Posts Tagged ‘HVAC’
Sheet Metal Mechanic and Sheet Metal Apprentices
Controlled Air, Inc, a leader in HVAC/Building Automation design build sales and service, seeks construction and service professionals to join our sheet metal organization. From seasoned mechanics to apprentices, we are looking for hard working individuals who strive for excellence and seek a long and lasting work career with a company who cares. Position…
View MoreSection 179 Tax Savings on HVAC
A change in the Tax Cuts and Job Act from 2017 can help you make upgrades to your HVAC while helping save on taxes. The tax law increases the maximum amount of assets a taxpayer can expense to $1 mil. The law also expands the definition of section 179 property to include the following improvements…
View MoreRiver Road, Shelton
The River Road project is a new construction office complex. They wanted to provide comfort, efficiency and temperature management to all office locations. It was a custom design build project in which Controlled Air, Inc. performed all calculations and engineering required. We installed a VRF system with variable speed compressors for heating and cooling on…
View MoreVin Chiocchio Speaking at the Executive Energy Summit, September 2018
In this video our president, Vin Chiocchio spoke at the Executive Energy Summit about energy efficient equipment, energy modeling and ways to finance upgrades . He spoke along side Elena Cahil, President of Globele and Alex Discepolo of Globele Advisors. This is the second executive energy summit held, with the information being updated based on…
View MoreThe Importance of High Efficiency Boiler Maintenance
Even new high efficiency boilers need maintenance. Many would think that if you have brand new equipment that you have a few years to wait until maintenance is required. Unfortunately, that is not the case, especially with high efficiency boilers. Here is an example: Last winter we received a call for service due to no…
View MoreRocky Hill Surgery Center
Controlled Air, Inc. was excited to work with AZ Corporation on the newest orthopedic surgery center in Rocky Hill, Connecticut with 7 operating rooms and 1 procedure room. This was a new build project that required strict standards to adhere to the ASHRAE requirements for any medical center, such as increased air change outs and…
View MoreConsequences of Ignoring HVAC Maintenance
It is easy to ignore RTU’s when you can’t see them, especially if they aren’t making any noise, leaking or producing foul smells. But out of sight should not mean out of mind. RTU’s need regular system maintenance to function at peak efficiency. The roof exposes your unit to extreme weather. It is colder and/or…
View MorePreparing For Storm Season
Hurricane Straps/Clips Hurricane straps are designed to secure a rooftop unit to a roof curb. By doing this, the rooftop unit is more likely to withstand high wind gusts, thereby reducing the chance of the unit separating from the roof curb and causing damage to other equipment, people or the building itself. The strap/clip…
View MoreUniversity of Bridgeport, Bates Hall VRF System
We planned, designed, managed and installed one complete Lennox VRF system at Bates Hall, a historically recognized building on the campus of University of Bridgeport. This system was chosen due to the lack of space provided and the exceptional zoning capabilities it provides the customer. This system has the ability to heat and cool at the…
View MoreIce Dams
What is an Ice Dam? An ice dam is a hump of ice that forms at the edge of the roof. Ice dams form when a home’s escaping heat warms the roof and melts the underside of the snow layer on the roof. Water trickles down the roof until it reaches the cold at the edge of…
View MoreLeasing HVAC Equipment
Sometimes HVAC equipment breaks down at the least opportune times. It is never a good time to have your heating or air conditioning equipment fail, but there are some opportunities out there that can help make new equipment affordable. First of all, if you are upgrading from older inefficient equipment there are rebates and incentives…
View MoreRemember to Change Your Air Filters
Remember to Change Your Air Filters Air filters within your heating and air conditioning system are easy to forget; you don’t see them, and there are no warnings when they are dirty, but they are important for the life of your equipment and the comfort of employees. Filters that are not changed regularly enough will…
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