Tri-Tech Energy

As a building operations manager, one of your priorities is keeping running costs down without sacrificing the quality of your operations. If you’re noticing an unexpected spike in your building’s energy costs, this might be why: Lack of preventative maintenance:  When was the last time your commercial HVAC system or  boiler  was serviced? Buildings might be able to get away with missing a few services, but when the maintenance catches up it can be severe. These systems are very complex and can start taking serious strain without regular maintenance, causing increased running costs, reduced efficiency and poor output. Your thermostat settings aren’t optimal:  If your thermostat isn’t programmable or is set just a few degrees higher than it needs to be, you can expect a big increase in your energy bill. It’s a good idea to check these settings and consider getting a programmable thermostat for your heating systems and HVAC, as these give you far greater ...

For businesses that rely on boilers to manage the workplace climate through the year, downtime when an old boiler finally calls it quits is just not an option. Here are some things to consider from our  commercial HVAC company  in NJ to help you decide when is the right time to invest in a new commercial boiler. The age of your current boiler:  Take a look back into the building’s records and find out just how old your current boiler is. A commercial boiler has a long lifespan but it’s a general rule that any equipment over 30 years old is now likely to fail.  The inefficiencies of an older boiler can mean it’s actually more cost-effective to upgrade. Leak repairs:  Periodically your commercial boiler should be checked for leaks or other repair/maintenance issues and finding a small leak quickly can lead to a minor repair job. Major leaks or repeat leaks are warning signs that shouldn’t be ignored and it’s a good idea to replace the boiler before yo...