Advantage Airtech Commercial Ltd. Blog

Industrial Tankless Water Heaters: Why Consider Installing One?

October 16th, 2017

industrial-rooftop-pipesIf you have heard about tankless water heaters, you’ve probably heard about them being used for homes. A tankless water heater is an excellent choice for providing hot water to a household because it saves money and probably won’t be overwhelmed by use, which means it won’t run out of hot water. The system will always heat up more water on demand.

But are tankless water heaters viable options for the scale of an industrial facility? Many facility owners and operators might think it’s unlikely that a tankless system will work as a replacement or alternative to a standard tank system, much like a hydronic system or boiler. However, industrial tankless water heaters can be effective and energy efficient for industrial buildings as well. If the right units are professionally installed and matched to the building and its requirements, they offer a number of great benefits. Here are some of them:

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Proper Commercial Ventilation Is Critical for Indoor Air Quality

October 2nd, 2017

commercial-ventWe offer numerous commercial HVAC services in Richmond Hill, ON and throughout the Greater Toronto Area. When people think of commercial HVAC, they usually focus on the “H” and “AC” parts, heating and air conditioning. It’s true that a huge part of what we do is helping commercial and industrial facilities maintain proper indoor temperature control, both for comfort and to facilitate process and protect equipment.

But let’s focus for the moment on the “V” part, ventilation. A vital service we offer for commercial and industrial companies is commercial indoor air quality. Indoor air quality is about the air customers and employees breathe, the dust contamination that can damage machinery, and the shifts in humidity that can affect both people and equipment. Better indoor air quality is essential for most facilities, and there are many methods we use to improve IAQ, such as powerful air filters, electronic air purifiers, dehumidifiers, and humidifiers.

That “V” is critical. A facility without proper ventilation will end up with poor indoor air quality no matter what. Depending on the building or facility, it can even lead to a dangerous work environment.

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Have You Arranged for Commercial Heating Maintenance? Now’s the Time!

September 18th, 2017

commercial-hvac-technician-servicingThe seasons are starting to change, and no doubt you have plenty on your schedule to keep your commercial or industrial facility working away in the stretch leading to winter. This is an important time to remind you that commercial heating maintenance from professionals is mandatory in the fall if you want peace of mind about continued success through the rest of the year and into the next.

If you’ve lived in the Greater Toronto Area for at least one winter, you know how tough winters they can be. The average low during January is -3°C, which can be bad news for any business or facility, no matter what type, unless it has reliable heating systems. For the peace of mind that the heating systems that protect comfort and process inside your building, it’s important to arrange for commercial heating maintenance in Ajax, ON each fall. The sooner you have a maintenance program in place with commercial HVAC specialists during the fall, the easier it will be to take care of.

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Summer Weather Isn’t Done Yet: Watch for Commercial AC Repair Needs!

September 4th, 2017

sunshine-iconThe daily weather here in the Greater Toronto Area is starting to cool down into the high 60s. But this doesn’t mean we’re already in full fall mode—the official beginning of fall isn’t until the end of the month, and we all know that autumn heat waves can still strike. Because we know how important your business or facility is to you, we want to make sure you still keep a watch for potential commercial HVAC problems with your cooling system. You may operate a facility that requires powered cooling around the year to protect equipment, not just to provide comfort.

Whatever the case, this is a time of year when the stress on various cooling systems can be enough to cause breakdowns. If you know the warning signs, you can alert our technicians in time to have the problem fixed and avoid an interruption in work or process. We offer excellent services for commercial AC in Newmarket, ON and through the GTO.

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Should You Repair or Replace the Chiller in Your Facility?

August 21st, 2017

ice-capsThere are many different types of commercial air conditioning systems for Whitby, ON facilities—and our technicians install, repair, replace, and maintain all of them. No matter what type of commercial or industrial facility you opereate, you’ll need mechanical cooling of some type, whether to provide comfort for people indoors (such as with central AC systems) or to protect valuable equipment (such as with server room cooling systems).

One important type of industrial cooling equipment for which we offer repairs and replacements is commercial chillers. Chillers offer cooling for equipment and process using de-superheating of refrigerant. Our technicians work with all the best brands of chillers, including Johnson Control, Trane, Carrier, York, Berg, McQuay, and Daikin. They have the certification necessary to see each job gets done correctly, no matter if the chiller requires only a few repairs or if an older chiller needs to be replaced.

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Handling Server Room Cooling for Your Business

August 7th, 2017

thermometer-going-redThe server room for any business or facility is vital not only for continued day to day operations, but also to protect the future of the enterprise by protecting its data. Proper climate and humidity control in a server room is essential for these functions, and because each server room has unique needs, it requires a specialized and customized approach to provide the proper server room cooling.

Unfortunately, there are many mistakes that can occur with server room cooling when the job is left to people who lack the training and experience to understand the numerous factors that come into play. This is something we can’t stress enough: no two server rooms are alike. If they are treated as if they are, it can end up in a data loss disaster.

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Arrange for Personalized HVAC Maintenance

July 24th, 2017

corssed-wrenchesMaintenance. It’s a standard word everyone knows in the commercial world, and everyone knows it’s important. But not everybody knows how important it is, or that not all maintenance is equal. When you arrange to have regular maintenance for the vital equipment that controls the environment in your commercial building, industrial building, or other facility, do you know exactly what you’re paying for? If it’s a random technician sent from a contractor that doesn’t work closely with you, you’ll probably get a maintenance inspection and check-up that consists of going down a list of items and checking them off one by one, without much regard for the numerous differences between different types of air conditioning, heating, and other environmental systems.

What your business needs is personalized maintenance through a contractor who customizes the service to meet your specific needs and who works closely with you. That’s what you’ll get when you arrange for commercial HVAC maintenance in Toronto, ON with us.

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Understanding Tonnage in Commercial Systems

July 10th, 2017

covered-commercial-hvac-fansThe language of commercial HVAC often sounds strange to people who aren’t in the field—something that’s true of almost any specialized field. But our commercial HVAC experts take pride in working closely with all our customers. It’s one of the reasons most of our customers stay with us for life. We want you to understand what’s happening with your HVAC equipment and what it all means. That way we can maintain great communication that keeps you in the loop.

One example of commercial HVAC lingo you have heard before is tonnage, as in “How much tonnage does a business need for proper climate control?” This sounds like we’re talking about the weight of an HVAC system, but we’re not. Tonnage refers to the cooling and heating capacity of a rooftop HVAC unit or other heat pump/air conditioning system. Finding the ideal tonnage for a commercial or industrial facility is a key part of the work we do.

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The Job of the Economizer in Commercial HVAC Systems

June 26th, 2017

commercial-rooftop-unit-fanOne of the basic units of commercial air conditioning and heating is the rooftop unit. Most facilities use a rooftop unit to provide comfortable conditions for employees, customers, and other people in the building, and/or protect equipment and process.

Many business owners aren’t aware of the workings of their rooftop units. There’s nothing wrong with that: it’s the reason you want to hire commercial HVAC professionals to handle everything from air conditioning to indoor air quality services. But a bit of knowledge can be immensely helpful, especially when it comes to a key part of HVAC equipment that can provide benefits for indoor air quality and a lowering of energy costs.

We’re going to take a look at the economizer, a component of rooftops unit that your business or facility may or may not have already.

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Have You Arranged for Comprehensive AC Maintenance Yet?

June 12th, 2017

commercial-HVAC-units-rooftop-sunnySummers in the Greater Toronto Area may not be as tough as the winters, but we still experience heat that can have a negative effect on commercial buildings and facilities. Managing cooler temperatures inside a facility during the hottest days of the summer is essential in a number of ways.

It affects the comfort of employees, customers, clients, and tenant. It can damage equipment and bring a halt to vital processes. You want to be sure your environmental controls are working correctly before the major heat of the summer arrives, and the best way to do that is to sign up for an HVAC maintenance program.

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