From the Editor: Lots of new things!
JULY 2013 BLOG: LOTS OF NEW STUFF! Well, things are changing. The traditional way we reach our loyal readers is with the printed version of Indoor Comfort Marketing, and we really like talking to you that way; but …
New York State encourages expanded use of biodiesel in home heating
Biodiesel industry leaders and market sources Monday applauded new legislation in New York that will encourage expanded use of biodiesel. The New York State Assembly and Senate passed legislation Friday that sets a new standard for …
Women In Energy Summit 2013
Article & Photos by Editor Mike SanGiovanni It took three tries before the first Women In Energy Summit could come to fruition. A scheduling conflict scuttled the first attempt, then superstorm Sandy sank the ensuing effort, …
How to Execute a Service Call
Editor's note: Part I of this article appeared in the June 2013 printed edition of ICM. For the benefit of our readers, we present the COMPLETE article below. Contact information for Roger follows this article. Part …
WILO USA Names Ricky Flores and Yates Timmerman as Regional Sales Managers
ROSEMONT, IL — Wilo USA, a provider of pumps and pump solutions for water management, building services and groundwater, has named Ricky Flores as its new Northeast Regional Sales Manager for its Water Management group …
OESP's roots—group founded 60 years ago
OESP, the National Association of Oil & Energy Service Professionals, recently celebrated its 60th anniversary. Formerly the National Association of Oil Heating Service Managers—NAOHSM—the group was founded in 1953 in New York. A story appeared …
Maine man dies from burns while cutting apart heating oil tank with welding torch
BLAINE, Maine — Fire officials say a 72-year-old northern Maine man has died after being critically burned while cutting up an old heating oil tank with a welding torch. The state Fire Marshal's Office says Reginal …
Gas basics, Part 6: Complete Combustion
We finished up April’s article addressing Combustion. So far, we have covered the “Meaning of Combustion,” “The Requirements for Combustion,” and the “Chemistry of Combustion”. Still, after many years of working in the heating industry, and …
Proactive vs. Reactive
Hello again! This month has been quite a learning experience for me. I started April by being reminded of why I left the trade of auto and truck repair 27 years ago. I recall being …
Heating System Oddities
Following are examples of jobsites I have seen over the past heating season. Each one was exhibiting some type of problem due to someone either ignoring the standard installation practices or thinking the job was located in an area …