Energy Solutions & Technology Updates From Controlled Air Inc.
University of Bridgeport, Bates Hall VRF System
We planned, designed, managed and installed one complete Lennox VRF system at Bates Hall, a historically recognized building on the campus of University of Bridgeport. This system was chosen due to the lack of space provided and the exceptional zoning capabilities it provides the customer. This system has the ability to...
Ice Dams
What is an Ice Dam? An ice dam is a hump of ice that forms at the edge of the roof. Ice dams form when a home’s escaping heat warms the roof and melts the underside of the snow layer on the roof. Water trickles down the roof until it reaches the...
Cooling Tower & Building Controls, Cheshire CT | Office Building, Knotter Drive
The Knotter office building required a complete rebuild. The front entry needed to be redesigned because they had taken over the whole building and previously there had been multiple companies within the space. The heating and cooling was a challenge because the entryway was made mostly of glass, making so...
Building Controls, Bethel CT | Bethel Library
In the Bethel Library we completed a second floor tenet fit out. We installed an entire building controls system which included lighting, and air handlers. Their existing heating and lighting system was either continuously on or continuously off. Their system was wasting both money and energy. In the new controls...
Boiler Replacement, Fairfield County CT | Augustana Homes
Augustana Homes required a hot water and domestic, heating boiler replacement. New pumps throughout. New boiler plant and new controls. A New chimney flue for a 10 story pipe. They received no incentives this time, but still chose a high efficiency boilers
Service Contracts & Summer Emergencies
When the heat of the summer is at full blast remember that service contract customers receive priority service over customers with no contract. If you do not have a service contract you will be added to a list and we will get to you as soon as possible. We would...
Generators for Storm Season
The last few summers we have seen severe storms in the Northeast region. Tropical storms and hurricanes normally mean a good possibility of power outages. Controlled Air, Inc. can install stand-by generators or cogeneration systems that can also function as generators. Cogeneration works best in situations that require heat and...
Controlled Air Inc, recognized by Johnson Controls, Inc. as Contractor of the Year
For Immediate Release: Controlled Air, Inc. of Branford, CT, was recently recognized by Johnson Controls, Inc. (NYSE: JCI) as a top performing Authorized Building Controls Specialist (ABCS) contractor at a national sales conference in Orlando, Florida. Controlled Air, Inc. was honored for exceptional sales over the previous year measured as...
Boiler Replacement, Southbury CT | Rochambeau Elementary School
Region 15 Schools had old, inefficient oil fired burners for two existing boilers. We furnished and installed two Powerflame gas fired burners and made the necessary modifications to mount the burners. We were required to run new gas line from the meter, across the roof and down into the boiler...
Boiler Lite CPACE
We have talked about CPACE before, but there are some new aspects of CPACE that are of interest. CPACE not only can help fund larger million dollar projects, but can also help you upgrade and perform fuel switches on boilers. CPACE allows for no out of pocket expenses. They provide...
Porta-Fab Cleanroom Enclosures
Controlled Air, Inc. is now an authorized dealer for PortaFab enclosures. PortaFab products allow us to design and build critical environments such as cleanrooms, data rooms, security enclosures, environmental rooms, temperature and humidity sensitive rooms. PortaFab's modular walls can be installed quickly and cleanly, with no mess or construction debris....
HVAC Installation, Hartford CT | Office Building 55 Farmington Ave
55 Farmington Ave. began as a basic, but large project with a tenant fit out and rehabilitation for a state owned 12-story building. The building was being renovated for 10 state agencies to relocate. There were major time constraints on this project, which began in December, and needed to be...
Controlled Air Inc. truly is a family owned business.
Controlled Air, Inc. has been a family own business since 1980. Now, almost 35 years later the legacy continues. The business started with Vincent Chiocchio Sr. and Vincent Chiocchio Jr. and over the years more family members have been added to the company. This past week Ryan Chiocchio, nephew of...
Quick Winter Tips
Taking care of these basic items can help save you money and energy. Clear off roof hatches of snow and ice. If hatches are not cleared and there is an emergency we will not be able to access the roof. Clear snow & ice away from heat pumps. Heat pumps can...
Gas Conversation, Wallingford CT | Gaylord Hospital
Gaylord Hospital in Wallingford was converted from oil or propane to natural gas. We converted 16 burners, piping, meters, chimney liners and 3 boiler plants. The conversion also included all kitchen equipment. We partnered with Yankee gas to provide a seemless transition with no downtime. It was important that the conversion...
Facilities Engineering Journal
Check out page three where our President, VIn Chiochio was quoted Facilities_Engineering_Journal_JulyAug_2014_AAONDownload
HVAC Installation, New Haven CT | Long Wharf Theatre
The Long Wharf Theatre project almost didn't happen. The original engineer's design was at a cost of $1 mil. Controlled Air, Inc. redesigned the project and brought the cost down to $500,000. We also helped the customer receive $25,000 in incentives from CL&P for being more efficient then required by...
Rooftop Replacement, New Haven CT| Dwight Street Apartment
Customer had the existing RTU go down. Competing contractors were quoting units that required duct modifications, which drastically increased the price. We found a new Carrier unit in Stratford, that required no modifications and was a direct replacement for their old unit. Duct, gas and electrical connections all lined up...
Best Service In Class
Controlled Air, Inc. takes great pride in our service department. If you have every wondered what happens when you place a service call, watch our movie and find out!
