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For commercial property owners with rooftop HVAC units, saving energy when running their HVAC system amounts to long-term cost savings. Not only that, following energy-saving practices can prolong the life of their equipment, thereby increasing their property’s value.

With the high humidity levels that blanket Ontario each year, it’s important that HVAC systems run at peak efficiency to keep clients, customers, and tenants comfortable and happy. These 9 tips can help you achieve optimal system performance while keeping your energy bills as low as possible this summer, and beyond. Continue reading “9 Tips for Lower Energy Bills This Summer” →

Clean air is essential to good health; this is an undisputed fact. This is especially true for young children and senior citizens. In a city as large as Toronto, with over 4 million people and counting, keeping the air clean has proven to be a difficult challenge. Air pollutants exist everywhere, even in a city as progressive and environmentally-friendly as Toronto. Continue reading “Reasons To Keep Your Commercial HVAC System Squeaky Clean” →

In its simplest terms, a commercial HVAC system is a collection of components and pieces of equipment that are assembled to create heating and cooling for a commercial facility. One of those pieces of equipment in a water-cooled heat pump system, is the heat pump itself. This equipment removes from or adds heat into the water/glycol mix being circulated around the building and allows for this heat to be reused indoors or rejected outdoors depending on whether you’re trying to heat or cool your facility.

Heat pumps tend to be very reliable, but what happens if your pump is delivering the proper heating or cooling? As a commercial HVAC services company in Ontario, we are experts on solving pump problems! Here are some common issues with commercial HVAC pumps and the solutions you need to resolve them.

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Improper Water Temperature

If the water entering the heat pump is either to cold or too hot depending on the season, the heat pump will shuts down or “lock out”.

The solution is to have a qualified service technician perform and an analysis of the system to determine what other component is not working properly – i.e.: hot water boiler or the closed-circuit cooler. Regular maintenance on this equipment is essential to good performance.

Unreliable Equipment

Heat pumps not unlike other pieces of mechanical equipment they require regular ongoing maintenance in order to ensure reliable trouble-free operation. If filters become clogged with dirt and airflow is restricted, this creates major performance issues for the heat pump, and it will cycle on and off and not properly maintain temperature.
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Improper Control Unit

One of the major complaints with commercial equipment is that “it doesn’t maintain temperature properly”. Many commercial units still use standard electronic thermostats which if not set properly can be adjusted by any person occupying the space. This means that in many cases the temperature is adjusted up & down continuously.

These thermostats can be set so that the adjustment is limited, and a more even temperature maintained. Just ask your service technician to set this up for you.

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Mechanical Equipment is Complex

Most manufacturers have installed proprietary electronic boards in their equipment, to provide more reliable control. This means that the service technician needs to be factory trained in order to ensure this equipment is properly setup and providing the energy efficiency it is capable of.

At Springbank every technician receives regular factory training from several different manufacturers so that we can always be counted on when are services are required.

Having a trusted and reliable commercial HVAC services company like Springbank Mechanical is essential to maintaining the life and health of your commercial HVAC pump. Call Springbank Mechanical TODAY and ask us about our maintenance program. We are here to help you with all of your commercial HVAC needs!

Gregg Little is Co-owner of Springbank Mechanical Systems. He can be reached at 905-569-8990 or gregg@springbank.com.

As a property manager or a business owner, it can be a hassle when your HVAC system stops cooling or heating.  Not only do you need to get it fixed fast with the correct parts, but you need to think about the comfort of your employees, your clients, and the customers that come to your facility.

Unfortunately, businesses that do not have the support and maintenance of a reliable HVAC contractor can find that they must close unexpectedly until service and repair can be completed. If planned for, this work can be scheduled after hours and prevent an office or plant shut down. Continue reading “How To Stay Open During Commercial HVAC Repairs” →

It is our pleasure to write the blog articles that we post. We enjoy providing valuable and helpful information to our clients and those looking for a Commercial HVAC solution. Serving our clients well is the top priority for us at Springbank. We have worked hard to become the company that we are with the people that we have, and we are very proud.

If you are looking for a Commercial HVAC company to work with, here are a few reasons you should consider us at Springbank Mechanical. Continue reading “Commercial HVAC in Ontario – 7 Reasons To Choose Springbank” →

When one thinks of the health and wellness of a company’s employees, the quality of air may not be the first thing that comes to mind. Your HVAC system, however, can dramatically impact your employee’s health, productivity, and overall comfort. Low quality air can lead to a poor working environment, and your HVAC system may be the culprit. An HVAC system that is not well maintained can cause unpleasant odors in the air, a work environment that is either too hot or too cold, and even cause respiratory issues. Continue reading “Employee Health And Your HVAC System” →

Summer has flown by and we have one again found ourselves in the middle of October. Fall seems to get shorter every year that passes, and suddenly we find that winter is upon us.  That’s why it’s critical to make sure that your commercial HVAC system is ready to operate on heating through the winter months and will keep your customers and your staff warm and comfortable! Continue reading “Winter is Coming: Getting Your Commercial HVAC Heating System Ready for Winter” →

There’s nothing quite as alarming as noticing the temperature progressively increase when you’re indoors in the summertime. If you feel like the temperature isn’t quite right and your air conditioner isn’t performing up to par, it’s possible that you have a refrigerant leak in your HVAC system. Continue reading “4 Signs of a Possible HVAC Refrigerant Leak” →

A healthy lifestyle has become paramount in today’s society. From going to the gym to eating right, health is a top priority. One area that many might not consider when it comes to our overall health is air quality. Continue reading “The HVAC Air Purifier and Your Business” →

Whether you are replacing an older commercial HVAC unit, or adding equipment to a new construction, it is vital that the installation is done right and that the correct equipment is selected. This would typically require an engineer to evaluate the building location, use, and construction type before selecting any equipment to ensure the good comfort of occupants and long equipment lifespan. Continue reading “Beware! 5 Commercial Air Conditioner Installation Errors” →