The Importance of a Properly Managed Construction Project in a Healthcare Environment
April 10, 2019Whether you are updating your healthcare facility or restoring your hospital after a natural disaster, construction projects in healthcare environments require specific skills and knowledge for safe and successful execution. When performing construction or restoration work in a hospital or other medical facility, precautions must be taken to prevent the spread of infectious diseases and…
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January 7, 2019With regular maintenance and inspections, your heating system can run smoothly all season long. But if a heating system is clogged, poorly ventilated or not functioning correctly, you may experience…
Read more »HVAC System Fan Setting FAQs From Our Experts
August 14, 2018Should I keep the “Fan” setting on my HVAC system on “Auto” – or is it better to just leave it “On” all the time? You use less energy by…
Read more »HVAC Supply Registers Floor vs. Ceiling FAQs From Our Experts
December 30, 2016Which is better – HVAC supply registers/grilles in the floor or the ceiling? Neither is “better” per se. The optimal placement of HVAC supply registers in your home or building…
Read more »Ask Our Experts: Are Programmable Thermostats Worth It?
October 10, 2016Question for Our Experts: I’ve heard about all kinds of programmable (or “clock”) thermostats – some very basic, others very fancy. I know they can typically cost several hundred dollars. …
Read more »How Geothermal HVAC Systems Work and the Benefits They Provide
June 30, 2016If you own a home or business, you’d probably sign up in a heartbeat for a house or office that’s consistently warm and toasty in the winter as well as…
Read more »Ask Our Experts: What is Passive Solar Heating?
January 24, 2016Question for Our Experts: I’ve heard about residential solar energy systems that require solar panels on a home’s roof. I hear this is often called “active solar heating.” But what…
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