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Water and wastewater costs have risen at a phenomenal rate over the last six years. At the same time, the cost of electricity has stabilized, and in some areas actually decreased slightly. In the past, conventional chilled water/cooling tower air conditioning was the norm for large facilities. With all the new concern with Legionella, the […]

The American Boiler Manufacturers Association (ABMA)  released its 2016 Buyer’s Guide in May. Each year, this guide is distributed to customers and supply-chain partners at POWER-GEN and the AHR Expo. This free publication is the comprehensive list of products and services from ABMA member companies. To view the guide of member products and services click […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

According to the Department of Energy this coming winter is expected to have warmer temperatures, which in return means paying less to heat your facility. Last year we experienced an unusually cold winter, 11 percent colder, in fact, than previous year, which drove up the heating bills. Property and Facility Managers are expected to see […]

Mold, a various type of fungi that grows in filaments and reproduce by forming spores, can be found just about anywhere in your facility given the right conditions. The HVAC system drain pans is a common spot and should be on a regular inspection and maintenance program in an effort to reduce the mold’s impact. […]