HVAC, Plumbing, & Electrical Blog Hillside, IL

The Benefits of a Commercial Landscape Lighting Retrofit

May 13th, 2024

We have decades of experience working with all types of commercial electrical jobs in Chicagoland, and that means we often see commercial properties with outdated, inefficient, and ineffective landscape lighting. A reason for this is that it’s easy for a facility owner or manager to overlook the importance of landscape lighting.

The right retrofit for your commercial landscape lighting in Chicago can enhance your property’s visual appeal, improve safety, and contribute to energy savings. Today, we’re going to look more into the reasons to consider upgrading and retrofitting your landscape lighting and how this service can transform your property.

What You Need to Know About Commercial Plumbing Regulations

April 15th, 2024

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.

The Different Types of Commercial Boilers and Their Uses

April 1st, 2024

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.

Commercial Plumbing Pipe Materials—And When to Upgrade

March 18th, 2024

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.

Plan for Commercial HVAC Maintenance This Spring

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.

Economic Benefits of Installing Commercial Solar Panels: ROI and Beyond

February 19th, 2024

In a world increasingly conscious of environmental sustainability, more and more businesses are turning to innovative solutions to reduce their carbon footprint. These changes have historically come with investment requirements far more expensive than traditional energy sources.

With Federal Tax Incentives and State and Utility Rebate and Incentive Programs, the cost of reducing your carbon footprint is now cheaper than ever…and you’ll save on your energy costs.

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

February 5th, 2024

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.

Why Plumbing Maintenance Is Essential for Your Business

January 22nd, 2024

Running any business requires juggling numerous tasks. One that you might overlook as you move into the new year is the plumbing in your facility. If you simply leave the plumbing alone and only pay attention to it when you need to schedule a repair due to a problem, you’ll end up with plenty of problems. Bigger problems. Problems that can even put your entire business in jeopardy.

What your commercial plumbing needs is professional plumbing maintenance in Chicago, IL. The Althoff team offers plumbing maintenance for all types of commercial businesses and facilities, including maintenance for process plumbing and other special situations.

The Importance of Ark Flash Protection

January 8th, 2024

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.

The Corrosive Culprit: Sugar’s Impact on Commercial Piping

December 25th, 2023

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!