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
TIP #2 You wouldn't leave your phone half-charged, so don’t leave your refrigerant “charge” low. Refrigerant charge is the term used to describe the amount of refrigerant in your system, and low-levels of refrigerant can dramatically affect your equipment. A 15% under-charge can decrease the efficiency of your system by 25%. This is why it’s important to
TIP #1 Dirt is cheap, but not on condenser coils. Condenser coils play a crucial role in transporting heat from inside your facility to the outside. They are usually exposed to the elements and can get more than a little grime on them. As the dirt builds, it reduces the coils’ efficiency causing the condensers
Coils are one of the many important components that make up your HVAC system, and their cleanliness can dramatically affect the cost of energy. In order to save money—and increase comfort—then consider giving those coils a rinse. What are Condenser Coils? Condenser Coils play a crucial role in the cooling process; they transfer heat to
Facility owners aren't surprised to learn that energy expenses can cut into their budget. Maintaining a facility is expensive, we can all be sure of that, but one fact that may escape most owners is that some of these energy expenses are unnecessary and, in some situations, could be totally eliminated. Utility bills, maintenance, and