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Types of Commercial Refrigeration

March 26, 2020

Chances are, you are routinely in the presence of commercial refrigeration. Gas stations, grocery stores, restaurants — these are some of the establishments one can find examples of commercial refrigeration. Let’s dive a bit deeper to learn about some of these specific examples. Merchandsing Freezers Take a trip to your local grocery store. Head to the freezer section. What do you see? Pizza, ice cream, TV dinners — these are some of the food items one will find in the freezer section. And these food items are housed in what are called merchandising freezers.

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How Do Furnaces Work?

March 26, 2020

There are three major categories of furnaces which comprise of electric furnace, gas furnace and oil-burning furnace. And today, we’ll take a look at the three to distinguish how they operate individually. Gas Furnaces A pilot light kindles a variety of burners and also in the combustion compartment. The heat these burners make joins the heat exchanger where the heat is distributed to the atmosphere and increases it to the temperature fixed by the thermostat. The purpose of the thermostat is to adjust the air temperature by engaging the machine whenever the temperature falls

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How Does an AC Inverter Work?

March 26, 2020

In any climate, an air conditioning system will make your home or office a more comfortable place to be. Specifically, in summer you would want your environment to be as cool as is conveniently possible. The air conditioning system works by using the refrigeration cycle. Here, two coils, hot and cold, are pumped with refrigerant, warm or hot air from your environment is passed over to the colder coil hence cooling it down and is then recycled back into your environment, the warm air is then blown out via the outlet hose on your air conditioner.

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The Different Careers in HVAC

March 26, 2020

Are you interested in pursuing a career in HVAC but aren’t sure exactly what you would like to do? At Controlled Climate Services in Kennesaw, Lumpkin, and Marietta, we offer careers in all of the major HVAC career areas for the people of North and South Georgia. Technicians, Engineers, And Fabricators For The HVAC Industry There are many exciting career options available for people who are interested in pursuing a career working in the heating and cooling industries. While engineering and fabrication careers are an important part of the HVAC industry, today we are going to

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How Do I Improve My Air Quality?

March 26, 2020

The air inside your home can over time accumulate harmful particles. This can be caused by the presence of naturally occurring radon gases, mold, mildew, household cleaners, cigarette smoke, dust, and other particulates. Studies show that the average American citizen spends about 80-90 percent of his/her time indoors, which makes indoor air quality something worth paying attention to. So, what can you do to improve the quality of air in your home or office building? Routine HVAC Maintenance One of the simplest and most effective ways of improving the quality of air in your

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How to Obtain a NATE Certification

March 26, 2020

Step One: Choose Your Desired Service Type The steps to get Nate Certification in Lumpkin, GA may be different from other states. If you are interested in becoming a Certified technician, you need to choose a technician service type, this is the first step. Remember, once you choose to become a service technician, you will automatically obtain your installation certification. An HVAC technician is highly regarded as being knowledgeable, when it comes to servicing, and installing heating and cooling systems. In fact, the process to obtain your Nate certification can be obtained in three simple steps.

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What to Expect from a Furnace Replacement

March 26, 2020

Buying a new furnace is a stressful event. You know that you need a working furnace, so you can’t put it off when the time comes. But it’s a large expense, and you probably also worry about how much trouble it will be to have the new furnace installed and whether it will interrupt your day-to-day life. Most people only ever have to buy a new furnace once or twice in a lifetime, so it seems like a mystery. Before The Installation Happily, the certified technicians who work at heating and cooling companies have

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How is a “Smart” Thermostat Beneficial?

March 26, 2020

Certain promises were made by Hanna Barbara when it comes to American’s expectations regarding the status of our homes in the 21st-century. Specifically, the Jetsons cartoon set a pretty high bar as to what we could expect in terms of the automated features of new home technologies. While the microwave oven, Roomba, answering machines, and more might not measure up to flying cars and floating escalators, but adding a “Smart” Thermostat might be a huge step towards realizing the dream of the 1960’s cartoon writers. Regardless, a “Smart” Thermostat is a great way to rationalize your energy use and save

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What Does it Mean to be NATE Certified?

March 26, 2020

There are several reasons why hiring a NATE-certified HVAC technician is better than hiring one that does not have this important form of certification. Following are some of the most important benefits of NATE-certification: Training NATE-certified technicians must undergo a great deal of training in order to pass NATE certification tests. Training includes safety training, training in handling HVAC tools, basic construction and electrical, taking temperature and humidity measurements and more. These are only basic requirements for specialty HVAC technicians who receive specialized training to handle specific HVAC jobs. Furthermore, NATE

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What are the Benefits of Hiring NATE Certified Technicians?

March 26, 2020

When you need to high a technician to install, repair or maintain your AC or heating unit, it is advisable to hire a NATE- certified technician. Heating and cooling pieces of equipment come with a set of manufacturer’s specifications. NATE-certified technicians use their knowledge of this equipment. The following are some of the benefits of hiring NATE- certified technicians. Technicians with knowledge North American Technician Excellence is recognized as the most prestigious HVAC certifying institute in North America. Its training programs remain up to date. The certification is renewed after every five years after

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