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
As 2014 comes to a close, many property owners will close out their books for the year and begin to look for ways to save more in 2015. Here are just some ways that investing in energy efficiency can leave some more change in your pocket. Federal Financial Incentives. The federal government rewards property owners
The day began early for Jennifer Hinojosa, Marketing Manager for Way Companies. After months of planning, the Holiday party had finally arrived and the marketing team needed to make sure the event went off without a hitch. Way Companies held its annual holiday party in a newly renovated office building. Employees and their families filled
This holiday season Way Companies is partnering with the Houston Food Bank and Salvation Army to help families in need. Food bins benefiting the Houston Food Bank are available to employees for donations. Food drives are vital to helping the Houston Food Bank feed 800,000 each year. Way Companies is proud to encourage all employees
One year after the Way Companies upgraded and retrofitted Salem Ministries’ HVAC equipment, Salem has surpassed Way Companies’ projected savings of $79,000. Tim Rowe, Way’s Energy Analyst, computed actual savings over $90,000. This comes as great news for a ministry that was confronted with multiple problems due to their equipment. Salem Ministries began its journey
In 2007, Texas passed legislation with the aim to provide low-income Texans tools to manage and interact with ‘smart’ meters installed in their homes. The state ordered the three major electric providers to provide a program with “home and business area networks” (HAN), to save homeowners money and energy by giving them control of their