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Is Too Much Humidity Hurting Your Health?

by Michael C. Rosone |

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You may have read recent research that suggests raising indoor humidity levels may help to deactivate coronavirus particles. During the winter months when our spaces are closed up and heated, humidity levels can drop to extremely low levels (as low as 20 percent).

Unfortunately, the COVID-19 virus has been shown to thrive and remain viable for longer periods in these low-humidity conditions. (Controlling humidity is just one way HVAC can help in the fight to prevent COVID. Get our guide to HVAC Strategies for COVID to learn more.)

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Why is my air conditioner tripping the circuit breaker?

by Michael C. Rosone |

ac circuit breaker | ac circuit breaker keeps tripping

It’s the last thing you need on a hot summer day: your air conditioner keeps shutting off and the AC circuit breaker keeps tripping. You’re probably wondering what’s going on, and if there’s an easy solution. Do you need to call someone to fix the problem and if so, who should you call? The AC service company or an electrician?

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Top 5 Causes of Frozen AC Coils

by Michael C. Rosone |

Unlike other HVAC malfunctions, frozen AC coils can be caused by failures in almost any part of the system. If you see frost or a layer of ice on your indoor unit, that’s obviously a problem… but it’s not so easy to diagnose the reason.

In this article, we’ll explain the possible causes of frozen air conditioner coils, and what to do next if it’s happened to you.

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HVAC Coil Cleaning: Better Comfort = More Customers In Your Store

by Michael C. Rosone |

 

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It may be hard to believe that coils could be responsible for taking down your commercial HVAC system or making it operate at a low efficiency level. Routine coil cleaning can help your system turn out a peak performance, reduce your energy costs and bolster the comfort level in your store, which will make it an attractive place to shop and work.

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Computer Room Air Conditioning: Is Your Equipment at Risk?

by Michael C. Rosone |

computer room air conditioning

It’s one thing when your air conditioner is not working properly at home, but it’s quite another thing when the air conditioning system is not performing at optimal levels at a business where computers are at the core of the operation. As a facility manager, you know a top-performing computer room air conditioning system is essential to commercial success. So let’s take a look at what can happen if the computer room air conditioning is not functioning at a high level.

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Facilities HVAC Replacement Strategy for the New Year

by Michael C. Rosone |

Facilities HVAC replacement

Keeping hundreds or even thousands of HVAC units running is complex, and optimizing efficiency and avoiding downtime is critical. That’s why Facilities Managers need a plan for proactive HVAC replacement. As equipment ages, it becomes more inefficient. As a result, it’s increasingly likely to break down, provide inconsistent comfort, and drive up energy costs.

Here’s how to develop your plan.

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