Tag: commercial hvac

If you are primarily a residential technician working on equipment under 5 tons, there are many similarities between the systems you are used to and 5-20 ton rooftop units common to the light commercial market. There are MANY additional things to consider on larger equipment, and here are just a few. Wash Fresh Air Filters […]

This article was written by Gary McCreadie from “HVAC know it all.” You can learn more about Gary and his tips and growing community on Facebook and LinkedIn. What is an economizer?  Simply put, it is a mechanical device designed to reduce energy consumption, whether it be fuel, electricity, or other. According to Wikipedia, the first […]

This article was written by Christopher Stephens. He is a commercial HVAC/R service manager in the greater Los Angeles area. Thanks, Chris. Let’s start by covering the three elements needed for a fire: fuel, air, and heat (spark). With those three elements in the right condition, you can start a fire. So, if we reduce […]