The Importance of High Efficiency Boiler Maintenance
Even new high efficiency boilers need maintenance. Many would think that if you have brand new equipment that you have a few years to wait until maintenance is required. Unfortunately, that is not the case, especially with high efficiency boilers. Here is an example: Last winter we received a call for service due to no…
View MoreRocky Hill Surgery Center
Controlled Air, Inc. was excited to work with AZ Corporation on the newest orthopedic surgery center in Rocky Hill, Connecticut with 7 operating rooms and 1 procedure room. This was a new build project that required strict standards to adhere to the ASHRAE requirements for any medical center, such as increased air change outs and…
View MoreFall Executive Energy Summit
The Executive Energy Summit is the second event this year which covers energy efficient technologies and their impact on your business environment. There will be multiple speakers including Vin Chiocchio, which will cover a variety of topics that will help you make informed decisions about upgrades to your building environment. The Executive Energy Summit is…
View MoreBusiness Energy Saving Tips
Did you know that HVACR could account for 54% and lighting 10% of your buildings energy usage? Those figures are significant when you consider office equipment only uses 3%. In 2012 the Commercial Building Energy Consumption Survey (year it was last performed) found that the total electricity consumption in commercial buildings has almost doubled since…
View MoreHartford Hospital Histology
For this project we needed to set up a new lab in an existing hospital space. There was a lot of intricacy, coordination and planning to work inside a functioning hospital that allowed for no downtime. The exhaust fan was 3 floors down and autopsy and tissue sampling was using the same system. Additionally the…
View MoreConsequences 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 weather. It is colder and/or…
View MoreBackus Hospital Plainfield
Backus Hospital in Plainfield is a two story medical facility that was completed in three parts.The first floor had exam rooms, pharmacy and a cytotoxic laboratory, which required HEPA filtration, strict pressure monitoring, alarming, custom displays and hood certification for bio hoods. The second floor has three operating rooms with specific humidification requirements. Additionally we…
View More1010 Washington Blvd, Stamford Roof Top Unit Replacement
We replaced a 105-ton RTU, reconnected controls and balanced the unit. Because of the size of the unit and the height of the building, the replacement was performed over the weekend and we had to close down a city block. See Our Entire Client Showcase Our Specialties Service & Maintenance Contracts Cogeneration & Microgrids Surgical…
View MoreGeothermal, Ground Source Heat
Ground source heat pump tax credits were recently reinstated for the current tax year through Jan. 1, 2022. The tax credit applies to residential and commercial installations of Ground Source Heat Pumps. Ground source heating is a renewable and reliable source of heat. The earth absorbs the suns energy and at a depth of 6…
View MoreChristian Community Action New Haven
Christian Community Action, a non-profit located in New Haven, CT provides shelter for the homeless. They recently called for loss of heat. Upon inspection we determined that there were issues with their current boilers. One boiler was dead the other one was acting up. After discussing options, including high efficiency versus standard efficiency, they decided…
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