Keep Up With Summertime Humidity Demands
Quick! What’s your favorite word to describe summertime living? Sunny? Fun? Adventure? We’re guessing it probably isn’t “moist.” Unfortunately, with summer heat comes the threat of humidity, especially when trying to keep commercial facilities well ventilated with outside air. The issue is that traditional packaged rooftop units have problems handling high-percentage volumes of outside air. This can result in excess humidity and poor indoor air quality (IAQ) that can be unpleasant, unhealthy, and even potentially damaging to the building. That’s where dedicated outdoor air systems (DOAS) come in. They are increasingly being used as the go-to ventilation solution for commercial …
Keeping Costs Down (and Comfort High) in Commercial Facilities
Summer is here, and facilities managers face a common struggle trying to meet ventilation requirements, keep indoor spaces comfortable, and not break the bank doing either. Managers have to be able to address the challenge of dehumidifying outdoor air in an energy-efficient manner without over-cooling the space itself. In commercial facilities, dedicated outdoor air systems (DOAS) have become a go-to ventilation solution for handling high-percentage outside air requirements. They can condition large volumes of outside air without causing excess humidity, something that traditional packaged rooftop units can struggle to accomplish. Meeting the Challenge Modine has designed its Model MPR Packaged …
Modine Celebrates HVAC Careers!
It’s time to honor our heroes. On June 22, Modine celebrates National HVAC Tech Day, spotlighting the role of the skilled experts who help provide safe, comfortable environments in schools, businesses, and homes. We also want to spread the word that the HVAC industry offers excellent career paths for workers. The skilled trades are an underrated source of well-paying, in-demand jobs that can offer young people a way to make a great living. There are many careers available in the industry from designing and manufacturing high-end commercial and residential equipment to being a technician servicing this wide breadth of HVAC …
Spring Forward on Maintenance
Spring is here! As the weather warms, it’s time to perform regularly scheduled cleaning and maintenance before summer arrives. When it comes to commercial HVAC systems, spring maintenance can help improve operating efficiency and ensure your unit is ready for the summer — keeping its cool when things heat up. Proper maintenance can also save money and prevent untimely breakdowns and repairs during extreme weather conditions. Modine provides detailed operating manuals on how to best service and maintain your system. In addition, you can download our handy Spring Maintenance Guide. Here are a few tips to help check potential problem areas. Filter: Watch for visually …
