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The Benefits of Hydronic Heating for Industrial Facilities

March 5th, 2018

radiant-heating-tubesHydronic heating is any type of heating done through the circulation of heated liquid. It is sometimes called radiant heating, although in industrial use radiant heating can also refer to other types of heating systems that use hot surfaces. A hydronic system heats liquid and then pipes it to terminal points, where it raises the temperature of an object, such as floorboards, radiators, or baseboard heaters. The heat radiates off the object into the room, raising the temperature of any object the heat touches without raising the temperature of the air between.

Hydronic heating can be found in many types of buildings, and they are becoming popular for many industrial applications. If you are planning on a heating installation for your industrial facility, you may wish to consider using a hydronic system for a number of reasons:

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The Time for Commercial HVAC Seasonal Maintenance Is Almost Here

February 19th, 2018

service-blue-markerFebruary is never too early when it comes to making plans for the middle of the year. It’s a good strategy if you own and operate a commercial or industrial facility always to be ready for the warm shift in weather that will change the stresses placed on your staff, customers, equipment, and process. The first hot day could arrive in early spring—the readiness is all!

This is a long way of saying that right now in February is not too early to schedule your regular commercial HVAC inspection and maintenance work for summer. In fact, we strongly recommend having it done now. Your AC and cooling equipment not only be ready for the first warm days, but they will perform at peak condition and prevent money wasted on running inefficient equipment. Plus, you’ll beat out the rush to have this work done later and take advantage of the easy availability of our technicians.

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Different Industrial Water Heater Models to Consider

February 5th, 2018

water-heater-commercialThe water heater is a universal appliance found in buildings from modest one-bedroom homes to sprawling industrial facilities. If you operate an industrial business in the Greater Toronto Area, water heaters are probably an essential part of your day-to-day operations.

When you are opening a new facility or expanding your current one, you’ll face many choices about the HVAC and plumbing system. One of those choices is what type of industrial water heater best serves the new facility’s needs. The technology of industrial water heaters has advanced far since the days of the standard tank model. Now you have a number of alternatives.

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You Need Industrial HVAC Specialists for All Jobs

January 22nd, 2018

industrial-vents-and-valvesWe hope we don’t have to remind you of the importance of relying on trained and professional specialists when it comes to getting work done in an industrial facility. If you own and operate an industrial facility, you already rely on educated and skilled professionals in all the various parts of your operation.

So when it comes to hiring HVAC professionals to deal with repairs to equipment like industrial chillers or make-up air units, or to arrange for the installation of a complete new ventilation system, it’s good business sense to look to industrial specialists.

The requirements of industrial HVAC and commercial HVAC are often substantially different. A company that only does commercial HVAC services may be focused on providing indoor comfort but not have expertise in the climate control necessary for process and to protect equipment. Industrial specialists understand the numerous factors that go into proper climate control and ventilation in industrial facilities.

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IT Room Cooling: The Cooling You Still Need in Winter

January 8th, 2018

winter-sceneThe winters in Toronto are always tough, and if you run a commercial or industrial facility your main concern during the season is with heating. The HVAC systems that create the environment necessary for your facility to thrive, from delivering comfort for people to protecting equipment from damage, must remain in top shape so your company also remains in top shape.

So it may seem strange to bring up cooling at this time of year, but there is an essential cooling system you still need working at peak effectiveness all through the winter: IT and server room cooling.

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Benefits of Radiant Heating for Industrial Use

December 25th, 2017

red-bulbEnvironmental control inside an industrial facility is critical for process and the protection of equipment and products. But industrial facilities present numerous challenges when it comes to percision environmental control, particularly the distribution of heat. Forced-air heating systems (furnaces, rooftop units) often cannot do the job. Radiant heating systems are often the answer, and they offer a number of major industrial benefits.

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The Difference Building Automation Makes to a Business

December 11th, 2017

commercial-lobby-with-vents-ductsIt 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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Why a New Heating Installation May Already Need Repairs

November 27th, 2017

question-mark-badgeYou 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.

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Maintenance Is Essential for Commercial Geothermal Systems

November 13th, 2017

geothermal-loopsBoilers 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.

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We Are High Rise HVAC Specialists

October 30th, 2017

commercia-HVAC-unit-cloudy-skyOur 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.

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