When your customers are in the market for a new water heater, they essentially have two options: a traditional water heater that connects to electricity or gas, or a tankless water heater. While both pieces of HVAC equipment have the same ultimate function, they do not work the same way. Here is a closer look … The post Tankless vs. Traditional Water Heaters: Which One is Better for Your Customer?...

It is commonly believed that duct sealing is only beneficial if the leak occurs in an unconditioned space, such as an attic or basement. However, the Comfort Institute, in partnership with the Greater Cincinnati Energy Alliance (GCEA), released updated findings that prove otherwise. Rob McCracken, GCEA’s director of operations, reports that after initial data has … The post Comfort Institute Prove...

Parkersburg Correctional Center in West Virginia was faced with a unique challenge: they needed to convert a hotel into a minimum-security correctional facility. Housing approximately 130 male offenders, there were many different areas that needed to be heated and cooled, yet the inmates could not have access to any controls, so the PTAC units traditionally … The post Case Study: Parkersburg Corre...

Fagnan’s Furnace Service (EST. 1971) of Calgary, AB has been a CE Canada customer for over 20 Years. Always looking for way to make their business run more efficiently, Fagnan’s Furnace Service has integrated the CE website into their ordering process.  In 2017, our customer has completed 86% of their orders online and are projecting for … The post Customer Spotlight: Fagnan’s Furnace Service appe...

Fairfax County is home to one of the largest school systems in Northern Virginia, and they are always on the lookout for new technologies to improve the energy efficiency of the schools while making them more comfortable for the students and teachers. One elementary school in the Fairfax County school district is Forestville Elementary, and … The post Case Study: Forestville Elementary School in G...

The National Training Center offers the full training experience with classroom sessions and live operating equipment with hands-on activities. If you are interested in multi-day training, please register for each section you would like to attend. The Class Descriptions are shown at the bottom of each calendar. Links are provided for each section of training … The post Ductless and VRF – National ...

As your reliable HVAC supplier, we are always on a mission to help make your job easier. As such, when we discovered Housecall Pro, we just had to pass it on. In short, Housecall Pro is a software that you can use on a smartphone, tablet, or desktop to manage your HVAC business. It puts … The post Housecall Pro Simplifies Your HVAC Contractor Business appeared first on .

Back in 2015, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced new compliance guidelines for all commercial rooftop HVAC systems, including air conditioners and heat pumps, for any low-rise building. This affects a vast span of structures, including retail stores, mid-level hospitals, educational facilities, and more. The DOE stated that the new requirements would go into … The post What You Need to ...

In order to make sure your customer’s HVAC system is operating at maximum efficiency, an annual coil cleaning is a must. By keeping the coils clean, you can make sure your customer’s unit operates with maximum energy efficiency while maintaining air quality. Equally important is which cleaners you use to complete the coil cleaning process. … The post Featured Coil Cleaning Products from Nu-Calgon ...

As your residential and commercial customers are preparing to turn on their air conditioners for the season, it is important to remind them of the role coil cleaning plays in air conditioner maintenance. While condenser and evaporator coils have different functions within the a/c unit, keeping them clean offers the same benefits. Benefits of Coil … The post Why Coil Cleaning is a Crucial Aspect of...

We’ve mentioned the Cor smart thermostat many times, but today we are going to take it a step further and introduce the complete Cor Home Automation system. Just like the Cor thermostat, the home automation system was created to be user friendly, innovative, and versatile. It integrates with all of the other smart features in … The post Spotlight on Cor Home Automation appeared first on .

As an HVAC contractor, you have a lot on your plate. Not only do you have to tend to your current customers, you need to continue building your business, and give impeccable service every step of the way. While you love designing and installing HVAC systems, all of the paperwork, finances, and other administrative tasks … The post OnCall Air and CE: A Match for the Ages appeared first on .

Every type of HVAC equipment has its own efficiency rating system, and for boilers and furnaces, that system is called the annual fuel utilization efficiency, or the AFUE. The higher the AFUE rating, the more efficient the boiler or furnace is. Understanding these ratings is important so you can demonstrate to your customers the efficiency … The post AFUE Ratings Explained appeared first on .

When you are building an HVAC system for a home, you probably use a traditional, residential unitary system or a standard residential ductless system. If you are working on a large commercial space, you typically opt for a 3-phase VRF system. However, there’s the middle area that is too large for the residential ductless system, … The post What You Need to Know About the Carrier/Bryant and Toshiba...

Yost & Campbell has been serving the Westchester County area of New York for over 75 years. In 1939, they began as a refrigerator repair business out of a garage. The business grew from there and now covers all aspects of heating, cooling, plumbing, and indoor air quality for homes and businesses throughout Westchester County, … The post Customer Spotlight: Yost & Campbell appeared first on .

On January 31st, volunteers from CE South Texas spent the day working on a Habitat for Humanity project in the historical Settegast community in Houston. Settegast was first developed in 1892 by German immigrants William J and Julius J. Settegast, who had become interested in land speculation back in 1872. Today, Habitat for Humanity has … The post CE Build Day – Habitat for Humanity appeared firs...

Honeywell is a Fortune 100 company that creates innovative solutions for a variety of industries. In the HVAC world, they are renowned for their high-quality equipment and supplies. At CE, we are especially fond of their universal heating parts. By creating a line of universal items like gas valves, ignitors, and limit switches, contractors can … The post Spotlight on Honeywell: Your Universal Hea...

A heating system is dependent on many parts to function properly, and when one part fails to do its job, the entire system can shut down. As an HVAC contractor, your customers rely on you to quickly and effectively repair their HVAC system, and with Honeywell’s universal heating parts, you can be sure to have … The post Why You Should Keep Your Truck Stocked with Universal Heating Parts from Honey...

2017 was quite the year for CE. We started off in January with the addition of the Toshiba Carrier single-phase VRF system to our ductless lineup, and it was clear that HVAC contractors and their customers were ready. With unheard-of simultaneous heating and cooling, the ability to eliminate ductwork, and zoned temperature control, the applications … The post The Many Ways We Put Ductless HVAC Sys...

In the summertime, humidity is the enemy. But, in the wintertime, when cold temperatures dry out the air and then the heater dries it out even more, humidity is a necessity. Without humidity in the home, skin dries out, throats get scratchy, and some people even get nosebleeds. Not only that, but a complete lack … The post How to Deal with Humidity in Winter appeared first on CE News.

A new, ultra-sleek, modern apartment complex is opening soon in New Haven, CT, and they needed a dependable, efficient, and inconspicuous HVAC system to keep residents comfortable all year round. Carrier ductless systems were selected to meet the demands of the 55-unit complex without ruining the modern vibe. About the New Haven Apartments The newest … The post Case Study: Modern Apartment Complex...

Since 2001, the old home of Joker’s Comedy Club in the Bricktown community of Oklahoma City has sat vacant, but it is currently under development to become a nonprofit multi-purpose event center, meeting area, and coffee shop. To help make the abandoned building more efficient, while making sure every individual space is able to remain … The post Case Study: Oklahoma Warehouse Conversion appeared ...

A local business in Tarpon Springs, Florida, purchased a historic 4200 square foot home with the goal of converting it into an efficient, comfortable office space. With the help of CE and A-Bear Refrigeration, Inc., a Toshiba Carrier VRF system was installed to provide the updated building with versatility and efficiency while maximizing the limited … The post Case Study for Historic Home Renovati...

Built in 1924, the Princess Anne Hotel in Asheville, North Carolina, was completely renovated in 2005 to maintain the home’s historic architecture while transforming 40 individual rooms into two large guest rooms and 14 spacious suites. By opting for a Carrier ductless system, the Princess Anne Hotel was able to improve their efficiency, maintain the … The post Case Study: Historic Princess Anne H...

Every air filter is given a MERV rating, and it can be confusing trying to choose which is best for residential applications. Let’s take a look at what MERV is and take a dive into the ratings. We will also explore if there is such a thing as too high of a rating for residential … The post MERV Ratings: What You Need to Know appeared first on CE News.

We all know that after Thanksgiving, Black Friday and Cyber Monday kick off the holiday shopping season, but #GivingTuesday is when we really get into the spirit of generosity. At CE, we strive every day to give back. To celebrate National Day of Giving, we’d like to showcase just a few of the charitable efforts … The post CE Gives Back – #GivingTuesday appeared first on CE News.

Many types of HVAC equipment rely on coils to operate, and these coils must be protected from environmental elements. If not properly protected, coils will corrode, or deteriorate, which leads to less efficient equipment and expensive repairs. The good news is that most coil corrosion can be avoided or delayed if you take prevention steps—because … The post How to Prevent Coil Corrosion appeared f...

After a hurricane or bad rainstorm hits, homes often sustain visible damage. But perhaps the most harmful damage of all cannot be seen. Here’s what you can do to help your customers mitigate risk. Potential Indoor Air Quality Dangers Whether the home has survived a hurricane, rainstorm, or other weather, these are the unseen dangers … The post What to Do About Indoor Air Quality Following Big Stor...