Below you'll find a list of all posts that have been categorized as “HVAC/AHU Hygiene/Maintenance”
Air ducts are needed for proper ventilation. In some buildings, such as restaurants and factories, workers use equipment and machinery that release contaminants into the air. As they work in cramped spaces without windows, they rely on ducts to remove the contaminated air and allow in the fresh air. Over time, the ducts become contaminated themselves. Then, the services of …
This has been a very difficult summer season for many schools and businesses in the northeast. The weather has been consistently hot and very humid and these hot, humid conditions can act as an incubator for mold in buildings where no humidity control is in place. There have been many news stories about schools delaying classes because of visible mold …
Can mold infestations cause serious allergic reactions and health problems? Does mold growth reduce the quality of your indoor air? The answer is YES. Read on to learn the importance of proper mold remediation. Where Does Mold Grow? Basement flooding is a common occurrence in some parts of the country. Once you have used a sump pump to remove the …
Is odor control a problem in your home or business? We can help. AerisGuard International, a world leader in multienzyme cleaning solutions has developed Aerishield, a patented formula that provides a biochemical barrier that eliminates odors by digesting odor producing molecules. This product is designed for use indoors and out and has proven to be effective when used on carpets, …
When it comes to industrial cleaning, one of the most passed over appliances is the commercial kitchen hood and exhaust system. Many jurisdictions have adopted the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Standard 96, “Standard for Ventilation Control and Fire Protection of Commercial Cooking Operations” and require compliance to it. Left uncleaned, commercial kitchen exhaust systems eventually accumulate sufficient grease to …
This article, HVAC Hygiene for IAQ: Getting Your Ducts in a Row, recently appeared in Healthy Indoors magazine. We had the pleasure of meeting the author, Bob Krel at the IAQA conference earlier this year in Chicago. This is a pretty comprehensive look at the relationship between duct cleaning and indoor air quality and we thought we’d share the information …
The American Society of Heating, Refrigeration, and Air Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE), in conjunction with the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) and the Air Conditioning Contractors of America (ACCA) have adopted ASHRAE/ACCA/ANSI Standard 180-2012, “Standard Practice for Inspection and Maintenance of Commercial Building HVAC Systems”. Most building maintenance is reactive. This practice leads to risks such as wasted energy, occupant discomfort, …
The air ducts in your home circulate air from your heating and cooling system in and out of the rooms in your house. Circulation of the air happens throughout the day helping you stay comfortable no matter what time of the year. Since this is the air that you and your family breathe, it’s vital that it is as clean …
PROAC Corporation recently partnered with Aeris Environmental to offer quality multi enzyme based products for HVAC maintenance and beyond. PROAC Corporation, a leader in proactive HVAC maintenance has achieved Platinum Partner status with Aeris International, a leader in multi enzyme cleaning products. The Aerisguard antimicrobial multi enzyme technology safely cleans and removes contamination from HVAC cooling coils, non porous surfaces …
PROAC Corporation offers a new service designed to address heavily scaled cooling towers and fluid coolers. We now have the capability to restore heavily scaled towers using a proprietary chemical process that aggressively attacks calcium carbonate (scale) without damaging other metal components. This work can be completed without shutting the towers down. Waste water from the process can generally be …
