HVACR Articles & Insights
Maintenance tips, technical guides, and cooling system news from the Solusi Karya Nusantara team.
From 2D Drawings to a 3D Revit Model: The HVAC Shop Drawing Workflow
Learn the workflow for producing HVAC shop drawings in Revit, from 2D design drawings to a coordinated 3D model ready for the installation team to execute on site.
2026-10-22 · 5 min read
Noisy Split AC and Bad Smells: Causes and Solutions
Is your split AC suddenly noisy or giving off a bad smell? Learn the common types of noise and odor, their likely causes, and safe steps to take before calling a technician.
2026-10-19 · 5 min read
Clash Detection in Revit: Avoiding Ducting Conflicts with Structure and Other MEP Installations
Learn how clash detection in Revit helps find HVAC ducting conflicts with structure, plumbing, and other MEP installations before installation work starts on site.
2026-10-13 · 6 min read
How Often Should a Split AC Be Cleaned? A Home Service Schedule Guide
How often should a split AC be cleaned? Follow this home service schedule guide based on usage patterns, so your AC stays cold and lasts longer.
2026-10-10 · 5 min read
Chiller, VRF, or Split AC: Choosing the Right HVAC System for Your Building
Torn between a chiller, VRF, or split AC for your building? Compare building size, installation space, flexibility, and maintenance for each system.
2026-10-07 · 5 min read
Split AC Not Cooling Even Though It's On: Check These 6 Things Before Calling a Technician
Split AC running but not cooling? Learn 6 common causes of a split AC not cooling and safe self-checks to try before calling a technician.
2026-10-04 · 5 min read
Why HVAC Design Needs a 3D Revit Model Before Installation
HVAC design with a 3D Revit model helps detect ducting and piping clashes at the planning stage, before installation ever starts on site.
2026-10-01 · 5 min read
Calculating AC PK Capacity for Offices and Commercial Buildings
A guide to calculating AC capacity (PK) for offices and commercial buildings: the base formula, correction factors, and a worked example for even, energy-efficient cooling.
2026-09-28 · 4 min read
Split AC Leaking Water Indoors: 5 Causes and How to Fix Them
Is your split AC dripping water onto the floor or wall? Learn the five most common causes — from a clogged drain hose to low refrigerant — and what you can check before calling a technician.
2026-09-25 · 3 min read
When Is the Best Time to Recharge Your AC's Refrigerant?
Refrigerant shouldn't run out on its own. Learn when a recharge is genuinely needed — and when low refrigerant is actually a sign of a leak that needs repair.
2026-02-03 · 2 min read
5 Signs Your AC Needs Service Before It Fails Completely
Learn the early warning signs of AC failure — from strange noises to rising electricity bills — so you can schedule service before the unit stops working entirely.
2026-01-12 · 2 min read