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Taking Advantage of Outside Air to Reduce HVAC Costs
Reduce HVAC Costs Depending on local climate and the amount of air being re-circulated in a building, conditioning outside air may account for a significant portion of cooling load. Spaces that can hold many people at one time such as a theater or auditorium and those that cannot recirculate air due to tasks being performed […]
Overlooked Energy Efficiency Fixes for HVAC Systems
You’ve heard the usual energy-saving advice: Use light sensors, turn off equipment when not in use, use Energy Star products, etc. but there are three low-cost, energy-saving strategies that should be performed on your HVAC systems that are often overlooked. Economizer Dampers – When performing energy audits, Continuum Services often finds the dampers that manage […]
Repair vs. Replace- Boiler 101
Heating season is among us, which means you need to know your facility’s boilers are ready and reliable for the fall and winter seasons. Boilers and water heaters have finite service lives. They will eventually require replacement or repair, even with comprehensive maintenance. Even though a unit’s age is a key consideration, it’s not the […]
HVAC Spring Start-Ups
As winter turns to spring, it’s a good idea to hire a professional HVAC company to service your HVAC system. HVAC systems account for a large percentage of the total energy use within a facility. When these systems do not operate optimally because of winter storm damage, the outdoor condenser unit filled with debris and/or […]