Helping a Church Secure a $75,000 Grant for Facility Improvements
Many churches face the same challenge: aging facilities and limited capital to invest in meaningful improvements. While grant funding and incentive programs exist—particularly for renovation and energy-related projects—most organizations don’t have the time or awareness to track them down, let alone navigate the application process. Our client, a Methodist church in Sterling, Virginia was no […]
Will DC’s Building Energy Performance Standards (BEPS) Impact Your Church?
Yes, Washington, D.C.’s Building Energy Performance Standards (BEPS) Can Impact Churches—Here’s What You Need to Know! The BEPS program sets energy performance standards for buildings in D.C., and that includes houses of worship. Here’s a quick rundown of what it means for your church: Size Matters BEPS applies to private buildings and D.C. government […]
Case Study: Replacing Equipment at an Annandale Church
20 years…. That’s the average age of HVAC equipment in the 100+ churches in the DC Metro Area. In many cases, that equipment could be on its last leg. Once HVAC systems get to this age, their efficiency declines, and energy bills go up. Regular maintenance can extend a unit’s lifespan, but eventually, replacement is […]
Does Your HVAC Look Like This? [SLIDESHOW]
It happens more often than you can imagine; a client calls us to take a look at their equipment and they’ve been under the impression that maintenance is up to date. Then, when our team arrives, there are obvious signs that equipment was only glanced over, at best! Take a look at these photos…if any […]
Why Combustion Analysis is Better Than a Visual Check
When you call for heating and cooling help, it’s not uncommon to see your technician taking notes while merely looking at equipment. And yes, visual checks can be a starting point, but when it comes to ensuring the health of your HVAC system, it’s almost always necessary to go further. Here’s how a combustion analysis […]
HVAC Work at Your Church? 3 Questions to Ask When Getting Bids
Most smart decisions come down to asking the right questions. Our newest church client in Falls Church did just this. While they had a firm that was handling routine maintenance, they decided to get more than one bid when a 20-ton unit in their gym went down. Before they chose who would handle this major […]
Automated Control Systems: Only As Smart As You Make Them
When your cooling system isn’t keeping pace with summer heat, the first guess is that there’s an issue with your AC equipment. This assumption almost caused our newest church client in Lake Ridge, Virginia to make an expensive mistake. They were trying hard to decide how to handle the discomfort in their sanctuary and offices […]
Going to New Heights (Literally!) to Refurbish This Springfield Church’s Air Handler Unit
Troubleshooting heating and cooling issues can be difficult enough, but when combined with an unusual obstacle, such as not having access to bring in new parts, it’s going to be even harder. Fortunately, we’re no strangers to solving problems like this. We’re used to unique challenges that require unique solutions and this case isn’t any […]
Paul VI Catholic High School Selects Trimark Mechanical to Maintain New Campus
As Paul VI Catholic High School leadership unveils a brand new campus in Loudoun County, they make another important decision designed to keep their students, teachers, and staff comfortable and happy for years to come. The school has chosen Trimark Mechanical as its partner for preventative HVAC maintenance. At 68 acres, the new grounds in […]
What Preventative Maintenance Reports Should Look Like
If you’re like many business owners and organization leaders, you know that preventative maintenance is necessary but may not be confident that maintenance is being performed properly. Since HVAC systems are complex, determining the credibility and thoroughness of one contract or service provider versus another can be challenging. This is why it’s essential that you […]