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COVID and Indoor Air Quality, Preventive Maintenance Agreements

5 Reasons to Change HVAC Filters More Often

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Last Updated on October 7, 2020

Man showing how to change HVAC filters

If your home or business has a furnace and an air conditioning system, these systems have air filters designed to protect the equipment from dust and debris. When these HVAC filters get clogged, system performance is compromised and your indoor air quality suffers as well.

Let’s take a look at exactly why you need to change HVAC filters regularly, how often to change them, and how to do so.

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Commercial Air Conditioning, Commercial HVAC, COVID and Indoor Air Quality, Preventive Maintenance Agreements

UPDATE: Cooling Tower Maintenance Checklist for NYC

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Last Updated on October 7, 2020

cooling tower maintenance requirements and best practices for NYC

Since the Legionnaires’ disease outbreak in New York City a few years back, there has been a great deal of concern and confusion about what’s required for proper cooling tower maintenance.

With many NYC buildings preparing to reopen after being unoccupied for months due to the COVID-19 outbreak, there is concern about making sure cooling towers are restarted safely and properly maintained prior to building occupation.

In this article, we’ll share an updated cooling tower maintenance checklist aligned with the current regulations.

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Commercial HVAC, Residential HVAC

What Does an HVAC Air Purifier Do? The Facts for Buyers

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hvac air purifier

Until recently, indoor air quality wasn’t a big concern for most people. Yet this benign neglect could put our health at risk. According to the federal Environmental Protection Agency, the air inside can be at minimum 2 to 5 times more polluted than outside.

It’s not only smog that threatens the safety of indoor air, it’s also VOCs, mold, bacteria, and viruses.

And now, with the pandemic raging around the world, it’s even more  important for business owners and homeowners to do everything they can to ensure healthy indoor air within their spaces.

That’s a good reason to consider new technology that can improve indoor air quality, including an HVAC air purifier and air filtration system.Read more 

Commercial Air Conditioning, Preventive Maintenance Agreements

Why Get an HVAC Inspection Before AC Start Up?

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hvac inspection

HVAC inspection prevents unpleasant surprises

Even if your air conditioning system was fine when you last used it, unexpected problems can happen when you start up your system after it’s been idle for months. That’s why an HVAC inspection is a must.

Whether your system has been shut down for the winter, or because your business was closed due to the pandemic, it’s smart to get HVAC inspection before turning on your system again.

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Commercial HVAC, COVID and Indoor Air Quality

The Ultimate Commercial HVAC Preventative Maintenance Checklist

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Last Updated on October 6, 2020

commercial hvac preventative maintenance checklist

Take the guesswork out of getting commercial HVAC preventative maintenance

If you’re like many business owners and managers, you feel like a fish out of water when you’re faced with choosing a commercial HVAC preventative maintenance contract. When you’re not an expert on the subject, evaluating the merits of one contract or vendor versus another can be difficult and confusing.

Today, we’re going to take the mystery out the commercial HVAC preventative maintenance once and for all.

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Commercial Air Conditioning, Commercial HVAC, COVID and Indoor Air Quality, Preventive Maintenance Agreements

HVAC & Indoor Air Quality Solutions for Better Health

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indoor air quality solutions

Are there indoor air quality solutions that can promote improved health, fewer employee absences and reduced insurance costs? By looking more closely at your indoor air quality and HVAC systems, you can offer your customers and employees an improved environment that will reap benefits for your business.

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Commercial HVAC, COVID and Indoor Air Quality, Preventive Maintenance Agreements

Indoor Air Quality in Office Buildings: Is It Time for Testing?

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man feeling the effects of poor indoor air quality in his office building

There are many reasons business owners and employees might be concerned about indoor air quality in office buildings:

  • Stale and stuffy air
  • Too much humidity
  • Lingering odors
  • Mold starting to appear in damp spots
  • People suffering from health issues such as headaches, fatigue, nausea, respiratory issues, or skin problems while they are in the office
  • Concern about the spread of COVID-19, or talk about Sick Building Syndrome

Indoor air quality in office buildings affects everyone’s comfort and health. Business owners should also be concerned about the impact on productivity and their bottom line.

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Commercial HVAC, COVID and Indoor Air Quality, Residential HVAC

Why and How to Change an AC Filter

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Last Updated on October 6, 2020

how to change an ac filter

Why change your AC filter?

The air filter’s job is to keep dust and debris out of your HVAC equipment. You’d be amazed how much builds up on there in a very short time.

Recently, AC filters have gotten a lot of attention due to the pandemic. With the uncertainty about airborne transmission of the virus, some experts are recommending the use of higher-efficiency filters to trap virus particles.

If that’s why you’re looking to change your AC filter, read this first. And, learn about the most effective HVAC strategies for COVID from our helpful guide:

guide to HVAC strategies for COVID

In this article, we’ll cover more reasons why air conditioner filter replacement is so important, and how to take care of it safely.

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Commercial Air Conditioning, Commercial HVAC, Commercial Installations, COVID and Indoor Air Quality, Preventive Maintenance Agreements, Residential HVAC, Residential Installations

HVAC Humidity Control: 5 Reasons Your AC Is Ineffective

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Last Updated on October 6, 2020

HVAC humidity control problems

Isn’t air conditioning supposed to remove humidity? So why is yours not doing the job?

Controlling humidity indoors is now more important than ever due to COVID, because the virus thrives in both very high and very low humidity conditions. It’s just one more reason (beyond comfort) to keep humidity between about 40 and 60 percent for most spaces.

If you’re sweating your way through another muggy August, read on to learn more about HVAC humidity control and why your AC might not be up to the task.

Then we’ll tell you 4 ways you can get an older unit to remove more moisture so your space doesn’t feel like a tropical jungle.

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Commercial Air Conditioning, Commercial HVAC, Commercial Installations, COVID and Indoor Air Quality

Humidity Control In Your Restaurant Kitchen

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poor humidity control in restaurant kitchen

Poor humidity control is not just a comfort issue for restaurants

Too much humidity makes us unhappy for a whole host of reasons beyond comfort: sticking doors and musty smells to name a couple. If you’re running a restaurant, poor humidity control creates problems that can actually drive away customers and hurt your business.

Plus, if you’re concerned about the spread of COVID, humidity control should be part of your mitigation strategy.

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