What REFCOM registration means for your installation
Air conditioning uses refrigerant gases that are tightly regulated. Here is why working with a REFCOM registered company matters.
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Practical guidance on commissioning, validation and building services compliance from the Valserve team.
Wall mounted or ceiling cassette: choosing the right unit
The two most common indoor unit types explained, so you can pick the option that suits your space, your ceiling and your budget.
Read moreSigns your air conditioning needs attention
Warm air, odd noises, rising bills or unpleasant smells. Here are the common warning signs that your system needs a service or repair.
Read moreHow often should you service your air conditioning?
A simple guide to service intervals for home and commercial air conditioning, and why regular maintenance saves money in the long run.
Read moreHTM 03-01 and healthcare ventilation, explained simply
Ventilation in healthcare buildings has to do more than keep spaces comfortable. In clinical areas it controls infection risk, pressure regimes and air quality, which is why it…
Read moreLegionella duties for landlords and property managers
If you are responsible for a building with a water system, you have a legal duty to control the risk of legionella. That does not always mean expensive…
Read moreM&E validation surveys: why early checks save money
An M&E validation survey confirms that mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems are installed and working to the original design intent. The value is in timing. Problems caught during…
Read moreWhat HVAC commissioning actually involves, step by step
HVAC commissioning is often misunderstood as a final tick box exercise. In reality it is a structured process that runs alongside a project and decides whether a building…
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