HVAC

What does MEP work consist of?

The construction and maintenance of buildings unite many different fields, which may relate to or even conflict with one another in distinct ways. Working in construction may thus bring one under a functional combination of several such fields, one such combination known as MEP, which is an acronym for mechanical, electrical, and plumbing, the three

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What is the proper tonnage per square foot for HVAC?

Many people believe you can figure out the appropriate tonnage for an air conditioner off of square feet alone. This is not true. While the square footage of space that needs cooling is one of the key variables, it has to be considered alongside several other factors. The first of these factors is insulation. Insulation

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What Equipment Do HVAC Technicians Use Every Day?

HVAC beginners are often confused about the tools and equipment they need to use. To perform daily installations, repairs, and maintenance on HVAC machinery, it’s essential to have basic tools that every handyman has. Here is a brief guide to equipment that is common for HVAC professionals. Basic Handyman Toolbox HVAC technicians use basic handyman

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Can an AC change the room air pressure?

If an AC system is working properly, any air pressure changes it creates should be brief and transient. The ideal HVAC system functions as a closed-loop. For every cubic foot of air that the AC conditions and pushes into your building, a cubic foot of air is pushed outside through what is known as “return

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How long does it take to install a central HVAC system?

Central HVAC systems have long been the top choice for indoor heating, ventilation, and cooling. This equipment is designed to distribute warm or cooled air all throughout the building. It can provide advanced temperature and humidity control, improve the indoor air quality, and increase comfort for all tenants and guests. If your commercial property lacks

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What are the components of an HVAC system of a building?

Commercial HVAC systems provide businesses with a vast range of essential benefits. From regulating temperature and humidity levels to improving indoor air qualities, this equipment is critical for maintaining safe, sustainable, and ultimately compliant work environments. Many business owners, however, know very little about the heating and cooling technologies that their operations regularly rely on.

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HVAC Project Engineer

An HVAC project engineer is essential for many modern-day construction projects. Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) are designed to provide thermal comfort and the at same time acceptable indoor air quality based on the user’s needs. With our experienced HVAC project engineers on staff at O.C. McDonald we are capable of designing a heating

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What Is A Plenum Box Used For In A HVAC System

Forced air HVAC systems tend to be the norm in today’s home construction or renovation. Through a series of ducts and vents, warm or cold air is pushed through from the unit’s blower fan. In order for everything to work properly, the HVAC unit requires a plenum to accomplish the tasks. What is a Plenum

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The Benefits of Packaged Rooftop HVAC Units

Packaged rooftop HVAC units provide benefits over other types of heating and cooling equipment. A rooftop HVAC unit is a packaged, rather than split, system. In a more traditional split system, the heating and cooling are housed separately, with an outdoor and indoor set of components. In a packaged rooftop unit the entire system is

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