Author: Andy

If you’re like us, you’re watching developments on the coronavirus (COVID-19) as they happen. Businesses are closing, public events have been cancelled, and there is no shortage of uncertainty as to when this will all be over.

Now that the World Health Organization has deemed coronavirus a pandemic, we’re joining businesses around the world that are responding with a strategy that helps to protect our customers, staff, and the community at large.

Back in 2003, when the SARS epidemic hit the Toronto area, Springbank Mechanical Systems created a response procedure in the event of a pandemic, hoping we would never have to use it.

Unfortunately, the time to implement it has come.

Now that we’re fully into winter, and your commercial heating system has been operating for a few months, it’s important to make sure that your system components are working properly to ensure optimal performance and energy efficiency.

This isn’t just a concern during the winter. In fact, you should ensure that your system is ready for winter before the temperatures drop so you have plenty of time to arrange for a repair or replacement without it becoming an emergency.

Heat exchangers are among the most critical components of your HVAC system. Without properly functioning heat exchangers, your building and tenants could be left in the cold. Heat exchangers can also signal the health of your overall system, and provide you with an early warning if your entire system needs to be replaced.

Continue reading “When to Repair or Replace Cracked Heat Exchangers” →

As with most things, each commercial HVAC contractor is not created equal.

Although the Internet has made shopping for contractors easier, it can still be a challenge when choosing the right service provider based on web presence alone. After all, it’s still a “people” business, where a trustworthy relationship goes hand-in-hand with technical skills and contractor reputation.

When there’s so much at stake, making an informed decision on an HVAC contractor is key to long-term satisfaction with your system. Try these 7 tips to help make the choice a little easier.

Property managers are always interested in learning about innovative ways to cut commercial HVAC energy consumption, solve inconsistent comfort levels, and improve heating and cooling efficiencies that result in lower utility bills.

Zoning systems can help overcome these issues, as well as allowing your tenants to better control their heating and cooling systems by setting the correct temperature for individual spaces that have different climate needs. Continue reading “The Benefits of Commercial HVAC Zone Control Systems” →

If you own commercial property, you understand the importance of keeping every aspect of your buildings running smoothly and as energy-efficient as possible.

This includes your HVAC system, which requires professional inspections from qualified HVAC technicians quarterly to prevent any unwanted surprises from breakdowns, inefficiencies, and increasing energy bills.

Between HVAC inspections, your maintenance team can also play a part in keeping your HVAC system running smoothly, even during peak use periods.

Continue reading “5 Important HVAC Checks For Your Maintenance Team” →

Commercial property managers understand that keeping up with regular scheduled maintenance of their HVAC system is an investment that will keep their systems running smoothly, as well as extend the life of its components. However, even the most rigorous maintenance programs can’t keep your system running forever, and eventually your HVAC professional will recommend that parts or all of it will need to be replaced.

Continue reading “Should You Replace Your HVAC System?” →

As a property owner, keeping an eye on HVAC issues is of paramount importance. You not only want to have happy, comfortable tenants, but you also need to keep repair and energy costs down as well as protect the value of your property.

However, problems with your HVAC system can and do occur. Although in most cases a thorough inspection and diagnosis by qualified technicians will likely be warranted, knowing ahead of time what the problem might be can help prevent minor fixes from becoming major repairs.

Here are 7 common problems you might experience with your commercial HVAC system: Continue reading “7 Common Commercial HVAC System Problems” →

As property managers of office towers or large retail locations, you understand the importance of having an experienced HVAC company with qualified HVAC technicians on call to help keep your system operating at peak efficiency.

However, if you’re ever in the position of hiring a new HVAC service provider, how do you choose the right one for your building’s needs? Here are 7 important checkpoints to consider before you make a decision:

As a property manager, you understand the importance of reducing costs whenever possible. However, there are certain business expenditures that might appear to save you money in the short term, but will cost you much more over time if you cut them out of your budget.