NCI Article Library

High-Performance HVAC Resources

Economizer Repair Opportunities Are Everywhere

Economizer Repair Opportunities Are Everywhere by Rob "Doc" Falke Economizers have stepped into the spotlight recently as one of the prime opportunities for energy savings in the commercial HVAC marketplace. It's said, with little argument from those in the field,...

Don’t Put That Analyzer Away!

While some of us are already dealing with summer air conditioning work, in many parts of the country some of us are still dealing with heating. There's also a large number of contractors that aren't doing heating or cooling work because it is between seasons. This...

Don’t Let “Mother Nature” Control Your Summer Success and Profits!

We all love hot, humid and miserable weather in the summer because it's good for business. Unfortunately in many parts of the country that's not been the case the past few years, and for many, business just hasn't been what it should be. But should air conditioning be...

Don’t Be Victor Frankenstein

Don't Be Victor Frankenstein In 1818, Mary Shelley published Frankenstein, her best-selling horror classic about an experiment that goes horribly wrong. Swiss student, Victor Frankenstein, uncovers the secret to bringing life to that which is lifeless. In assembling...

Does CO Certification Impact Your Liability?

What's my liability when I make the job right? This is a commonly asked question once contractors are taught how to diagnose and fix combustion safety and efficiency problems. My first response is another question: "Does ignoring or not diagnosing problems reduce your...

Do Your Customers Pay With a Smile?

Collecting money is one of the least favorite tasks for a small business owner. Many contractors would rather avoid the awkwardness and just send a bill. This can really hurt cash flow, considering how much you have tied up in a typical installation. Getting your...

Do You Get Paid What You’re Worth?

Vendor Spotlight, Rodney Koop, founder of The New Flat Rate.

Diagnostic Tests That Teach and Sell

Since the mid 1980's most contractors have been selling air conditioning and heating using methods like slick calculations that promised return on investment and energy savings. Times have changed and so have our customers. Today's buyers are better equipped to make...

Design Vs. Redesign

We've looked, but can't find it. There are mountains of information about how to design a new HVAC system, but nothing much that addresses how to redesign one. It would take hundreds of pages to completely detail the process, but let’s take a stab at the basic ideas....