HVACENTRIC RESEARCH LIBRARY

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GUIDE 030Building Controls

Is It Time to Modernize Your Building Automation System?

A new front end does not automatically modernize a controls system. Learn how to separate graphics, controllers, sensors, networks, sequences, cybersecurity, and mechanical defects.

26 min readRead the guide →
GUIDE 029Water Management

Who Is Responsible for Cooling-Tower Water Management?

Cooling-tower responsibility is often split across several vendors. Learn how to close the gaps between mechanical work, water treatment, monitoring, cleaning, and owner oversight.

25 min readRead the guide →
GUIDE 028Central Plants

Should You Repair, Overhaul, or Replace a Commercial Chiller?

A chiller decision should follow measured plant evidence, not age or one failed component. Compare repair, overhaul, retrofit, and replacement on the same operating basis.

25 min readRead the guide →
GUIDE 026Commercial Facilities

What Should a Commercial HVAC Maintenance Agreement Actually Include?

A useful maintenance agreement is an operating plan, not a promise to visit. Learn how to compare asset coverage, task depth, records, response terms, and exclusions.

14 min readRead the guide →

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