My Heater Smells Like it’s Burning! What Does it Mean?
Smells toasty? If it’s bread, then it’s good, but if it’s your furnace that smells like one—that’s something you should be worried about. Although most furnace odors are rarely dangerous, it doesn’t mean that all is well. Whatever the smell, it’s always worth investigating. Let’s figure out what causes the burning smell in your heater […]
5 Warning Signs Your Water Heater Needs Replacement
All appliances including your water heater can last a while if properly taken care of. Yet, even well-maintained water heaters do not last forever. No amount of maintenance can keep them from reaching the end of their lifespan—sooner or later, you’ll need to get a new one. The only question is – when? Let us […]
Top 5 Fall HVAC Maintenance Tips
Certainly, you want an HVAC system that can serve you efficiently in the cold or warm months. With that, maintenance is key! As we enter the fall season, it’s the perfect time to perform system maintenance to ensure you and your family stay comfortable all year round. Here’s a quick list of essential fall HVAC […]
How HVAC Systems Work
There are myriad ways to heat and cool commercial buildings, as well as many construction techniques and other factors that can enhance the equipment that was chosen to keep the occupants comfortable for a reasonable price. As with every construction project, the initial cost is one of the most important considerations as to the type […]
Heating System Design
The proper design and installation of HVAC systems for commercial buildings is critical for their efficient operation, ensuring the lowest possible energy costs. Heating and air conditioning systems are not one-size-fits-all. Since commercial buildings vary in size, structure, and use, the design and configuration of the heating and air conditioning systems are customized to meet […]
[Leak] Check, Please
As you go about your day, it begins to register that it’s getting warmer and more humid in your building. Perhaps there is warm air blowing out of the grills, or you notice ice and/or water around the indoor unit. Since it’s sweltering outside and your colleagues are getting testy, you ask your HVAC service […]
Relax: The R22 Phase Out Doesn’t Have to be Painful
Introduction to the R22 Phase Out R-22 gas – also known as hydrochlorofluorocarbon (HCFC) – was first created in 1928 and became a standard refrigerant utilized in cooling systems for most of the twentieth century. But decades after its creation, scientists discovered that one of the components of HCFC refrigerants – chlorine – damaged the […]
Effects of Brownouts, Surges, and Blackouts on HVAC Equipment
As most everyone is aware, power surges, brownouts, and blackouts can wreak havoc on electronic equipment. Power surges may be the result of weather, the demand for power during a heat wave, a weak electrical grid and infrastructure, or even something as tragic as a vehicle crashing into a utility pole, knocking down power lines. […]
