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Modern commercial boiler systems are designed to minimize maintenance and optimize efficiency, but that doesn’t mean that they are maintenance-free. An annual checkup and preventative maintenance service will keep your system performing properly, take care of any normal wear-and-tear, and ensure that repair issues are taken care of before they become costly problems or shut down your system entirely. Here are some insights from a leading  NJ commercial HVAC contractor . What Should be Done in a Maintenance Check?  Your system’s maintenance check will be customized to your company’s needs, but generally it will include: Checking for cracks, damage and water or steam leaks in the boiler and piping system. Checking the burner and setting combustion with an analyzer. Checking the system pressure to ensure it is operating correctly. Checking of flue piping to ensure it is in good condition and is safely venting noxious exhaust gasses to the outdoors. Testing of al...

Measuring indoor air quality is essential to ensuring that the people working in, living in and visiting your building are breathing clean, healthy air. The reality is that the air in commercial buildings can easily drop in quality, whether it’s as a result of poor ventilation, environmental contaminants, mold or even exhaust venting problems. Regular air quality checks, as well as ensuring that your  commercial HVAC contractor  regularly services your ventilation ducts and equipment helps ensure good quality air, lower absenteeism, reduced downtime and even a boost in productivity. What is Good Air Quality?  The definition of good air quality is that it is of a comfortable temperature and humidity range, includes an adequate supply of fresh air from the outdoors and is free of pollutants that originate both inside and outside of the building. Common issues that compromise air quality include insufficient ventilation, leaks and dampness, occupant activities that ...

Large  commercial HVAC systems  are complex in nature, managing indoor temperature through powerful equipment while also bringing in air from the outdoors, ensuring a high air quality indoors, and safely expelling contaminants and exhaust fumes through filtration systems. Buildings that typically benefit from commercial HVAC systems are large-scale and include: Schools Apartment buildings High-rise office buildings Retail complexes and shopping malls Government buildings Hotels Gyms Industrial buildings and warehouses Types of Commercial HVAC Systems  Commercial buildings have a number of interconnected systems that work together to provide individual heating and cooling to each floor or even each segment of a floor. These systems often include: Heaters –  Hot air furnaces are a common option that burns fuel (electricity, oil or gas) to heat the air. There are also radiant heaters that utilize infrared radiation technology to heat objects dir...

There are a variety of piping materials that are used in commercial plumbing and mechanical applications, but it takes a professional  plumbing and mechanical contractor  with the right training and experience to help you choose the best option for the job and your budget. Here’s a quick guide to some of the most easily available piping materials and how they are used. Stainless Steel Pipes:  Stainless steel is durable and corrosion-resistant, but these great qualities come at a significant cost. This option is only used where corrosion is a serious concern and pipe strength is a priority. Copper Pipes:  Another option, copper is a great material for refrigerant lines, heating systems and underground service piping, as it is highly durable and won’t rust easily. It’s safe to use in both cold and hot water applications and can withstand high pressure. PEX Pipes:  PEX or cross-linked polyethylene pipes are ideal for commercial applications. They have a h...