Air duct cleaners will inevitably encounter plenum spaces — also called open air plenums or air voids — at some point in their career. These open spaces, designed to facilitate air transfer for HVAC systems, may exist between a structural ceiling and dropped ceiling, under a raised floor, or between walls, […]
Business owners pour time, money, and focus into their business. They invest in their employees, provide them with training and certification, and offer them upward mobility within the company. Inevitably, however, they may lose those employees to a competitor, or an employee may leave the company to start their own business.
Employee […]
This article (originally posted on NADCA.com) is a recap of a conference session on the Fundamentals of High-Velocity Air Duct Systems from David Monson.
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Around this time in 2019, no one would have ever dreamed that a pandemic was in our midst that would not only change our lives tremendously but would turn everyday conversation about indoor air quality (IAQ) on its head. Sure, before the pandemic, there were discussions about IAQ to a certain […]
As we continue living with the COVID-19 pandemic, more and more duct cleaners are fielding calls about sanitizing and disinfecting ductwork to help combat the virus in addition to regular cleaning requests.
While sanitizing and disinfecting ductwork seems like a no-brainer to the untrained consumer — especially in light of guidance from […]
Indoor air quality has been a buzzy topic for quite some time, but COVID-19 made it front-and-center, for homeowners and facility managers alike.
Regardless of added demand, most HVAC inspection, cleaning, and restoration businesses may enter a slower season as the holidays ramble on. Why not take advantage of downtime and catch […]
According to new research led by Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, the air quality within an office can have a significant impact on employees’ cognitive function, including response times and ability to focus, and it may also affect their productivity.
The one-year study, which included participants in offices across six […]
It’s hard to believe that 19 months into the COVID-19 pandemic, staffers of many businesses across the globe haven’t actually returned to the office. According to a recent Gallup poll, 7 in 10 white-collar workers in the U.S. are still working remotely. Before the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) […]
The comfort and safety of building occupants relies not only on the mechanics of an HVAC system functioning properly — it also relies on the even distribution and flow of air through spaces. During cooler months, occupants desire warm spaces throughout a building, while in warmer months they seek cooler air. Uneven […]
It’s back-to-school time, and thanks to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, things look a lot different than years past. As parents and students grapple with this “new normal,” many are questioning what’s next from an education standpoint. Some recent high school graduates, all part of Generation Z, are exploring opportunities they may not […]
