At the time of the publication of this article, COVID-19 (coronavirus) is spreading across the world at an alarming rate, and many people have self-quarantined to help slow or stop the spread of the virus. These precautionary measures are prudent and responsible. However, with the increased amount of time people spend inside their homes, there […]

Humidifiers are a big part of HVAC systems in dry locations, especially in the winter. I have no experience with them personally because they aren't prevalent at all in Florida. I asked some of the HVAC School contributors to weigh in with some of their top humidifier tips. Thanks to Nathan Perney, Steve Domansky, and […]

Brake horsepower (BHP), motor nameplate HP, and the actual electrical power (watts) a motor will consume are different but related concepts. They can get confusing. So, we will tackle them one at a time. Let us start with simple definitions of work, power, and horsepower. Work = distance in feet x force in pounds, both […]