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For HVAC Systems, Size Matters – It has to be just right
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For HVAC Systems, Size Matters – It has to be just right
February 17, 2014 | Categories: Energy Solutions, HVACR
When replacing an HVAC unit, purchasing the right size equipment really does matter. It reminds me a bit of the story of Goldilocks and the Three Bears. One bed was too hard, one was too soft, but the third was just right! It was the most comfortable. Goldilocks probably would have similar complaints about HVAC…
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What is a VFD? And why install a Variable Frequency Drive?
January 22, 2014 | Categories: Energy Solutions, HVACR, Plumbing
Overseeing a building in this competitive rental market requires you to create a comfortable environment for tenants, while closely watching the bottom line, and being environmentally responsible. It’s not always easy to meet all three of these goals with just one modification to equipment, but installing VFDs on equipment motors does just that. Take a…
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Freeze Prevention: HVAC Coils in Cold Weather
December 23, 2013 | Categories: HVACR
The winter winds in DC, Maryland, and Northern Virginia can certainly drop down to freezing temperatures not only chilling your insides but possibly freezing your HVAC’s insides. The freeze stat in your HVAC unit is the safety feature that keeps its coils from freezing. A freeze stat, also known as a low temperature cutout, is…
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Steam Boiler Operation: Outdoor Air Sensor
December 9, 2013 | Categories: HVACR
If my steam boiler is supposed to adjust to the outdoor temperatures, shouldn’t it have either shut off or at least lowered the heat output when the temperature outside went up? Yes and no. If the outside temperature is higher than the set temperature, then yes, your steam boiler should have shut off. If the…
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Rooftop Units (RTUs): Retrofit to Achieve Energy Savings
October 28, 2013 | Categories: Energy Solutions, HVACR
Rooftop Units (RTUs) are among the most prevalent type of HVAC system in commercial buildings, cooling over 60% of the US commercial building floor area. Due to the age of many buildings, most of these units are 10 to 20 years old. With the increasing age of these units and advances in technologies over the…
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A Day of Service: Heat’s On – Water’s Off
October 1, 2013 | Categories: General News, In the Community, In the Industry
As the sun began to rise on Saturday morning, September 28, over 70 plumbers and steamfitters gathered together at the local Mechanical Trade School to participate in the fifteenth annual Heat’s On – Water’s Off day of service. While the volunteer tradesmen geared up to perform what they considered routine maintenance tasks, feelings of service…
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It’s “Heat’s On – Water’s Off” Season
September 16, 2013 | Categories: Energy Solutions, HVACR, Plumbing
In the spring, we often take that extra effort to really clean up and clean out cluttered spaces for some good old fashioned spring cleaning. But what do you do when autumn rolls around? Well, may I suggest adding fall inspecting into your annual routine? Fall is the perfect time to inspect your heating system…
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Boiler Maintenance for a Stronger Bottom Line
August 19, 2013 | Categories: Energy Solutions, HVACR
Has your boiler ever failed, leaving you and your building occupants in the cold? Does your energy bill skyrocket after starting up your boiler? Your boiler can have a major impact on your bottom line this winter. An unreliable boiler means a decrease in productivity. An inefficient boiler means increased energy costs. An unsafe boiler…
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NYR: Healthy Year, Healthy Building (Part 3) – HVAC System Assessment
January 14, 2013 | Categories: Energy Solutions, HVACR
As we continue to pursue our resolution for a healthy year and healthy buildings, it is time to assess our HVAC systems. HVAC stands for heating, ventilation, and air conditioning. Each of these components is essential to achieve the goal of our buildings: creating a safe, healthy, and comfortable environment for our occupants. Occupant satisfaction…
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Become Aware of Energy Consumption, Take Action Towards Energy Efficiency
October 1, 2012 | Categories: Energy Solutions, HVACR
In 2007, the United States consumed the highest percentage of the world’s energy. Although China has now surpassed us in energy consumption, our energy use still largely outweighs our population. Where is most of this energy used? In our buildings: our homes, offices, stores, restaurants, supermarkets, hospitals, schools, etc. The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE)…
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