About climasource.com

Climasource.com is an information resource for people working within the HVACR industry. The site has several areas. The following section will outline the purpose of each section and explain its use. If you have any comments or suggestions about the site, please send an email to admin@climasource.com

Homepage

When you visit www.climasource.com, the homepage is generated and populated dynamically with content. The scrolling text box at the top left of the page is used by climasource administration to display important notices or tips on how to get the most of the climasource web site. In addition, hyperlinks to articles, news, directory items and other content are displayed. You may also access other areas of the site after you log on. Note: You will not be able to log on until you have registered.

Search Engine

The climasource search engine may be used to find information by entering one or more keywords, selecting a search category from the drop-down list and then clicking on the search button. Do not use any wildcard characters such as '+' or Boolean expressions such as 'AND'.

The search box will accept more than one keyword. When more than one keyword is entered, the search results will display all documents that contain any or all of the keywords.

The search is able to locate documents that contain keywords in their plural form also. For example, if evaporator is entered, results will display all documents that contain evaporators also. The search engine will not pick up documents that contain singulars. For example, if evaporators is entered, results will not necessarily display documents containing evaporator. It is recommended that keywords be entered in their singular form.

Several areas of the site contain local search utilities. These local searches function much the same as the main search utility. Local search results will only display documents that pertain to that particular area of the site. For example, the search results within the News section will only display documents that are found in the news area.

Directories

The directories area of climasource contains thousands of links to many types of information for the HVACR industry. Use this section to find web pages on the internet which contain the information that you are looking for. Such information may include business services, manufacturers, specific products, wiring diagrams, M.S.D.S. information, charts, diagrams, education, organizations, on line tools (such as box load programs), unit conversions, books, magazines, software and much more. When you click on one of the top-level categories displayed on the climasource home page (under INFORMATION DIRECTORY) or on the 'Directories' page, additional sub-categories and/or results will be displayed. You can then 'drill-down' through the various sub-categories until you find the information that you are looking for.

If you would like to have a link, or web site added to the database, please click on Suggest a Link which is displayed in the navigation bar just below the top header tabs on the home page or in the Directories area.

White Pages

The climasource White Pages area contains listings for all types of companies operating within the HVACR industry. Also, detailed information about each companies is stored within this section. For more information on this feature, please visit the How to use the White Pages page. This link is also displayed in the White Pages area.

If you would like to have a company added to the database, please click on 'Suggest a White Page Listing' which is displayed in the navigation bar just below the top header tabs on the home page or in the White Pages area.

News

The most current global news feeds are displayed on the climasource home page and the climasource News home page. Note that the news is divided into four news types: industry news, companies in the news, software news and product releases. At the bottom of each news section on the climasource home page (and the news home page), you may click the more link to view only news of that type. The page that is displayed after clicking the more link will then allow you to select the region that you would like to view the news for. If you wish to view only global news, do not select any regions.

Within the News area, you may choose to view only news that applies to a certain region. To do this, click on the desired continent to view the countries located within the selected continent. Then click on the desired country. Then click on the desired state or province, etc until you reach the desired region. Only the news that applies to this region will be displayed. For example, if you would like to display all of the news that applies to Canada, choose North America and then Canada. If you want to display only the news that applies to Toronto/Ontario/Canada, choose North America, Canada, Ontario and then Toronto.

Only current news is displayed on the News home page. If you would like to view archived news, you must first click on the Search News link that is located below the top header tabs on the News home page. Then enter one or more keywords in the search box, select Archived News from the drop-down list and click the ‘Search’ button. Note: These instructions are also displayed on the Search News page.

If you would like to post a news item to the site, click the 'Submit News' link which is displayed in the navigation bar just below the top header tabs on the home page or in the News area.

Articles

The climasource home page will display five feature articles or case studies. The articles displayed, are chosen by the editor and changed on occasion. Feature articles, case studies and other types of articles may be viewed by visiting the Articles area. Additionally, you may search for articles by clicking the Search Articles link below the various tabs in the Articles area.

If you would like to post an article on the site, please click the 'Submit an Article' link which is displayed in the navigation bar just below the top header tabs on the homepage or in the 'Articles' area.

Events

The Events area is filled with industry events such as trade shows, seminars, educational meetings, etc that may be viewed for a specific month and/or within a specific region if desired. When you visit the Events home page, you will be presented with the global Calendar of Events for the current month. You may view events for any month that falls between the current month and 12 months from now. If you would like to view events for another month within this 12-month period, use the drop-down list beside the ‘select month:’ drop-down list to choose the desired month and click ‘go!’

You may also view only events that apply to a certain region. To do this, click on the desired continent to view the countries located within the selected continent. Then click on the desired country. Then click on the desired state or province, etc until you reach the desired region. Only the events that apply to this region will be displayed. For example, if you would like to display all of the events that apply to Canada, choose North America and then Canada. If you want to display only the news that applies to Toronto/Ontario/Canada, choose North America, Canada, Ontario and then Toronto.

If you would like to have an event posted on the site, please click the Post an Event link which is displayed in the navigation bar just below the top header tabs in the 'Events' section and follow the instructions.

Forums

Use the Forums area to communicate with other industry members. You may post questions online and have them answered by other industry members. This is not a live chat tool. Therefore, responses may not be posted immediately. You may also respond to a question or comment that another individual has posted on the site. To do this, click the New Message link on the forums pages. Please note that it may take up to 48 hours or so to have your comment, question or answer posted.

If you would like to suggest a name for a new discussion forum, click the Suggest a New Forum link which is displayed in the navigation bar below the top header tabs in the Forums area and follow the instructions.

For Sale

In this area, members may sell their used tools, equipment, etc. Since this is not a free service, you must Buy Tokens in order to place an ad. For each token purchased, you may place one ad on the climasource site for a period of thirty days. Please visit the Buy Tokens page for more information. Note: You may view the status of an order or view a history of your orders by clicking the Order History link in the navigation bar below the top header tabs in the For Sale area. You may also view your current number of tokens by clicking the Your Account link. This link is displayed just above the tabs in the main header of each page once you have logged in.

On the Items for Sale home page, several categories are displayed. These categories are used to organize ads by product making it easy for the user to find what he or she is looking for. When you click on one of the top-level categories, additional sub-categories and/or results will be displayed. You can then 'drill-down' through the various sub-categories until you find ads that are of interest to you. Alternatively, you may search for items by clicking the Search Items for Sale link in the navigation bar below the top header tabs in the For Sale area. When you find an item, simply click on the item name to view more details. You may also choose to send the seller a message directly from the item-details page.

If you would like to post an item for sale on the site, click the Post an Item for Sale link in the navigation bar just below the top header tabs in the For Sale area.

Once you have placed ads on line, you may view and modify certain components of each ad by clicking the Manage Item for Sale Ads link in the navigation bar below the top header tabs in the For Sale area.

Want-ads

In this area, members may buy used tools, equipment, etc. Since this is not a free service, you must Buy Tokens in order to place an ad. For each token purchased, you may place one ad on the climasource site for a period of thirty days. Please visit the Buy Tokens page for more information. Note: You may view the status of an order or view a history of your orders by clicking the Order History link in the navigation bar below the top header tabs in the Want-ads area. You may also view your current number of tokens by clicking the Your Account link. This link is displayed just above the tabs in the main header of each page once you have logged in.

On the Want-ads home page, several categories are displayed. These categories are used to organize ads by product making it easy for others to find your ad. When you click on one of the top-level categories, additional sub-categories and/or results will be displayed. You can then 'drill-down' through the various sub-categories until you find ads that are of interest to you. Alternatively, you may search for want-ads by clicking the Search Want-ads link in the navigation bar below the top header tabs in the Want-ads area. When you find an ad, simply click on the item name to view more details. You may also choose to send the buyer a message directly from the item detail page.

If you would like to post a want-ad on the site, click the Post a Want-ad link in the navigation bar just below the top header tabs in the Want-ads area.

Once you have placed ads on line, you may view and modify certain components of each ad by clicking the Manage Want-Ads link in the navigation bar below the top header tabs in the Want-ads area.

Careers

In this area, members may place employment opportunities on the Internet for others to view. This service is free. Therefore, no tokens will be required.

On the Careers home page, several categories are displayed. These categories are used to organize ads by job type making it easy for others to find your ad. When you click on one of the top-level categories, additional sub-categories and/or results will be displayed. You can then 'drill-down' through the various sub-categories until you find ads that are of interest to you. Alternatively, you may search for employment opportunities by clicking the Search Careers link in the navigation bar below the top header tabs in the Careers area. When you find an ad, simply click on the item name to view more details. You may also choose to Apply Online directly from the career opportunity page. Please note that none of the information you send to the potential employer is retained by climasource. Please view our Privacy Statement for more information on this subject.

If you would like to post a career opportunity on the site, please click on Post a Job which is displayed in the navigation bar just below the top header tabs in the Careers area. You can also modify a career that you have posted by clicking the Modify a Job link.

Once you have placed ads on line, you may view and modify each ad by clicking the Modify Careers link in the navigation bar below the top header tabs in the Careers area.

Newsletters

Occasionally, the climasource editorial department or administration will post newsletters on the site and email all members who have subscribed to Newsletters. To subscribe to this feature, click the Subscribe link once you have logged in. You may access all newsletters by clicking the Newsletters link which is displayed just above the top header tabs. You may unsubscribe from newsletters and other mailings from the climasource site at any time by visiting the Subscribe area.

Your Account

In Your Account, you may view or edit your profile, change your password and view the number of tokens you have. If you would like to obtain additional tokens, click the Buy Tokens link which can be found in the For Sale and Want-ads areas. Note: Your Account information is kept confidential. Please view our Privacy Statement for more information on this subject.

Login and Logout

You must Login before visiting other areas within climasource. If you attempt to visit one of these members-only area prior to logging in, you will be taken to the Login screen. If you click the Remember Me link on the Login page, you will not need to type in your email address and password each time you visit climasource. In fact, you will not be required to log in if you did not log out on the previous visit. If other members have access to your computer, it is strongly recommended that you log out each time. This will prevent others from viewing your profile and submitting material to the site on your behalf.

Subscribe

Use the Subscribe area to subscribe and unsubscribe from certain climasource email. Examples of email that you may receive are: Industry News, Companies in the News, Software News, Product Releases, Events, Newsletters, Articles, Special Offers from other companies, Used Items for Sale, Used Items Wanted. You may unsubscribe from any of this mail at any time. Please view our Privacy Statement for more information on this subject.