Modern air conditioning seems so easy. We’re treated to cool, fresh air at the touch of a button or the flick of a switch. It wasn’t always so easy! While it may seem a little dry, the history of our AC units is actually fascinating. So here’s your brief guide to the development of the…
Any building’s electromechanical systems would ideally optimize energy use. Per the Government of Canada’s Energy initiative, optimizing your building reduces maintenance costs, increases the comfort of occupants, and improves the indoor air quality. Here are four basic energy conservation tips that focus on your heating and cooling system. 1. Conduct an energy audit Before you…
When’s the last time you had an HVAC technician in to check your commercial heating system? Your answer should be “regularly,” but it’s easy to forget – especially if it runs smoothly most of the year. That is until it breaks down in the middle of a cold snap. But that’s not the only reason…
Seven HVAC signs that your system may not be operating correctly. 1. Your HVAC unit constantly starts and stops While it is normal for an HVAC unit to start and stop a couple of times per hour while operating normally, however, if it is starting and stopping more frequently then chances are there is an issue….
Filters, what are they and why do we need them? Almost all of the HVAC equipment in operation today will contain some type of filters within it. Whether it is an air filter or a filter within a refrigeration circuit, very few systems are filter free. The first filter we will discuss is the standard air…
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…
The following is a true story of a recent Icemasters encounter. I recently received a call from the owner an un-named boiler company, he asked me if I could go to an air conditioning job which they had recently installed to evacuate and charge the line sets. He explained to me that he let go…
Is your HVAC thermostat set and operating correctly? With overwhelming advances in technology today sometimes a simple task such as setting your HVAC thermostat up correctly can seem fairly difficult. Most people would look at it and say yep its set for 22 degree celsius; its good. There are many factors to consider when programming a…
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…
Its hard to believe that air conditioning season is close upon us and it seems to be coming much sooner than it usually does. We have been seeing much higher than average temps on an almost daily basis. What does this mean, well I believe that we could see one of the hottest summers on…
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…
Brains over brawn This is the transcript of an actual radio conversation between a US naval ship and Canadian authorities off the coast of Newfoundland in October 1995. The Radio conversation was released by the Chief of Naval Operations on Oct. 10, 1995……….Believe it ? ….. US Ship: Please divert your course 0.5 degrees to…