Industry news, engineering guides, and thought leadership from McQuay Climate's technical team.
A quality inspector reviews the most common installation missteps with McQuay HVAC systems, including thermostat compatibility, control sequences, and heat exchanger maintenance. Value-focused advice for contractors and facility managers. [...]
Continue Reading →A quality inspector shares a real-world story about specifying the wrong McQuay HVAC part (the 7384-188 oil filter) for a Daikin McQuay chiller, revealing how a focus on price over value can lead to costly delays and system failures. [...]
Continue Reading →A quality inspector shares a costly lesson learned from specifying plug fan assemblies and backward curved impeller designs without verifying the complete duct fan system integration. [...]
Continue Reading →Choosing a McQuay thermostat isn't a one-size-fits-all decision. A procurement manager breaks down the total cost of ownership for three common facility scenarios. [...]
Continue Reading →A personal account from a commercial HVAC contractor on how a simple preshipment checklist prevented a costly chiller order mistake, with insights on verifying compressor and heat pump configurations. [...]
Continue Reading →A step-by-step checklist for selecting the right McQuay chiller. Includes model matching, specification verification, and common pitfalls—written from a quality inspector's perspective. [...]
Continue Reading →A facility administrator's honest look at the real cost and process of sourcing McQuay HVAC equipment and replacement parts. It's not just about finding the right chiller. [...]
Continue Reading →A cost-focused comparison of sourcing McQuay HVAC parts in New England, comparing OEM vs. aftermarket and the true cost of reliability. [...]
Continue Reading →You’ve got the manual, but you need the code. This no-nonsense guide to McQuay chiller passwords, common HVAC lockout scenarios, and field-proven emergency triage is written by someone who’s been called in when the building is hot and the engineers are panicking. [...]
Continue Reading →Eight direct answers to common McQuay HVAC questions about parts, service providers, thermostats, compressors, and even a few related topics like fans. Written from the perspective of a specialist who handles urgent repairs and replacements. [...]
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