How Does NYS’s New Climate Plan Affect Your Commercial Building Plans?
New York’s Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act (NY CLCPA) calls for measures to achieve reductions in energy use by: At this point, it is unclear whether the Department of Environmental Conservation or a different state agency will use the Act to impose more rigorous efficiency standards on existing buildings. What Is New York State Doing About […]
The Importance of an Experienced HVAC Team
Experience is always an asset in any endeavor, even more so if it involves technical tasks. HVAC work is certainly technical, so let’s take a look at some of what is involved in such work and why finding an experienced team is vital. What Does HVAC Do? HVAC stands for heating, ventilation, and air conditioning. It refers […]
HVAC for Data Centers
Data centers and all the electrical equipment involved generate a lot of heat. This is one of the reasons that quality HVAC in data centers is even more important. If temperatures rise too high, servers can shut down, suffer a decreased lifespan, or even suffer physical damage. Dust and humidity are also much larger concerns […]
Challenges of Upgrading and Replacing Central System Equipment
High temperatures are already making themselves felt across the country. Even the East Coast is starting to see temperatures well above 80 degrees Fahrenheit with 90+ degree days, so it’s a safe bet that this coming summer is going to be a scorcher. If you think your central air needs an upgrade, or even a […]
Commercial HVAC Coil Cleaning Tips
As the summer heat begins to become our norm for the season, we will start depending more and more on our air conditioning systems to keep us cool. To allow our AC units to work efficiently, a little bit of preventative maintenance can go a long way. What Does Commercial HVAC Cleaning Consist Of? How long the […]
What is a Cooling Tower and How Does It Work?
Many air conditioning systems use air to dissipate heat from their compressor coils. By contrast, in an HVAC Cooling Tower, a stream of cold water runs through a heat exchanger to cool the hot condenser coils. Cooling towers were first invented to work in conjunction with steam engines at the turn of the last century. They were […]
How to Find the Right HVAC Contractor for Your Business
When searching for a commercial HVAC company to design, install, or maintain your building’s heating and cooling system, it’s essential to consider all of your options before choosing the winning contractor. After all, the comfort of the building’s residents is at stake, not to mention the many financial implications that are inherent in such a decision. So how do you sort […]
HVAC Systems for Hospitals and Healthcare Facilities
Hospitals and healthcare facilities require unique HVAC systems to keep the air quality at its best at all times. While keeping patients and hospital employees comfortable is essential, patient health and lives are at stake, so HVAC systems must be highly reliable. Hospitals and medical facilities have unique HVAC needs, as departments deal with contagious […]