While heating season will hopefully come to a close soon, homes throughout the country are still using their humidifiers to combat winter dry air. Have you checked your whole home humidifier’s water panel this season? Humidifier water panels are an important component in the humidification process. Learn what they do and how to change your … Continue Reading
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The Importance of Measuring Air Pressure in Commercial Buildings
This article explains why and how to measure air pressure in commercial buildings ensuring occupant comfort and building efficiency. Topics covered include: Air pressure and how it affects commercial buildings Effects of not managing building air pressure correctly How to control the air pressure Measuring pressure Calibration Installation advice and setpoints Air pressure is the … Continue Reading
Energy Efficiency: VentCool™ Whole House Fans and VentCool™ Automated Free Cooling Systems
VentCool Products Save on the cost of air conditioning by using VentCool™ Whole House Fans and VentCool™ Automated Free Cooling Systems. What is Free Cooling? Field Controls offers two types of free cooling systems: VentCool™ Whole House Fans and VentCool™ Automated Free Cooling Systems. A Free Cooling system replaces warm/stale inside air with cool/fresh outdoor air. This typically occurs during the … Continue Reading
Exploring the Internet of Things with Belimo
One of the most prominent buzz terms in the HVAC market is the Internet of Things referred to as IoT. IoT is a digital network of physical devices, vehicles, buildings and many other items. These connected smart devices use electronics, software, and network connectivity to collect and exchange data. In simple terms, the Internet of … Continue Reading
New Technology: The Honeywell T9 & T10 Smart Thermostat
A smart home is only as smart as you make it! With Honeywell’s latest smart room sensors extend the reach of your thermostat – beyond the hallway – and adapt to your life in real time to make your connected home truly a smart home. They effortlessly control temperature in any room when you’re home, and offer energy savings when you’re away!
The Commercial HVAC Maintenance Checklist You Should Be Following
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
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
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