Posts by Controlled Air, Inc.
Programmable Thermostats
Not all programmable thermostats are created equal. They can range in price from $40 – $300. The difference in price is based on the capabilities of the thermostat. Your basic programmable thermostat varies in price from $40-$100 dollars. A more advanced programmable thermostat varies from $150-$300. Running down to home depot and installing any programmable…
View MoreEmergency Service
Hopefully you never find yourself in a heating or air conditioning emergency, but someday you may. We want you to know that we are available 24 hours a day and 7 days a week. In the event of an emergency you can call our main number 203-481-3531 or 800-840-9101. There is an automated system that…
View MoreThe Importance of Coil Cleaning
Did you forget something? Everyday we rush around trying to accomplish things on our schedule. There are many devices that help us from an old fashion list to smart phones. The purpose is that we get the important things done and the fun things always seem to be remembered without much help. Here is one…
View MoreISO 50001
The new ISO 50001 Standards were just released this month. These standards replace the Federal Standards recommendations for Energy Management Systems (EMS). These standards are not required but make some important and intutitive recommendations that should be followed. The recommedations can help business save large amounts of money on energy, while also helping the environment…
View MoreRecommendations for Parts Replacement
Contributed by Dave Eger, HVAC Support Manager Why we recommend replacing parts that are working? One of our goals as your HVAC service provider is to help eliminate service calls, especially major failures such as compressor replacements. On a regular basis, we review in detail, catastrophic failures. When we first started this process many years…
View MoreCheck out our Cogeneration Video
We have mentioned Cogeneration so many times before, but it really is one of our favorite energy efficient forms for heating and cooling. Because of that we made it our first video. We really hope that you find it information and educational. Our goal was really to educate more then anything else. If you have…
View MoreGeothermal Heating & Cooling
Geothermal is a fascinating energy efficient form of heating and cooling that does not seem to get as much press as solar or even cogeneration. Geothermal energy is a renewable and reliable source of heat. Because 46 percent of solar energy is absorbed by the earth, at a depth of approximately six feet, the soil…
View MoreCleanrooms
Cleanrooms have various purposes that can be highly beneficial for critical applications, such as laboratories, pharmaceutical companies and electronics manufacturing. Cleanrooms do just what their name implies they remain clean. They have special filtration systems, air exchange rates, control, and humidity that keep out dust, debris, bacteria and any other small particles that could contaminate…
View MoreThe Importance of Duct Work
Contributed by Vincent Chiocchio, President I have been asked many times over the years, why do I want to spend the extra money on ductwork? It only is hidden by the drop ceiling and as long as the system cools when I lower the thermostat and heats when I raise the thermostat, what else matters.…
View MoreHappy Earth Day
Happy Earth Day. We sincerely hope that you spend a moment today considering what your business can do to help the environment in the long term. Earth Day was created to bring about awareness but one day is not enough. It is about making environmental efficiency part of your everyday and making it the norm,…
View MoreOur 31st Anniversary
We are happy to announce that March 18th is Controlled Air Inc’s 31st Anniversary. We would like to thank all our employees and customers who have been vital to the on-going success of Controlled Air for all these years. In this economy it is important to have dedicated employees that you trust, as well as…
View MoreCHP or Cogeneration
Cogeneration also called CHP or combined Heat and Power is an integrated energy system that can create heat as well as electricity. It is extremely energy efficient and has a high Return-On-Investment. There are also some wonderful tax incentives out there, as well as a few low interest loans & grants. We have spoken about…
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