TIP #8 A case for Maintenance Picture yourself driving down a highway. You hear a sound, but you think nothing of it. Ten miles later you’re broken down by the side of the road, and your insurance is telling you that your car is a total loss. The reason— you hadn’t gotten an oil change
Engineer Appreciation Day was hosted by the Association of Chief Operating Engineers (ACOE) & Hotel Engineering Association (HEA) at Minute Maid Park. Way Companies had the privilege of sponsoring an Appreciation Day Table. As a celebration of engineers, Way Cos. raffled a Kindle Fire. We were happy to take part in the event and would
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TIP #7 Change air filters on a regular basis. Dirty filters reduce system efficiency and increase costs. If your filters are dirty, then it likely means that the air you’re breathing may be full of dust and allergens. Indoor allergens have been proven to cause a number of physical symptoms that can be traced back
Way Companies carefully selects the best building automation systems (BAS) to use in our clients’ facilities. KMC Controls was awarded the Best Intelligent Building Technology Innovation Award at the 2015 Realcomm IBCon conference in San Antonio for their KMC Commander™. The Commander is an innovative and cloud-based building control on the cutting-edge of technology. KMC
TIP #6 Tighten the electrical connections and lubricate all HVAC moving parts. Faulty electrical connections and lack of adequate lubrication can reduce the life of a unit. An HVAC system has a typical life of approximately fifteen years, but loose electrical connections can not only reduce its useful life but also cause unsafe conditions to
TIP #5 Check Furnace System Controls and Thermostat. It sounds simple enough, but this tiny extra step can save you money on heating and cooling. Adjusting the temperature in your facility when you’re away can ultimately save you up to 10% a year. Thankfully, we live in the age of technology, and nothing proves that
TIP #4 Your many blower components work together and are integral to your HVAC, so one bad apple can ruin the whole bunch. Blower components are made up of many parts, including a blower wheel, the blower housing, belts, motors, sheaves, bearings, isolators, etc. Each of these keep your system running well, and their failure
Total Petrochemicals hosted their Annual United Way Golf Tournament this past April, and Way Companies had the distinct honor of participating in the tournament as a team sponsor. We are happy to report that Total Petrochemicals’ tournament was a complete success and raised a total of $30,000 for United Way of Greater Houston. Last year
TIP #3 When good drains go bad, they cause more than a headache. An air conditioner not only produces cold air but also water in the form of condensation. If all works well, the condensation that results from the AC process drips into a drain pan. A problem drain system can cause water damage, bad
