by Abbie Stancato | Jan 15, 2026 | HVAC Sensors & Controls
In a previous article I covered the two most common control sensors in HVAC — Enthalpy and Dry Bulb (What Are HVAC Enthalpy & Dry Bulb – Part 1). In this one I’d like to discuss Carbon Dioxide (CO2) controls. According to a New York Times...
by Abbie Stancato | Jan 15, 2026 | General
Let’s talk indoor air quality… Combining work and home, people spend approximately 90% of their time indoors. Indoor air quality is about the health and well-being of a building’s occupants and visitors. The HVAC industry is all about improving and...
by Abbie Stancato | Jan 15, 2026 | Energy Recovery
What Is An ERV (Energy Recovery) And How Does It Work? Maintaining indoor air quality is vital to the health and well-being of a building’s occupants. An Energy Recovery Ventilator (ERV) allows fresh air into a building, while retaining pre-conditioned heating...
by Abbie Stancato | Jan 15, 2026 | HVAC Sensors & Controls
Actuators and motors are commonly used in the HVAC industry, but not completely understood. So what’s the difference between and two? In Geek Speak Terminology: The term “Actuator” typically refers to a device that provides linear motion… like...
by Abbie Stancato | Jan 15, 2026 | General
The general purpose of an HVAC Outdoor Air Hood is to allow outside air into the HVAC Rooftop Unit (RTU) while preventing rain and other outside elements from entering. I state general purpose, because not all HVAC Hoods serve that purpose. Specifically, MicroMetl...
