This article is written by Sal Hamidi, founder of Productsbypros.com, an innovative manufacturers representative agency that promotes great HVAC/R products through training and media. You can reach Sal at Sal@productsbypros.com.   If we are going to discuss vacuum pump oil, it's important to understand what it is first. Most HVAC application vacuum pumps are rotary […]

This article is an updated version of another HVAC School article on oversized equipment. This edition is a joint effort by Genry Garcia of Comfort Dynamics, Inc. and Kaleb Saleeby. Both of them are regular contributors to HVAC School, and we are grateful for their contributions. Thanks, guys! The symptoms and consequences of oversized heating […]

There is so much to consider on any sort of design project, and HVAC system design is no exception. Unfortunately, the priorities of engineers, builders, customers, and HVAC contractors don’t always align when it comes to designing and installing the “ideal” HVAC system. On the one hand, the customers may prioritize aesthetics; they don’t want […]