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Custom Sheet Metal for a New Commercial HVAC System

June 25th, 2018

 

System of ventilating pipes

A typical ventilation system set-up in a commercial or industrial facility consists of pre-fabricated duct sections that are fit together as best they can to serve the space. This allows for fast installation of ductwork during new construction, but it is almost never the ideal way of doing it. The space dictates how the ducts should be laid out, but when the ducts are all pre-fabricated there is little flexibility for putting in ducts in a design that will optimizes airflow, air balance, and conditioned air distribution.

The better route for new duct installation during construction is to have a contractor put in customized sheet metal ducts. Not all commercial and industrial HVAC contractors have the facilities, means, and training to do this job. But we do!

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Hesitant About Replacing Your Commercial AC System?

June 11th, 2018

commercial-hvac-fans-in-rotationRunning a business of any kind involves making numerous decisions both large and small on a daily basis. Making a choice to upgrade or replace a large part of a facility’s air conditioning system definitely falls in the “large” category: most commercial facilities need cooling of some type in order for them to operate. Cooling can be necessary to protect equipment (such as in vital server room cooling), facilitate process, and provide comfort to employees, clients, tenants, etc. Failure of the air conditioning equipment or ineffective/inefficient performance will have a major negative impact on running your business.

Of course, taking the step to make major changes to older, out-of-date cooling equipment can be expensive, and you may be reluctant to make the change immediately. If you are on the fence about a new commercial air conditioning installation in Toronto, ON, the best step to take is to work with our commercial HVAC professionals. We have more than 30 years of experience assisting local businesses, both commercial and industrial, with proper heating and cooling. From server room cooling to industrial chillers, we can handle all cooling requirements and give you the information you need to make the right choices about your air conditioning equipment.

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How Our AC Maintenance for Businesses Differ from Others

May 28th, 2018

commercial-HVAC-unit-refrigerant-rechargeIf you are looking for an AC maintenance plan for your business in Toronto, ON, first of all: smart idea. No matter what type of commercial facility you own or operate in the Greater Toronto Area, having HVAC professionals regularly maintain your heating, cooling, and ventilation equipment is essential for receiving the best steady work from it. Routine commercial HVAC maintenance helps keep utility bills under control, avoids breakdown surprises that can bring work to a halt, extends the life of vital equipment, and reduces the number of repairs any system may need over its service life.

You have numerous options when it comes to commercial maintenance contractors. If you’ve come to our website, it’s likely because you are shopping around to find the best possible HVAC maintenance service. Also a smart idea—because you’ve found us! Our AC maintenance plans are different from what you’ll find at most commercial and industrial HVAC contractors. It’s not only that we’re an experienced company with more than 30 years of history in the area. Our maintenance is maintenance with a difference!

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Don’t Forget Spring Industrial AC Maintenance—It’s Vital!

May 14th, 2018

sunshine-iconWhile the weather outdoors is still cool at this point in spring, this is the time to make sure your industrial facility in the Greater Toronto Area has received its regular professional air conditioning maintenance.

We have to emphasize professional. Routine maintenance for the cooling systems in your industrial facility is important for the operation of the space. You can’t have an amateur look over equipment of the size and power necessary for industrial operations. No matter how small the operation might be, the equipment that cools down machinery, allows for process, and maintains comfort is complex. Only specially skilled and licensed technicians can do the regular maintenance necessary. To care for your industrial air conditioning in Scarborough, ON, we’re the people to call. We have more than 30 years of history helping both commercial and industrial companies in the region handle their cooling requirements.

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Arrange to Service Your Rooftop AC Units Before Summer

April 30th, 2018

thermometer-going-redMaintaining the proper climate inside a commercial facility with cooling units isn’t only something to worry about during the hot weather of summer. The heat created in facilities from the equipment inside them often requires cooling systems. For example, server room cooling is essential for most businesses, even small ones, and it’s necessary around the year.

However, summer brings extra challenges for facilities where air conditioning is an essential part of comfort for employees, clients, customers, tenants, etc. This makes it essential to have maintenance service for rooftop air conditioning units before the hot weather arrives. The weather in Toronto is still cool, but it won’t remain that way for much longer—and you don’t want to get caught with any non-working air conditioning equipment when the summer weather strikes.

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How We Can Help Your Facility with Better Air Conditioning

April 16th, 2018

commercial-HVAC-units-rooftop-sunnyThe summer weather from June to September in Toronto can sometimes rise to 35°C, and you don’t want to be a business of any kind stuck without an effective air conditioning system at those times. But proper cooling is important for many facilities around the year: it’s not only an issue of comfort for employees, clients, tenants, etc. but for process and to protect equipment. When you work with our commercial and industrial HVAC professionals, you’ll receive the right type of cooling for your building or facility. We understand the importance of customizing HVAC systems to meet all the specific needs of any of our clients.

Here are some of the ways we can help your facility’s air conditioning. Not all of these may be right for your business, but you can trust that we’ll pinpoint exactly what you need.

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How to Tell Your Commercial Boiler Needs Professional Repair

April 2nd, 2018

commercial-boiler-technicianDoes your commercial facility rely on a boiler in any way? Boilers remain popular for many commercial uses, such as providing comfort to a retail environment or to help with process. One reason for this popularity is the high energy efficiency of these systems: using heated water to send waves of heat into a space is more effective at delivering warmth rapidly than blowing around heated air from a furnace or rooftop unit. Boilers also don’t send dust and other particles around a space, and this is often essential for proper building operation—and it’s good for air quality in general as well.

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What to Expect from Industrial Unit Heating

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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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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