A Frustrated Church, A Failed Chiller, and Four Questions to Ask About Your Preventative Maintenance
To keep comfortable and ensure you’re prepared for any future issues, it’s important you know your HVAC system’s health status. But after one of our newest church clients in Fairfax faced the consequences of a system failing at the most critical time of the year, they found themselves asking: is all preventative maintenance equal? Preventative […]
Has a Trusted Service Partner Ever Steered You in the Wrong Direction?
When making big decisions, it’s important to remember that your first option isn’t always the best option. This sentiment is especially true for one of our clients who recently avoided a costly expense. A new client in Alexandria almost had to shell out some serious cash when another mechanical service provider incorrectly informed them that […]
Trimark Mechanical goes the Extra Mile to Fix A Melted VFD
As you may know by now, Trimark Mechanical is no stranger to dealing with complicated repairs. Well, here’s another BIG case that required some serious investigative skills from our technical team. The only difference is this time we were against the clock. Our client in Alexandria had a 50-ton package unit serving the entire church […]
Time to Replace? Don’t Compare Apples to Oranges
When making any big purchase, it’s best to have options. In the case of replacing a commercial rooftop HVAC unit, building managers will often try to get at least two bids, to make sure they’re getting the right equipment at the right price. When it comes down to the fine print though, how do you […]
The Ultimate Guide to Commercial Package Units
Outdoor packaged united, rooftop units, packaged rooftop units; whatever you want to call them, this piece of equipment is used far and wide in HVAC systems for mid-sized commercial buildings such as offices, schools, churches, and retail. But, how exactly do they help keep spaces comfortable? Well, if you’ve ever wondered that, we’ve got some […]
Getting the most out of your HVAC?
Sometimes, we have a client that wants to get the most out of their HVAC system. Our client in Alexandria, Virginia had a sophisticated system that was built to handle lot of bells and whistles, like zone controls, humidity, and airflow. The problem was, there were no bells and whistles. Read on to see how […]
How power fluctations cost St. Lawrence Catholic Church $8,000 in unexpected damage.
It started with regular line maintenance. It ended up with nearly $8,000 in unexpected damage. It didn’t take a dramatic thunderstorm to cause serious damage at St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Alexandria. In fact, all it took was Dominion Power doing regular line maintenance nearby. Without electrical surge protection, St. Lawrence had an HVAC system […]
Redudancy and the Reliability of your HVAC
Maintaining a comfortable environment in your facility is critical. Still, many building managers find themselves unexpectedly facing system failure or extended downtime. Why? Because their system wasn’t designed with redundancies, or multiple, separated levels of operation. Learn more by downloading the infographic. Download
Are “Visual Checks” Leaving You Ill-Prepared?
A slew of calls from disgruntled tenants on the first 90-degree day of the season is any facility manager’s worst nightmare. Keeping your building comfortable is a top priority. You don’t have time for critical HVAC issues that have been overlooked by sloppy “visual checks.” No matter what you’ve been told, there’s no way to […]
Guide to Choosing a HVAC Company
5 Qualities to Look for in Your Mechanical Services Firm Your job as a property manager is to provide worry-free living for your tenants. Under-performing air conditioner? Broken thermostat? Your problem—not theirs. And most seasoned property managers have plenty of stories to tell. Spaces that run too hot or too cold (in the same building, […]