The recent supply chain shortages have led to price increases and longer lead times on HVAC supplies. HVAC contractors rely on the global supply chain and there are delays in shipping because of the lack of workers. Seven percent of manufacturing labor was lost due to COVID-19, and not replenished after last summer’s shutdowns. Specialty [...]
As the end of the year approaches, the construction industry continues to navigate the challenges brought on by the pandemic. Across the country, some factories have scaled back production or shut down while others are experiencing a labor shortage. But what does all this mean for your HVAC project? Supply chain issues — coupled with [...]
Many parts of the country are once again experiencing unacceptable air quality due to numerous forest fires burning, particularly in the Western part of the country but it’s making its way across the United States all the way to the East Coast. Some cities that normally have above-average air quality have recently been listed in [...]
A nice breeze flowing through open windows can breathe new life into an otherwise stuffy home or office. Particularly as it relates to the spread of viruses, even a light wind quickly disperses the number of germs and harmful pollutants in the air. But what happens during the colder months when those windows get sealed [...]
According to the Environmental Protection Agency, Americans spend up to 90% of their time indoors. That means the air quality of their indoor environments — from schools to offices to bedrooms — should be a priority. The past 18+ months have seen a focus on removing airborne viruses from the air, which is a smart [...]
Most HVAC contractors find summer to be the busiest season of the year, often leading to requests for service from new customers and increased needs of existing customers. Summer also means that many of our technicians like to take family vacations when their children are out of school. Good technicians are hard to find and [...]
There are plenty of reasons facility managers postpone maintenance of their HVAC systems. During the pandemic, the most likely reason was no apparent need to make minor repairs when buildings weren’t even occupied. While prolonging certain maintenance can sometimes make sense, putting it off for too long can be costly. Here are the top consequences [...]
Warmer weather is approaching — have you checked your building’s air pressure? Air balancing is a process that helps evenly distribute temperatures throughout a commercial building by thoroughly testing and optimizing the HVAC system. A well-maintained system results in lower energy bills, greater comfort for all building occupants and better indoor air quality. Let’s take [...]
March 2021 marks one year since we began to feel the larger effects of the pandemic throughout the country. Since that time, businesses have proven more flexible than ever before and significantly changed their daily processes in an effort to keep employees and customers safe and healthy. Now that vaccines are becoming more widely available [...]
Building owners and maintenance personnel should seek assistance from their preferred mechanical contractors to make sure the amount of outside air being introduced to the buildings is properly adjusted. Many systems have been adjusted to increase outside air to help fight against COVID. In general, increasing ventilation and filtration is usually appropriate; however, due to [...]