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A Comprehensive Guide to Industrial HVAC System Maintenance

The 3 kEys  Recognizing the costs associated with routine, preventive maintenance, for every maintenance dollar deferred, 4 dollars in cap ex money will eventually need to be spent, prematurely.  See FacilitiesNet’s 5 Hidden Costs of Deferring Maintenance.  Plan your frequency with an eye towards both: 1) the harshness of the environment; and 2) what it

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Quick Operational Adjustments for Enhanced HVAC Energy Efficiency

At a Glance ..  A common rule-of-thumb is that raising the cooling setpoint by 1°F can lead to about a 3% decrease in energy consumption. In practice, this means if you raise the setpoint by 2°F, you might see around a 6% reduction.  Regularly verify that supply and return dampers are properly balanced to optimize

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