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Why You Should Get Rid of your Old Heating Equipment

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As summer comes to an end and we gear up for cooler weather, now is the time to replace your old heating equipment. Most modern   HVAC systems   last an average of 15 years, and although replacing your heating equipment can be an investment, it’s essential to ensure your home heating system is in prime condition. Old heating equipment doesn’t run efficiently, resulting in higher monthly utility bills, and it may be negatively impacting your indoor air quality.  In this article, we’ll discuss some of the most important reasons why you should invest in a new home heating system, as well as how much you can expect to spend. If you have any questions or would like one of our  experienced HVAC technicians in NJ  to inspect your old heating equipment, please contact Tri-Tech today and we’ll be happy to help.  Should I replace my outdated heating equipment?  As mentioned above, the average life of a home heating system is around 15 years. If your HVAC unit is...

When Should You Replace Your Old Heating Equipment?

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                                            Does your building have old, run-down heating equipment? Now that summer is here and you’re most likely not using your heating system, it’s the perfect time to upgrade your HVAC unit and replace it with something more energy efficient. While replacing your building’s heating equipment can sound like a daunting task, the help of a trusted technician will have your new HVAC system installed in no time. It’s time to replace your heating system, if you’re… Letting your HVAC system run at full blast, 24/7. If your heating equipment is running at full power and it still isn’t getting warm enough, your unit either needs repairing or replacing.  Spending too much money on heating costs. One great reason to upgrade is newer HVAC units are much more energy efficient, providing better heating at lowe...

Why is Indoor Air Quality So Important?

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  Actually, indoor air quality has always been important but perhaps COVID-19 has changed the way we think about, and prioritize the need for indoor air quality. As the country begins to reopen, commercial businesses with an eye on the continued health and wellness of their employee populations, have placed a renewed emphasis on ensuring the right equipment is in place for this. The team at Tri-Tech Energy is often brought in by engineering companies to assist with the creation of an indoor air quality strategy. This work has included apartments, hotels, factories, and of course, our New Jersey Schools. Our team truly believes in the importance of good indoor air quality for students and will do whatever we can to support the safe return to school. In this article, we will discuss the importance of indoor air quality further, as well as different ways to achieve this in schools, other public buildings, and even at home.  Indoor air quality (IAQ) management encompasses seve...

The Importance of Indoor Air Quality in Commercial Buildings

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Employee productivity is a primary focus for businesses in every industry, and millions of dollars are spent each year to train managers, inspire employees, and create productive workspaces in an effort to get ahead. But one area that’s often overlooked as a contributor to productivity is the quality of the air inside your building. Is your commercial space suffering from Sick Building Syndrome?  SBS, or Sick Building Syndrome, is an actual term used to describe a situation where employees, clients and other individuals within a building experience negative health and wellness issues that don’t occur outside the workplace. Symptoms include everything from headaches and eye, nose and throat irritation, to fatigue and dizziness, which tend to lessen or go away completely when out of the building’s environment. This issue has strong links to the air quality inside the building. Flaws in the building’s  ductwork or ventilation systems  as well as lack of air puri...