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10 Signs Your Commercial/Industrial HVAC System Needs a Tune-Up
June 14, 2024 by Timberline A properly functioning HVAC system is essential for the comfort and productivity of any commercial or industrial space. Ignoring signs of wear and tear can lead to energy waste, higher heating and cooling bills, costly breakdowns and an uncomfortable environment. Pe... Read More >
What Are the Most Common Types of Commercial HVAC Systems?
July 26, 2024 by Timberline Commercial buildings have unique heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) needs due to their size, diverse spaces, and varying uses. Choosing the right HVAC system is essential since it can significantly impact occupant comfort, energy efficiency, and operatio... Read More >
How Your Properly Functioning HVAC System Affects Comfort and Productivity
August 22, 2024 by Timberline Commercial and industrial buildings are busy environments where the focus is on productivity. Business owners work continually to find ways to help employees increase their output, which benefits both the company and its workers. One factor that’s easy to overloo... Read More >
Why Regular Service of the Plumbing in Commercial Buildings Is Essential
September 22, 2024 by Timberline Tenants, customers or clients, and other visitors rarely (if ever) think about a commercial building’s plumbing system. Why would they? They simply use it as needed, never considering what’s involved in keeping the system operating effectively. However, it’s a... Read More >
5 Benefits of Retrofitting Your Commercial or Industrial HVAC System
September 25, 2023 by Timberline Years ago, your company (or the owner of the building out of which you operate) made a substantial investment in designing and implementing a commercial or industrial HVAC system to keep occupants and visitors comfortable, healthy, and happy. Now, imagine the syst... Read More >
How To Make Your Commercial HVAC System More Efficient
November 27, 2023 by Timberline Some business owners and decision-makers view the expense associated with operating a commercial HVAC system as a “sunk cost” of sorts and don’t pay much attention to it. If the system is operational and the building is holding a reasonably comfortable temperature,... Read More >
Meeting Equipment Replacement Deadline Provides Significant Savings
February 17, 2023 by Timberline Two keys to successful interactions with an HVAC company are 1) that you trust the provider and 2) that they can meet the project requirements. Our recent engagement with a customer in Broomfield, Colorado, highlighted both of these elements, showing that if either... Read More >
10 Considerations When Upgrading/Replacing Commercial HVAC Equipment
January 23, 2023 by Timberline Upgrading or replacing your commercial HVAC equipment is an investment. Yes, it’s one that pays off many times over as you, your employees and your customers enjoy comfortably cool temperatures on hot summer days and pleasantly warm ones in the fall and winter month... Read More >
Why Your Business Should Establish a Relationship With an HVAC Company
December 19, 2022 by Timberline For a business owner or decision-maker, nothing feels worse than encountering a problem and not knowing where to turn for help in resolving it. That’s true with any issue you might encounter. However, few are more important or time-sensitive than commercial HVAC pr... Read More >
HVAC Lifecycle: When to Repair and Replace Equipment
March 14, 2022 by Timberline Like all equipment, HVAC equipment has a finite lifespan. You’ll have to replace every component of your system at some point. That’s true even if you use the highest-quality systems and are diligent in how you maintain them. But before you replace HVAC system comp... Read More >
Glycol: What It Is and Why It’s Important in Some HVAC Systems
February 18, 2022 by Timberline If you’ve heard of a substance called ethylene glycol, you probably know it as the main component of automotive antifreeze. It is also referred to as engine coolant, which can create some confusion. Does it keep your engine from freezing or getting too hot? The ans... Read More >
7 Reasons You Should Be On an HVAC Preventative Maintenance Program
November 29, 2021 by Timberline In the immortal words of Benjamin Franklin, “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” That truism definitely applies to heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems. The hardworking components in an HVAC system will continue to do their job... Read More >
How HVAC Filtration Needs and Filter Change Frequency Are Determined
October 27, 2021 by Timberline Having the right HVAC system is crucial to creating a comfortable and healthy environment for your business or home. There are many aspects to “right” in this context, of course, but one of the most important is the degree of air filtration your system provides.... Read More >
Your Commercial Building Energy Reduction Checklist
June 28, 2021 by Timberline Reducing energy consumption in a commercial building—and all the good that comes from that—is something that sounds good to everyone. However, putting that concept into practice may seem challenging. But it doesn’t have to. The key is to understand the “tools” you have... Read More >
What Is an Air Filter MERV Rating and Why Is It Important to Me?
April 22, 2021 by Timberline Few characteristics in the spaces where we work and live are as important as the air we breathe. Maintaining good air quality is essential to our health and our comfort, which is why having the right air filtration is so crucial. But how do you know if the air you’... Read More >
Proven Virus Eradication of Over 99%? Yes, We Can Help You Achieve It.
March 29, 2021 by Timberline More than ever before, homeowners and businesses are eager to ensure that their forced air HVAC systems are removing viruses and other small particles from the air where they live and work. The COVID-19 pandemic has created greater awareness of the importance of good... Read More >
VRF: The Benefits and Drawbacks of Variable Refrigerant Flow Systems
March 29, 2023 by Timberline Not everyone understands what variable refrigerant flow systems are, but there are hints at the meaning within the term. Essentially, VRF is a type of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system in which refrigerant is automatically flowed from one zone t... Read More >
8 Ways to Save Energy With Commercial HVAC Systems
April 25, 2018 by Timberline For commercial building owners and property managers, saving energy by using wise HVAC practices also means saving money. There are other benefits as well. For example, the steps taken to lower energy bills may also prolong the life of equipment. And, earning a reputa... Read More >
Commercial Building HVAC Systems: 5 Reasons to Upgrade
March 20, 2018 by Timberline As a building owner or facility manager, you know that at some point you will have to upgrade your commercial HVAC system. That fact is surely part of your strategic facility planning. But, with all the other projects on your plate, it is understandable that you may w... Read More >
Cutting-Edge VRF System Gives Colorado Financial Institution an Efficiency Advantage
February 8, 2018 by Timberline When a large financial institution with branches throughout the Midwest and Western U.S. bought a building in Boulder, Colorado and prepared to renovate it, it was clear the HVAC equipment needed to be replaced. Ultimately, retrofitting the space with a cutting-edge... Read More >
HVAC Controls Retrofit Delivers Energy Savings and Advanced Open System
December 20, 2017 by Timberline Trusting that an HVAC company will continue to support the proprietary solution they installed for you is a decision that can come back to haunt you, as one condominium community in Boulder, Colorado found out. When the controller unit for their HVAC system died an... Read More >
An Intro to VRF: Intelligent Heating and Cooling through Energy Transfer
September 29, 2017 by Timberline Variable refrigerant flow (VRF) is an HVAC technology in which one outdoor unit is connected with multiple indoor units, and the flow of refrigerant is automatically shifted from one zone to another to efficiently transfer heat away from areas needing cooling and... Read More >
HVAC Boulder CO {Oil Analysis}
April 24, 2016 by John Kuepper, Member
HVAC BOULDER CO
Being an HVAC Boulder CO company, we understand the importance of having equipment that runs efficiently, and there are many ways we help our customers to maintain their equipment. One of the ways we do this is by identifying potentia... Read More >
Electrical Fluting Phenomenon
February 24, 2012 by John Kuepper, Member While performing routine preventive maintenance at a customer’s location, my technician Reuben noticed the sound of what seemed to be a failed bearing noise coming from the 20 HP supply fan motor on a Trane Voyager 3 packaged roof top unit. He removed the... Read More >
Modigent Continues Momentum, Expands and Establishes Strong Industry Presence
August 2, 2023 In just a month since its market debut, Modigent has emerged as a notable player in next-generation infrastructure, technology, and energy solutions, propelling its growth and establishing a strong foothold from coast to coast through strategic acquisitions. Prior to its rebrandin... Read More >
How an Effective HVAC System Reduces the Risk of Sick Building Syndrome
October 30, 2023 by Timberline The National Institutes of Health (NIH) describes sick building syndrome (also called tight building syndrome) this way: “The term sick building syndrome (SBS) is used to describe a situation in which the occupants of a building experience acute health- or comfort-r... Read More >
Modigent Announces National Leadership Team to Drive Strategic Growth on Enterprise Level
Newly Appointed National Vice Presidents Aim to Strengthen Company's Market Position and Enhance Operational Efficiency PHOENIX, Oct. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- As part of a strategic initiative aimed at continuous growth and expansion, Modigent, a prominent player in the infrastru... Read More >
The Rise of Modigent: A National Powerhouse Redefining the Mechanical Services and Controls Systems Landscape
Harnessing Innovation and Expertise: Newly Created Company, Modigent, Pushes the Industry into the Future PHOENIX, AZ (June 1, 2023) – The landscape of the mechanical services and controls systems industry is about to shift dramatically with the introduction of Modigent. As a collective force of... Read More >