Air Conditioning Limbo – How Low Can You Go?
We can’t seem to help ourselves. We push the elevator button even though it’s already lit. It’s the same thing with the thermostat. We crank the thermostat down to arctic temperatures in the hopes that...
View ArticleCommon Problems with Ice Machines and Refrigerators
If you’re opening a restaurant for the first time, you may be unaware of the problems that can arise over time with refrigerators and ice machines. Both types of machines are pretty similar in design,...
View ArticleWhy Do HVAC Preventive Maintenance?
This is a question I get a lot, so I think it’s appropriate to revisit it now, just before the winter heating maintenance season really gets rolling. If you’re considering skipping maintenance this...
View ArticleWhat is an ECM Motor?
What is an ECM Motor? Several of us were discussing ECM motors in the office the other day. Yeah, we have weird water cooler conversations like that. The general consensus was that although we were...
View Article10 Dumb Things Smart People Do When Testing Electricity (Source: Grainger)
We get a lot of questions from the DIY crowd about HVAC-related tasks. There are a lot of things that can easily be done by the beginner DIY-er, like filter changes or even condenser coil cleaning if...
View ArticleWhy HVAC and Boiler Equipment Breakdown Insurance is Something to Consider
In the business world, time is money, and time lost due to equipment failure can be very expensive. Even though you might think most equipment breakdowns are singular in nature such as one computer...
View ArticleDIY Air Quality – Ten Potted Plants that Remove Toxins
We’ve all heard a lot about indoor air quality in recent years – whether it’s severe issues such as sick building syndrome and mold, or high levels of carbon dioxide caused by office mates too full of...
View ArticleProtect your HVAC Units from Snow and Ice this Winter
How To Protect Your HVAC Units from Snow and Ice This Winter New Englanders can’t help but cringe when we think about the brutal winters we’ve endured in years past. 2014 was an especially rough year...
View ArticleHow to Determine the Age of Your HVAC Unit
When making the decision whether to repair or replace your HVAC unit, it’s a good idea to look at the age of the unit as well as the overall condition. Most HVAC units today have a useful life of 15-20...
View ArticleHealthy Buildings During Covid-19 – Practical Easy-to-Follow Advice
Confused by conflicting information about Covid-19? Looking for simple, practical solutions for improving the health of your building? I’ve read a lot on best practices for opening and operating...
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