What Is a MERV Rating?
Indoor air quality for commercial HVAC is an issue of growing importance in these COVID-conscious times. This means, among other things, air filtration to remove particulates and organics such as mold and pollen. Good air filtration can also help mitigate the spread of germs, with efficacy being dependent on the filter being used. You must first […]
Latest News/Developments in HVAC
Technology always moves forward, and every year brings new developments and equipment. As we approach the end of 2022, let’s take a look at some of the new directions and developments in the industry. Current HVAC Trends Going Into 2023 First let’s take a look at some of the ongoing trends in the industry and what they may hold […]
How Do Heat Exchangers Work?
“HVAC” is a simple acronym for a complex system that regulates heating, cooling, and ventilation in your building. Let’s talk about one of the crucial components of your HVAC system, the heat exchanger. What is a Heat Exchanger? In the most basic terms, a heat exchanger moves heat from one medium to another without blending them. This temperature […]
How Do Commercial HVAC Filters Work?
Your heating and air conditioning system pulls in air over coils to change the temperature and then blows them through ducts to other rooms. Your air filter is typically placed where the air is brought into the system. It is used to trap particles that get sucked in to keep them from clogging coils or […]
ASHRAE Indoor Air Quality for Schools
Living in the city, you encounter a wide variety of pollutants, smells, and vapors outside. When you enter your school, indoor air pollution is the last thing you want. Examining the state of your indoor air quality is essential for the health and safety of your students and staff. Let’s take a look at the […]
Commercial HVAC Trends
Every industry evolves and has new developments and trends. COVID-19 obviously had a negative impact on the HVAC industry and created greater demand for air purification solutions and improved ventilation methods. Thankfully the ongoing vaccination efforts continue to help restore supply chain and logistics activities. Despite supply chain shortages leaving some businesses waiting for parts […]
The Benefits of Retrofitting Commercial HVAC Systems
The replacement of a commercial HVAC unit can be a complicated and expensive endeavor. While replacement is a periodic necessity, you can sometimes extend the life and functionality of your system with a commercial HVAC retrofit instead. Retrofits give you the advantages of a system upgrade combined with savings over the outright replacement of the unit. What […]
Is a Cooling Tower Considered a Heat Exchanger?
When it comes to commercial or industrial HVAC, a number of points can be easily confused. For those unused to the finer points of difference, it can be a bit much, so let’s take a look at one of those points, the difference between cooling towers and heat exchangers (if there is one). What Is […]
How to Improve Commercial Indoor Air Quality
When it comes to commercial buildings and facilities, there are many concerns to juggle. Indoor Air Quality, also referred to as IAQ, is one that is vital to the health and comfort of those who live or work in those buildings. It’s important enough that OSHA has specific guidance on the subject. But what exactly is it, […]
HVAC System for a LEED-Certified Building
LEED certification is a phrase you see bandied about a good bit in the HVAC industry. What exactly does it mean, and why is it an important consideration? Well, for us it is a vital part of our green philosophy, so let’s look at what it means. What Does LEED Mean in HVAC? LEED is an […]