Several common terms in the realm of commercial lighting are used frequently. In this post, we’ll define these terms for you. Average Rated Life: A rating (in hours) that indicates when 50% of a specific group of lamps have failed. Ballast: The…
We think there’s no better way to save on energy costs, and ensure the smooth, long-lasting operation of your HVAC equipment, than by maintaining a sound preventive maintenance (PM) program for your rooftop unit (RTU) or units. That said, we’ve…
When the temperature outside drops, the heat is on – literally and figuratively. For building managers, colder weather signals the time to begin heating the buildings they manage. And heating places unique demands on a building’s HVAC equipment. Moreover, the…
It may seem a little odd to begin a blog post titled “Preparing for the Heating Season” by talking about air conditioning. Yet commercial buildings place constant demands on the systems that run them, and air conditioning is no exception….
In our first post about preparing for cooling system challenges, we stressed that the need for cooling never ceases. It’s imperative, then, that you prepare your HVAC system for cooling system challenges, no matter what time of year it is….
The need for cooling never ceases, even in winter. We stressed this point in our introductory post about preparing for cooling system challenges, and we believe it bears repeating. Your HVAC equipment is vital to the smooth operation of your…
Different climates present different challenges on HVAC systems in facilities throughout the country. A rooftop unit (RTU) in Phoenix faces extreme desert heat than an RTU in, say, Maine does not. Yet the need for cooling never ceases. In particular,…
Building owners and managers lead very busy lives, so building systems like HVAC aren’t always top-of-mind. That said, stop and think for a moment about your HVAC equipment. Can you answer these basic questions: Do you have an up-to-date HVAC…
If you’ve kept up with our HVAC blog posts so far, then you should have a good appreciation for the ways that Preventive Maintenance (PM) can help you reduce HVAC repair costs and increase unit lifespan. You’ll also have a…
In our last installment of this blog, we explained the benefits of a comprehensive preventive maintenance (PM) program for your HVAC unit and outlined some basic steps to include in a typical program. Now, we want to give you a…
Three things we know for sure: Building operating budgets are always tight; Happy tenants don’t grow on trees; Preventive maintenance for an HVAC unit or system can really help facility managers keep #s 1 and 2, well, manageable. A rooftop…
A commercial building’s Rooftop HVAC Unit (RTU) may reside out of sight for most people. But dollar for dollar, these units take center stage when it comes to making or breaking a facility’s operating budget. HVAC is one of the…
