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HVAC advice for condo boards, property managers and building owners
Plain-language guides on fan coils, heat pumps and commercial rooftop equipment, written by the people who service them.
Fan coil maintenance
Fan coil maintenance: what a proper annual service includes
A filter change is not a maintenance visit. Here is what should happen in every suite, and what your board should receive at the end.
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Fan coil repairs
Why fan coil units leak, and how to stop it before the ceiling stains
Four causes explain almost every fan coil leak. Each one gives a warning that a trained eye can spot.
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Heat pump maintenance
Heat pump maintenance in condos: a guide for boards and property managers
In many Toronto towers each suite has its own water-source heat pump. Who maintains it, how often, and what does a good service cover?
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Heat pump repairs
Heat pump repair or replacement? How to decide
A failed compressor does not always mean a new unit, and a cheap repair is not always the economical choice.
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Commercial HVAC
Rooftop units and exhaust fans: a seasonal maintenance plan for commercial buildings
Rooftop equipment works out of sight. A planned visit each season costs far less than an emergency call in a heat wave.
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