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5 Reasons Preventative Maintenance For Commercial Kitchen Exhaust Fans Is So Important

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  When you’re hard at work in the kitchen, it’s easy to ignore the state of your  commercial kitchen exhaust fan . That is, until it stops working, and starts causing you trouble during your busiest hour of the day! What a nightmare! That’s just one of the many reasons it’s critical to spend more time assessing your  commercial kitchen exhaust  systems and taking precautions to ensure your fan is kept in tip-top shape for when you need it most. The Difference Preventative Maintenance Makes Want to reduce costs, save time, and limit risk? If so, having a preventive maintenance plan for your  commercial kitchen exhaust fan  is vital. With just a few regular adjustments, your system can be kept at peak performance, being serviced only during your off hours! Get to know the things Tri-Air will inspect and service, and why: 1. Aged Vibration Isolators Over time, your vibration isolators can age, drying out and falling apart. As these are the rubber connectors th...

What You Need To Know When Choosing Your Commercial HVAC Service Provider

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Are you a company looking for a commercial heating, ventilation and air conditioning service provider who will ensure the best  and most reliable service? With the comfort of your employees, workers and clients in mind, contact the HVAC professionals at TRI-AIR Systems to design a custom maintenance program that will keep your equipment in peak condition and minimize your operating costs. Why work consistently with the same group of highly skilled technical advisors? Here are some factors to consider when choosing a dedicated HVAC partner: What experience do they have with your type of equipment and work environment? Ask if the company has clients with similar equipment and scope of work that you require. You want to make sure the contractor you hire has a history of working on Commercial and Industrial HVAC equipment with experience in both service and maintenance. Do not hesitate to ask for any contact references. What are the company’s normal hours of operation? Make sure the wo...

Air Quality And HVAC System Performance Checklist

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  As Ontario continues to experience COVID-19 outbreaks, TRI-AIR Systems is having our technicians discuss with the client some of the options that are available to help improve the building’s air quality and HVAC system performance. Where feasible, upgrading to a MERV13 or higher efficiency filter should be considered. Any filter upgrades should only be done after consulting an HVAC industry professional, as some  commercial HVAC systems  are not designed to accommodate the density of HEPA-grade filtration. In areas where there is poor ventilation or no centralized air filtration system, air scrubbers/filtration units with optional UVC disinfection should be considered. All air handling equipment and exhaust fans should be set up to have fans run 24/7 to maximize ventilation air changes and increase the building’s air filtration where practical and feasible. HVAC system air dampers should be inspected, lubricated, and adjustments made. Where necessary, repairs should be ...

Celebrating 40 Years With TRI-AIR Systems

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  TRI-AIR Systems is proud to be celebrating our 40th anniversary this year on November 25, 2020! As a family owned and operated family business, TRI-AIR Systems brings a strong team approach to all our clients, with the goal to always exceed expectations. If there’s one thing we do really well – it’s providing excellent HVAC service. During the past 40 years, TRI-AIR has cultivated excellent working relationships with our network of suppliers and clients, taking pride in providing exceptional service, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. From the very beginning, family has always been  a big part of who we are as a company.  Not only do we try to create a sense of family with our clients, but also within our own team. Our Founder and President Ric Burlie, the true visionary of TRI-AIR Systems, started the company 40 years ago  with a deep passion for the HVAC industry and solving people’s HVAC concerns. Over the years Ric and his partners, along with fami...

The Importance Of Having Maintenance And Inspection Performed On Your Heating System

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  Help  prevent untimely breakdowns  and maximize the efficiency of your heating system and reduce operating costs. Rooftops & Air Handlers Air Filters With dirty or plugged air filters, the system will run longer due to airflow reduction, increasing the utility bill. With dirty or plugged air filters, overheating of the heat exchanger will occur, which will shorten the heat exchanger life span. Gas Pressure For optimum efficiency, the gas pressure must be set to the manufacture’s specifications. When the gas pressure is set too low, it can lead to condensation in the heat exchanger. This causes corrosion, which ultimately leads to the failure of the heat exchanger. Low gas pressure will reduce system efficiency. Nuisance lockouts on the flame sensor can occur. High gas pressure can lead to overheating the system, placing stress on the heat exchanger and system components, causing premature failure of the heat exchanger. Fan Belt Tension and Alignment If the belt is t...

COVID-19 Safe Work Policy And Procedures

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  TRI-AIR Systems recognizes the importance of worker safety as we start to resume office operations following the COVID-19 work stoppage. We plan to provide a safe and effective work environment to help prevent the spread of COVID-19. A variety of measures will be used to cut down the risk of COVID-19 as we resume the “new normal” level of operations. Use the information below as guidance to keep you and your colleagues safe: Your Health and Safety and that of others must come first. We are following the recommendations of Public Health Ontario. If you have any concerns or are unsure of anything at all, contact the Office or Supervisor. You must have the means to work safely, sanitize or wash your hands, disinfect your tools and equipment and job site if required. Make sure you have the proper PPE and methods to sanitize as needed. Wash hands frequently with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. If using hand sanitizers, they must be alcohol-based (with greater than 60% alcohol)...