Martin Hoover, owner of Empire Heating and Air Conditioning of Decatur, Georgia, NCI Member of the Month.
Empire Heating & Air Conditioning, Atlanta, GA
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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,...
Duct System Installation Don’ts
"Air doesn't do that!" is a common phrase uttered at NCI during seminars and tech support calls. When it comes to delivering the required airflow there are several field conditions that will cut the airflow short every time. Lonnie Robnett of Nevada Heating has...
Duct Sizing Made Easy
ACCA manual D and other similar programs are the industry standards for duct sizing. But from hundreds of unofficial polls conducted in our seminars, we have learned that in the "real world" these programs are used for designing less than 1% of the residential and...
Duct Loss Test Methods – Which to Use When?
Duct Loss Test Methods - Which to Use When? By: Rob "Doc" Falke, NCI President NCI has a number of duct loss test methods that can help identify defects in duct systems. But when it's time to test in the field, you have to quickly determine what test will be most...
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...
Are You Sizing Ducts and Fans Correctly?
When it comes to sizing HVAC ducts, we all have some interesting stories to share. One saying that many of us often repeat is "every duct system we ever designed worked perfectly, until the day we got our first air balancing hood." We all learned a few things that...
10 Steps to Building a Winning Team
Building a high performance, results oriented team is a critical part of establishing a firm foundation for the future for your company; one filled with sustainable successes. Before superior results can be achieved, you must have a team committed to the objectives of...
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