The 2016 Dealer Design Award Winner is… the TFC-200!

July 27, 2016, 8:23 am

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When our customers told us they needed an effective solution for removing scale that was safer than dumping acid into cooling tower water, we were all ears. Shortly after, we introduced the TFC-200 Cooling Tower Fill Cleaner as a solution and 13 categories, 20 contractor reviews and 88 entries later, its unique features and ease […]

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Why Chiller Efficiency and Maintenance are Key Facility Investments

December 19, 2016, 9:09 am

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Typically, a chiller is the single largest consumer of power and most expensive piece of equipment in a building, so it’s logical to allocate time and budget towards energy efficiency and equipment maintenance. Without routine chiller maintenance, energy usage can double in just a few years and components can fail early, causing service interruptions. Poor maintenance procedures also lead to […]

Your Guide for Top Innovations and where to find them at AHR Expo 2017

January 27, 2017, 6:30 am

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Innovation will take center stage at the AHR Expo 2017. The Innovation Awards recipients this year represent the very forefront not just of HVAC, but of the trend toward automation, smart buildings and Internet of Things integration. This new industry trend, poised to explode in the coming year, can save your company and clients tens […]

Smart Technology for Significant Chiller Energy Savings

January 30, 2017, 7:50 am

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In the average building, chillers account for between 35 and 50 percent of energy expenditures. Even minor adjustments in chiller efficiency can significantly lower the overall overhead of your business. Chiller efficiency and its relationship to the Internet of Things will be on everyone’s mind this weekend at the AHR Expo 2017 in Las Vegas, […]

Goodway’s Coverage of The AHR 2017 Expo

February 6, 2017, 6:30 am

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The AHR Expo is a massive trade show where every year, thousands of industry insiders, manufacturers and distributors converge on a Convention Center to show off the latest and greatest in the world of HVACR. This year’s Las Vegas event is particularly exciting, with new technologies such as split cassette systems from @Samsung, VRF systems […]

How Drones Reduce HVAC Maintenance Costs, Collect Data Quickly, and Improve Safety

February 17, 2017, 1:25 pm

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Unmanned aerial vehicles, commonly called “drones,” are coming into their own in facility maintenance. Facility managers employ drones to inspect areas difficult or dangerous to monitor, including HVAC systems. No longer the exclusive domain of hobbyists and the military-intelligence community, drones are poised to revolutionize the way America does business. Consider drones also being deployed […]

Without Small Data, Big Data and Cloud-Based Software are Useless to HVAC Maintenance

March 13, 2017, 8:18 am

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Yes, the facility management industry has entered the age of ‘big data’ where extremely large data sets are being collected and analyzed to reveal patterns, trends, and associations, primarily between HVAC equipment and energy optimization. However, “Big Data” may be the most worn out catchphrase ever. When you think “big” you think Wall Street, the […]

Real-World Customer Success Powers Revamped Goodway.com

May 2, 2017, 1:39 pm

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The right mix of tools and processes delivers crucial maintenance ROI for commercial and industrial HVAC companies — we’ve known that for years. But any other maintenance-intensive industry can also benefit by deploying top gear as well as using a little bit of savvy and the most effective methods. For instance, take Rexnord Corp.’s seal […]

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How Facility Technicians Can Prevent Evaporator Coil Corrosion Without Damaging AC Coils

May 25, 2017, 5:22 am

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It feels like summer has arrived in some regions and the last thing you want is your HVAC system to fail when a heat wave arrives. Detecting a drop in HVAC performance is often the only warning you’ll get that something is about to go wrong. But with dirty coils putting an unnecessary load on […]

A Facility Manager’s Guide to Maintaining, Retrofitting and Replacing RTUs

July 24, 2017, 7:55 am

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As a facility manager, you’re likely aware the Department of Energy’s energy standards for rooftop units begin in 2018 and increase in 2023. But did you also know wasted energy can cost between $1,000 and $3,700 per unit if your facility’s RTU inventory (commercial air conditioners, heat pumps, and warm-air furnaces ) includes units that […]

Why Facility Managers Should Invest in HVAC Engineers and Technicians

August 16, 2017, 6:05 pm

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In an effort to lower operational expenses and create environmentally friendly systems, more and more facility managers are investing in smart building technology’s potential.  Such an investment strategy will likely pay off since HVAC systems account for approximately 40 percent of a facility’s primary energy consumption. Potential Impact Wasted energy can cost between $1,000 and […]

HVAC System Repair and Maintenance Crucial after Hurricane Flooding  

September 14, 2017, 8:53 am

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For the first time in recorded history, the U.S. was slammed with back-to-back Category 4 hurricanes — Harvey and Irma — from the Atlantic. Many people in Texas and Florida continue to battle and hopefully recover from flooded streets, scattered debris, damaged homes, and inoperable buildings. The economic costs associated with this tag team of […]

Hurricane Floodwaters Now Mold Breeding Grounds at Many Facilities

November 9, 2017, 8:31 am

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Although the initial cleanup from hurricane rain and floodwaters is nearly finished, facility managers in the south have an ensuing issue to now consider – indoor air quality (IAQ). Standing water and wet materials are breeding grounds for fast-growing microorganisms such as mold and bacteria. Failing to remove contaminated materials and reduce moisture and humidity […]

How Facility Managers Can Comply with Energy Benchmarking Laws

November 17, 2017, 2:10 pm

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Energy and water conservation have become an industry focus. One reason is energy benchmarking laws that regulate a building’s traditional energy usage and incentivizes for using renewable sources. Today, it’s more common for local governments to fine a facility for non-compliance with established energy benchmarks. Requiring facility managers to monitor energy and water usage has had […]

Disneyland Legionnaires Cases Raise Cooling Tower Preventative Maintenance Questions

November 24, 2017, 1:05 am

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Recent legionnaires news at Disneyland is the latest reminder that this public safety and HVAC maintenance issue isn’t going away anytime soon. As mentioned in previous posts, Legionnaires’ disease is a serious and sometimes fatal disease that affects the lungs as a severe strain of pneumonia. It can be contracted through poorly treated or untreated […]

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Our Best Stories for 2017 and 2018 Industry Predictions

January 10, 2018, 12:42 pm

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Here at Goodway we want to wish all of our customers a Happy New Year! 2017 was a great year and we predict that 2018 will be even better as we continue to bring you more quality products and content relevant to HVAC maintenance, power generation, and food and beverage processing to improve the efficiency […]

Facility Manager Talent Gap Brings New Initiatives in 2018

January 15, 2018, 7:35 am

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The facility management field will continue to grow in 2018 while the talent pool shrinks. Historically there has been no linear path to a career as a facility manager. Generally, experienced trade professionals are promoted to facility management based on knowledge and experience. But now as many seasoned facility managers hit retirement age and building […]

The Importance of Duct Cleaning for Indoor Air Quality

February 2, 2018, 1:20 pm

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This winter could break temperature and snowfall records across the country. For most of us, staying inside is the only defense. Avoiding the outdoors may keep us safe from dangerous weather, but we face another danger from the inside. The air quality inside a building begins to worsen when there are less fresh outdoor air […]

Why Disinfecting Schools May Require Industrial Grade Disinfectants

February 8, 2018, 11:16 am

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This flu season is one of the worst in over a decade, and our schools have seen the worst of it. Unlike previous seasons, the current strains of influenza are affecting seemingly healthy young people, even those that have had a flu shot. At least 9 schools in Texas have closed for at least one […]

How the Increased Use of HVAC In Winter Creates More Allergen Buildup

February 15, 2018, 1:19 pm

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The results are in and according to groundhog legend, we’re in for a few more weeks of winter. That’s not welcomed news for some in this country as snowstorms have already extended into regions of the country rarely experiencing anything but the odd flurry. Hazardous weather keeps many people indoors for days and sometimes weeks, […]