As a commercial business owner, facility costs account for a large chunk of your spending each year. Besides rent or mortgage expenses, energy costs are considerable – U.S. commercial and industrial facilities spend $400 billion on energy alone each year! Lowering your energy spending generates savings that can be better allocated to other causes, such … Continue Reading
Tip of the Week: Heat Pump vs Air Conditioner-What’s the Difference & How to Choose
If you need to replace your air conditioning system or your entire HVAC, should you consider getting a heat pump for AC? A heat pump can replace your air conditioner, and possibly you heating system as well. But it is important to make sure it is the right choice for you needs. A heat pump … Continue Reading
Technology Talk: Introducing the NEW ACI BACnet™ Sensor Line
Introducing the NEW ACI BACnet™ Sensor Line Committed to engineering a better sensor solution, ACI has launched the BN Series Temperature and Humidity BACnet™ Sensor Line. This new line has been designed to meet the sensor needs of network-based control systems. ACI’s initial offering includes single point temperature or humidity sensors along with dual point combination temperature … Continue Reading
Technology Talk: Common Questions About Field Controls Steam Humidifiers
It’s Steam Humidifier Season Winter is Steam Humidifier season and during this time of the year Tower receives calls with questions on Field Controls S2020 and S2000 Steam Humidifiers. Field Controls Steam Humidifiers are compatible with virtually every make and model of forced air system and it is ideal for use with heat pumps. They operate … Continue Reading
Make 2019 the year for a Healthy Home!
It is that time of the year to set goals to eat better, get more exercise, maybe even more sleep- everyone is looking for a healthier them. But what if instead you could do something for 2019 that improves your heath and the health of your family? Make 2019 the year for a Healthier Home! … Continue Reading
Green HVAC Technology: 9 Reasons to Switch Now
According to the United States Department of Energy, heating and cooling accounts for 56 percent of energy use in the typical home. While needs vary considerably across different types of commercial activities, estimates are that heating and cooling can be as much as 73 percent of the total energy use for commercial buildings. For both … Continue Reading
Tip of the Week: 4 Steps to Properly Winterize Your System
Winter is coming, and soon it will be time to turn up the heat. Is your HVAC system ready? Here are a few steps you can take to winterize your HVAC. Change the filter. Dust and debris often builds up faster in winter than during the rest of the year. This means your air filter will … Continue Reading
Aprilaire Whole Home Humidifiers
Dry air can be a problem in almost any home, but it is most during the winter months. The combination of cool, outdoor air and heated indoor air can cause your home to be drier than the Sahara Desert. Air that is not properly humidified can have serious health and comfort implications: Low relative humidity … Continue Reading
Product Preview: Celebrating 100 years of PENN Products
For nearly a century, PENN products have helped customers control their commercial refrigeration systems with smart, sophisticated technology. That includes: The A525, an electronic refrigeration control with adaptive defrost for cold rooms. The QREV (Quick Response Expansion Valve) and PSHC (Precision Controller). The MR5, a multifunction, communicating case controller. With this being said, Tower stocks a … Continue Reading
Wireless Hydronic Balancing Kit Receives AHR Innovation Award
Michigan City, IN, September 28, 2018 – Dwyer Instruments, Inc. was recognized for excellence in product design in the 2019 AHR Expo Innovation Awards. The contest was judged by members of ASHRAE with over 20 years of professional engineering experience. The Wireless Hydronic Balancing Kit, Series 490W, was the award winner in the Tools and Instruments … Continue Reading