Many of you may already know that our HVAC company, Kalos Services, is also a GC. We do a lot of construction projects with HVAC, plumbing, and electrical scopes of work. Estimating is a crucial part of winning those projects, and those of you who work on HVAC for new construction probably already have an […]

HVAC systems often fail early or don't perform well due to inconsistent power. While technicians can't control a home's main power supply, they can stabilize it at the system using buck-boost transformers. These devices adjust voltage up or down to meet the equipment’s needs. As HVAC systems become more advanced, understanding buck-boost transformers will be […]

Evaporator temperatures below 32°F (or 0°C) are common and acceptable in refrigeration; that's why there is a defrost sequence. It's the same story for a heat pump running in heat mode; freezing is a part of the process, and defrost is necessary. In comfort cooling, we can't allow the evaporator to get below 32°F, or […]