A Key to Comfort: The Importance of Proper Building Pressure for Commercial Buildings We all know that air temperature is important for keeping occupants happy- but did you know that your building’s air pressure is critical to indoor comfort? Your HVAC system might be burning through your energy budget due to something you can’t see:…

What Are Heat Pumps? Heat pumps are energy-efficient devices that use electricity to provide both heating and cooling to buildings. In cooling mode, heat pumps work similarly to a regular air conditioner, moving heat from inside a building to the outside. In heating mode during the colder months, a reversing valve allows the heat pump…

Keeping Your Air Quality Healthy and Tenants Happy Last November, ASHRAE (American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers) released new guidance on safeguarding indoor air quality in the event during smoke events in response to increasing wildfire threats. With the rise in wildfire frequency and severity over the past few years, it’s important for commercial…

Clean Coils Help Your Health and Your Wallet: A Guide from Sacramento’s Premier Commercial HVAC Contractor Air conditioning coils: you’ve probably heard of them, but may not know their role in your day-to-day life. Read below for an understanding of the role coils play in your indoor air quality, comfort, and business expenses. Why Are…

In our previous update, we discussed the far-reaching impacts of the EPA’s new guidelines on refrigerant usage, specifically the phaseout of widely used HFCs like R-410A and R-134A. As the commercial HVAC industry continues to navigate this shifting landscape, questions loom: How are manufacturers responding to the EPA’s verdict? How will this affect contractors and…

A replacement guide by Cooper Oates, a Sacramento commercial mechanical contractor with over 50 years of HVAC experience If you are a building owner or property manager, you’ve most likely dealt with sub-par heating or cooling performance from your HVAC unit, affecting the comfort of your tenants. Maybe you’ve noticed the energy bills going up, complaints of…

Quick facts: In 2020, the EPA was given authority by Congress to regulate and restrict all chemicals that have GWP, or Global Warming Potential, regarding specific industry sectors Specifically for the HVAC/R industry, this will restrict the use of HFCs The new standard for A/C refrigerants set by the EPA is <700 GWP All A2L refrigerants,…

When it comes to a satisfying, in-demand, and potentially lucrative career, Commercial HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning) stands out as an excellent choice. HVAC technicians play a vital role in ensuring that our indoor environments remain comfortable, energy-efficient, and safe. Here, we’ll explore the benefits of a career in commercial HVAC, the requirements to…