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Product Spotlight: The Unseen, Often Ignored HVAC Problem that is Draining Your Wallet
Published on 2012-05-22 00:00:25
During normal operation of an HVAC system, particles and contaminates enter through the air and build up on the coils. According to the Energy Star Maintenance Checklist, link. > read more
Business Survival and Sustainability: Be Sure where your money is going.
Published on 2012-05-15 08:00:25
Yesterday, as part of CRT’s ongoing Business Continuity Plan, I was looking for an alternate vendor for a product we use. When I found one, I googled their name and the town in which they are located. What a surprise! > read more
Case In Point: Customer Approved Dirty Sox Kit.
Published on 2012-05-08 11:01:12
Want to hear what Carol Woodall from Woodall Heating & Cooling has to say about our Dirty Sox Kit? > read more
Last Defense for IAQ – Clean Condensate Pans
Published on 2012-05-01 10:32:20
Indoor air quality (IAQ) is directly affected by the building’s mechanical air conveyance system. This article will address mechanical hygiene of the air handler unit and proper maintenance. > read more
Case In Point: Associate with Associations
Published on 2012-04-24 08:30:29
In my last blog, Case In Point: How Vendors Strengthen Our Business, I talked about how vendors play an integral part in a business's success. Associations can also be a valuable, yet often overlooked, resource for strengthening business success. > read more
Business Survival and Sustainability: Natural Disasters and Unnatural Responses
Published on 2012-04-18 09:18:13
There are many different types of disasters. Which ones on the list below do you feel are a real threat, a possibility, not likely or highly unlikely? > read more
Business Survival and Sustainability: Integrity of Customer Service
Published on 2012-04-03 08:00:22
Dealing with any type of customer is as easy as you make it. Honest, cheerful prompt service is the key. > read more
Technical Corner: Indoor Environment Connections
Published on 2012-03-27 08:00:14
Recently I was asked to write an article about HVAC System Hygiene for the March issue of Indoor Environment Connections > read more
Technical Corner: Is Bigger Really Better? (Part 2)
Published on 2012-03-20 08:00:47
Those who have read Part 1 of “Is Bigger Really Better” know that when it comes to air conditioner sizing, bigger is not necessarily better. But there are areas where bigger is better when it comes to preventative maintenance. > read more
Technical Corner: Is Bigger Really Better? Pt.1
Published on 2012-03-13 08:00:51
When it comes to many things air conditioning systems, bigger is not always better. Take the sizing of an air handler for instance. > read more
Technical Corner:How Professionals Work Smarter Not Harder on HVAC …. Part 2
Published on 2012-03-06 07:00:21
Technical Corner:How Professionals Work Smarter Not Harder on HVAC …. Part 2 In our previous blog, we talked about how biofilms form on surfaces. Biofilms are interesting, mostly because they seldom are noticed and the average person is just unaware of them. > read more
Technical Corner: How Professionals Work Smarter Not Harder on HVAC …. Part I
Published on 2012-02-28 07:00:24
Maintaining HVAC air handlers to obtain low cost of operations can be quite time consuming and use up available man-hours. Management allocation of labor has always been minimal over the past few decades, but now restraints on hiring have been even more noticeable. The result? > read more
Technical Corner: Cooler Pad Advantages and Disadvantages
Published on 2012-02-21 09:00:13
To avoid scale buildup, the old-fashioned method has been to set the “bleed-off” to remove the concentrated mineral-laden water and replace it with fresh water which has a lower initial mineral content. But this process quickly becomes cost prohibitive, in some cases using up to eight times more water than can be achieved by using modern technology. > read more
Tips From The Girls “Which of the Three Little Contractors Are You?”
Published on 2012-02-14 07:00:29
I am sure everyone is familiar with the story, “The Three Little Pigs.” Although it may be meant for children, it helps teach a very valuable lesson; that hard work and determination pay off. This is especially true in regards to HVAC Systems. Please read our spin on the story, “The Three Little Contractors,” to learn how. > read more
Product Spotlight: The Sludge 2: EAHU #5
Published on 2012-02-07 07:00:30
Last week’s blog received such a response that it warranted an encore performance. > read more
Product Spotlight: The Sludge from Air Handler #21760
Published on 2012-01-31 07:00:54
Occasionally, potential clients request CRT’s assistance evaluating their HVAC maintenance needs. One such case occurred a few years ago at a large business facility experiencing a pan overflow. > read more
Case In Point: How Vendors Strengthen Our Business
Published on 2012-01-24 12:10:03
At CRT, the past few years have been monumental for us. Between restructuring, organizing and planning, it has been a struggle to stay on top of things. Luckily, the following companies have always been there for us. > read more
Business Survival and Sustainability: THE PASSWORD RAT RACE!!!
Published on 2012-01-12 09:00:23
Passwords, user ids, log in names, on and on and on they go. How many do you have? > read more
Technical Corner: Pancrete and Its Water-Repellant Nature; Protecting Condensate Pans through Intimidation – Part 1
Published on 2011-06-28 13:33:04
After just a few years of service, galvanized condensate pans can start to corrode. This creates low spots in the pan causing water to pool, which accelerates the corrosion process, eventually causing the pan to leak. > read more
Product Spotlight: Limit Condensate Overflows and Water Damages
Published on 2011-06-14 10:39:53
At CRT, we have developed the following HVAC products to reduce leaks, clogs and overflows. By using our Timed Release Product Line, condensate pans, cooler pads and basins remain clean and deposit free, protecting buildings from costly water damages > read more
Technical Corner: The Nature of Chemical Solubility Part Two
Published on 2011-06-07 08:00:08
Adding a controlled release product such as Algae Guard to an HVAC preventive maintenance program is one of the best decisions one can make. The products maintain unit hygiene, stop pan overflows, and reduce work force costs. > read more
Technical Corner: The Nature of Chemical Solubility Part One
Published on 2011-06-01 11:08:21
The dissolving rate of chemical substances plays a very important role in many everyday activities. When washing dishes or floors, users would like the detergent to be present in large amounts to attack and remove dirt. > read more
Product Spotlight: Eliminate HVAC Odors and Improve Indoor Air Quality
Published on 2011-05-18 10:19:10
At CRT, we developed the following solution to help buildings maintain positive indoor air quality, and avoid odor problems originating in the HVAC system. > read more
Case in Point: Go Ahead, McQuay My Day
Published on 2011-04-26 08:00:46
This month one of our clients, Bill Spinnler of Industrial Power Clean, restored an old McQuay Unit. Upon initial inspection, he described the unit as having dirty, torn and tattered insulation - a big headache to most contractors. > read more
Product Spotlight: What Lies Beneath? Insulation Contamination
Published on 2011-04-19 08:00:44
Unwanted deposits can gradually build up on, and even hide inside insulation. Once embedded, they are almost impossible to remove. Regular cleaning is useless, and vacuuming is not only ineffective, but advances the breakdown, or de-lamination of fib > read more
Technical Corner: Article on Active Ingredients in Antimicrobials
Published on 2011-04-13 09:45:04
Article on Active Ingredients in Antimicrobials". Look on page 23 > read more
Business Survival and Substainability: Notification Team
Published on 2011-04-05 14:30:11
Your business must have a Business Continuity Plan utilizing various crew members formed into teams. > read more
Case in Point: An Annual Appointment to Anticipate
Published on 2011-03-29 10:30:12
Several years ago, CRT was contacted by a gentleman who lived in Saipan, a tiny island just north of Guam. He explained that salt air corrosion is a fact of life on this tiny island, which measures only about 12 miles long and 5.5 miles wide. In fact > read more
Technical Corner: Corrosion of HVAC Units
Published on 2011-03-22 08:00:35
Corrosion is arguably one of the major reasons for expensive HVAC replacement. It affects all HVAC systems regardless of geographical location, but tends to be even more of a factor for HVAC units located along the seacoast. Corrosion takes place oft > read more
Product Spotlight: The Unseen, Often Ignored HVAC Problem that is Draining Your Wallet
Published on 2011-03-15 15:15:31
“Dirty coils reduce the system’s ability to cool your home and cause the system to run longer, increasing energy costs and reducing the life of the equipment.” Energy Star Maintenance Checklist http://www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?c=heat_coo > read more
Business Survival and Sustainability: Better Safe than Sorry
Published on 2011-03-01 08:00:31
Now hear this: Don’t believe the rumor that if you have less than a certain number of employees you are exempt from OSHA laws. That is FALSE DATA. Just ask your workers compensation provider, they will tell you. Any reputable insurer will educate y > read more
Case In Point: Good HVAC Cleaning Comes in Small Packages
Published on 2011-02-22 15:20:06
Everyone in the industry knows that coil cleaners are a dime a dozen. They can be bought in gallon containers, 55 gallon drums, and everything in between. There are acidic, alkaline, foaming, penetrating, even so-called GREEN versions. But the bigges > read more