Industry news, engineering guides, and thought leadership from McQuay Climate's technical team.
An office administrator's honest account of a failed DIY attempt to fix a McQuay HVAC system—from searching for thermostat manuals and Nest installation guides to learning why calling a qualified mcquay hvac service provider is the smarter move. [...]
Continue Reading →A procurement manager explains why replacing the compressor on an aging McQuay water source heat pump was an $11,000 mistake—and the TCO questions to ask before approving any major HVAC repair. [...]
Continue Reading →An office administrator's field notes on McQuay air-cooled chillers: how to read COP, why part-load data matters, and the ice maker machine and bathroom exhaust fan purchases every facility plan forgets. Plus a note on knowing your limits. [...]
Continue Reading →Why McQuay chiller and water source heat pump failures are usually airflow, water flow, thermostat, or filter problems—and what that means before you pay for emergency compressor service. [...]
Continue Reading →A no-nonsense checklist for maintaining your McQuay air-cooled chiller, including 7384-188 McQuay oil filter HVAC parts, solenoid valves, refrigerated air dryers, and how to clean a K&N air filter. From a procurement manager who tracks every dollar. [...]
Continue Reading →Practical answers to common McQuay HVAC questions—thermostat resets, filter schedules, compressor issues, and how to find a quality service provider in Houston, TX. [...]
Continue Reading →A procurement manager shares how a McQuay chiller quote, a McQuay AHU, a Honeywell Home thermostat, and a Shark fan led him to learn how to flush a hot water heater—and avoid an expensive repair. [...]
Continue Reading →Should you repair an old McQuay WSHP or replace it? This total cost of ownership comparison includes McQuay chiller tips, condenser coil cleaning, and when outdoor heaters or tankless hot water heaters make sense. [...]
Continue Reading →A field-tested QC checklist for McQuay chillers, heat pumps, and fan coil units. Covers nameplate verification, refrigerant pressure tests, Nest thermostat compatibility, and documentation. [...]
Continue Reading →An admin buyer's honest look at McQuay water source heat pump failures, why 7384-188 oil filter HVAC parts matter, and how to use an air compressor without damaging your system. [...]
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