Posts Tagged ‘AC Maintenance’
HVAC Systems in Schools, Colleges, and Universities
Schools and other educational buildings often pose a challenge when considering the climate control and ventilation systems. Many factors contribute to this including the size and layout of the buildings, the number of people in confined spaces and ageing buildings with poor insulation values. Keeping buildings warm in the winter, cool in the summer and…
Read MoreAir Conditioning Installer London – Supply And Maintenance
Salix Air Conditioning are a family business with over 30 years in the industry serving a range of clients across all sectors – health facilities, local authorities, schools, universities, office buildings, leisure centres, and much more. We are an experienced air conditioning installer in London, and we can advise on the best design and…
Read MoreShould I Repair Or Replace My Air Conditioning System?
My air conditioning system is getting old, does it need replacing? Like many good questions, the answer is not straightforward as it depends on several factors. How many hours has the system run? Is it running 24/7 or just in the summer when it gets extremely hot? Is it working extra hard cooling an area…
Read MoreCan My Air Conditioning System Be Repaired?
There are a number of factors that will influence air conditioning repair, but in most cases, an air conditioning system can be repaired if it is not working satisfactorily. There are a number of things that you might notice in the lifetime of your air conditioning system including: A drop in cooling or heating performance…
Read MoreWhat Is F-Gas And What Are My Responsibilities In Relation To It?
The term ‘F-gas’ is an abbreviated term used to describe fluorinated gases that are used in a wide range of applications, including in air conditioning and refrigeration systems. There are various different types of f-gases, the most commonly used within HVAC equipment are hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs). These different types of f-gas refrigerant gases are often referred…
Read MoreThe Different Types of Air Conditioning Systems
Are you confused by the various types of Air Conditioning systems out there? Maybe even within your own building you know there are different types but you just don’t quite understand what is what? In this short article, we go over some of the main types of Air Conditioning Systems, including their purpose and their intended…
Read MoreWhat Is The Difference Between Air Conditioning And Ventilation?
Ventilation is often confused with air conditioning. Ventilation is the actual cycle of stale air being replaced by fresh air from outside the building, as opposed to air conditioning which simply cools and/or heats the air within a building. There is a common misconception that the air that is blown out of an air conditioning…
Read MoreWhat Is Refrigerant And Why Is It Needed In Air Conditioning Systems?
What Is Refrigerant? Refrigerant is typically found in either a fluid or gaseous state. It is a compound that absorbs heat from the environment and can provide refrigeration or air conditioning when combined with components such as compressors and evaporators. We can see that refrigerant is a vital component in producing air conditioning and…
Read MoreThe Importance Of Maintaining Your Air Conditioning
Maintenance of your air conditioning and ventilation systems is critical for many reasons and should be viewed as an investment in your key assets rather than as a running expense. While the reasons for air conditioning maintenance are many, we believe they fall into three main categories: Your People With more focus than ever on…
Read MoreIs it safe to turn on my Air Conditioning?
This is a question we have been asked by many of our customers and may well ring true with you. The short answer is yes, it is safe – but there are some things that you need to consider. The risk around air conditioning is that it is recirculating the same air within a space…
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