Maintaining a healthy and efficient cooling system is crucial for any property or facility manager. One of the most important aspects of HVAC maintenance is water treatment. Professional water treatment involves using specialized chemicals and equipment to ensure that the water in the system is free of contaminants so that it can operate at max […]
Warning Signs of HVAC System Failure in Summer
With the summer season quickly approaching, it’s crucial to ensure that your building’s cooling tower system is in good working condition. As temperatures rise, your building’s cooling system will be working hard to keep your indoor environment comfortable, but if it’s not functioning correctly, it can lead to costly repairs or increased operation costs. It […]
How to Prepare Your Cooling Tower For Summer Heatwaves
As temperatures start to rise during the summer months, cooling towers become an essential part of any building’s infrastructure. Cooling towers play a crucial role in regulating the temperature of buildings by removing heat from HVAC water systems. However, with the increase in temperature and humidity during summer heatwaves, cooling towers can become overwhelmed and fail […]
How to Prepare Your Boilers for Spring & Summer Shutdown
As the winter season comes to an end, it’s time to start thinking about preparing your boiler for the warmer weather ahead. Proper maintenance and preparation can help ensure that your boiler is ready to perform efficiently and reliably when you need it down the road. Taking the time to properly prepare it for the […]
Symptoms of Glycol System Failure
Glycol is commonly used in closed-loop HVAC systems which provide heating and cooling. The glycol solution is circulated through the system’s pipes, carrying thermal energy to and from the heat exchangers. Although glycol is an efficient and reliable heat transfer fluid, it is not immune to failures that can cause costly downtime and equipment damage. […]
How to Maintain Your Glycol Water System
Maintaining a glycol water system is crucial for ensuring the efficient operation of your HVAC system. Glycol, a type of antifreeze, is added to the water in these systems to prevent freezing and overheating. Glycol however, requires a certain level of maintenance and you cannot just “set it and forget it”. Here’s how to maintain […]
How to Prepare Your Cooling Tower for Spring
Cooling towers are the backbone of many HVAC systems. However, without regular maintenance and forward-thinking preparation, cooling towers can degrade and even break down faster than they normally might. With spring around the corner, preparing your cooling tower ahead of time can save you money and help address any potential issues, prior to the high […]
What is the Difference Between a Hot Water and Steam Heating System
As a building owner or manager, you may encounter a variety of different heating systems on your property. Large buildings have different types of heating systems compared to what you might see in an individual home. Hydronic heating systems, which use water as the medium to transfer heat, are the most common systems you will […]
Why is Glycol Lab Testing Important?
Many commercial buildings use closed loop systems as part of their HVAC operation. In the winter, it is important to protect these systems from exposure to the cold. To prevent freezing, glycol is normally added to these loops to maintain operation. However, simply adding glycol to the system once won’t provide permanent protection, and the […]
