Althoff Industries, Inc. Blog: Archive for the ‘Air Conditioning’ Category

Avoid Costly Downtime: Why Late Summer Is the Best Time to Inspect Rooftop Units Before Fall

Monday, August 3rd, 2026

Even if your system is working, late summer is one of the best times to get your commercial rooftop units inspected. Your equipment has been working hard to keep your building cool, and all of that heavy summer use can reveal problems that may disappear once cooler weather arrives. A belt that slips under load, a motor that’s running hot, or an economizer that isn’t opening correctly can be easier to identify while the cooling system is still operating.

Our team at Althoff Industries, Inc. helps Chicago businesses keep their commercial HVAC systems up and running. We help avoid unexpected shutdowns and downtime with late-summer RTU inspections that address problems before heating season begins.

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How Smart HVAC Design Reduced Clean Room Capacity Requirements by Over 60%

Tuesday, July 7th, 2026

Most people assume that a clean room requires a massive HVAC system to meet strict environmental standards. Our team at Althoff Industries, Inc. found a better solution that reduced HVAC capacity requirements by more than 60% while still achieving FDA compliance. By focusing on how the space would actually function, we improved efficiency, reduced costs, and delivered a system tailored to the client’s real-world needs, rather than relying on oversized equipment. Learn more about how smart HVAC design can solve complex facility challenges.

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Is Your Building’s Cooling Strategy Ready for Chicago’s Next Heat Wave (and the Cooling Ordinance)?

Tuesday, May 5th, 2026

If your building’s cooling strategy isn’t ready before Chicago’s next heat wave, you’re already a few steps behind. Chicago building owners need a proactive strategy that keeps tenants, residents, staff, or visitors comfortable and your property compliant.

Chicago’s cooling ordinance requires certain buildings to provide cooling and dehumidification in designated common spaces under specific conditions. Covered buildings may need accessible indoor cooling areas that can maintain safe temperature and humidity levels as outdoor temperatures rise.

With hotter summers and increasing expectations around occupant safety, commercial HVAC planning needs to cover more than basic comfort. Here’s how to prepare your building for sustained heat, humidity, and HVAC system performance under pressure.

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Check Out Our Blog for Advice on All Things HVAC

Tuesday, June 1st, 2021

Be sure to bookmark the Althoff Industries, Inc. blog to start learning the ins and outs of HVAC.

We’ll regularly post energy saving tips, how-to’s on troubleshooting your systems, and breakdowns on even the most complex industry related terms and concepts.

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