If you haven’t already done so, you’re probably thinking it’s time to turn on the heat in your building. Not so fast! Have you done your fall furnace maintenance? If you want to keep your building occupants healthy and safe, as well as warm, it’s in your best interest to take care of this task before starting up your furnace for the first time. November is almost upon us! The leaves are dropping off the trees, the holiday ads have already begun, and you’re toying with the idea of breaking out the winter coat. It’s going to get chilly, especially after we change the clocks and lose another hour of daylight.Read More
Furnace Not Working? 6 Things to Check.
Have you been putting off turning on the heat in your building, hoping to avoid the high utility bills for as long as possible? When you’re finally forced to turn it on because it’s so cold there’s frost on the windows and you can see your breath inside, you may be in for an unpleasant surprise.
It’s dead. No heat. Now what?Read More
Neglected Commercial Refrigeration Equipment is a Recipe for Disaster!
In the food service business, you spend good money on the best ingredients, because your customers expect nothing less than the freshest fare. So much depends on the quality of your food. But if you’re storing that food in commercial refrigeration units that have not been properly maintained, you might as well be throwing your money away.Read More
New York HVAC Systems: 8 Reasons Bigger is Not Always Better
One of the worst mistakes you can make when purchasing new HVAC equipment is choosing a unit that’s the wrong size for your space. Especially if your old unit was not providing adequate heating or air cooling, you may be tempted to go with a more powerful unit thinking you’ll get more comfortable conditions.
You won’t. When it comes to furnaces, boilers and air conditioners, bigger is not necessarily better. What you want is a unit with exactly the right capacity to meet the needs of your space.
Here are 8 reasons why an oversized unit is the wrong choice for your heating and air conditioning needs:Read More
Furnace Troubleshooting: 8 Causes of Inconsistent Building Heat
If you’re are building or facility manager, one of the least pleasant parts of your job may be handling all the complaints about the building’s temperature.
How can it be that some complain about working in a meat locker, while others are opening the windows? It may not be just people’s individual comfort levels that are causing the problem. In fact, uncovering the associated furnace problems causing inconsistent heating system performance can sometimes be pretty complex.
But, never fear; basic furnace troubleshooting skills can help you hone in on the issue! Take an inventory of the following common 8 causes of heating inconsistency and take control of your building comfort!Read More
Furnace Troubleshooting: 8 Signs Your Furnace Needs Maintenance
As a business owner, this time of year you’re probably running around like Santa Claus on Christmas Eve trying to get everything done. The last thing you want to worry about is the condition of your heating system. But in those rare moments when you sit still for a moment, you may be experiencing nagging doubts that your old furnace is going to make it through the winter without an expensive and inconvenient breakdown.
Take a glance through the list below. Have you noticed any of these symptoms? If you have, you’re probably worried that your furnace or boiler is about to go down for the count. Taking the “wait and see” approach makes it likely that you won’t like what you see (especially on your invoice) when that breakdown happens.Read More
