Althoff Industries, Inc. Blog: Archive for the ‘Commercial Services’ Category

What You Need to Know About Commercial Plumbing Regulations

Monday, April 15th, 2024
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Althoff Industries has served the commercial plumbing needs of Chicagoland since 1960. That means we have many decades of experience ensuring that businesses meet and exceed local, state, and federal plumbing codes. If you try to navigate these regulations on your own, you’ll quickly find them overwhelming. 

To help you understand the importance of working with a licensed commercial plumber, we’re going to break down several of the codes and regulations that need to be kept in mind during any commercial plumbing service. 

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The Different Types of Commercial Boilers and Their Uses

Monday, April 1st, 2024
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In the realm of commercial heating systems, boilers have a long history of providing heat without the problems associated with blowing around heated air through a ventilation system. Boilers offer cleaner and more even warmth, and this makes an enormous difference for many facilities, particularly manufacturing plants and health care facilities.

Understanding the different types of commercial boilers and their respective uses is crucial for ensuring the best heating efficiency and performance in your facility. As a leader in commercial heating services in Chicagoland, Althoff Industries boasts over 60 years of expertise, offering comprehensive solutions for boiler installation, repair, and maintenance.

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Commercial Plumbing Pipe Materials—And When to Upgrade

Monday, March 18th, 2024
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No commercial facility has only a single type of piping material in it. Different materials serve different functions, and some facilities may have specific piping requirements. One example is process piping used in many manufacturing plants: these pipes may need to transport gas, sugar, chemicals, etc.

We’re not going to focus on process piping in this post. We’re going to address the common piping found in the majority of facilities and when these facilities may need repiping done. We work with all types of commercial piping in Chicago, and we’re ready to help you with making important upgrades.

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Plan for Commercial HVAC Maintenance This Spring

Monday, March 4th, 2024
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We can’t overstate the importance of routine HVAC maintenance for commercial properties. Whether the HVAC system is primarily serving the job of keeping occupants comfortable during the temperature extremes of the Chicago year or it’s designed to maintain climate conditions to protect equipment and allow for process, it must have routine maintenance from professionals to ensure it functions properly, efficiently, and reliably.

When it comes to commercial HVAC in Oak Brook, IL, spring is an important time. Make sure to plan for maintenance with a commercial HVAC contractor—the benefits are enormous.

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Economic Benefits of Installing Commercial Solar Panels: ROI and Beyond

Monday, February 19th, 2024
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In a world increasingly conscious of environmental sustainability, more and more businesses are turning to innovative solutions to reduce their carbon footprint. One solution that continues to increase in popularity is the installation of commercial solar panels. 

We have a long history providing commercial solar installation in Bolingbrook, IL and throughout Chicagoland. In this post, we’re going to take a close look at the economic advantages of adopting solar energy for your businesses, with a particular focus on Return on Investment (ROI) and the broader effects solar energy can have on your operating costs and business image.

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The Different Ways Pipes Are connected: Threaded Pipe vs. Flanges vs. Welded vs. Pressed

Monday, February 5th, 2024
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In the world of commercial plumbing, one of the key parts of the success of any installation or repair is using the correct type of pipe connection. If you’re not familiar with the plumbing industry, you might think there’s only one type of connection, or if there are different types, the differences are only minor. But commercial plumbing is complex and needs to be customized for the many different roles in a facility. 

We’ll look at the four main choices for pipe connections: threaded pipes, flanges, welded joints, and pressed connections. Having the right pipe connections will have a major impact on how effective your facility’s plumbing is and how long it will last. 

We’ll take you on a brief tour through the different pipe connections and their best uses. Remember to always trust professionals for any type of commercial pipe services, from commercial pipe installation to commercial piping maintenance in Chicago, IL.

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The Importance of Ark Flash Protection

Monday, January 8th, 2024
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Arc flash incidents pose a major risk to many types of commercial buildings, threatening both people and equipment. Having arc flash protection is a crucial aspect of commercial electrical safety. 

You may not know just how important arc flash protection is, or even what an arc flash is. In this post, we’re going to look closer at arc flashes, how arc flash protection systems work, and why they’re critical for fire prevention in a commercial facility

For a comprehensive solution, we recommend contacting Althoff Commercial—we’re the commercial electrician in Chicago, IL with a proven track record over more than sixty years.

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The Corrosive Culprit: Sugar’s Impact on Commercial Piping

Monday, December 25th, 2023
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Commercial facilities often overlook a hidden menace that lurks within their pipes: the corrosive power of sugar. Whether you’re in the confectionary business, work with any product that involves sugar, or even if your establishment often sees soda flowing down the drains, it’s crucial to understand the damage sugar can have on your commercial piping. 

Below, we’re going to examine the corrosive nature of sugar and provide some insights on detecting and preventing sugar-related pipe damage. It’s important to choose the right commercial plumbing partner to safeguard your process piping and commercial piping in Chicago, IL—and we’re the local contractor with more than six decades of experience you can trust!

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Looking Into New Commercial Water Heater Possibilities

Monday, December 11th, 2023
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Few businesses in Chicagoland can operate without some type of commercial water heater. For many facilities, a commercial water heater that can handle enormous volumes of water is one of the essential components of daily operation. 

If you’re searching for a new commercial water heater in St. Charles, IL or elsewhere in Chicagoland, we recommend taking a look at several innovations in these devices. Commercial water heating technology is dynamic and versatile, and we want to help our clients stay up to date with the latest developments. We’ll assist you with finding the ideal new commercial water heater to meet your needs and match your budget.

To get started, let’s take a closer look at some of the exciting innovations in commercial water heating and how they may benefit your business.

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How to Tell You Need a Commercial Electrical Service Upgrade

Monday, November 27th, 2023
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In the fast-paced world of commercial enterprises, where every operation relies on a reliable power supply, the state of your electrical system is critical. If your facility has been standing operating since the ‘90s or earlier, there’s a good chance that your electrical system is out of date and no longer up to the challenges of current electrical requirements. 

In this post, we’ll explore the signs that indicate it’s time to contact a commercial electrician in Elgin, IL or elsewhere in Chicagoland to arrange for an electrical service upgrade, as well as look at how you’ll benefit from making this change.

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