Recommendations 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...
Check 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...
Geothermal 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...
Cleanrooms
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...
The 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...
Happy 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...
Schuco Solar
Solar is constantly gaining in popularity and seems to be one of the most talked about forms of energy efficiency. There are also more grant and funding opportunities out there then other forms of green energy, although there is also more competition for it, making it harder to get. We...
Our 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...
CHP 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 &...
What is happening with Energy Efficient Funding?
It is confusing at best trying to keep up with all the new legislation that is going on in the government. Some things say they are trying to increase spending and funding for energy efficiency and the next cutting it. Currently there are a few major items that are being...
Changes in 2011 for Incentives & Rebates
Changes in 2011 for Incentives & Rebates With the Economy being what it is, Connecticut made some changes to the rebates and incentives available for green energy funding. Also the utilities made some changes as well. We do our best to stay up to date about all these so that...
Connecticut Green Building Council Board of Directors
We would like to congratulate our President, Vincent Chiocchio for recently getting elected to the Connecticut Green Building Council's Board of Directors. He will also remain as the Event Committee Chair. Vincent finds it a great honor to be part of an organization that is helping green building in Connecticut...
Service Recommendations- Hydronic Water Cleaning
Controlled Air highly recommends the cleaning of a hydronic system to provide the best heat transfer and longevity of any closed loop boiler system. A closed loop system is a system that holds water under pressure and continually re-circulates that water. The pH of the water should always be tested...
Benefits of Having a HVAC Service Contract
Benefits of Having a HVAC Service Contract Service contracts can be overlooked if they do not seem to be immediately necessary, but the savings they can have for your business can be truly beneficial. Very large facilities and manufacturers often have service contract for their heating and cooling, because any...
Resources for Greening Your Business
Resources for Greening Your Business When there is so much else to worry about when it comes to running a business, ways of making for business more energy efficiency may not be at the top of your list. There are many resources out there to help you make it happen....
Carbon Monoxide Detectors
We continually hear about carbon monoxide detectors for our homes, but what about at our businesses? Regardless if you have gas, oil or wood/coal, it might be a good idea to have one. Even with high-efficiency furnaces and boilers, if the combustion air intake should get blocked you could produce...
Johnson Controls Innovation Award
On Friday, November 13, 2009, Controlled Air, Inc. received the Johnson Controls Award for a Leader in Innovation for the Northeast Region. Johnson Controls created the innovation award to honor businesses that represent the best in business innovation. Johnson Controls itself is recognized as a company for leading technology. They...
Heating & Air Conditioning Service
Pools and health club facilities require special maintenance. The humidity in the air and the chlorine from the pool can require additional maintenance. The indoor environment in the pool room is a delicate environment. If the temperature is not correct or the humidity is incorrect, it can lead to an...
