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Reasons Why Your Commercial A/C Needs Replacement

Color Fire On March 28, 2018 / Air Distribution, Cooling Solutions, HVAC Services, Maintenance

Tags: air conditioning, air quality, cooling, Cost Savings, efficiency, temperature

Reasons Why Your Commercial A/C Needs Replacement

A commercial building requires a large HVAC unit or several units to provide comfort. During the hot summer months, temperatures can rise quickly, and over time a commercial A/C unit or HVAC system will require repairs or even replacement. If the unit is older, consider replacing the system to provide better indoor air quality, energy efficiency, and comfort. But how do you know when its time to replace your unit? Read on to learn about the common signs that your commercial A/C is ready for replacement.

Life Expectancy of Commercial HVAC Equipment

Color Fire On January 10, 2018 / Air Distribution, HVAC Services, Maintenance

Tags: air conditioning, cooling, heating, preventative maintenance, property management

Life Expectancy of Commercial HVAC Equipment

While you may take care of maintenance, you might also be considering how long the system will last. When was the last time it was replaced? How many years can you honestly expect to get out of your HVAC system? These questions are something to keep in mind when you own a business. Here’s a look at the factors that play a role in the commercial HVAC equipment lifespan.

Is it Important to Clean Air Ducts?

Color Fire On November 21, 2017 / Air Distribution, HVAC Services

Tags: air quality, cooling, heating

Air ducts serve as a passageway to allow air from the heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) system to transfer to various areas of the home or business facility. Considering that air ducts contribute to the air that we breathe, this system should be appropriately installed and continuously maintained.

Chilled Beams vs. Chilled Ceiling

Color Fire On August 22, 2017 / Air Distribution

Tags: cooling, Cost Savings, office HVAC, temperature

Chilled beams are often compared to a chilled ceiling though there is a distinguishable difference between the two. A chilled ceiling will use pipes with water flow as a chilled beam system. However, the pipes of the ceiling will be placed behind metal ceiling plates. Then, the plates are heated or cooled based on the method of convection rather than the pipes providing the heating or cooling method.

Air Distribution in Buildings

Color Fire On August 8, 2017 / Air Distribution, Cooling Solutions

Tags: air conditioning, air filters, air quality, cooling, ductwork, efficiency, heating, heating efficiency, property management

In heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) there are systems that cool and heat forced air. Forced air is a central heating system that uses air as its medium to transfer heat. This system relies on vents, duct work, and plenums for building air distribution that is separate from actual cooling or heating systems.

5 Types of IT Environment Heat Removal Methods

Color Fire On July 18, 2017 / Cooling Solutions, HVAC Services

Tags: computer room, cooling, diagrams, IT, office HVAC, technology

5 Types of IT Environment Heat Removal Methods

Data centers and IT rooms are becoming an integral part of businesses across the globe. And, as technology continues to change and evolve, computing equipment is being created in smaller sizes. However, the smaller size uses more electricity and can generate more heat, which creates a need for heat removal. So, it is essential that such spaces have precision cooling and heat rejection equipment in order for the equipment to stay at an even temperature and avoid overheating. There are several heat removal methods in which cooling equipment can be used to mediate the high heat generated by the computing equipment.

What are BTUs and How Does it Relate to HVAC?

Color Fire On May 9, 2017 / HVAC Services

Tags: cooling, heating, industry standards, technology

What are BTUs and How Does it Relate to HVAC?

Working with a lot of HVAC systems, most managers have come across the acronym BTU. But what does it really pertain to and how is it relevant to the HVAC system? Understanding BTUs and how to calculate them provides a closer look at how effective the existing HVAC system can be while doing its job.

What is the Proper Temperature for a Data Center?

Color Fire On April 5, 2017 / Cooling Solutions, HVAC Services

Tags: cooling, data center, server room, temperature

What is the Proper Temperature for a Data Center?

Figuring out the proper temperature for a data center can be a daunting task. Data centers are heavily relied on to keep confidential information safe and secure at all times. Here are some of the problems data centers face when temperatures rise too high, and what you can do to reduce them.

CAV vs VAV HVAC Systems

Color Fire On September 8, 2016 / Cooling Solutions, HVAC Services

Tags: cooling, designed HVAC systems, office HVAC

Twenty to thirty years ago it was common practice to install a CAV (constant air volume) system in commercial buildings for ventilation and air-conditioning. These types of HVAC systems require high airflow rates and higher amounts of energy for heating and cooling. Thus, increasing utility costs. Therefore, the theory is, […]

Ideal Office Thermostat Settings

Color Fire On May 18, 2016 / Cooling Solutions, HVAC Services

Tags: cooling, heating efficiency, office HVAC

As the temperature starts to rise, the Office Thermostat Settings Wars begin! It is an age-old battle that has gone on in the workplace since virtually the conception of modern indoor central air conditioning. Believe it or not, it is possible to reach across the aisle, and come up with a peaceful resolution, without […]

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