by High Performance HVAC | Technical Reference |
Humidifiers and Comfort - It’s wintertime, and your skin and sinuses are dry. Did you know that this condition not only extends to yourself and your health but also to your home? The furniture, doors, and other wood products in your home are all affected by the level of humidity. It is crucial to maintain proper humidity levels in your home.
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by High Performance HVAC | Boilers |

Commercial Boiler Stack Economizer - This is not a normal commercial boiler stack in this boiler room. It has a bypass stack for a commercial hot water economizer. All boilers have make-up water to make up for water lost in the systems, especially for domestic hot water use.
An economizer makes things more efficient. In this regard, the economizer utilizes waste heat. Waste heat is normally vented into the atmosphere. This system was specially engineered and tested to ensure the proper operation of the design. (more…)
by High Performance HVAC | Gas Furnaces |
Gas Furnace Maintenance Agreements - In the commercial environment maintenance is a never-ending cycle from winter to summer. In contrast, in the residential environment sometimes maintenance is neglected. Neglected until there is a problem with either the heating or cooling system.
Why wait for something to happen when there some simple things you can do to make sure your heating and cooling run at optimum levels. Are gas furnace maintenance agreements worth it?
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by High Performance HVAC | Commercial HVAC |

Proper HVAC Fan Maintenance and Control can Save Energy Dollars
Fan Maintenance Energy Savings - According to the Department of Energy fans consume nearly 80 billion kilowatts of energy per year. Optimizing how fans work functionally in mechanical applications can reduce energy use and save energy dollars for end users.
Assuming the design engineer selected the proper fan and proper installation in the well-designed system what can a facility manager do to save energy dollars and increase performance by looking at the fan systems in their building(s)? To make a good evaluation you need to look at several different factors in fan operation.
- Fan Control
- Fan Performance
- Installation
- Ductwork
- Fan Maintenance
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by High Performance HVAC | Direct Digital Controls |
York Variable Frequency Drives VFDs | HVAC Control - Variable Frequency Drives or VFDs have added a whole new dimension to energy efficiency and control. These drives, or VFDs, are hooked up to two different York VAV air handlers that have two three-phase motors a piece. (more…)