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 into areas needing heating. The refrigerant is conditioned … Continued
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 belts from the blower … Continued
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 potential problems before they arise. Oil … Continued
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 and they reached out to the … Continued
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 air quality, but it’s not the … Continued
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, water-cooled VRF (variable refrigerant flow) HVAC system turned out … Continued
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 want to “leave … Continued
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 reputation for being energy conscious can be … Continued
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’re … Continued
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 available to you and then leverage them … Continued
