How to Check if Your HVAC System is Energy Efficient?

• How to Make Your HVAC System More Energy Efficient

  An introduction by John Hamilton, Chief Operating Officer of the National Energy Management Institute, Hamilton introduces a series of videos on ways you can save on your energy costs by updating your HVAC system.

• Adjustable Elbows Can Make Your HVAC System Energy Efficient

  COO of the National Energy Management Institute, John Hamilton, demonstrates how by using adjustable elbows in your HVAC’s duct system you can help save energy.

• 45 Degrees Take Offs Can Save on Your HVAC System’s Energy Costs

  COO of the National Energy Management Institute, John Hamilton, demonstrates the impact on 45 degree take offs versus 90 degrees when it comes to making your HVAC system more energy efficient—resulting in more savings and less costs.

• Full Elbow Sweeps Can Help Save Energy

  A well built duct system helps the air flow more smoothly and efficiently. COO of the National Energy Management Institute, John Hamilton, demonstrates how by using a full sweep elbow versus a non-full sweep elbow helps air flow more efficiently, helping you lower your building’s energy costs.

• Take Offs-Bellmouth Versus Round Take Offs

  SMWIA Local 19 instructor, Bob Schuck, speaks to you about the difference between using a round on round versus a Bellmouth take off when building or upgrading your building’s HVAC systems—the results: energy savings and more money in your pocket.

• How to Avoid Duct Leakages

  Duct leakages are the biggest cause of energy loss. COO of the National Energy Management Institute, John Hamilton, shows you what you need to look for in sealants, ensuring that your duct system is leak free!

• Rectangular to Round Take Off

  COO of the National Energy Management Institute shows how energy flows from a rectangular to round take off, and how it can help make your HVAC system more efficient.

• Canvas Connections: Part 1

  Why should your canvas connections be placed outside your duct system versus inside? John Hamilton explains.

• Canvas Connections: Part 2

  John Hamilton demonstrates why you need to place your canvas connections outside versus inside.

• Duct Design

  John Hamilton discusses the elements that you need to incorporate when designing your duct system.

• Duct Connections – Proper Gasket: Part 1

  Bob Schuck talks about how to install the gasket material in your duct system.

• Duct Connections – Proper Gasket: Part 2

  In Part 2 of “Duct Connections”, Bob Schuck demonstrates how to install gasket materials in your duct system properly.

• Duct Connections – Proper Gasket: Part 3

  In the third installment of “Duct Connections”, Bob Schuck goes into more detail about the importance of installing gasket materials in your duct system.

• Duct Sealant Adhesives

  John Hamilton talks about the types of duct sealant adhesives that you should use to seal your ducts.

• Duct Transitions

  An important part of your HVAC system is transitions. John Hamilton provides you with recommendations on how to create proper transitions in your HVAC system.

• Elbow Training Vanes

  How do elbow training vanes work? John Hamilton demonstrates.

• Fabrication and Installation

  Once the duct design is complete, you need to properly fabricate and install it. Bob Schuck discusses fabrication and installation of your duct system.

• Rectangular Full Sweep Elbows

  John Hamilton discusses how rectangular full sweep elbows are much more energy efficient than square ones.

• Testing, Adjusting and Balancing

  John Hamilton discusses the importance of testing, adjusting and balancing your HVAC system to make it more energy efficient.

• Transverse Joint Connections

  John Hamilton explains how transverse connections are used to prevent duct leakages in your HVAC system.

• Fire Damper Access Doors

  John Hamilton discusses installing fire dampers in access doors.

• Turn Vanes –Latest ASHRAE Research

  John Hamilton discusses ASHRAE Findings in Elbow Turn Vanes.