Winter and Your HVAC System: What To Know
Caring for your commercial building’s HVAC system is a year-round task and we can help you be prepared by telling you what to expect when the temperatures drop. Temperature changes have been fluctuating, and we have been experiencing colder months compared to previous generations, so it is important to keep your building’s HVAC system fully […]
What To Plan For During The Transition From Hot To Cold Season
You perform regular fall maintenance on your automobile to preserve its engine and overall condition. The same principle applies to your heating and air ventilating equipment or HVAC. Our seasons change drastically here in Michigan. Temperatures can range from very high to very low, and we’ve reached that time of the year again when the […]
Fall HVAC Checklist – Things To Prepare For
All commercial property owners go through a fall checklist in preparation for the winter season. This is necessary for maintenance purposes, especially since maintenance services are harder to schedule and accomplish once the months are colder. Aside from raking leaves away from the property, sealing cracks, weather stripping the windows, and de-cluttering parking lots, every […]
Are You Stuck With Used Refrigerants At Your Commercial Building?
If you own or operate a commercial building with old heating, ventilating and air conditioning (HVAC) equipment, then you should be aware of the penalties and fees applicable to businesses found with old, harmful refrigerants used in these machines. Old refrigerants such as R-22, which contains the toxic chlorofluorocarbon (CFC), are the main target of […]
5 Signs Of A Failing HVAC System
If you have not replaced your commercial HVAC systems in the last 10 years, there is a high possibility that your heaters, boilers or air conditioners will just stop working. Take a look at your energy bill for the last six months and you might notice an upward trend on cost. Total expenses and the […]
5 Reasons Why Every Building Should Have an HVAC System
HVAC systems are responsible for the regulation of heat, airflow, ventilation, and air conditioning of an entire building. You won’t see the machines when you enter the building but you will most certainly feel the effects of a comfortable and well-ventilated workplace. Here are some of the top reasons why business owners opt to have […]
Welcome To The Future of HVAC—Building Automation
If your office building does not have BAS (Building Automation Services) yet, then your company is missing out on a significant investment. BAS works by integrating or streamlining your building’s heating, ventilating and air conditioning (HVAC) equipment, along with your lighting, video and data systems, utilities monitoring, security control, rainwater collection systems, as well as […]
Why Are My Building’s Energy Costs So High?
Nothing can be more upsetting than an excessively high power bill. Most budget managers are careful to note any rise or fall in the monthly electric bill, so it is important to know the main causes of these fluctuations. Not only will knowing the root cause of the surges help in lowering costs, it will […]
How To Prepare Your HVAC Unit For The Warmer Months
The wintertime is when your HVAC units work overtime while withstanding the ultra low temperatures of the season. This is why it is important to perform preventive maintenance on all HVAC equipment this spring. You don’t want any of your air conditioners malfunctioning in the middle of the warmer months, so be sure to do […]
When To Retire Your Old HVAC Equipment
Your company’s HVAC systems comprise about 33% to 50% of the total business budget. If you continue to ventilate our office floors with old and worn HVAC equipment, you will be losing more money than you can afford. Operational costs and maintenance costs of HVAC systems are undoubtedly high, but they can be significantly reduced […]
