Industry news, engineering guides, and thought leadership from McQuay Climate's technical team.
A field specialist shares hard-learned lessons on sourcing McQuay chiller parts, replacing thermostats, and handling ice machine and compressed air dryer maintenance. Spoiler: the cheapest offline supplier won't save you in a crisis. [...]
Continue Reading →A quality inspector's perspective on commercial HVAC equipment decisions, challenging conventional brand loyalty and advocating for specification-first procurement. [...]
Continue Reading →I've spent the last 7 years handling service orders for commercial HVAC, including McQuay systems. Here's what my screw-ups taught me about maintaining old water source heat pumps, replacing thermostats (including Nest resets), and keeping Woozoo fans running – and why a one-size-fits-all approach fails. [...]
Continue Reading →An admin buyer shares why focusing on McQuay thermostat manuals and water source heat pump specs saved our facility budget and headaches. [...]
Continue Reading →A senior HVAC technician shares 15 years of experience and a painful $3,200 mistake to explain why choosing the cheapest McQuay part or system replacement often leads to higher total costs. Learn the hidden costs of 'budget-friendly' decisions and why total value, not upfront price, should drive your commercial HVAC purchasing. [...]
Continue Reading →Straight talk about McQuay centrifugal and air cooled chillers, heat pumps for hot water, and practical air filter maintenance — from a quality manager who rejects about 8% of first deliveries. [...]
Continue Reading →A quality inspector cuts through marketing noise to explain why McQuay fan coil unit specs are rarely what they seem, how to avoid a 3-ton mistake, and why that 'quiet' rating is probably a lie. [...]
Continue Reading →An emergency HVAC specialist compares McQuay fan coil units to window fans for commercial and residential applications, focusing on installation, maintenance, and total cost. Featuring real-world experience in Houston, TX. [...]
Continue Reading →Stop guessing. A practical, scenario-based guide to deciphering McQuay heat pump error codes, troubleshooting common faults, and knowing when to call a pro from a veteran who's been in the hot seat. [...]
Continue Reading →A quality inspector explains why focusing on the AC fan motor or simple coil cleaning isn't enough for your McQuay heat pump. We'll cover the real cost of neglect and when a misting fan is a smart investment. [...]
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