Maintenance
Consequences of Ignoring HVAC Maintenance
It is easy to ignore RTU's when you can't see them, especially if they aren't making any noise, leaking or producing foul smells. But out of sight should not mean out of mind. RTU's need regular system maintenance to function at peak efficiency. The roof exposes your unit to extreme...
Harmful Habits to Your HVAC System: Thermostat Settings, FACTS
Raising and lowering the thermostat significantly does not heat or cool the air faster Unless you have Variable Air Volume (VAV), which would vary air flow to your system they only work at one speed. Lowering temperature below what you need or raising the temperature above what you need will only increase energy...
Harmful Habits to Your HVAC: Failing to change your Air Filters Regularly
Filters play an essential role in the proper operation of any HVAC system. Changing or cleaning air filters helps prevent many larger issues, improves energy efficiency and function of the system. Failing to change air filters can lead to the following issues: Short-Cycling: Air conditioners cycle on and off occasionally...
Summer HVAC Maintenance and Service
Regular Summer Maintenance helps your system run efficiently and with less problems. When you have a service contract with Controlled Air, Inc. we check your systems seasonally to make sure they are running at their most optimum. Summer maintenance is typically less involved then the Spring and fall maintenance. The...
Legionella
Legionella is an air-borne bacteria that can affect those working in close proximity with Cooling Towers, Evaporative Condensers, and Fluid Coolers, as well as those inside closed office buildings. Cooling towers, evaporative condensers and fluid coolers use a fan to move air through a recirculated water system. This allows a...
Illegal HVAC Rooftop Unit Installations
It is important to investigate the heating and air conditioning contractors before choosing the right one for you. There are contractors will varying levels of experience, cost, and reputation. Unfortunately there are some out there who do not have the experience to do things right. Recently we were hired to...
Spring Maintenance
On average there are 4 maintenances per year. Spring and Fall are the most involved and require the most time. Spring maintenances typically occur between April1 - July 1. The exact times vary based on the weather and equipment. This year spring maintenances began early because we have had such...
Service and Maintenance
Service contracts and preventative maintenance are very beneficial to your equipment and your piece of mind. The equipment that is covered under the contract will be kept cleaned and maintained to run at optimum efficiency. What is important to note is what equipment is covered under your specific contract and...
Remember to Change Your Air Filters
Remember to Change Your Air Filters Air filters within your heating and air conditioning system are easy to forget; you don't see them, and there are no warnings when they are dirty, but they are important for the life of your equipment and the comfort of employees. Filters that are...
Winter/Fall Maintenance
It is time once again for fall and winter maintenance to begin. The benefits of completing regular maintenance are: avoiding failure and downtime, continued employee comfort, as well as preventing shutdown of critical equipment. The Fall & Winter Maintenance check includes: Inspection and adjustment of equipment for proper operation; replacement...
