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Glycol: What It Is and Why It’s Important in Some HVAC Systems
If you’ve heard of a substance called ethylene glycol, you probably know it as the main component of automotive antifreeze. It is also referred to as engine coolant, which can create some confusion. Does…
The Importance of Inspecting HVAC Control Components Regularly
An HVAC system is made up of several different components. This includes devices that control the system such as the control panels on furnaces, condensing units, packaged commercial rooftop units, boilers, etc. Over time,…
What is a Humidifier and Should My HVAC System Have One?
As defined by YourDictionary.com, humidity is “the amount of wetness or water vapor in the air.” There are more technical definitions to be found, but that one sums it up fairly well. Humidity is…
7 Reasons You Should Be On an HVAC Preventative Maintenance Program
In the immortal words of Benjamin Franklin, “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” That truism definitely applies to heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems. The hardworking components in an…
