4 Energy Conservation Tips For Commercial Buildings
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4 Energy Conservation Tips For Commercial Buildings

Any building’s electromechanical systems would ideally optimize energy use. Per the Government of Canada’s Energy initiative, optimizing your building reduces maintenance costs, increases the comfort of occupants, and improves the indoor air quality. Here are four basic energy conservation tips that focus on your heating and cooling system. 1. Conduct an energy audit Before you…

Furnace Safety: The Hidden Dangers an HVAC Technician Can Uncover
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Furnace Safety: The Hidden Dangers an HVAC Technician Can Uncover

When’s the last time you had an HVAC technician in to check your commercial heating system? Your answer should be “regularly,” but it’s easy to forget – especially if it runs smoothly most of the year. That is until it breaks down in the middle of a cold snap. But that’s not the only reason…

Seven HVAC Warning Signs Your System Might Be Giving You
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Seven HVAC Warning Signs Your System Might Be Giving You

Seven HVAC signs that your system may not be operating correctly. 1. Your HVAC unit constantly starts and stops While it is normal for an HVAC unit to start and stop a couple of times per hour while operating normally, however, if it is starting and stopping more frequently then chances are there is an issue….

How important are filters in your HVAC / Refrigeration system?
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How important are filters in your HVAC / Refrigeration system?

Filters, what are they and why do we need them? Almost all of the HVAC equipment in operation today will contain some type of filters within it. Whether it is an air filter or a filter within a refrigeration circuit, very few systems are filter free. The first filter we will discuss is the standard air…

Will your HVAC unit perform trouble free this heating season?
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Will your HVAC unit perform trouble free this heating season?

I know it’s hard to believe but the heating season is nearly upon us; when was the last time your HVAC unit was inspected? Was it inspected correctly? Are the signs of an issue there but going unnoticed? While most HVAC systems are fairly straightforward and usually simple units to work on, there are many…

Is your HVAC unit “Free Cooling” during Air Conditioning?
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Is your HVAC unit “Free Cooling” during Air Conditioning?

One very important function of any Roof Top HVAC unit (RTU) is to perform cooling whenever it’s needed no matter what the outside temperature is or what season it is. This can be accomplished through the function of the economizer. Its very critical that the HVAC setup and verification be performed during unit function checks…

How To Be Accurate With An Infrared Temperature Gun, What You Need To Know
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How To Be Accurate With An Infrared Temperature Gun, What You Need To Know

There are a lot of misconceptions and bad practice going on surrounding the use of infrared temperature guns. Being in the HVAC industry, we see a lot of misuse and thought a breakdown on how they work and how to best use them will help you get the best results. The distance and accuracy First of…