Will your HVAC unit perform trouble free this heating season?
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Will your HVAC unit perform trouble free this heating season?

I know it’s hard to believe but the heating season is nearly upon us; when was the last time your HVAC unit was inspected? Was it inspected correctly? Are the signs of an issue there but going unnoticed? While most HVAC systems are fairly straightforward and usually simple units to work on, there are many…

Is your HVAC unit “Free Cooling” during Air Conditioning?
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Is your HVAC unit “Free Cooling” during Air Conditioning?

One very important function of any Roof Top HVAC unit (RTU) is to perform cooling whenever it’s needed no matter what the outside temperature is or what season it is. This can be accomplished through the function of the economizer. Its very critical that the HVAC setup and verification be performed during unit function checks…

Refrigerant Leak Reporting, Who is Responsible???
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Refrigerant Leak Reporting, Who is Responsible???

A very important and hopefully not overlooked aspect of refrigeration systems is the refrigerant itself. Most systems are quite complex and have many valves, service ports, gaskets, etc. Throughout the life of the equipment it is likely that at some point it will have a refrigerant leak. As mechanics one of our most important tasks…

How To Be Accurate With An Infrared Temperature Gun, What You Need To Know
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How To Be Accurate With An Infrared Temperature Gun, What You Need To Know

There are a lot of misconceptions and bad practice going on surrounding the use of infrared temperature guns. Being in the HVAC industry, we see a lot of misuse and thought a breakdown on how they work and how to best use them will help you get the best results. The distance and accuracy First of…

3 True Stories About Why You Need Regular Preventative Maintenance
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3 True Stories About Why You Need Regular Preventative Maintenance

Day in and day out, the IceMasters team goes out to facilities due to operational issues (this is, of course, the main service we provide). Time and time again many of these facilities do not preform preventative maintenance on their equipment or do not have proper maintenance teams who have the proper knowledge to resolve…