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AHU Leaks: Avoid Summer Mayday Calls

As the hot summer months quickly approach, cooling systems will soon be operating at full capacity, putting mechanical equipment to the test. For facilities teams with older buildings and mechanical systems, this can instill a…

May 8, 2018·

Unnecessary Roughness Inside Your AHUs?

Is your Facilities Maintenance team ready to tackle cooling season for 2018? Superbowl season is upon us, but cooling season isn’t too far behind. With the variety of improvement projects you have planned for this…

January 26, 2018·

Up in Smoke: AHU Fires and the Importance of NFPA 90A

Fires never start in air handling units…or do they? To answer this, look no further than the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). Dating back to 1899, the NFPA issued standards dedicated to fire protection in…

November 7, 2017·

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Aging AHUs + AQUIS = No Sweat this Cooling Season

Most people welcome the arrival of cooling season each year. With it comes warm days and sunshine that help put an extra skip in your step – unless you’re a Facilities professional with a leaking…

March 20, 2017·

Are any of these items on your 2017 Resolutions list?

The New Year is upon us, and with that often comes the old adage of “Out with the old, and in with the new”. Time-honored traditions like New Year’s resolutions run the gamut from tongue-in-cheek…

January 3, 2017·

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Compelling Capital Cost Savings: AHU Refurbishment vs. Replacement

Effective capital planning is an essential part of any organization’s short and long-term strategic goals. A comprehensive capital plan serves as both a virtual road map for identifying and assessing existing capital assets, and as the primary vehicle…

August 29, 2016·

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AHU Leaks: Prevention is the Key to Keeping Floods at Bay

With the laundry list of tasks and pressing needs that facilities teams address on any given day, it’s easy to see why there’s not an abundance of thought given to what’s lurking inside the dark, damp confines of…

April 23, 2016·

AHU Condensate Pans and the Petri Dish Effect

We’ve all seen the national headlines concerning the outbreak of Legionnaires’ Disease in New York City, resulting in 12 deaths and sickening over 100 people to-date as a result of poorly maintained mechanical systems. Could…

January 12, 2016·

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The Burning Reason Behind Fire Code Compliance in AHUs

A fundamental purpose of model mechanical codes and HVAC standards is to protect both people and property from the inherent dangers of fire and smoke. With air handling systems being the vessels used to circulate…

November 23, 2015·

Chronic Problems with Aging Air Handlers in Hospitals

It’s no secret that hospitals are some of the most expensive buildings to operate simply because they never close. As a result, the demand on utilities and mechanical systems in healthcare settings is quite significant.…

August 10, 2015·

Aging Air Handlers in Commercial Facilities

The U.S. is home to over 5 million commercial and industrial buildings, many of which have become worn with age and are in a constant state of disrepair. Additionally, the average person breathes about 3,400…

May 9, 2015·

Old Campus Buildings – Old Air Handling Units

In order to stay viable and keep admission rates high, colleges and universities of today understand the demands for modernized infrastructures and the need to keep up with technological advancements. This often means construction of…

February 27, 2015·

Leaders in Air Handler Renewal

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