Mastering Commercial HVAC Zoning: Strategies to Boost Efficiency and Comfort

September 4, 2024

Navigating the complexities of commercial HVAC zoning can feel daunting, especially when balancing the need for energy efficiency with the demand for consistent comfort across diverse spaces. However, with the right plans in place, it is possible to create a business space that not only meets these objectives but also improves the lives of employees, clients, and visitors. At Controlled Climate Services, we help customers set up and maintain their commercial HVAC systems, including mapping out zoning areas. If you’re ready to take your HVAC zoning to the next level, continue reading as we walk you

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How to Efficiently Cool Down a Room

August 7, 2024

Under ideal circumstances, central air conditioning will keep your entire home evenly cool. However, sometimes an area of your home may remain too warm and you need to find ways to cool it down. Consider these options for efficiently cooling down a room in your home. Turn on Nearby Ventilation Fans To circulate cool air around your home, your HVAC system creates positive pressure at the supply vents while creating negative pressure at the return vents. Ventilation fans around your home are designed to help vent hot and humid air. As they run, they also create

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Preventive Maintenance: Extending the Life of Commercial HVAC Equipment

June 13, 2024

A commercial building should foster a productive and healthy work environment. One of the key players in this context is the heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system. It is responsible for providing a comfortable temperature and air quality inside a building, thus ensuring the well-being of its occupants. To ensure optimal performance throughout its life span, following a preventive maintenance routine is essential. Here’s what you need to know to keep your business’s HVAC system in good shape. The Cost of Neglect Financial and Operational Risks The immediate impact of neglect is an increased

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Common Mistakes That Lead to AC Water Leaks and How to Avoid Them

April 5, 2024

Air conditioners frequently experience water condensation. This occurs when humid, warm air meets the cold components of the cooling system. This usually isn’t anything to worry about. The condensation will drip into the drain pan and make its way out of the home via a drain line. If something goes wrong in your Kennesaw, GA, home, this condensation can cause a leak. Without repair, AC water leaks can become so severe that they cause structural damage to a home. They can even cause the AC to stop working, making the house uncomfortable. Familiarizing yourself with common mistakes that lead to

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The Importance of Commercial HVAC Maintenance

March 27, 2024

When it comes to keeping your commercial space comfortable year-round, there’s one aspect that often gets overlooked: HVAC maintenance. It’s easy to take your HVAC system for granted when it’s working smoothly. But trust us, a little TLC for your HVAC system can go a long way in preventing costly breakdowns and ensuring optimal performance. Why Maintenance Matters Let’s break it down. Your commercial HVAC system is the unsung hero of your business, working tirelessly day in and day out to maintain a comfortable indoor environment for your employees and customers alike. From keeping

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8 Common HVAC Emergencies and How to Handle Them

January 9, 2024

Your home’s heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems all play a vital role in how comfortable you are all year long. The reliability of your system and your level of comfort are both put at risk when unexpected situations develop. Let’s take a look at eight different kinds of HVAC crises and what to do in each of them. To limit damage, guarantee your safety, and restore your home’s temperature control, it’s important to be ready to handle these concerns quickly. 1. Complete System Failure Thermostat problems, component failures, or a tripped circuit breaker are just

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Can a Drafty Window Affect How Your HVAC System Functions?

December 12, 2023

Attractive windows can increase the value of your Kennesaw, GA, home. They let natural light into the home, are a source of insulation, and can make a home appear larger. However, many homeowners have dealt with leaky windows at one point or another. This issue is frustrating, and it can have an impact on your home’s heating and cooling system. If you have leaks around your windows, you could pay up to 30% or more on your monthly energy bills. The more your windows leak, the harder your HVAC system will need to work to keep your

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What to Do If Your AC Keeps Tripping the Circuit Breaker

September 14, 2023

An HVAC Maintenance Plan system is always on an independent 240-volt circuit that only powers the system and nothing else. Any time your AC draws too much electricity and overloads the circuit for any reason, the circuit breaker will immediately trip so no more power flows through the circuit. This is important for preventing a possible fire. It also protects the system as all of the extra power flowing through the circuit could cause major damage if the breaker didn’t trip. Your AC system can trip the circuit breaker for a variety of different issues. Sometimes

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How Often Should You Replace Your HVAC Air Filters?

June 13, 2023

HVAC air filters are designed to prevent dust and debris from getting inside the system and potentially damaging its components or limiting its effectiveness. Depending on the type of air filter you use, it can also help to improve your home’s air quality by trapping pollen, dust mites, mold spores, and other allergens and contaminants. The only issue is that the air filter will eventually trap so much dust and other particles that it becomes clogged to the point where almost no air can flow through it. This limits the effectiveness of your heating and cooling

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Everything You Need to Know About Recovery Mode on Your Thermostat

February 15, 2023

Older thermostats typically have limited buttons, modes, and functions. They worked well for turning heaters and air conditioners off and on, engaging system fans, and humidity regulation. However, with the advent and increasingly widespread use of programmable and smart thermostats, the learning curve for these devices has steepened. If you’re still familiarizing yourself with your thermostat, you may be surprised to see it enter recovery mode. Following is everything that you need to know about recovery mode, including how it impacts your energy bill and how it affects the temperature in your Kennesaw, Georgia home. What Recovery

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