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The Problem with Open Filter Racks

A common installation encountered by many Performance-Based contractors is the use of open filter racks. Open filter racks are installed to allow for easy filter access by exposing an inch or so of the filter. The problems with this accessory are that it creates a...

Pippin Brothers, Inc. Lawton, OK

by National Comfort Institute, Inc.

In Lawton, Oklahoma, Mark and Jerry Pippin, owners of Pippin Brothers Inc. are on a mission. Bottom line: "Let's make people happy." Jerry oversees the new construction division of the company and Mark manages service and residential changeouts as well as the office....

What Can Sir Isaac Newton Teach Us about Duct Renovation

by David Richardson

What Can Sir Isaac Newton Teach Us about Duct Renovation by David Richardson When Sir Isaac Newton’s name is mentioned, many of us think of him getting hit in the head with an apple and discovering gravity. However, Newton can be credited with much more than this....

by Mike Weil

It’s out! Manufacturers are building and selling super high efficiency heating and air conditioning equipment. How cool is that? Wait a tick – that’s old news right? That’s been happening in this industry since the first Oil Embargo back in 1973. So why is it after 42...

Mike Graham Heating & Air Conditioning, Burkburnett, TX

by National Comfort Institute, Inc.

Mike Graham is the owner of his namesake company, Mike Graham Heating and Air Conditioning located in Burkburnett, Texas. Mike graduated from service tech to business owner 11 years ago, and now shares his days with a dozen other HVAC professionals in his company....

Interior Doors and Intermittent HVAC Comfort Problems

by David Richardson

Interior Doors and Intermittent HVAC Comfort Problems by David Richardson This cooling season, HVAC professionals across the country will be called upon to solve intermittent comfort problems they can't recreate. These frustrating and random problems often involve...

Insight Air, Phoenix, AZ

by National Comfort Institute, Inc.

Rick Rohrbacher is the owner of Insight Air located in Phoenix Arizona. In addition to having his second daughter two weeks ago and moving into their new home two weeks from now, it's been a very busy spring at for Rick and the rest of his company. As we spoke with...

How Airflow Affects Heating Efficiency

by National Comfort Institute, Inc.

Airflow is critical to proper heat transfer in heating and air conditioning systems. Most of us know the rule that temperature drop over a cooling coil should be 18 to 22 degrees. If the temperature drop increases, it is evidence that airflow is low. If the...

Five Minute Duct BTU Loss/Gain Procedure

by National Comfort Institute, Inc.

We've all heard our customers describe how their air conditioning system works O.K. in the morning, but doesn't deliver enough cooling in the afternoon. We send out a service tech, he services the unit and reports it's working pretty well. End of story, except our...

What is the Relationship between the Internet-of-Things and Performance-Based Contracting?

by Mike Weil

What is the Relationship between the Internet-of-Things and Performance-Based Contracting? by Mike Weil The secret of change is to focus all of your energy not fighting the old, but on building the new – Socrates One of the things I love about the HVAC Industry is its...

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The Problem with Open Filter Racks

Pippin Brothers, Inc. Lawton, OK

What Can Sir Isaac Newton Teach Us about Duct Renovation

Mike Graham Heating & Air Conditioning, Burkburnett, TX

Interior Doors and Intermittent HVAC Comfort Problems

Insight Air, Phoenix, AZ

How Airflow Affects Heating Efficiency

Five Minute Duct BTU Loss/Gain Procedure

What is the Relationship between the Internet-of-Things and Performance-Based Contracting?

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