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Priority Energy, HVAC design & test commercial, IL

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The mechanical system that heats, cools, and ventilates your business is essential to the indoor air quality and comfort of your employees, customers, students, etc. However, it is also one of the most expensive line items building owners face, be it new construction, replacing an old HVAC system, or simply the operating costs for the heating and cooling. An accurately designed HVAC system that is properly balanced will provide healthier indoor air, better energy efficiency with lower utility costs, equipment durability, plus humidity control for maximum comfort. 

We help Chicago business owners tackle the never-ending battle to keep their buildings and/or offices (and more importantly, their customers) comfortable and safe. Is this a battle you may be losing? Do any of the following problems sound familiar?

  • "Is our HVAC system set up to provide the ventilation and filtration our building needs to provide safe indoor air quality?

  • “Every time someone opens the door, my customers feel cold air blowing over them. Is that normal?”

  • “It seems like it’s way too cold or way too warm in my business all the time.”

  • “My heating and cooling bills are higher than ever before.”

  • “Should my windows have so much condensation on them?”

  • “My HVAC contractor says there’s nothing he can do.”

Enhancing Health, Comfort and HVAC Durability in Commercial Spaces

Priority Energy has been at the forefront of designing and testing commercial buildings and mechanical systems for years. We also work with HVAC contractors to properly test and balance mechanical systems. We have been the leader when it comes to forensic analysis of building comfort and durability issues in homes and commercial spaces across the United States. Comfort is something everyone understands, but what do we mean when we say building durability?  Simply put, we mean the structure’s ability to last for generations. Unfortunately, we have seen durability severely impacted by improperly sized mechanical equuipment and unbalanced heating and cooling systems.

What is Air Balancing?

How much air an HVAC system brings indoors versus how much air it expels is known in the industry as Air Balancing. If the heating and air conditioning system expels more air than it takes in, there is a negative air balance. This often happens in older buildings or buildings that have been partially rehabbed. If the system brings in more air than it expels, there can be a positive air balance. Priority Energy will help you maintain a neutral balance, which means the system brings in and expels the same amount of air. 

Priority Energy works with:

  • Restaurants

  • Retail Space

  • Schools/Day Care Facilities

  • Health Clubs and Gyms

  • Cold Storage

  • Office Buildings

  • Warehouse & Trucking Facilities

  • ...And More

We are an industry leader, offering mechanical load sizing services to maximize comfort and indoor air quality.

These services include:

ASHRAE RTS/CLTD & ACCA Manual N Load Sizing

A complete commercial load sizing takes into account

  • The building envelope (walls, doors, windows/glazing, ceilings and orientation)

  • Occupant loads (how many people will be in the space and during what hours)

  • Internal gains (equipment loads, lighting, and any other heat generating items)

  • Ventilation (type of ventilation and total CFMs required)

ASHRAE/ACCA-approved software should be utilized for ASHRAE RTS/CLTD to be accurate. Priority Energy utilizes Wrightsoft RTS/CLTD software for all load calculations.

ASHRAE & ACCA Commercial Duct Sizing

Priority Energy does not rely on rules of thumb. The only way to provide proper air flow and comfort to your guests is to utilize duct sizing software. We will give you a duct diagram from the furnace and air handler to the registers, including all ductwork, connections/fittings and registers. A duct system designed with ASHRAE/ACCA-approved software will give you a quiet air flow system that will extend the life of the heating and cooling system and decrease comfort and humidity complaints.

Chicago Test & Balance Sevices

Priority Energy provides complete HVAC testing and balancing services for code compliance. Our certified staff will help you with the final steps necessary for commercial code compliance and will measure, test and balance airflows.  

We provide:

  • Air flow test and balance for heating, cooling and ventilation 

    • Low Pressure supply / return / exhaust systems

    • Variable air volume systems

    • High pressure systems

  • Total system air flow testing and diagnostics

  • LEED™ outside air balancing

  • System commissioning

Other Resources on Mechanical Sizing

Priority Energy can provide an ACCA Manual J/D/S and TAB reports at competitive rates within 48 hours--Contact us with your plans today or call us at 800-737-2299 to learn more about our commercial HVAC design and air flow testing services.

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  • We were so impressed with the amount of information the Priority Energy technicians gave us during our ENERGY AUDIT.  If you are buying a house, I would strongly recommend having them do an energy audit on it, in addition to your usual home inspection.

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    A.S. Architect

  • I wanted to thank you for all of your extra time and energy during our BPI training over the last few weeks. You really helped put things in perspective. You are an awesome crew and your facility is a valuable resource for students and the community

    BPI Student, L.E.

  • There is much less dust in the house and the monthly gas and electric charges have been reduced by 10 to 15%.....I'm sure I will see greater savings over a twelve month period......thanks again.

    Aeroseal Client, R.N.

  • Just completed my BPI Field exam for my Quality Control Inspector (QCI) certification renewal at Priority Energy.
    Such a convenient and well-set-up training and test center with caring and knowledgeable staff and proctors! Thanks folks!

     

    P.R., Ottawa, IL

  • It's been cold here for the past few days and I really feel the difference in heating since the building was Aerosealed! My apartment is so much warmer now. Thank you Priority Energy!

     

    Miruna; Tenant at Country Manor Apartments, Peru, IL

  • Anytime I can be a reference for all the great work on my (new) house, please let me know.  Priority Energy is outstanding at what they do!

    Executive at Medline Industries, IL

  • I have a two story home built in the mid seventies. Lots of temperature fluctuation between the floors. The Aeroseal process dramatically increased the air flow to the second floor. Good experience. The company was very informative, answered a lot of questions.

    Vince from Oakbrook, IL

  • "It's been cold here for the past few days and I really feel the difference in heating since the Aeroseal, my apartment is so much warmer now. Thank you!"  

    MP from Peru, IL

  • Thank You so much for the super-fast turn around of our Manual J, D and S reprt for the Village of Glen Ellyn. Our original Manual J kept getting kicked back to us for corrections but your calculations/report got approved instantly-no questions asked and no more permit delays!

    Kim, Glen Ellyn, IL

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    Craig, HERS Rater, Batavia, IL

  • (Aeroseal) is a GREAT Product! Really made our townhouse more comfortable!

    Gordon; Chicago, IL

  • We are having less ice on roof since the Aeroseal duct sealing! Thanks!

    Bill; Downers Grove, IL

  • Duct sealing (with Aeroseal) was the smartest thing I ever did! Our home is sooooo much more comfortable! We were so very pleased with Priority Energy and their technicians!

    Richard; Lake Forest, IL

  • On to the Radon issue - Excellent results with Aeroseal!  From 5 + to a .4.  Before sealing like we discussed, I had warm air coming out of the sump basket with the furnace running. Even with the furnace running, it is still pulling air in now.

    Bill; Belvidere, IL

  • Pat was awesome and super helpful! We are experiencing weak air flow in the duct system of our 1950''s home and Pat gave us great recommendations to fix the problem when we do our remodel.

    David; Arlington Heights, IL

  • Already the house seems more balanced (since Aeroseal duct sealing yesterday) .. far end of house is getting more warm air flow!

    Bryan, November 2019, Chicago, IL

  • Priority Energy did a great job with an Aeroseal project for my home. The rooms are more comfortable and even throughout the house, including the far registers which never used to get significant airflow. Very honest and trustworthy

    Bryan, December 2019, Chicago, IL

  • I hired Priority to seal the ducts and air seal my home.  I have been very pleased with

    the results.  The personnel from this company are professional and quite competent.  I have literally saved

    Nelson, Lake Forest

  • Priority Energy did a great job with an Aeroseal project for my home. The rooms are more comfortable and even throughout the house, including the far registers which never used to get significant airflow.

    B. L., Chicago, IL Feb. 2020
  • Used Priority Energy to help insulate (Aeroseal) a property we purchased and could not have been happier.
    R. M., Lake Bluff, IL April 2020

  • Very knowledgeable and professional (Aeroseal) staff. I definitely highly recommend and would use again in the future for other services!

    D.F., Chicago, IL Feb. 2020

  • Employees were all very helpful and professional! Came out in a timely manner (to do our Duct Test). Would highly recommend this company!

    J. R. New Lenox, IL April 2020

  • I had Priority Energy analyze my older home for indoor air quality and comfort because I was having difficulty maintaining temperatures. They came out and discussed our options. We ended up sealing our ducts and installing a whole-house dehumidifier.

    D. L, Lake Zurich, IL Feb. 2019

  • Priority Energy did an aeroseal for our home. We have had issues with air flow in our kitchen (cold in the winter) and one bedroom upstairs (hot in the summer). After they were complete, there is such a stronger air flow from the vents, that it really makes a difference.

    J.J. Chicago, IL - November 2020

  • Excellent Service and Company to work with - highly recommended and professional!

    T. B. Chicago, IL - July 2020

  • Before we sealed our ductwork the rooms farthest from the furnace were always hotter or colder than the rest of the house. We felt an improvement in air flow to the kids rooms right away. 98% duct leak reduction!

    S. H. Glenview, IL - October 2020

  • The Energy Audit you did on last home was so helpful; we referred to it for years when we made home improvements. I'd like to have you do an audit on my new home now. B. A.

    B. A. Lake Forest Homeowner

  • "We were impressed with how well your technicians answered our questions and how quickly and neatly they performed our Aeroseal service. Our rooms are much warmer now that the duct leaks have been sealed! You have a great team."

    D.F. Palatine, IL

  • "You have a great Aeroseal team. We were impressed with how well they answered our questions and how quickly and neatly they performed our service. Our rooms are much warmer now that the duct leaks have been sealed!"  

    D.F., Homeowner in Palatine, IL

  • "We enjoyed meeting Dave, our Energy Auditor.  He was interesting, knowledgeable, and professional.  We appreciated all his time and effort." 

    S.B., Homeowner in Prospect Heights, IL

  • Priority Energy is an A+ company! I've been having issues with my house staying warm in the winter so I called them up and they came out right away. Kurt was so helpful and professional! He explained everything that was going on in my house and gave me  peace of mind.

    M.I., Homeowner in Norridge, IL

  • "The employees that showed up were friendly and took care to make sure they kept the house clean while performing the aeroseal job. They explained the procedure thoroughly, I would recommend this company A+."

    T.B., Elgin, IL

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    R.N., Inverness, IL

  • "I had Priority energy clean and then aeroseal my supply ducts; what a great experience! Great communication, great technicians, and great overall customer service!

    M.G., Downers Grove, IL

  • The Duct Leakage assessment we had yesterday was extremely informative! I'm glad we had you come to our home.

    D.K. Homeowner, Chicago, IL

  • Anthony was brilliant and answered all my questions. Really appreciate his expertise on our energy audit!
    January 2023

    S.K., Chicago, IL

  • David was very professional, thorough, and easy to work with. He provided us with a clear, detailed report with helpful suggestions as to how to improve our home.

    C.S. Chicago, IL

  • I highly trust and recommend this company for their prompt response, punctuality, and honesty in the performance of their service.

    C. H. Chicago, IL

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