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Data Center Preventative Maintenance

Color Fire On January 24, 2018 / HVAC Services, Maintenance, Seasonal Checkup

Tags: Cost Savings, data center, preventative maintenance, technology

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.

Plumbing Issues to Take Seriously

Color Fire On December 5, 2017 / HVAC Services, Maintenance

Tags: Cost Savings, preventative maintenance, property management

When it comes to commercial properties, there are many areas in which the owner of the building has to take care of. The plumbing system is one area that needs maintenance to ensure proper functioning of the building. From bathroom areas to kitchens, we rely on plumbing systems for everyday use. It is important to be aware of common plumbing issues to make sure that your building operates efficiently and you are not wasting money.

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.

7 Tips to Retrofit HVAC for Historic Buildings

Color Fire On June 6, 2017 / HVAC Services

Tags: Cost Savings, designed HVAC systems, ductwork, efficiency, technology

7 Tips to Retrofit HVAC for Historic Buildings

The heating, ventilation and air conditioning system is one part of your building that when it works, you take it for granted. In the same vein, if it’s defective, you will really feel every minute that you are inside the four-walled structure. Installing this system in a new building is complicated enough, but retrofitting HVAC for historic buildings is a whole other level altogether. We have compiled a list of guidelines to retrofit HVAC for historic buildings.

Energy Efficiency for Your Facility

Color Fire On March 21, 2017 / HVAC Services, Maintenance

Tags: construction, Cost Savings, efficiency, preventative maintenance, property management

Energy Efficiency for Your Facility The EPA estimates that the places where we work, shop, play, and learn spend $200 billion annually on electricity and natural gas. In all, this contributes to nearly half of our nation’s greenhouse gas emissions. Evaluating your building’s past and current energy

Air-Cooled Chillers vs. Water-Cooled Chillers

Color Fire On February 7, 2017 / Cooling Solutions, HVAC Services

Tags: coolers, Cost Savings, designed HVAC systems, efficiency

Air-Cooled Chillers vs. Water-Cooled Chillers When researching commercial HVAC systems for your facility, you have a lot of requirements to consider. chillers, like facilities, come in various sizes, shapes, and capabilities. Commonly we get the questions, which chiller is better, air-cooled chillers or water-cooled? Which system is the

Data Center Hot Aisle/Cold Aisle Layout Design

Color Fire On August 20, 2016 / Cooling Solutions

Tags: computer room, construction, Cost Savings, data center, designed HVAC systems, server room

Data Center Hot Aisle/Cold Aisle Layout Design

Looking for ways to keep your Data Center Server Room cool? Consider the hot aisle/cold aisle layout is a design for server racks. This configuration is beneficial as it will conserve energy and lower cooling costs by directly managing air flow.

How to Budget for Commercial HVAC Repairs and Maintenance

Color Fire On July 26, 2016 / HVAC Services, Maintenance

Tags: Cost Savings, preventative maintenance, property management

How to Budget for Commercial HVAC Repairs and Maintenance

Small businesses have their fair share of expenses. It is challenging figuring out a budget to include all of your operating necessities. Some items may slip through, and unexpectedly cause a dent in monthly expenses. Unforeseen heating or cooling repairs and maintenance can demolish a monthly budget, and […]

Commercial Energy Saving Tips

Color Fire On June 22, 2016 / HVAC Services

Tags: Cost Savings, efficiency, electricity, office HVAC, preventative maintenance

Want your company to become more energy efficient; then it will serve you to create a greener workplace. Lights, equipment and poorly maintained HVAC systems are the culprits behind high utility costs. By applying only a few commercial energy saving tips, your company would see […]

Annual HVAC Maintenance and Tune-ups

Color Fire On April 6, 2016 / Cooling Solutions, HVAC Services, Seasonal Checkup

Tags: air conditioning, Cost Savings, preventative maintenance

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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