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While commercial and industrial ventilation systems normally operate sight unseen, they still require regular maintenance and cleaning to function properly. In addition to regular equipment servicing, HVAC system cleaning is integral to protecting workers and equipment, optimizing efficiency, and reducing costs.
About Commercial & Industrial Ventilation Systems
Commercial and industrial ventilation systems are crucial elements to various types of facilities. They are not only responsible for maintaining air quality and controlling temperature, but they also help to increase air flow and ensure the safety and comfort of personnel.
Basic functions of commercial and industrial ventilation systems include:
Provide clean air supply by removing harmful contaminants
Temperature and humidity control
Dust collection, smoke, and fume extraction
Odor removal
Ensure safe and comfortable working conditions
Noise control
Maintain compliance with regulatory requirements
Increase the cooling rate of hot substances and equipment
Benefits Of Clean Industrial Ventilation Systems
In order for industrial ventilation systems to effectively perform the above mentioned functions, it’s important for them to be adequately cleaned and maintained. Regularly cleaning your ventilation systems can provide a host of benefits, including:
Improved indoor air quality. Clean ventilation systems ensure the supply of fresh air that is safe for breathing.
Removal of air pollutants. Properly maintained ventilation systems can more efficiently remove smoke, dust, carbon dioxide, and other contaminants to maintain safe working conditions.
Decreasing heat. Regular cleaning and maintenance of ventilation systems ensure they are able to maintain comfortable temperatures by decreasing internally and externally derived heat.
Longer service life. Ventilation system cleaning helps to prolong the lifespan of equipment and reduce replacement costs.
Energy savings. When your ventilation systems are properly cleaned and maintained, they run more efficiently. This helps to reduce overall energy consumption and costs.
Less downtime. Regular cleaning and maintenance of ventilation system components prevent unexpected breakdowns and costly downtime.
Improved comfort. Clean ventilation systems ensure improved control of temperature, humidity, noise, and contaminant removal. This helps to create a comfortable working environment that translates into improved worker productivity.
Regulatory compliance. Properly maintained and functioning ventilation systems play a key role in ensuring regulatory compliance throughout various facilities.
Types Of Commercial Ventilation Systems
There are several types of commercial and industrial ventilation systems, each of which requires normal cleaning and maintenance to ensure peak performance. Common types include:
Single- or Multi-Split Systems. Single-split systems connect one indoor system to one outdoor system; whereas multi-split systems connect multiple systems to a single outdoor system.
Variable Refrigerant Flow (VRF) or Variable Refrigerant Volume (VRV). These systems provide heating and cooling by cycling refrigerant between one outdoor unit and each zone’s indoor unit(s).
Packaged HVAC Systems. These units have the primary heating and cooling components in a single-boxed cabinet.
Natural Ventilation. This type of ventilation system relies on outside temperatures and air pressure to make changes to the inside environment.
Mechanical Ventilation. These systems use fans and other types of mechanical equipment to improve air exchange. Common types of mechanical ventilation include supply ventilation, balanced ventilation, and exhaust ventilation.
Hybrid Ventilation. Hybrid, or mixed-mode ventilation systems combine natural and mechanical ventilation methods.
Energy & Heat Recovery Ventilators. These ventilation systems recover energy from exhaust air and utilize it to precondition incoming fresh air.
Each of these system combine components such as vents, ducts, fans, coils, and more that require periodic cleaning and maintenance to prevent breakdowns, premature wear, contaminated air, and other issues.
Commercial Ventilation System cleaning from Interior Maintenance Co
Professional HVAC cleaning is necessary for sanitary and effective ventilation. Interior Maintenance Co. has over three decades of experience in providing comprehensive air conveyance system cleaning services for industrial and commercial facilities. We have the skills and knowledge to clean all types of ventilation systems to ensure enhanced equipment performance and safe working conditions. For more information about our industrial ventilation system cleaning capabilities, contact us or request a quote today.
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Clean air ducts can impact a facility’s air quality and HVAC efficiency more than most people realize. Commercial facilities especially attract heavy airborne particulates, which only a skilled air duct cleaning contractor can properly address. Knowing how to find a good air duct cleaning company is invaluable for those operating a commercial facility. We’ll explore the benefits of professionally cleaned air ducts, along with key tips on finding the best service provider near you.
Why Air Duct Cleaning?
Unclean air ducts are a burden to both air quality and the HVAC system. With regular duct cleaning, you can achieve greater energy efficiency, equipment lifespan, and employee health in a variety of ways:
Improves Indoor Air Quality (IAQ): Without regular cleaning, air ducts accumulate many types of airborne debris, including mold spores, pollen, rodent droppings, and dust mites.
Reduces Allergens and Respiratory Issues: The average house disperses about 40 lbs. of respiratory irritants each year. That amount grows exponentially for large commercial structures. Good respiratory health depends on controlling these particulates, helping maintain a happy and focused workforce.
Increases HVAC Efficiency: HVAC equipment also attracts particulates. By removing clogged debris from the fans, our technicians can almost immediately improve air circulation while reducing equipment stress.
Prevents Mold Growth: Mold actually can grow on metal if it settles in dust or oily residue for an extended period. Removing mold from air ducts is essential to keep it from spreading to different areas of your facility.
Saves Money on Repairs & Utilities: A clean HVAC system exerts less strain on each device, reducing long-term repair and utility costs.
How To Find A Good Air Duct Cleaning Company
Learning how to find a good air duct cleaning company amounts to following a few simple steps. For best results, select a commercial air duct cleaner that meets all the following criteria:
A Suitable Service Area: Begin by researching providers that serve your location. Filter your list according to your total service needs and note which companies serve the needs of commercial, residential, or both.
Certification: Ensure your air duct cleaner adheres to the best industry standards by looking for a certification from trade groups, such as the National Air Duct Cleaners Association (NADCA).
Customer Service: Consider an air duct cleaning company’s reputation and customer support. Schedule a one-on-one phone consultation, and be sure they answer your questions to your satisfaction.
Scheduling: Some companies provide online appointment scheduling, but calling is typically the best way to expedite a service appointment.
Common Air Duct Cleaning Misconceptions
Once you learn why air duct cleaning is important, it’s easy to see the error of several commonly held beliefs about air duct cleaning, such as the following:
Air Duct Cleaning is Purely Cosmetic: Understandably, most people don’t know just how much dust and particulate matter accumulate in air ducts. It leads some to believe duct cleaning is only for aesthetics; but the improvements to air quality are quite significant and contribute to a healthier, clearer-minded workforce.
Duct Cleaning Can Damage My HVAC System: Others have the impression that air duct cleaning will somehow damage your system. This is extremely unlikely, and you’ll reduce risks of any kind by hiring only the most highly trained technicians with the proper equipment.
Air Duct Cleaning Will Release Harmful Particles into the Air: Some are skeptical of air duct cleaning because they believe it can worsen IAQ by “kicking up” more particulates. This is not accurate, as professional air duct cleaners know exactly how to capture and remove particulates.
Air Duct Cleaning is Only Necessary for Homes with Pets or Smokers: Airborne particulates can accumulate in any structure. Animals, smoke, and many other factors certainly hasten the process, but routine air duct cleaning is important for ductwork regardless of its environment.
Commercial Air Duct Cleaning Services From Interior Maintenance Co.
Interior Maintenance Co. is proud to serve the air duct cleaning needs of businesses throughout the wider Baltimore area and beyond. We’re specially equipped for some of the most complex facilities, including healthcare, school, and government buildings. If you have further questions about how to find a quality air duct cleaning company, please contact us – or request a quote for the most dependable air duct cleaning services in the Mid-Atlantic Region.
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Celebrating IMC’s 50th Anniversary
Chuck Mongiello, Matt Mongiello, and Delaware County Chamber of Commerce President Trish McFarland celebrate IMC’s 50th Anniversary at their facility warehouse with a Ribbon Cutting!
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Meet IMC President Chuck Mongiello
Interior Maintenance Company President Chuck Mongiello with Facility Manager Lew Clapps at a luncheon celebrating twenty-five years of providing daily janitorial maintenance services at the University of Pennsylvania Barnes and Noble Bookstore.
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NFPA Safety Standard Updates Explained
Most people are surprised by the fact that wood dust can ignite. Combustible dust is defined as any solid material composed of distinct particles, regardless of size, shape, or chemical composition, which presents a fire or deflagration hazard when suspended in air or some other oxidizing medium over a range of concentrations.
Recently, the NFPA (National Fire Protection Association) has announced updated safety standards to provide safety measures for workers in this industry. NFPA 652 is the Standard on the Fundamentals of Combustible Dust. The objective is to have manufacturers evaluate the potential of fire from combustible dust. Manufacturers who work with wood will be required to evaluate their “Dust Hazard Analysis” (DHA) and are responsible for a DHA of their facilities. The goal is to eliminate the risk of injury or death from a combustible dust explosion. The Woodworking Network has created a comprehensive article on the details of the new NFPA 652 standard and how to meet its requirements: Are you ready for the new wood dust requirements? Thank you to them for sharing this important information.
The deadline for the DHA is Sept. 7, 2020 so please act now! We can evaluate your risk and remove combustible dust at your facility. Please contact us for more information, call Toll Free, 1-800-220-6547 or visit our website https://imc.cc/services/combustible/
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Welcome to Our New Website
Interior Maintenance Company, Inc., located in Lansdowne, PA, has launched a new website www.imc.cc
Our goal was to create a fresh look, as well as create more comprehensive information regarding our capabilities, including Air Duct Cleaning, Combustible Dust High Cleaning, Kitchen Hood & Equipment Cleaning, and Janitorial Maintenance & Disinfection Services. You can see customer testimonials, contact information, before & after photos of our work, and get easy access to our certifications with NADCA and IKECA https://imc.cc/our-company/certifications/.
We wanted to make sure our new website is secured for our new & existing customers to send us requests for information or email with confidence. Best of all we plan to share important updates regularly to keep us connected. We will continue to add information about our services and update our blog/news so please check back regularly!
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Interior Maintenance has Capacity for Disinfection Services
Interior Maintenance Company, located in Lansdowne, PA, has been providing cleaning and disinfection services for nearly 50 years. We provide cleaning services for office buildings, retail, schools, hospitals, government institutions, manufacturing facilities and commercial kitchens. While we continue to work with new and existing customers to keep their businesses clean and germ-free, we have had an increase in requests for Disinfection due to the Covid-19 Virus. We have capacity to help you meet these requirements.
Our services include cleaning followed by disinfection of frequently touched surfaces. This includes but is not limited to door handles/knobs, handrails, metal chairs, tables, desks/workstations, counter tops, food carts, cash registers and other non-porous surfaces.
To see our full capabilities for Janitorial and Disinfectant Services please click here.
About Interior Maintenance Company:
Founded in 1973, our family run business continues to service customers throughout the Mid-Atlantic Region. Our relationship with customers over the years has created opportunity to provide not just cleaning service, but solutions to problems. In addition to Janitorial Maintenance and Specialty Cleaning Services, Interior Maintenance provides Air Duct Cleaning, Kitchen Hood Exhaust and Kitchen Equipment Cleaning. Please call 610-626-1300 or visit our website www.imc.ccfor more information.
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Kitchen Practices to Prevent Fire Hazards
The safety factor is an all-important reality local food eateries can’t afford to ignore, if they want customers to have a safe, healthy dining experience time and time again.
Some customers frequent restaurants for years, regularly meeting with family and friends to enjoy great food and fun. In recent months, a very popular Philadelphia restaurant Bridget Foy’s went up in smoke, leaving three firefighters hurt, a pile of rubble, and faithful patrons with only cherished memories of their time there.
Other Philadelphia restaurants can guard against a similar tragedy by implementing fire safety practices in their establishments.
Kitchen Safety Checklist
Following recent local fires and in preparation for last year’s Center City Restaurant Week, The Philadelphia Fire Department issued kitchen safety checklists to restaurants to make sure their cooking practices, facility, and equipment were in keeping with best safe practices for both staff and patrons.
Startling statistics from the U.S. Fire Administration revealed there are more than 5,500 restaurant fires annually, primarily caused by cooking. Local eateries can keep Philly stats low or nonexistent when they rigorously adhere to fire safety checks to protect their people and property, in that order.
ServeSafe Kitchen Training
Fire safety starts with the restaurant owner’s commitment to keeping all staff and patrons safe from fire hazards. This vital step gives restaurant employees the confidence and resources to prepare food in a fast-paced, often confined and flammable environment.
ServeSafe certification is an established best practice training that many restaurants use to teach their workers about both fire and food safety. For instance, above all else, all employees should know how and when to use a fire extinguisher. Also, restaurant staff needs to be trained on how to properly use cooking equipment, and avoid using damaged electrical equipment to avoid electrocution, stove or oven fires.
Fire safety training is a preventative measure that no Philadelphia dining establishment can afford to do without.
Everyday Restaurant Fire Safety Tips
In addition to safe cooking equipment and training, local restaurants can maximize their fire safety efforts by practicing a few key safety tips in their kitchens and overall facilities:
1. Make sure you’re equipped to smolder grease fires. Never use water.
Just remove the pan from heat and cover it with a metal pan lid.
1. Have several ways to extinguish and escape fires. Have fire extinguishers available throughout your restaurant so staff and patrons do not have to waste precious “life or death” minutes searching for one to put out the flames. In addition, have clear, visible exit signs that are easily seen to help restaurant goers get to safety—fast.
2. Have a plan. Create and post a fire evacuation plan that is easily seen by all restaurant goers and workers so they know where to go in case of emergency. These vivid, clear instructions can save their life.
Philadelphia restaurants are often signature venues in our wonderful “city of neighborhoods.” Kitchen fire safety, equipment training, fire escape and extinguisher practices can help keep your staff and patrons healthy, and your doors open for the long haul.
Restaurant fire safety best practices can help save lives—and restaurants like yours.
