It wasn’t long ago that the concept of a computer automated home or business was reserved for science-fiction stories and special displays at futurist exhibits. However, the technology for building automation has not only arrived, but it continues to improve, allowing for advancements in everything from energy management to basic comfort, convenience, and efficiency throughout a building. Let’s look at some of the ways building automation can make a difference to a commercial/industrial building.
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The Difference Building Automation Makes to a Business
December 11th, 2017Why a New Heating Installation May Already Need Repairs
November 27th, 2017
You took time during the fall to have new heaters installed for your commercial building or industrial facility. It could be new rooftop units, boilers, radiant heaters, or unit heaters. Whatever it was, you depended on the equipment working correctly during another rough Toronto Winter.
And here it is… and the heating system isn’t doing what it should. Perhaps it isn’t doing anything at all. Why would new equipment fail so rapidly after it was installed?
Before we look into what’s behind the trouble, make sure you know where to go to get it fixed. Whenever you require commercial heating repair in Oshawa, ON or elsewhere in the Greater Toronto Area, call on us. We have the skill and experience to see the best job gets done every time.
Maintenance Is Essential for Commercial Geothermal Systems
November 13th, 2017
Boilers and cooling towers are expected for many commercial and industrial buildings. But they aren’t the only ways to provide proper environmental controls throughout the year. Commercial geothermal systems are types of powerful heat pumps that rely on the thermal energy drawn from the ground to deliver comfort to a facility or business. The heat pump either draws thermal energy from the ground to provide heat, or it changes direction to use the ground as a heat sink where it can deposit thermal energy removed from the building.
The secret of the process—that is, the reason it offers such reliable indoor temperatures while costing less to run than many other industrial/commercial HVAC systems—is that the geothermal loops access a relatively stable temperature in the earth. No matter the weather conditions above ground, the temperature in the earth below the frost line remains stable, around 10°C, which is more than enough to work for both heating and cooling requirements.
We Are High Rise HVAC Specialists
October 30th, 2017
Our company deals with many different types of heating and cooling challenges for commercial and industrial buildings. This is a wider field than many people may realize. We aren’t just focused on providing comfort for people in buildings, but arranging for environmental control that protects equipment and process. It’s a major job to be able to handle everything from delivering air conditioning to a retail store to preventing industrial equipment from overheating using powerful chillers, but we’ve been in the commercial/industrial HVAC business for more than 30 years, and we have confidence in our technicians, account managers, and equipment to handle any situation.
Here’s a specific type of HVAC service we offer: high-rise heating and cooling.
Industrial Tankless Water Heaters: Why Consider Installing One?
October 16th, 2017
If you have heard about tankless water heaters, you’ve probably heard about them being used for homes. A tankless water heater is an excellent choice for providing hot water to a household because it saves money and probably won’t be overwhelmed by use, which means it won’t run out of hot water. The system will always heat up more water on demand.
But are tankless water heaters viable options for the scale of an industrial facility? Many facility owners and operators might think it’s unlikely that a tankless system will work as a replacement or alternative to a standard tank system, much like a hydronic system or boiler. However, industrial tankless water heaters can be effective and energy efficient for industrial buildings as well. If the right units are professionally installed and matched to the building and its requirements, they offer a number of great benefits. Here are some of them:
Proper Commercial Ventilation Is Critical for Indoor Air Quality
October 2nd, 2017
We offer numerous commercial HVAC services in Richmond Hill, ON and throughout the Greater Toronto Area. When people think of commercial HVAC, they usually focus on the “H” and “AC” parts, heating and air conditioning. It’s true that a huge part of what we do is helping commercial and industrial facilities maintain proper indoor temperature control, both for comfort and to facilitate process and protect equipment.
But let’s focus for the moment on the “V” part, ventilation. A vital service we offer for commercial and industrial companies is commercial indoor air quality. Indoor air quality is about the air customers and employees breathe, the dust contamination that can damage machinery, and the shifts in humidity that can affect both people and equipment. Better indoor air quality is essential for most facilities, and there are many methods we use to improve IAQ, such as powerful air filters, electronic air purifiers, dehumidifiers, and humidifiers.
That “V” is critical. A facility without proper ventilation will end up with poor indoor air quality no matter what. Depending on the building or facility, it can even lead to a dangerous work environment.
Have You Arranged for Commercial Heating Maintenance? Now’s the Time!
September 18th, 2017
The seasons are starting to change, and no doubt you have plenty on your schedule to keep your commercial or industrial facility working away in the stretch leading to winter. This is an important time to remind you that commercial heating maintenance from professionals is mandatory in the fall if you want peace of mind about continued success through the rest of the year and into the next.
If you’ve lived in the Greater Toronto Area for at least one winter, you know how tough winters they can be. The average low during January is -3°C, which can be bad news for any business or facility, no matter what type, unless it has reliable heating systems. For the peace of mind that the heating systems that protect comfort and process inside your building, it’s important to arrange for commercial heating maintenance in Ajax, ON each fall. The sooner you have a maintenance program in place with commercial HVAC specialists during the fall, the easier it will be to take care of.
Summer Weather Isn’t Done Yet: Watch for Commercial AC Repair Needs!
September 4th, 2017
The daily weather here in the Greater Toronto Area is starting to cool down into the high 60s. But this doesn’t mean we’re already in full fall mode—the official beginning of fall isn’t until the end of the month, and we all know that autumn heat waves can still strike. Because we know how important your business or facility is to you, we want to make sure you still keep a watch for potential commercial HVAC problems with your cooling system. You may operate a facility that requires powered cooling around the year to protect equipment, not just to provide comfort.
Whatever the case, this is a time of year when the stress on various cooling systems can be enough to cause breakdowns. If you know the warning signs, you can alert our technicians in time to have the problem fixed and avoid an interruption in work or process. We offer excellent services for commercial AC in Newmarket, ON and through the GTO.
Should You Repair or Replace the Chiller in Your Facility?
August 21st, 2017
There are many different types of commercial air conditioning systems for Whitby, ON facilities—and our technicians install, repair, replace, and maintain all of them. No matter what type of commercial or industrial facility you opereate, you’ll need mechanical cooling of some type, whether to provide comfort for people indoors (such as with central AC systems) or to protect valuable equipment (such as with server room cooling systems).
One important type of industrial cooling equipment for which we offer repairs and replacements is commercial chillers. Chillers offer cooling for equipment and process using de-superheating of refrigerant. Our technicians work with all the best brands of chillers, including Johnson Control, Trane, Carrier, York, Berg, McQuay, and Daikin. They have the certification necessary to see each job gets done correctly, no matter if the chiller requires only a few repairs or if an older chiller needs to be replaced.
Handling Server Room Cooling for Your Business
August 7th, 2017
The server room for any business or facility is vital not only for continued day to day operations, but also to protect the future of the enterprise by protecting its data. Proper climate and humidity control in a server room is essential for these functions, and because each server room has unique needs, it requires a specialized and customized approach to provide the proper server room cooling.
Unfortunately, there are many mistakes that can occur with server room cooling when the job is left to people who lack the training and experience to understand the numerous factors that come into play. This is something we can’t stress enough: no two server rooms are alike. If they are treated as if they are, it can end up in a data loss disaster.
