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6 Ways the HVAC Industry Is Striving To Protect the Environment
Warmer summers and an increase in extreme weather events are just two examples of how climate change is affecting daily life in the U.S. and around the world. Increasingly, it’s clear that everyone from…
How the Internet of Things (IoT) Impacts Commercial/Industrial HVAC Systems
The term Internet of Things (IoT) was coined in 1999 by a computer scientist at Procter & Gamble. It describes systems of connected devices—as distinct from what you might say is the Internet of…
10 Questions To Ask When Getting a Commercial/Industrial HVAC Quote
When Timberline Mechanical provides a quote for any type of HVAC service (special projects, repairs, preventive maintenance, etc.), it includes all the information you need to understand what you’re getting and what you’ll pay….
Are You Effectively Protecting Your Commercial Property Users From Pathogens?
If you own or operate a commercial building, you have an obligation to keep occupants and visitors safe from airborne pathogens. Unsurprisingly, your HVAC system is the foundation of that effort. And if the…
How To Make Your Commercial HVAC System More Efficient
Some business owners and decision-makers view the expense associated with operating a commercial HVAC system as a “sunk cost” of sorts and don’t pay much attention to it. If the system is operational and…
How an Effective HVAC System Reduces the Risk of Sick Building Syndrome
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) describes sick building syndrome (also called tight building syndrome) this way: “The term sick building syndrome (SBS) is used to describe a situation in which the occupants of…
What You Need To Know About Candles, Fireplaces and Indoor Air Quality
Nothing beats the warm glow of a flickering candle or fire in the fireplace on a chilly fall day or winter evening. Many people consider the ambiance it creates an essential element of the…
Why You Should Keep a Consistent Thermostat Setting
We heat and cool our homes and businesses to maintain a comfortable temperature. So, it makes sense to adjust the thermostat setting if our comfort level changes throughout the day, right? If you’re only…
What’s an Air Scrubber? Do I Need One?
There are several tasks that people typically complete when cleaning their homes or businesses: vacuuming carpets and rugs, sweeping or mopping floors, dusting, wiping countertops, etc. All of them are essential to maintaining a…
Why Compressor Safety Switches Are Essential in HVAC Systems
It goes without saying that the HVAC system in your home or business is complex. Of course, you don’t need to know all the details about how it functions to enjoy the benefits of…
