The question was about the HVAC installation and whether it affects the air quality within a space.
I recently discovered that the bar near our office usually holds Tuesday quiz night. The winning team will usually get a round of drinks and prepare the following week’s questions. The first time I attended quiz night, I was part of my colleague’s team. I work at the local indoor comfort business as an a/c professional. I was not shocked to discover that most of my colleagues attended the quiz night. In my first appearance, the questions were about quality HVAC systems and just because we were skilled a/c workers. It didn’t automatically mean we’d know all the answers. The questions came with a twist; while some had clues and multiple choices, the rest did not. I remember one of the questions: how often are AC filters replaced in the commercial air conditioning system in a crowded open-air market? I thought the filters would get dirty and blocked fast since the electric heat pump would be exposed to the elements. The correct answer was not to have a system with ductwork. This did not mean having a unit such as a ductless mini-split; instead, fans would be most effective in an open place. Another interesting question was, which was better; a Wi-Fi or a digital thermostat? The cooling specialist team got that question correctly. The questions also touched on air conditioning service and what tasks a non-specialist can do. We tied with another group and had to go for a hellfire question to break the tie. The question was about the HVAC installation and whether it affects the air quality within a space. Whoever got it right would automatically win. We did our cooling corporation proudly and won and enjoyed our free drinks. The game also highlighted the need for air conditioning tune-up to help with indoor comfort.