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Feb 2012
Troubleshooting: A Gas Furnace that Is Sitting Dead
This month a residential customer has called for service, and their explanation of the problem is that their 6-year-old gas furnace “won’t run.” They also tell the dispatcher that they have already replaced the thermostat, but it did not solve the problem. When you arrive, you find the furnace sitting idle, and the customer explains that since they were able to determine that there was power to the furnace receptacle by plugging in a desk lamp, they assumed that the problem was with the thermostat.
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Feb 2012
MSAC Hotline
The Manufacturers’ Service Advisory Council provides expert answers to your technical questions. This month's questions focus on sediment in an ice maker and greases for motors and bearings.
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Feb 2012
Leading Off: The New Year Bang (Part 2)!
Whew! Another AHR Expo into the history books. Leading up to the industry’s biggest gathering of manufacturers, wholesalers, engineers, contractors and technicians it seemed like they might all get a pleasant surprise weather-wise here in Chicago.
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Feb 2012
Heating Up: Odds and Ends
The end of January was met with a productive week during the 2012 ASHRAE Winter Conference and AHR Expo. Attendance was up, new technology was displayed and it offered a glimpse of hope—albeit small—that our economy and industry are continuing to grow.
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Feb 2012
Capitol Climate: 2011 “Waste”-booking
Saying that debt has become a problem for the United States government may qualify as the understatement of the still young 2012. In fact, recent reports state the amount of money the U.S. owes creditors, entitlements
and miscellaneous spending comes in at a whopping $15.23 trillion.
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Feb 2012
Internet Insight: Web Marketing Helps You Keep Customers
When consumers need advice about a company or product, they don’t just make assumptions and go with the first contractor to knock at their door. They do some research online, get word-of-mouth referrals and arm themselves with knowledge before they make a hiring decision. That’s why Web marketing can play a major role when it comes to customer retention.
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Feb 2012
IAQ: Re-tuning Commercial Buildings
A low-cost path to improved air quality and energy efficiency.
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Feb 2012
Sealants, Coatings and Adhesives
Discover the differences between them, the variety of types that are available and how they work together to play an integral role in offering comfort to a facility’s occupants.
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Feb 2012
Thermal Displacement Ventilation
Learn how TDV works to achieve better indoor air quality and thermal comfort with lower energy costs.
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Feb 2012
Making Mobile Decisions in 2012
Get ready for continued growth in the mobile marketplace—personally and professionally.
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