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Understanding Microchannel Coils
May 7, 2024
In today’s HVAC/R industry, microchannel coils have become increasingly popular due to their efficiency and size advantages. However, these coils have also faced challenges and failures in certain systems, leading to a demand for better solutions. At Cooney Technologies, we understand the importance of reliable and durable microchannel coils for your chiller system. That’s why we offer Evapco’s MicroChannel Replacement Coils, designed specifically for industrial applications and offering superior performance and longevity compared to OEM coils.

Understanding Cold Climate HVAC Design and Coil Freeze Protection
February 1, 2024
A cold climate is any region with a mean winter temperature of 32°F or below, and HVAC systems built for those conditions live or die on how well the coils are protected. Here’s what ASHRAE recommends, where those methods fall short, and what actually holds up when the temperature drops and the power doesn’t.

Understanding Steam to Hot Water Heat Exchangers
January 2, 2024
Steam to water heat exchangers do quiet, critical work in buildings with central steam plants. This guide compares the four common types, storage tanks, shell and tube, plate and frame, and shell and coil, and covers the materials, maintenance, efficiency, and footprint factors to weigh before you replace one.

Cooney 2023 Team Building Trip
September 26, 2023
We believe work is better when it’s fun. So we took the whole team to Orlando for mud runs, jet skis, a scavenger hunt, and a four-course meal. Here’s how our team retreat went.

Long Lead Times & Price Increases Still Face the HVAC Industry
November 11, 2021
Supply chains have steadied since the pandemic, but lead times, material costs, and freight reliability can still shift fast. Here’s what drives coil pricing and availability, and three ways facilities can stay ahead of it.

Institutional HVAC Projects Require Specific Solutions
August 12, 6040
Institutional buildings used by the public — schools, airports, hospitals, prisons, rec centers — bring special HVAC challenges because each one comes with its own distinctive set of needs.
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