Advantage Airtech Commercial Ltd. Blog: Posts Tagged ‘Pickering’

What Is a Commercial HVAC Retrofit and Does My Facility Need It?

Monday, February 13th, 2023
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You may have heard the term retrofit regarding parts of commercial facilities, such as a “lighting retrofit” or “electrical system retrofit.”

Is a retrofit the same as upgrading equipment or replacing older units with newer ones? And if it’s different, what are the benefits of choosing a retrofit over other options?

We’re worked on commercial cooling and heating in Pickering, ON and the Greater Toronto Area for more than thirty years, so we understand all the goes into making beneficial changes for commercial and industrial HVAC systems.

We’ll explain what retrofitting means and the ways it can benefit your commercial operation. 

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Common Repair Issues for Commercial AC Systems

Monday, May 23rd, 2022

commercial-hvac-fans-in-rotationCommercial air conditioning systems consume a great amount of energy. Compared to the standard residential AC systems, a commercial system costs 150% to 200% more to run on average, and that doesn’t account for how much longer these systems must run. This extra labor puts commercial air conditioning systems in danger of abrupt malfunctions that can lead to massive energy waste and expensive interruptions in operation, especially if the system doesn’t receive regular professional maintenance.

Even with maintenance, you can expect to encounter air conditioning troubles at some point. We’re ready to help with the service necessary to get you back to work. To help you identify service needs, we’ve listed several common repair concerns you may have with your commercial cooling system.

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Needlepoint Bipolar Ionization (NPBI): A Great Commercial Indoor Air Quality Solution

Monday, October 11th, 2021

vent-cover-in-ceilingWhen people think about the work commercial HVAC contractors do, they usually think of climate control. But our HVAC services concentrate on indoor air quality as much as heating and cooling. Creating clean air for commercial buildings is a large task that requires the best in technology and skill. 

Today we’re going to examine one of the most powerful tools we have for improving commercial indoor air quality: an air purifier that works through a process with an intimidating name, Needlepoint Bipolar Ionization (NPBI). We’ll make this less intimidating below.

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Rely on Our Professionals for Commercial Boiler Maintenance

Monday, October 12th, 2020

water-heater-commercialOctober is the ideal time to arrange for heating maintenance services for your commercial or industrial facility. The winters in Toronto are intense, and no matter the type of facility you operate, the heating systems necessary for the process, comfort, and the protection of equipment need to work reliably every day through the season.

In our last post, we wrote about the importance of customized commercial and industrial heating maintenance. Today, we’re going to go a bit deeper into the customized part and talk about the care necessary for a commercial boiler. Not all facilities use commercial boilers, and this is why you want to always work with a skilled commercial HVAC contractor with decades of history—we’re used to dealing with boilers on a regular basis, so if you have one, you can trust us for commercial boiler cleaning in Pickering, ON and all other services necessary to keep your commercial boiler running effectively and efficiently.

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What to Expect from Industrial Unit Heating

Monday, March 19th, 2018

space-heaterA standard commercial business space usually requires only sufficient heating for comfort for its employees, clientele, etc. during the winter months and sufficient warmth to protect equipment and allow for process. Standard ducted systems are the most common way to heat these spaces. Industrial facilities, however, are another story, and they often need a variety of heating systems to provide the right indoor climate control.

One of the most helpful of industrial heating systems is the unit heater, which can solve a number of the problems industrial spaces present.

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