Here is a list of our favorite links about everything HVAC. We hope this list helps you find answers to your questsions. If you have suggestions about other sites to include, or questions you can't seem to find the answer to, please send email to info@briansmech.com.

Wikipedia's Definition of HVAC

Terrific breakdown of the basics as well as simple explanation of whats involved with heating and cooling you! http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HVAC

Helpful Link for Educating Consumers

HVAC Operating Costs

Estimate how much you could SAVE with a newer HVAC system

www.hvacopcost

Healthful Link for Educating Consumers

Environmental Protection Agency

Federal Information and Services regarding the Air you Breathe, specifically, Indoors http://www.epa.gov/iaq/iaqinfo.html

Professional Links

ASHRAE - American Society of Heating, Refrigeration, and Air-Conditioning Engineers

Science and Standards surrounding HVAC Industry

http://www.ashrae.org/

ACCA - Air Conditioning Contractors of America

Mainly, just contractor specific information, but great resources available for the more hands-on consumer http://www.acca.org/

Indoor Air Quality

Indoor air purifiers that produce even small amounts of ozone may be risky for health

Interesting article on ionic air purifiers and electrostatic air cleaning.
http://www.innovations-report.com/html/reports/medicine_health/report-58902.html

Indoor Air Quality

Study says 'too clean' may not be best for kids

Interesting article on the "hygiene hypothesis" regarding children and asthma.