Advantage Airtech Commercial Ltd. Blog: Archive for the ‘Commercial Air Conditioning’ Category

Common Mistakes We See With Commercial and Industrial HVAC Systems

Monday, April 22nd, 2024
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We have over 30 years of experience with commercial and industrial HVAC in Toronto and the Greater Toronto Area, so we’ve seen our fair share of HVAC system errors and oversights. The complexity of air conditioning, heating, and ventilation systems in large-scale facilities is significant, so minor mistakes can lead to major energy waste, reduced performance, and lower indoor air quality—plus expenses from extra repairs and shorter equipment life.

Today, we’re going to explore some of the most common mistakes we encounter in commercial and industrial HVAC installations, repairs, and set-ups. Thankfully, most of these errors are easy to avoid if you partner with the right HVAC contractor.

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Rooftop HVAC Units: How to Tell They Need Service or Replacement

Monday, August 14th, 2023
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The standard for commercial heating and cooling in most facilities is the packaged rooftop HVAC unit. These are types of heat pumps that have all their components housed in a single cabinet and then connect to the ventilation system for the rest of the facility.

Rooftop units have numerous advantages: they remove most of the operating noise to outside the building, they’re easy to access and service for technicians without interrupting workflow, and their location prevents damage from vandalism. 

But because these units are up on the roof, out of normal sight, it can sometimes be difficult to tell when they’re starting to malfunction. You want to move quick when it comes to servicing or replacing rooftop HVAC units in Toronto, ON so you aren’t suddenly caught without any heating or cooling in your facility. In this post, we’ll look how you can detect you’ve got trouble with rooftop units so you’ll be able to get us out to help before the situation worsens.

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Choosing the Correct Commercial HVAC System

Monday, July 17th, 2023
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If you are opening a new commercial facility, one of the critical decisions you’ll have to make is what type of HVAC system(s) it will have. Unlike HVAC systems for homes, which are fairly uniform except in their heating and cooling capacities, commercial systems are highly specialized to fit the unique needs of facilities as different as small retail establishments to large commercial manufacturing plants. Selecting the right system will have a significant effect on energy efficiency, productivity, safety, and comfort. 

Since there are many options available for commercial heating and commercial commercial air conditioning systems in Toronto, ON, you’ll need to understand several key factors when looking for the right HVAC units. Below, we’re going to look at the key considerations that will guide you toward the optimal choices. You’ll still need commercial HVAC professionals to handle the installations as well as offer expert analysis and advice about unit selection, but this will help you get started thinking about what your facility needs.

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Common Misunderstandings About Commercial HVAC vs. Residential HVAC

Monday, July 3rd, 2023
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If you own or operate a commercial business, you almost certainly rely on an HVAC system to maintain the proper climate and humidity inside the facility, whether you need it for process, comfort, equipment, or a combination of all three. 

Unfortunately, many people have misconceptions about commercial HVAC systems because they see them through the lens of the smaller and more familiar systems used to heat and cool homes. This creates several common misunderstandings about commercial HVAC systems. In this post we’re going to look at the most frequent of these misunderstandings. This knowledge will help you make better and more informed decisions about how to handle your commercial heating and commercial air conditioning in Toronto, ON. 

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Commercial Cooling Emergencies: A Few to Watch Out For

Monday, June 19th, 2023
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Many commercial and industrial facilities rely on air conditioning equipment around the year, not only in the summer. But during the hot and humid summer months in Toronto, almost every business requires some amount of air conditioning to create environments that allow for comfort, process, and the protection of equipment. 

Emergencies can strike your facility’s cooling equipment during the hotter months. Thankfully, you have Advantage Airtech to help you. We offer 24/7 emergency commercial air conditioning repair in Ajax, ON and throughout the Greater Toronto Area. We’re going to look at several of the most common commercial AC problems that call for a fast response—and we’re ready to deliver that response!

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Some Important Facts About Server Room Cooling

Monday, June 5th, 2023
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Commercial AC service in Ajax, ON is much more than residential air conditioning on a larger scale. If that were the case, then most residential HVAC technicians could perform the work. But commercial AC—whether installation, repairs, replacements, or maintenance—requires specialized training and tools. One reason is that there is a great range of cooling systems used in commercial and industrial facilities, and not all are designed for the comfort of people in the facility. For example, server room cooling.

Maintaining the proper temperature in a server room is a large task, as well as a vital one for most companies. You need trained professionals to develop server room cooling solutions for your business. Below are some important facts to consider when it comes to this type of commercial AC.

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4 Common Mistakes That Waste Energy in a Commercial Facility

Monday, May 22nd, 2023
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Running a business is a huge undertaking. You have a lot of tasks to juggle, departments to oversee, and affairs to manage. Among all this work, it’s easy to let something like the HVAC system that heats and cools your facility slip from your mind. As long as it seems to be working, creating the desirable indoor environment for your business needs, then you likely won’t focus on it.

However, lack of attention to your commercial heating and air conditioning can be costing you money. Possibly a lot of money. We’re going to look at four common mistakes that people make in commercial facilities that can lead to HVAC system waste.

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Improving the Efficiency of Your Commercial Cooling

Monday, May 8th, 2023
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A significant portion of the budget to run any business goes toward powering the HVAC system. During the hot and humid Toronto summers, most commercial facilities will spend enormous amounts on powering their cooling systems. 

The truth is that most commercial businesses spend more on powering their AC systems than they need to. In this post, we’re going to look at ways you can boost the efficiency of your commercial cooling so you save money while still receiving the climate control necessary for your business to continue operating.

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What You Need to Know About Commercial HVAC Zoning

Monday, April 10th, 2023
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Does your commercial facility have an HVAC system that’s controlled through a single thermostat? That sounds convenient, but it also means that no matter what, you’ll have a single temperature throughout the facility.

Actually, you’ll have a single temperature setting for the facility, but the temperature will fluctuate throughout it because of things like heat gain through windows, heat from equipment and light, loss of heat through less insulated areas, and constant changes depending on how many people are in the room. 

This “one temperature to rule them all” approach doesn’t just mean lack of comfort for people in your facility. It also means energy waste and potential damage to equipment and processes in areas that have the wrong temperatures.

Instead of constantly adjusting the single thermostat to get around these problems, you can opt for the installation of commercial zoning. 

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Tips for Lowering Commercial Cooling Costs for Summer

Monday, March 27th, 2023
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Spring has only just officially started, but that’s not too early for you to begin planning the management of your commercial facility during the summer.

Most businesses in the Greater Toronto Area rely on commercial cooling for the summer, whether to maintain comfort in a retail or food service environment or to protect equipment and processes from the intense heat and humidity. 

Cooling costs money, of course, and it may account for a significant portion of your facility’s energy expenditures during the summer.

If you want to lower those costs, we have several tips for you that can help. We have more than 30 years of experience working with commercial and industrial HVAC in Toronto, and we can assist you in many ways to improve the energy efficiency of your business.

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