ABC Pacific Northwest hosts first ever Craft Championship at the Northwest College of Construction on October 16th for 3rd and 4th year HVAC and Sheet Metal Apprentices and HD is proud to announce that three of our employees qualified to participate! Ian Oberlander, Ben Walker and Mike Forseti all competed for a chance to attend… Read more »
Commercial HVAC Maintenance
Commercial HVAC Maintenance Preventative maintenance is extremely beneficial for the longevity and health of a variety of things. Just like an annual visit to the doctor, a monthly tune-up for the family vehicle or brushing your teeth twice a day; HVAC equipment is no different. Regular maintenance schedules can reduce energy costs, extend the life… Read more »
Commercial Refrigeration Maintenance
While summer is almost over, it’s never a bad time to talk about how to properly maintain your commercial refrigeration system (or ice machine). For starters, no matter the size, anything from a small sandwich/drink displays and ice machines to large walk-in freezers requires a maintenance schedule. Routine maintenance and cleaning will not only prevent… Read more »
Helping out the Habitat for Humanity
On Sunday, July 7th, the Habitat for Humanity broke ground at a new house in Monroe, Oregon and our crew was there to help. While it was a long 12-hour day, we completed the rough install of a heat pump and had plenty of fun and laughs along the way. The house is being built… Read more »
The History of Ice: A Cool Story
Before ice machines were invented, ice was harvested from natural sources. But, as time went on, good sources of natural ice became harder and harder to find because of pollution and sewage dumping. Problems first became evident in the brewing industry and the meatpacking and dairy industries soon followed. Ice as a refrigeration agent soon… Read more »
REACH’s 2012 Paint & Repair-a-Thon
Hunter-Davisson recently participated in this year’s REACH Community Development’s Paint and Repair-a-thon. Eric Rios, Hunter-Davisson Journeyman Technician, was one of nearly 250 volunteers who made free repairs to 30 homes making them safer and more comfortable for low income seniors and families. Hunter-Davisson helped four low-income senior and disabled homeowners get ready for winter by… Read more »