What To Do When The Rains — And The Floods — Come (Part 1)

Monday, March 15th, 2010
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The risk of floods is “well above average” or “above average” in close to half of the country, according to the National Weather Service, a unit of the National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration.  According to the NWS, all or part of more than 30 states fall into one of those two categories. › Continue reading

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Coil Cleaners Don’t Have To Be Harsh, Caustic or Corrosive

Wednesday, March 10th, 2010
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As you all know, we at Just Venting are big fans (pun intended) of keeping your HVAC system in tip-top condition. We never waste a chance to tell you how proper maintenance and cleaning will give you better performance at a lower cost. › Continue reading

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How To Hire An Outside Contractor For Your HVAC System

Wednesday, March 3rd, 2010
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If you have ever considered hiring an outside contractor, you know that there is no shortage of companies out there that are willing to separate you from your budget dollars.

When when you must decide whether to perform a maintenance or repair job in-house or bring in an outside vendor to work on your HVAC system, how do you decide which makes more sense?  Sometimes it is a fairly straightforward decision, as when a supplier has specific expertise or equipment that you and your employees don’t have.  But sometimes it is hard to tell if it would be smarter to farm it out or keep it in-house.

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New Technologies Will Require Old Maintenance

Monday, March 1st, 2010
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The media have been reporting a great deal about new clean, green and sustainable means of power generation. Whether it is solar, wind, geothermal or biomass, there is a tremendous amount of effort, time and money being poured into those technologies. › Continue reading

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Maintenance Is Critical To Maintain Chiller Performance and Efficiency

Wednesday, February 24th, 2010
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A properly planned and executed maintenance program is critical to both extend the life of your investment in your chillers and operate them at peak efficiency. Critical aspects include reducing fouling and scale, inspecting refrigerants and keeping a daily log. › Continue reading

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Ductwork Cleaning Is A Two-Step Process

Monday, February 22nd, 2010
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Once you have made the decision to clean your ductwork, the next question is, what is the best way to go about it? Cleaning ductwork is basically a two-step operation. One step involves using a rotating brush or some other mechanical means to dislodge and loosen any dirt, mold or dust that is attached to the metal of your ductwork. The other step is removing the loosened dirt and mold from the system. › Continue reading

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The More Chillers Change The More They Stay The Same – And Need The Same Maintenance

Monday, February 15th, 2010
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A new Canadian company is marketing chillers with some pretty cutting edge technologies, and it is making significant inroads into the international markets. › Continue reading

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To Clean Or Not To Clean – Your Ductwork — That Is The Question

Wednesday, February 10th, 2010
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To clean or not to clean – your ductwork – that is the question. Well, at least it used to be the question. Now it has been answered – clean it. Most experts agree you should clean your ductwork at the very least on an as-needed basis, and some say even more often. › Continue reading

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Proper Filter Maintenance Cuts Coil Cleaning Costs

Monday, February 8th, 2010
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Among the many factors that influence the overall condition of your HVAC system, filtration is right up there at the top. And while they might not seem directly related, your choice of filter and the frequency of filter changes has a direct bearing on how often you will need to perform other maintenance functions such as coil cleaning. › Continue reading

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New Laws Create New Challenges – LEED V3, ASHRAE 189.1 and CalGreen

Wednesday, February 3rd, 2010
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We at Just Venting have always kept you posted on key developments in the industry – especially about all the new regulations that will affect you in the future. LEED V3, ASHRAE 189.1 and CalGreen are all important pieces of legislation, and they will affect the way we do business for years to come. And while they may approach it from different directions – and they may from time to time come into conflict with one another – the one thing that all these new laws have in common is that they want us to use less energy. › Continue reading

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