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

Color Fire On March 7, 2022 / Air Distribution, Cooling Solutions, Technology

Tags: air conditioning, air quality, cleaning, computer room, construction, cooling, Cost Savings, data center, designed HVAC systems, ductwork, efficiency, furnace, heat exchanger, heating, heating efficiency, industry standards, IT, medical, office HVAC, regulations, residential, restaurant, server room, temperature

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.

How to Choose the Best Commercial HVAC System for Your Business

Color Fire On February 9, 2022 / Air Distribution, Cooling Solutions, HVAC Services, Technology

Tags: air quality, construction, cooling, designed HVAC systems, diagrams, heating efficiency, office HVAC

How to Choose the Best Commercial HVAC System for Your Business

Buying a new commercial HVAC system is one of the most important purchases you can make for your business. It’s your responsibility to choose an HVAC system that provides seamless comfort for clients, customers, and employees. However, choosing the right commercial HVAC system can be overwhelming with the number of choices to pick from. For this reason, you must understand what factors to consider when looking for a new HVAC system.

Are You Making Your Indoor Air Quality Worse? 3 Factors People Don’t Think About

Color Fire On February 3, 2022 / Air Distribution, Seasonal Checkup, Technology

Tags: air filters, air quality, Cost Savings, ductwork, furnace, heating efficiency, space heater

Are You Making Your Indoor Air Quality Worse? 3 Factors People Don't Think About

Traveling by airplane, driving your car, or engaging in a recreational pursuit can expose you to varying degrees of environmental pollution. While it might be hard to avoid flying or driving, indoor air pollution is one risk you can avoid altogether. Poor indoor air quality has become increasingly concerning, especially over two decades. Growing scientific evidence suggests that indoor air can harbor more contaminants than outdoor air, even in industrial zones. Further, research studies indicate that people spend approximately 90% of their time indoors.

Why Is Regular HVAC Maintenance for Commercial Properties so Important?

Color Fire On December 28, 2021 / HVAC Services, Maintenance, Seasonal Checkup

Tags: air conditioning, air quality, cooling, Cost Savings, heating, heating efficiency, preventative maintenance

Why Is Regular HVAC Maintenance for Commercial Properties so Important?

Regular HVAC maintenance in your commercial building is a responsibility you owe to your tenants and employees, but you owe it to yourself, as well. In fact, properly maintained systems can provide up to 25 years of dependable performance. Commercial-grade HVAC equipment such as air conditioners, furnaces, heat pumps, and boilers are very expensive to replace. On the other hand, regular preventative maintenance is relatively inexpensive. From reducing utility costs to improving your air quality, professional HVAC maintenance is financially advantageous and time-saving.

How to Make Your Data Center Better & More Energy-Efficient

Color Fire On December 16, 2021 / Air Distribution, Cooling Solutions, HVAC Services

Tags: air quality, computer room, construction, cooling, Cost Savings, data center, technology

How to Make Your Data Center Better & More Energy-Efficient

Data centers represent some of the largest individual electricity users globally, accounting for roughly 3% of all consumption. That number continues to grow year over year. As such, every data center has a responsibility to be as efficient as possible. Much of that efficiency is going to come down to effective data center HVAC design.

How to Deal with Unique Obstacles and HVAC Needs for Veterinary Clinics

Color Fire On November 18, 2021 / Air Distribution, Maintenance, Seasonal Checkup

Tags: air filters, air quality, cleaning, designed HVAC systems, medical, problems, smell

How to Deal with Unique Obstacles and HVAC Needs for Veterinary Clinics

HVAC for veterinary clinics can be tough. Meeting the need for proper heating, ventilation, and air conditioning in animal hospitals is difficult on many levels, especially due to the extra dust, fur, and dander that can make its way through the systems. While commercial HVAC systems, in general, must combat many challenges, veterinary clinic systems are on an entirely different level.

5 Things You Didn’t Know About the History of HVAC

Color Fire On November 4, 2021 / HVAC Services, Technology

Tags: air conditioning, air quality, cold weather HVAC, heating

5 Things You Didn't Know About the History of HVAC

Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems are so commonly used in American commercial buildings, schools, data centers, homes, and other places that you probably don’t notice them unless the setting is too cold or the system breaks. You’ve probably never given much thought to the history of HVAC installations! Whether you notice HVAC systems or not, Americans spend vast sums on them. The Energy Information Administration reported in 2015 that 48 percent of energy consumption was related to heating and cooling costs! Though HVAC systems are everywhere, how much do you know about their history?

What Is an Air Handling Unit and How Does It Work?

Color Fire On September 21, 2021 / Air Distribution, Technology

Tags: air conditioning, air quality, designed HVAC systems, efficiency, property management

What Is an Air Handling Unit and How Does It Work?

Air handling units (AHU) are used in medium- and large-sized industrial or commercial properties to condition and distribute fresh air throughout the building. An AHU is part of the larger HVAC system (heating, ventilating, and air conditioning). The device takes air from the outdoors, cleans and conditions it, and heats or cools it as needed. Read on to learn more.

5 Reasons a Service Contract Makes Sense & Saves Money

Color Fire On July 26, 2021 / HVAC Services, Maintenance, Seasonal Checkup

Tags: air conditioning, air filters, air quality, cleaning, Cost Savings, efficiency, electricity, heating efficiency, preventative maintenance, technicans, temperature

5 Reasons a Service Contract Makes Sense & Saves Money

As stated by the CDC, HVAC systems can be a big source of indoor pollutants. Improperly maintained systems can lead to the introduction of microbes into an indoor air system. Improper operation and maintenance of HVAC systems can seriously impact a building’s indoor environmental quality (IEQ) and be the cause of other detrimental issues. A Severn Group service contract is a cost-efficient, convenient way to ensure a building’s HVAC system is properly maintained. The following five reasons explain why a service contract is the right choice.

What Hotel HVAC System is Best for Your Business?

Color Fire On June 28, 2021 / Air Distribution, Cooling Solutions, HVAC Services, Technology

Tags: air conditioning, air quality, Cost Savings, designed HVAC systems, preventative maintenance

What Hotel HVAC System is Best for Your Business?

According to the EPA, heating and cooling systems account for 40%-50% of the energy consumption in the typical hotel room. The type of HVAC system you choose for your hotel rooms will not only affect your energy bills but also contribute significantly to the comfort of your guests.

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