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Learn more about the things you should know or would like to know about HVAC systems and maintenance. Have a specific question in mind? Let us know!
An HVAC retrofit refers to upgrading or replacing an existing heating, ventilation, and air conditioning system in a building with newer and more efficient technology. Read on to learn more about evaluating your current HVAC system, determining the needs of your building, and how we can help with installing or upgrading your HVAC system components to best meet those needs.
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Regular HVAC maintenance allows you and your occupants to trust that you will be comfortable year-round. Suppose your system wants to create and deliver warm or cool air more consistently and gradually. Regular HVAC maintenance reduces the odds that you’ll come to work one winter’s day to find frigid air blasting through your vents. Read on to learn how investment into regular HVAC maintenance is relatively low cost vs the price of a single repair or loss of production due to stoppage and can greatly increase early issue detection as well as efficient systems operations.
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When deciding on air zone HVAC systems, the Variable Volume & Temperature (VVT) is an HVAC control system with many advantages. The VVT system overview is a cost effective way for building occupants to maintain & control temperature. Read on to learn how a VVT HVAC system is traditionally constructed and the benefits it can have for your business
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Have you lost count of how many times you have poured some powerful agent down your sink in the bathrooms or kitchen, the bathtub and shower drains, or even the toilet? Or your water pressure has decreased due to the debris buildup in the pipes, or your pipes could have formed cracks, and the price of that could be excessive. The Severn Group has an answer before that must happen; it’s called hydro jetting. Read on to learn more about hydro jetting and when to use it in your plumbing system.
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Restaurants require so many things, great chefs, food prep staff, sous chefs, customers, wait staff, and a fully functional kitchen, including commercial plumbing. Restaurants represent an environment that needs an excellent water supply, adequate drainage, proper ventilation, and energy-efficient appliances. Read on to learn about 5 Reasons Proper Commercial Plumbing is Essential to Restaurants!
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Infrastructure is everywhere, and Data Centers are at the heart of housing computer systems and associated components such as telecommunications and storage systems. Understanding ASHRAE (American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air-Conditioning Engineers) temperature and humidity guidelines for built environments is critical to the success of any data center. Read on to learn about ASHRAE temperature and humidity guidelines.
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Businesses pay a lot of attention to their work and cash flows. But what about the flow of water in and out of the business itself? The bigger the building, the more likely you are to face problems with an outdated or overworked plumbing system. But any building manager can benefit from having access to commercial plumbing services. Here are five ways a commercial plumber can help.
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Don’t touch that dial! At least, not unless you want to risk the wrath of your workforce. The ideal workplace temperature is hotly debated, but it’s about more than just comfort. Workplace temperature regulation directly impacts productivity. Here’s why your building should ensure that you regulate the environment for maximum comfort and efficiency.
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Ideally, renovations will result in an improved space. However, with so many details to consider, some might be too easy to overlook. HVAC design is one of these details. Renovating a building or even just a single office can go wrong if HVAC design is not taken into account.
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Office distractions are terrible for productivity. While open office spaces are great for promoting employee comradery and cubicles still offer some modicum of privacy, they also allow for plenty of noise to disturb important work. HVAC noise might seem trivial, but it’s one of the more distracting and troublesome sounds that can plague a workspace and should therefore be taken seriously. So what can you do to reduce HVAC noise?
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