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 for many years if taken care of properly. … Continued

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 answer is, “Both.” Ethylene glycol … Continued

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 components, you may be able to … Continued

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 problems. Fail to resolve a problem quickly, and … Continued

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 months. Nevertheless, there is a significant cost … Continued

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 is missing, the results can be frustrating, … Continued

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 to another to modify the temperature in those areas. … Continued

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, they focus on other “more pressing” concerns. That … Continued

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-related effects that seem to be linked directly to the … Continued

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 system is beginning to “show its age.” It happens … Continued