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

Smart Outdoor Lighting Systems: A Bright Investment

Monday, November 13th, 2023

In the ever-changing landscape of commercial spaces, staying ahead in energy efficiency and technological advancements is crucial. One avenue where businesses can shine (quite literally) is through the implementation of smart outdoor lighting systems. In this blog, we’ll explore the benefits and considerations of integrating smart lighting into your commercial property.

You want your business to stay ahead when it comes to energy efficiency and the newest technology advances that have made energy savings more effective and powerful than ever before. One method where you can improve your energy efficiency is in outdoor lighting. For businesses where outdoor lighting is a critical component of operation, implementing smart outdoor lighting systems can make a significant change in energy efficiency.

Below, we’re going to look at the benefits and several considerations of integrating outdoor lighting in Chicago, IL into your commercial property.

Tags: Chicago, Commercial Electrical Services, Commercial Outdoor Lighting
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The Importance of Field Heating for Athletic and Sports Fields

Monday, November 6th, 2023

We know we have a lot of sports fans reading this: Chicago has been the home of numerous great teams in all types of sports. But the winter weather in Chicagoland poses some serious problems for spots that have to play outdoors during the coldest part of the year. When temperatures drop and people are watching baseball or football (and if they’re lucky, get to see their team in the playoffs), they may not realize that many of these stadiums deal with the chill in the ground with something called field heating systems. These specialized installations help with snowmelt as well as make the ground softer to reduce the impact on athlete’s joints. (If you’ve ever jogged across a frozen field, you’ll know how much impact ice-cold ground has on your knees!)

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How Commercial Heating Systems Handle Extreme Weather Conditions

Monday, October 16th, 2023

When you think about the heating systems that keep your business running through our winter weather, does it ever seem amazing that these heaters are able to keep going considering all they’re up against? It’s no accident that they can withstand extreme weather: they’re built specifically to handle the job, and commercial HVAC contractors know the strategies necessary to keep them running year after year.

We’re experts when it comes to commercial heating in Waukegan, IL. After all, we’ve been serving Chicagoland with the best commercial and industrial services since 1961. In this post, we’re going to look at several of the measures employed in commercial heating that help these systems make it through the extreme winter weather we experience in Chicagoland while maintaining efficiency and high performance.

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The Importance of Fall Commercial HVAC Maintenance

Monday, October 2nd, 2023

As the leaves start to change color and temperatures begin to drop in Chicago, it’s essential for businesses to prepare for the upcoming cold weather. Any type of commercial enterprise needs to be able to withstand the intense temperatures and humidity changes that come with our winters, and the maintenance necessary has to come from experienced professionals.

One of the most crucial services that we provide for our customers is commercial HVAC maintenance. When you work with us to develop a regular HVAC maintenance program, we’ll ensure that your heating and cooling systems are in top-notch condition. In this post, we’ll discuss why fall HVAC Maintenance in Naperville, IL and throughout Chicagoland is so vital.

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The Vital Role of Switchgear Maintenance for Commercial Businesses

Monday, August 21st, 2023

Without switchgear, your commercial facility wouldn’t have power sent to the right equipment and locations in your facility, which would not only harm general efficiency, it could also lead to extensive damage and even safety hazards.

To ensure that the switchgear in your facility continues to work correctly for many years with few power interruptions, you’ll need to schedule routine maintenance for it from professionals.

For comprehensive switchgear maintenance services in Chicago, IL, trust to Althoff Industries Commercial. Our team of professionals has more than 60 years of experience working with all types of commercial electrical services in the Chicagoland area.

Tags: Chicago, Commercial Electrical Maintenance, Commercial Electrical Services, Switchgear Maintenance
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Signs Your Commercial Boiler Needs Service

Monday, August 7th, 2023

Whether you run a hotel, office building, manufacturing plant, or healthcare facility, the commercial boilers delivering the necessary heat are essential for your business to keep running. If you can get ahead of repair issues before they become major problems, you’ll avoid numerous headaches.

We’re here to help you with a list of the warning signs that your boiler needs professional service. If you detect any of the signs below, reach out to our trained team for repairs. We’re the experts when it comes to commercial boilers in Naperville, IL and throughout Chicagoland.

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Common Challenges With Adopting Commercial Solar Energy Solutions

Monday, July 24th, 2023

One of the many jobs we do for local commercial and industrial businesses is solar panel installation in Naperville, IL, and throughout Chicagoland. We have handled several major solar projects for businesses, but we also handle projects on smaller scales. We can help find a solar solution for your business!

Adopting commercial solar energy doesn’t happen with just a snap of the fingers. There are several challenges to overcome. Thankfully, our slogan at Althoff Industries is “Challenges Accepted!” We’re used to tackling big projects and major challenges, and we overcome them. For all of the challenges below, you can put your trust in our experienced team to help you past them and into the future with solar energy.

Tags: Naperville, Solar, Solar Installation, Solar Maintenance
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Did You Get a Backflow Testing Notice? We’ll Explain What This Means

Monday, July 10th, 2023

If you’re reasonably new to owning and operating a business, there are probably many new challenges that crop up from week to week. One of these surprises that often confuses business owners is when they receive a notification in the mail from the city that they must have blackflow prevention testing. What does this mean? Why is it important? And what do you do about it?

We’re the local experts when it comes to commercial plumbing in Elgin, IL and throughout Chicagoland, and we can give you the lowdown on backflow prevention testing—as well as take care of the necessary testing and certification when you need it.

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The Challenges of Clean Rooms

Monday, June 26th, 2023

A clean room is a carefully controlled environment that minimizes contamination of sensitive components or ingredients. It can only take a particle of dust or stray strands of hair to destroy or inhibit the product being worked on in the clean room. The challenge is keeping these areas fully sterile. Clean rooms play a vital role in several industries, including pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, microelectronics, and healthcare.

At Althoff, our team works with clean room equipment and follows all necessary protocols. We understand how important your clean room is for your operations, no matter the industry, and we can ensure you have the ideal sterile, clean environment.

Creating and maintaining a clean room requires facing several major challenges to ensure their efficient operation. But, as we say at Althoff, “Challenges accepted!” Below, we’ll examine some of the significant challenges we overcome in our clean room services in Chicago, IL.

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Understanding HVAC Static Pressure in a Building

Monday, June 12th, 2023

What do you think you specifically need from your commercial HVAC system? Your first thought is likely “heating and cooling.” But your commercial facility’s HVAC system also needs to maintain proper airflow to avoid issues with high static pressure.

If you don’t know what static pressure is and why it’s important, don’t worry. We’re experts in commercial HVAC in Chicago, IL and we can guide you through the basics on why high static pressure is a concern for a commercial indoor environment, what causes it, and how to detect it.

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