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How to Tell Your Air Conditioner Has Mold

How to Tell Your Air Conditioner Has Mold

It’s essential to know the air conditioning in your building ties directly to its air quality. Discovering mold in ACs can be concerning for facility managers. When mold is left to spread, it can create serious health problems for your employees or clients. If you’ve found mold in your air conditioner, it’s essential to act quickly. Here are how an expert deciphers whether air conditioners have mold.

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Tips for Keeping Your HVAC Technicians Safe in the Hot Summer

Tips for Keeping Your HVAC Technicians Safe in the Hot Summer

HVAC technicians are tasked with an essential duty: keeping properties and buildings at safe and comfortable temperatures. But their line of work could land them in situations where they endure the summer heat for hours — and it’s up to facility managers to ensure the proper working conditions for technicians who come on-site. Here are some practical tips you can bear in mind for optimal HVAC technician safety while on the job and use to ensure that your facility is a welcoming environment for the team that services your HVAC equipment.

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The Benefits of Having Proper HVAC Diagrams

The Benefits of Having Proper HVAC Diagrams

Clear instructions eliminate mistakes. When purchasing products that require assembly, you benefit from manufacturers that include directions. They outline the order of operations, what tools you’ll need, and show what the finished product should look like. HVAC diagrams are no different. Building blueprints are necessary for contractors performing renovations, and wiring schematics tell electricians where their wires run. You need accurate HVAC diagrams for the proper design and maintenance of your HVAC systems.

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Why Is My Office So Humid?

Why Is My Office So Humid?

When the Maryland summer starts, heat and humidity should be at the forefront of a building manager’s mind. Managers will often consider the heat but underestimate the humidity. Even without high temperatures, moisture-rich air can negatively affect the workplace. Humidity can cause workers to feel tired and make it hard to breathe, quickly weakening morale. How do offices end up with high humidity?

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How to Watch Out for Common HVAC Building Maintenance Problems

How to Watch Out for Common HVAC Building Maintenance Problems

The best way to avoid HVAC building maintenance problems is to schedule a seasonal inspection and tune-up. This type of routine service will help keep your commercial system running efficiently all year round. It will also give the HVAC technician an opportunity to identify problems earlier, which will make it easier to conduct repairs. It’s also important to keep aware of developing problems. Here are a few common commercial HVAC issues to look for throughout the year.

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Why Do We Only Focus on Commercial HVAC & Not Residential?

Why Do We Only Focus on Commercial HVAC & Not Residential?

As a commercial HVAC contractor, we focus solely on servicing the heating and cooling systems for businesses and industrial businesses. This allows us to ensure each of our technicians has the specialized experience and skills necessary to work with larger cooling systems. Read on to discover some of the reasons we focus on commercial HVAC equipment.

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Why You Should Never Skip Your Annual Air Conditioner Maintenance

Why You Should Never Skip Your Annual Air Conditioner Maintenance

Your heating and cooling system may not be the most glamorous part of your building, but when it stops working, it’s definitely the most important! Annual air conditioner maintenance can ensure that you don’t have big, expensive emergency repairs when the temperatures soar. There are four key reasons you should never skip your commercial annual air conditioner maintenance.

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The Pros and Cons of Rooftop Units

The Pros and Cons of Rooftop Units

Due to their size, commercial buildings require a more extensive HVAC system than residential homes. Some commercial structures have their HVAC systems on the side or back of the building. Others take advantage of large rooftop spaces by using rooftop units, commonly referred to as RTUs. This can give property owners more valuable ground-level real estate for parking or landscaping features.

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Simple Guidelines to Help You Choose the Best HVAC Contractor

Simple Guidelines to Help You Choose the Best HVAC Contractor

When your property’s heating or cooling system breaks down, you’ll need a reliable HVAC contractor to fix the issue immediately. HVAC failures and inefficiencies can be detrimental to your commercial property. For example, an AC breakdown during a hot summer day means that your tenants will face uncomfortable temperatures. Furthermore, energy inefficiencies in your HVAC system mean that your monthly utility bills will be higher than usual. Fortunately, many trustworthy HVAC contractors are available around the clock to find the source problem in your HVAC system and offer the best solution. However, not every local HVAC team will provide quality services. Given this concern, let’s discuss how to find the best HVAC experts for your commercial property.

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Your Duct Size Does Matter (and Material Too) in Commercial HVAC

Your Duct Size Does Matter (and Material Too) in Commercial HVAC

Anyone who owns a commercial building knows that ductwork is an integral part of the property’s operations. In order to operate at maximum efficiency, your HVAC ductwork needs to be designed, sized, and installed correctly. Proper duct size is all too often an overlooked feature of commercial HVAC systems. The role that duct sizing and material play in maintaining a safe, comfortable environment should not be underestimated. Having the right size and material for your ducts will maintain comfortable conditions, improve indoor air quality, minimize energy losses, and lower your heating and cooling bills, as well.

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