Andy Ask
Position: Consulting Engineer

Andy Ask has been a consulting engineer for almost 39 years and has previously served as the director of the Indoor Air Quality Association (IAQA). He has written articles for Santa Fe, is the author of H2NØ, Mechanical Systems and Moisture Control, and has been inducted into the IAQA Hall of Fame.

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Top Residential A/C Maintenance Tips
A while ago, Bert made a video about his top residential A/C maintenance service tips. He showed some pretty good practices in there, so we’re going to revisit them in this article. Maintenance procedures are vital to any HVAC business, especially those specializing in residential A/C. When we do preventive maintenance, the customers see our […]
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Beware of “Ghost” Voltage
Disclaimer: “Ghost voltage” is a term used by techs to explain a phenomenon where they measure voltage they don't expect or when the voltage they see doesn't do the work they expect. More advanced techs know how to use the Lo-Z (low impedance) mode on their voltmeter if it has one to help eliminate this. […]
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How Moisture Moves
Old-timers always used to say that running plumbing and condensate drains wasn't rocket science because “water flows downhill.” While that may be true, water also floats in the air, goes uphill, and forces its way through concrete. Here is a look at some of the ways that water moves that impact building comfort and integrity. […]
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