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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…
5 Benefits of Retrofitting Your Commercial or Industrial HVAC System
Years ago, your company (or the owner of the building out of which you operate) made a substantial investment in designing and implementing a commercial or industrial HVAC system to keep occupants and visitors…
5 Innovations That Are Changing Commercial HVAC
From the first modern air conditioning system designed by Willis Haviland Carrier in 1902 to today’s powerful, feature-rich heating, ventilating and air conditioning solutions, the HVAC industry is one characterized by continual evolution. Whether…
Commercial Heat Exchangers and Cooling Towers: What’s the Difference?
For commercial and industrial property owners, facility managers and other decision-makers, understanding your options for heating, cooling, and generally maintaining comfortable interior environments is essential. You don’t need to be an expert in the…
VRF: The Benefits and Drawbacks of Variable Refrigerant Flow Systems
Not everyone understands what variable refrigerant flow systems are, but there are hints at the meaning within the term. Essentially, VRF is a type of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system in which…
Furnace Filters and Air Quality: Some of the Best Options
Good air quality is essential to your health and happiness. Whether in your home or business, the air you breathe has both immediate and long-term effects on you and your family, employees, and customers….
5 Steps for Prepping Your Furnace for Winter
Winter is coming. That’s not just a catchphrase from a popular show—it’s a prompt here in Colorado to prepare your furnace for all the work it’ll be doing in the cold months ahead. Taking…
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…
HVAC Lifecycle: When to Repair and Replace Equipment
Like all equipment, HVAC equipment has a finite lifespan. You’ll have to replace every component of your system at some point. That’s true even if you use the highest-quality systems and are diligent in…
Glycol: What It Is and Why It’s Important in Some HVAC Systems
If you’ve heard of a substance called ethylene glycol, you probably know it as the main component of automotive antifreeze. It is also referred to as engine coolant, which can create some confusion. Does…
