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Commercial Installations
Ductwork Sizing & Other Mistakes That Hinder Your HVAC Comfort
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When you’re renovating a space, whether it’s a residence, office or other light commercial space, you are probably most concerned about how the space will look and how it will function. And of course, you’re focusing on the cost and the timeline. Your HVAC system is probably not even in the top 10.
Yet it should be, because your satisfaction will depend on the comfort and functionality of your new space. Mistakes in designing and installing your HVAC, such as incorrect ductwork sizing, can hinder both function and comfort.
Read MoreRestaurant HVAC: 7 Ways to Find a Better Service Provider
In the restaurant business, maintaining comfortable conditions is a must. It’s never okay for your dining room to be too hot, cold or humid. You can’t have equipment noise disturbing your customers. You can’t have drafts or kitchen smells being pulled into the dining room by a poorly-functioning restaurant HVAC system.
These problems cause you to lose customers and impact your bottom line. If your service provider makes you wait days, sends technicians that can’t fix the problem, or problems keep coming back, it’s time to find a better option.
Read on for some advice about choosing a new service provider you can trust with your restaurant HVAC system.
Choosing the Right HVAC System: Older Building Air Conditioning
Renovating your business space in an older building? Choosing the right HVAC system is an important part of that decision. You probably feel comfortable with many of your choices such floor plans and furnishings. But when it comes to selecting a new HVAC system, you may feel challenged by a lack of expertise.
Here are some tips to help you make best choice for your business.
Facilities Managers: 8 Things to Look for in an HVAC Company
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How to vet a new HVAC company
As a Facilities Manager, you’re dealing with many different service providers for your company. Yet choosing an HVAC company can be one of the most challenging, especially if you don’t happen to be an HVAC expert yourself.
Obviously, you want an HVAC company with the expertise to solve your heating and cooling issues quickly and reliably. But you also want a company that offers great customer service and is easy to do business with. How can you find all these qualities? Ask about these 8 things when you evaluate a prospective HVAC provider for service, installation and/or repair work.
Read MoreVRF Cooling Systems Provide Customized Comfort for Restaurants
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Need a new AC system for your restaurant? Educate yourself about the types of systems that are best suited for your business. The variable refrigerant flow, or VRF cooling system, is a great choice for restaurants. VRF systems have been the HVAC system of choice for decades in other parts of the world, and are now becoming very popular in the US for certain types of spaces, including restaurants.
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