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HVAC Industry Braces for Higher Prices as Tariffs Loom
Article Summary On January 1st, 2025, President Trump signed executive orders imposing 25% tariffs on goods imported from Canada and Mexico, and an additional 10%
An Explanation of Building Heat Gain and Loss
According to a scientist by the name of Sir Isaac Newton, “all matter seeks equilibrium”. Cold air and warm air seek each other out and mix together. This is the same as if you were to combine two glasses of water, each with a different temperature. The water would “mix” together forming a consistent temperature.
All buildings lose heat to the outside or gain heat from the outside. That is the reason why structures need to make up for heat loss and gain. And we do that with heating and cooling systems.
Technician Uniforms and How They Influence Client Perception
The Technician’s Uniform Sets the Stage for Customer Satisfaction What do people see when they look at you in your uniform? Do they see a
Inductive Electrical Loads and Root Mean Square (RMS)
What is an inductive load and how does it related to RMS? An inductive load is a type of load in an electrical circuit that
Resistance Versus Inductance – Plus Why it Matters to Technicians
Inductors and resistors are a very important part of all electronics and electric circuits. HVAC service technicians must know the basics of both to be super-star HVAC service technicians.
The Basics of Natural Gas Furnace Operation
A natural gas furnace is a heating system that operates using natural gas as its primary fuel source. The furnace works by burning natural gas