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, and can be incredibly dangerous for technicians to […]
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 retention is an ongoing challenge, and at times, […]
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.
After reading this article, you will:
What is a high-velocity […]
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 degree, and the effect of poor IAQ on […]
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 the World Health Organization (WHO) about airborne transmission […]
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 up on a few marketing activities that have […]
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 countries working in a variety of fields, including […]
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) announcement in May 2021 that fully vaccinated people […]
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 airflow can cause spaces to become uncomfortable, or […]
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 have considered before – careers in the […]
