic thermostat detects temperature in this edition of “Hey Ed!”
Hey Ed, How Do You Measure a House for a Load Calculation?
Want to learn how to measure a house for a load calculation? Learn how to measure block loads in this edition of “Hey Ed!”
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I Was Given Static
Ed Janowiak answers a community question about proper static tip placement. Learn more about static tip placement and fully developed flow at this blog.
Hey Ed, When Do You Use Solvent?
When do you use solvent? Find out the proper way to use solvent in the edition of “Hey Ed!”
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Stay Frosty
It’s winter, which HVAC technicians should be taking precautions before heading out into the elements. Learn more about winter safety measures at this blog.
Hey Ed, What’s the Difference Between Manual J® and Manual JAE®?
In this edition of “Hey Ed”, Ed goes over the differences between Manual J and Manual JAE, and their intended uses.
