I am in the midst of testing the accuracy and repeatability of different types of airflow measurements for techs in search of the most practical methods for different applications. A commonly taught method for measuring airflow is the temperature rise method, where you use a heat source that produces a set number of BTU/h, such […]

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 […]

How many times has the following situation happened to you? You're on your way to that final service call. While you're listening to the customer explain their complaints over the phone, there's this precise moment where you've thought: “I know what it is already. This will be a quick one.” Sometimes, intuition proves to be […]