Cooling towers can be breeding grounds for Legionella, the bacterium responsible for causing Legionnaires’ disease. As a facility manager or operator, it’s your responsibility to ensure that regular maintenance helps to control Legionella growth and keep your workers and patrons out of harm’s way. Below, you will learn everything you need to know about this serious disease and how you can prevent Legionella in your cooling towers with proper cooling tower cleaning procedures.
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Costs for data center outages rise minute by minute. And, each minute of unplanned downtime can cost upwards of $9,000. However, you can minimize unscheduled downtime and avoid preventable breakdowns with preventative data maintenance. The objective of preventative maintenance is to establish scheduled inspections that identify defects before they become a significant problem. Data centers that don’t schedule planned preventative data maintenance are at a higher risk of asset failure. Read on for some of the best tools for safe and successful preventative data maintenance.
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One of the main problems with an HVAC system exposed to natural elements is their susceptibility to the inconveniences of getting bird droppings. Aside from being contaminants, bird droppings are an unpleasant and unsightly mess that accumulates over time. Bird droppings can be responsible for keeping your unit from functioning properly and can be the source of undesirable high ammonia content freely entering the ventilation system. Here are some requirements and guidelines for cleaning your HVAC unit from bird droppings.
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Anyone who works in a commercial building will agree that dry air in the office is no good! Not only does it cause annoying skin conditions, it increases your chances of getting sick. Here are some effective ways to combat dry air this winter.
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Proper temperature control for Data Centers during the winter is just as crucial as the summer. Cold weather causes its own types of problems for your data center. You have the ability to control and maintain both humidity and temperature; which helps alleviate the problems for data centers in winter.
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When the leaves start changing, and there is a chill in the air we all begin thinking about the colder weather of the winter ahead. But is your HVAC ready? Ultimately, through your scheduled maintenance plan your […]
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It’s the first chilly day, and as you turn the heat on in your office or workspace. You notice a funky smell. you may be wondering why does my heater smell? While it is tempting to ignore it, some scents indicate significant issues, and you should never brush them off. Here are some problems to look out for when your […]
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It is never too soon to think about preparing your heating system for the winter. After running the A/C all summer long fall HVAC Maintenance is a necessity. Getting your system ready for freezing temperatures will ensure that your building will be comfortable all winter long. Also, as part of your bi-annual maintenance […]
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What is the benefit of annual HVAC maintenance and tune-ups? Lots. For starters, the health of your HVAC unit should be on the top of the list of equipment that your company services annually. You usually do not realize how much you rely on it, until it breaks down, especially at a most inopportune time, such as […]
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Winter Heating Efficiency for your Business As the nights get longer and the temperatures drop, it’s time to start thinking about winter heating efficiency for your business. Buildings must be kept warm enough to provide for employee comfort. Here are some smart tips so you do not
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