When it’s time to replace or install an HVAC system in your building, there are several options to consider. One of those options is called an RTU HVAC system. It still provides heating and cooling, along with the same air quality benefits as any HVAC system. What makes an RTU system different, however, is its location and setup. Here’s what you need to know about RTU HVAC systems and how to tell if it’s the right choice for you.
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Many homeowners are switching to ductless heating and cooling systems in favor of the traditional HVAC. But, they’re not the only ones. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) reports that more and more commercial buildings are going ductless, too. In fact, ductless heating and cooling systems have been used in commercial buildings for several decades now.
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When you run a business and have a commercial HVAC system, it can be hard to keep things cool during the summer. The heat is naturally going to seep in. It’s important to make sure that your HVAC system is working properly so that your employees and customers are comfortable. Read on for some summer HVAC tips that can help prepare you for the warmer weather.
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The term Eddy Current Testing (ECT) uses electromagnetic induction to find flaws and cracks in conductive materials. Specifically, ECT is used in the service and manufacturing industries where tubing, sheet metal, and other slim products created from metal are needed for essential operations. With ECT, electromagnetic fields can detect metal hardness and thickness, heat damage, and more. Testing is completed without harming the test material during the process.
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Few people think about their heating, ventilation, and air conditioning system before they purchase or rescue their pets. However, it is something you should consider for you, your family, and your pet. These are some HVAC tips for pet owners that make living with your pet a much healthier experience.
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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.
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Are you considering an investment in a new commercial building? Are you ready to take the next step of expanding your current business or starting one from scratch? Whatever the case may be, there is one area you need to look at before signing on the dotted line. That is the commercial HVAC system. It is imperative that you have a commercial HVAC system inspection completed before you buy. Here are some reasons why an inspection should be at the top of your to-do list.
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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.
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You can vastly impact the efficiency of your HVAC system. The types of commercial HVAC ducts used in designing or updating your system will also affect the noise levels of your system. Here’s the 411 on the types of commercial air ducts available.
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The requirements for a restaurant HVAC far exceed those of a typical non-food prep commercial building. A traditional HVAC system utilizes a two-part process. To put it simply, the system pulls in outdoor air into the building through a make-up air unit. The air is then conditioned […]
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