Althoff Industries, Inc. Blog: Posts Tagged ‘Heating System Repair’

Winter Energy Tune-Up: Operational Tweaks Facility Managers Can Make Without Major Capital Spend

Monday, February 2nd, 2026

Winter energy costs can rise quickly in commercial facilities, especially when systems run longer to maintain comfort. The good news is that improving efficiency doesn’t always require major upgrades or large capital investments. Strategic operational adjustments can significantly reduce energy waste while keeping buildings comfortable, compliant, and productive throughout the colder months.

A winter energy tune-up focuses on maximizing performance from existing systems. That’s where experienced facility partners make a real difference.

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How Long Will Your Commercial Heating System Last?

Monday, February 21st, 2022
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When you invest in heating systems for your commercial space, whether rooftop HVAC units, a commercial furnace, or a commercial boiler, you’ll want to get as many years as possible from them. But how many years can you realistically expect? 

Although we can’t give you single definite answer about the service lives of your equipment in a blog post, we can offer guidelines and advice to ensure you get the best service from your vital HVAC equipment.

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Can Your Rooftop Units Manage Winter Snow?

Monday, December 13th, 2021
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For many decades, the most common type of commercial heating system in Chicagoland has been the packaged rooftop unit. These HVAC systems provide both cooling and heating and have many advantages, such as freeing up space inside the building, easy access for technicians without disrupting the workspace, and keeping noisy equipment far away from employees, customers, etc. 

But because Chicago receives snow during the winter, you might wonder if this is a serious problem for your business’ rooftop units. Althoff has a long history of working with commercial heating solutions for all types of commercial facilities, and we want to address concerns business owners like you may have about their rooftop units vs. the snow.

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