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We have updated the list of cities in towns for our residential air conditioning repair, installation, maintenance and tune up services: https://www.arcticairhc.com/arctic-air-ac-repair/

You are welcome to contact us with your questions and specific situation. Thank you.

AC Repair In McKinney, Allen, Frisco 24 hour air conditioning and HVAC repair service contractor for the towns of McKinney, Allen, Frisco, Prosper, Melissa, Anna, Princeton and nearby towns.

This guide from the Texas Department of Insurance, Division of Workers’ Compensation, is the Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) Workplace Program. It is a guide to help employers develop a safety plan to comply with the requirements of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). HVAC maintenance is mentioned throughout this PDF guide: https://www.tdi.texas.gov/pubs/videoresource/wpindoor.pdf

If you need any help with your building's heating and cooling system in the North Texas / DFW / Texoma region then you are welcome to contact us.

www.tdi.texas.gov

If you make decisions for the operations of a commercial property then we found a helpful resource from the US Department of Energy on "Central Plants". These are central areas for the HVAC system in a building or complex of buildings. Here is that resource:

https://hvacresourcemap.nrel.gov/commercial-hvac/central-plant

If you need any help with your building's heating and cooling systems in the North Texas / Texoma area then you are welcome to reach out to us.

HVAC Resource Map The HVAC Resource Map provides descriptions and visualizations of commercial HVAC systems and best practices to enhance their efficiency

If you own or operate a restaurant, commercial kitchen, or other food service establishment then you may find this article helpful about upcoming trends & new technologies: https://www.partstown.com/about-us/foodservice-restaurant-trends

If you need any help installing, repairing, or maintaining your existing food service establishment's kitchen equipment in the North Texas (DFW to Texoma) area then you are welcome to contact us.

8 New Foodservice & Restaurant Trends for 2024 - Parts Town From mobile apps and IoT to delivery operations and new food options, here are the top foodservice and restaurant trends to look for in 2024.

We found a possibly-helpful resource for commercial property owners to reduce their overall energy usage costs. This comes from the Department of Energy & Environment:

https://doee.dc.gov/service/energy-tips-commercial-buildings

If you need any HVAC help with your building in the North Texas (DFW to Texoma) region then you are welcome to contact us about your specific situation. Thank you and stay as comfortable as possible this week with the potential for 100 degree weather.

Energy Tips for Commercial Buildings | doee Low- and no-cost tips for businesses to contirbute to the sustainability of the District and the planet.

We are reposting a previous blog post on our website regarding what to do when the air conditioning stops working in a North Texas building during the summer heat. This post just gives some temporary ideas for consideration while you are waiting on any licensed HVAC technician to repair the cooling system.

Of course, please focus on safety for your health and perishable items and sensitive equipment -- so modify what you read based on your specific situation.

If you need any HVAC help for your office, warehouse, shop, restaurant or other commercial property then you are welcome to contact us. Thank you.

https://www.arcticairhc.com/tips-on-staying-cool-in-an-office-building-when-the-air-conditioning-stops-working/

Tips On Staying Cool In An Office Building When The Air Conditioning Stops Working - If you are in an office or building when the air conditioning stops working it can turn into a challenging rest of the day.  This is especially true when the weather outside is the North Texas hot, humid summer! While you are waiting for the AC to get fixed and working again, here are some […]

Since we have had heat index temperatures around 100 degrees in recent days, we often get asked if the power company can just shut off one's electricity without warning - even if only temporarily. This is a great question.

We found an article from the Fort Worth Star-Telegram about the rules during extreme weather, including the definitions for weather emergencies:

https://www.star-telegram.com/news/local/article288420085.html

If you need any help with your building's heating and cooling system in the North Texas / Texoma area then you are welcome to contact us with your questions.

In Texas, can your electricity be shut off during heat wave? Here’s what you need to know As North Texas heads into summer, here’s what you need to know about what your local power utility can or cannot do during the sweltering heat.

Each week we normally like to give tips and resources pertaining to commercial heating & cooling topics as well as restaurant kitchen equipment. Since there was so much severe weather impacting the DFW / North Texas region in recent days, however, we want to make sure that you are welcome to ask your questions either here or by calling us.

We hope that you, your loved ones, your homes, and your properties are safe after this recent stretch of intense weather.

We hope that all of you in the North Texas area who have been affected by the weather in the past week are safe and that your loved ones are safe as well.

We found the article where the National Restaurant Association announced the winners of the 2023 Kitchen Innovations (KI) Awards. Some of the new restaurant kitchen technology included:

* a cooking robot follows a burger recipe and cleans itself, grilling up to eight patties in less than a minute—no flipping required

* a two-level undercounter rack design—a dish machine that reduces water, energy, labor and cleaning time

* an AI kitchen management system uses machine learning to oversee kitchen operations and provide crew assistance based on demand predictions.

Here is the link to the entire article: https://www.restaurantbusinessonline.com/operations/20-pieces-equipment-changing-game-kitchen

If you are in North Texas and need help installing any new restaurant or QSR or commercial kitchen equipment then you are welcome to contact us.

Occasionally we get asked about the Mechanical Code of the Texas Industrialized Housing and Buildings Program (IHB codes). We found the resource for those interested on topics pertaining to ventilation, exhaust systems, vents, ducts and more:
https://up.codes/viewer/texas/imc-2015/chapter/

If you need any help with your building's heating and cooling system in the North Texas area then you are welcome to contact us.

We found a helpful article from BuildOps about choosing a new or replacing a building's HVAC system to handle the upcoming hot Texas summer weather: https://buildops.com/commercial-construction/what-is-the-best-ac-unit-for-texas/

If you need any help in the North Texas / Texoma area for your building's heating and cooling equipment then you are welcome to contact us. Please let us know your questions so that we can help you either when you call or us or on future posts.

What Is The Best AC Unit For Texas - BuildOps When it comes to knowing what is the best AC unit for Texas, there are a few factors to consider. First and foremost, Texas is known for its hot and humid When it comes to knowing what is the best AC unit for Texas, there are a few factors to consider. First and foremost, Texas is known for its hot....

We found a helpful blog post out of the New England area covering the topic of controlling humidity levels in buildings. One of the portions of that post discusses finding the source of the unexpectedly high humidity, which could include:

* Poor ventilation in spaces such as kitchens or restrooms

* Leaks in the plumbing

* Poor sealing around windows and doors

* A large number of people in the building

* Changes in the outdoor climate

If you are interested in the full article then here is the link: https://piercerefrig.com/blog2/how-to-reduce-humidity-in-commercial-buildings

Should you need any HVAC help for your building, shop, restaurant, warehouse or other commercial property in the North Texas area then you are welcome to contact us. Thank you.

How to reduce & control humidity in commercial buildings - Pierce Refrigeration Humidity can strain your HVAC system which leads to higher utility bills, an increased need for repairs, and a reduced lifespan of the unit.

If you own or manage any restaurant or food service business establishment then we found an article which may be helpful. It offers some quick tips on keeping your kitchen's refrigeration system cool during a hot summer such as those we experienced last year in the North Texas area.

https://www.restaurantbusinessonline.com/operations/5-ways-keep-your-restaurant-refrigeration-system-cool-summer

If you need any help with your restaurant's heating, cooling, or other kitchen equipment needs (repairs, installations or maintenance) then you are welcome to contact us.

5 Ways to Keep Your Restaurant Refrigeration System Cool This Summer These 5 tips will help you keep your restaurant refrigeration system running cool through the summer, keeping perishable food at a safe

Now that we are well into springtime, one major concern property owners and managers have about their buildings in humidity control, especially now that this week likely will see North Texas temperatures above 80 degrees despite the potential for rain. We found a helpful article from FacilitiesNet about cost-effective humidity control:

https://www.facilitiesnet.com/hvac/article/How-To-Control-Humidity-Cost-Effectively--17597

If you need any HVAC help in the North Texas area for your building, warehouse, office, store, or other commercial structure then you are welcome to contact us.

How To Control Humidity Cost-Effectively Learn about humidity control, hvac, ashrae, leds, sub-cooling, temperature setpoint and related trends for building operations success

If you own or manage a restaurant - or other commercial food facility - then we found an article on Goodway HVAC equipment's blog which may be of possible benefit to you. It offers tips about preparing your restaurant's HVAC system for the upcoming summer heat and humidity:

https://www.goodway.com/hvac-blog/2012/04/preparing-your-restaurants-hvac-system-for-the-summer-heat/

Just two of the tips (from over a dozen) include:

"If you have a roof-based unit, be sure there is no debris (leaves, branches, etc.) blocking the airflow. Blocked units work harder and are less efficient.

Check the blower and blades at the beginning of the season. If you need to replace the blower or a blade, it’s better to do it at the beginning of the season rather than during a busy lunch or dinner service in the middle of July."

Should you need any help with your food establishment's HVAC or other restaurant kitchen equipment in the North Texas area then you are welcome to contact us. Thank you.

Preparing Your Restaurant’s HVAC System for the Summer Heat | Just Venting It’s never too early to start preparing your restaurant’s air conditioning unit for the upcoming summer months.

We found a helpful resource from the Building America Solution Center - a resource of the U.S. Department of Energy's Building Technologies Office. It discusses cleaning HVAC system equipment during construction and before occupancy. Here are just some of the tips the department recommends:
Keep ducts and HVAC equipment clean, dry, and free of dust and debris during construction. Clean ducts before occupancy.

Ask the HVAC contractor to create a plan listing how they will protect the ducts and equipment during installation.
Inspect ducts prior to installation to ensure they don’t contain oil or debris.
Prior to installation store ducts and mechanical equipment in a clean, dry environment. Wrap the equipment with plastic if necessary to keep out dust.
Avoid operating the HVAC system during construction to prevent dust from being pulled into the system. Do not run HVAC equipment while dry-walling, sanding, or sawing.

The entire resource can be found here: https://basc.pnnl.gov/resource-guides/removing-construction-debris-ducts -group-scope

If you need any help with your building's HVAC system in the North Texas area then you are welcome to contact us. Thank you.

Removing Construction Debris from Ducts | Building America Solution Center Guide describing removal of construction debris from flex ducts and protection of ducts and HVAC equipment during construction to keep them free of dust and debris.

Now that we are in Spring and the weather is changing, those who work inside your buildings might be at greater risk for seasonal allergies. We found a short article from a HVAC company in Georgia discussing how neglected HVAC maintenance can lead to more employee sick days and losses in productivity.

https://www.estesair.com/blog/the-link-between-neglected-commercial-hvac-and-allergies-means-more-sick-days-productivity-loss

This is just a snippet from that post:
"Commercial HVAC allergies are often due to particulates circulating in the office air. These particulates include:

Pollen
Smog
Dander
Dust mites
Mold
Mildew
Bacteria
Viruses
And more!
Commercial HVAC systems with proper filtration and cleaning methods significantly reduce the number of particulates that circulate in your indoor air."

If you need any help with the heating and cooling systems for your office, shop, warehouse or other building in the North Texas area then you are welcome to contact us. Thank you.

If your building has a chiller system for its HVAC then this overview video may help you better understand its components:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UmWWZdJR1hQ

If you have a building in North Texas which needs any kind of heating and cooling help (repairs, installations, maintenance) then you are welcome to contact us.

How Chiller, AHU, RTU work - working principle Air handling unit, rooftop unit hvac system In this video we learn how Chillers, cooling towers, Air handling units, AHU, Rooftop units, RTU, fan coil units, FCU and duct work work together to form cen...

We often get asked by new commercial property owners or property managers to explain the basics of their buildings' HVAC systems. This long video offers several helpful tips to understand the basics of a building's heating and cooling system:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=klggop60vlM

If you need any help with your building's HVAC system in the North Texas area then you are welcome to call us at (214) 326-0079.

Fundamentals of HVAC - Basics of HVAC In this video we look at the basics of a HVAC system. Looking at models of a typical system and showing photos and videos of real world examples to build you...

There are several topics to address and actions to take in order to have a successful installation process for new restaurant kitchen equipment. We found a helpful checklist which covers most of the areas of concern:
https://www.webstaurantstore.com/guide/553/equipment-installation-checklist.html
If you need any help with your restaurant kitchen's equipment in the DFW / North Texas region then you are welcome to contact us. Thank you.

Equipment Installation Checklist If you're expecting a large delivery of equipment, follow our 18 step checklist to ensure the installation runs smoothly for your restaurant's opening!

We found a helpful commercial HVAC spring checklist from FMX. If your property is in the North Texas area then you are welcome to call us if you need any help with the heating and cooling system for your building, store, gym, office, warehouse or other commercial property.
https://www.gofmx.com/templates/spring-summer-commercial-hvac-maintenance-checklist/

Spring & Summer Commercial HVAC Maintenance Checklist [PDF, Excel, Word] Inspect your HVAC cooling systems at the start of warm weather seasons to prevent emergency maintenance issues.

If you own or operate a restaurant or commercial kitchen then we found a helpful article explaining the benefits of maintaining your kitchen's equipment:

https://www.menubly.com/blog/restaurant-equipment-maintenance

Should you want any help maintaining, repairing or installing your kitchen's equipment in the North Texas area then you are welcome to contact us.

The Complete Guide To Restaurant Equipment Maintenance - Menubly Restaurant equipment maintenance is crucial to ensure your business operates smoothly. Here’s the complete guide on how to do it properly and efficiently.

We found an article from a director of education for HVAC investigations on insurance claims. It is titled "HVAC compressor damage: Lightning or wear & tear?":
https://www.propertycasualty360.com/2017/07/18/hvac-compressor-damage-lightning-or-wear-tear/?slreturn=20240112105940

If you need any help with damaged commercial HVAC equipment all the way to basic maintenance or installations in the North Texas area then you are welcome to call us.

HVAC compressor damage: Lightning or wear & tear? | PropertyCasualty360 HVAC compressor damage due to lightning is commonly misdiagnosed. Here's what you need to know.

The topic of heating and cooling systems for buildings is complex and often confusing for newer building owners & property managers. Here is a helpful blog post we found out of Maryland which explains some of the basics well of commercial HVAC:

https://quickservant.com/how-do-commercial-hvac-systems-work/

If you need any help with your building's HVAC system in the North Texas / Texoma area then you are welcome to contact us. Thank you.

How Do Commercial HVAC Systems Work? HVAC systems are an important part of any commercial building. Restaurants, hospitals, schools, hotels, office buildings, and other commercial buildings require

One of the kinds of repairs and installations we do for restaurants and commercial kitchens is for walk-in refrigeration units. We often get asked about differences in these systems, so we found a helpful article from U.S. Cooler which goes into detail on these units:
https://www.uscooler.com/products-2/walk-in-refrigeration-systems/

If you operate a restaurant or commercial kitchen in the North Texas area and need any help with your kitchen's equipment then you are welcome to call us at (214) 326-0079. Thank you.

Walk-In Refrigeration Systems | U.S. Cooler Walk-ins Learn about different types of Refrigeration Systems for walk-in coolers & freezers including remote, pre-assembled, side top & saddle mount and penthouse systems.

Due to this weekend's freezing weather and today's rain at/around the freezing temperature mark, we found a guide from Louisiana's Office of Risk Management. The 1-page PDF is titled "Safety Spotlight: Freeze Damage Prevention":
https://www.doa.la.gov/media/seqh5kec/preventing-freeze-damage-safety-spotlight.pdf

It offers some helpful tips for HVAC systems, in particular, "events occur over the holidays when there is a limited staff on site, or for educational institutions, both students and staff are not on campus."

If you are in the North Texas / DFW area and need help with your building's or restaurant's heating system then you are welcome to call us at (214) 326-0079.

www.doa.la.gov

We found some helpful tips for winterizing your home from the Texarkana website: https://www.texarkanatexas.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=361

If you own or manage a commercial property or restaurant in the North Texas area then you are welcome to contact us for heating system maintenance and repairs. Thank you and stay warm & safe this week with the winter weather.

Winterizing Your Home: Texas Freeze Edition Winterize your home and save energy

We found a possibly helpful article when it comes to purchasing used restaurant equipment. Some of the suggestions might be of benefit if you own or manage a restaurant, commercial kitchen, or other establishment selling food.

https://www.touchbistro.com/blog/a-buyers-guide-to-used-restaurant-equipment/

If you need any help with your kitchen's equipment repairs or installation in the North Texas area then you are welcome to contact us.

Buyer’s Guide to Used Restaurant Equipment Use this guide to learn absolutely everything about sourcing used commercial kitchen equipment so you can make informed buying decisions.

Happy New Year to everyone! Since this week has overnight freezing temperatures in the North Texas region we wanted to find a helpful resource for business operators and building ownership to address cold weather concerns. We found a resource out of Canada which may have some useful tips for you in addition to recommendations regarding your building's heating system: https://www.cna.com/web/wcm/connect/2425cbbc-72b9-41c5-813a-bf75ab4a989f/RC-Resilience-Checklist-Winter-Weather.pdf

If you need any help with your commercial HVAC system in the North Texas / Texoma region then you are welcome to reach out to us.

www.cna.com